I love to reuse what I have. I’m trying to be as frugal as possible and make small changes that have a big impact. Here’s what this wreath looked like before (forgive the imperfect photo). I put the wreath in the garage a year ago and completely forgot about it. It’s an apple wreath I’ve … Read more

House and Home Last autumn I felt a little adventurous and decided to try something different from the usual carved scary faces. I wanted a more refined look for some of my pumpkins. (My son, of course, still prefers the classic spooky faces.) House and Home I was drawn to the idea of using upholstery … Read more

Welcome! I’m excited to share the progress in our lower-level family room and show off the new Mohawk flooring. If you missed the before post, you can refer to it to see the earlier state of the room. We’re really pleased with how the floors have transformed the space. The new flooring was installed the … Read more

Today I’m sharing simple, charming Thanksgiving table decorating ideas you can create with items you already own. These examples are meant to spark your creativity and help you personalize a warm, inviting table. Sources are listed at the end of the post. If you missed yesterday’s inspiration board and source list, you can find it … Read more

It’s always rewarding to watch rooms evolve. Little updates over time are how a house becomes a home. My daughter Kylee shares the changes she made to her kitchen and dining area during the first year after moving in — from the very first day to how it looks today. Kylee here. The photo above … Read more

Next week we’ll begin our annual Fall Nesting Series here at The Inspired Room. Can you believe October is nearly here? I’m so excited—this is my favorite season and one I love sharing with you each year. I look forward to this series because autumn invites us to slow down and count our blessings. It’s … Read more

The autumn season is my favorite time to make the living room feel cozy and settled. There’s something about fall and the approach of holidays that makes me want to nest and refresh the space so it feels more intentional and welcoming. If you’ve followed along for a while, you might remember that every Thanksgiving … Read more

Inspiration image: Skonahem via Brown Button A couple of weeks ago I shared my faux fireplace mantel and the little dilemma I was trying to solve. I wanted to use a mantel surround in my entry to add character, even though there isn’t a real fireplace there. The problem was an awkwardly placed cold air … Read more

WELCOME, FRIENDS! It’s here — nesting season, the cozy, inward-turning time many of us eagerly welcome. Some of you may remember this series, and for those who are new, let’s begin at the beginning. What is fall nesting? Fall nesting is a mindset as much as a season. It’s a gentle invitation to slow down, … Read more

I don’t think I’ve ever told you about my favorite cleaning helper. Have I? I’ve shared a bit about her on social media, so some of you may already know her. If not, allow me to introduce her. Her name is Roomba. She’s a delightful little round companion. I’ve had her for a couple of … Read more