May Decor Favorites: Inspired Room Style Picks for Your Home

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Each week on our Inspired Room Style Instagram we highlight classic and current home decor pieces to help followers decorate their homes affordably and with ease. Last month we began a new blog series rounding up the top picks from Inspired Room Style as chosen by our Instagram followers. Today we’re sharing May’s favorites so … Read more

Cozy Fall Nesting Ideas + 20 Small Joys of Autumn

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IIf you’re a long-time follower of TIR, you’ve likely heard me describe Fall Nesting as a mindset. It’s an invitation to adapt our homes and daily rituals in ways that feel meaningful and manageable. Fall Nesting encourages a pace that is both comforting and inspiring. We don’t rush through it or worry about the next … Read more

Cozy Fall Porch Decor with Rustic Lantern Styling

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RLast season I encouraged everyone to remember that hospitality and joy aren’t cancelled and suggested decorating front porches. I’m happy to report I followed my own advice and gave our porch a little fall refresh. It’s simple, affordable, and instantly uplifting — a copper pot of mums and a few pumpkins really do brighten the … Read more

Sleepless in Seattle: Romantic Weekend Getaway Ideas

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Tropical Exterior via The Lifestylist® Brands designed by Palm Harbor Homes … I can already imagine sleeping soundly in this peaceful waterside retreat. I would open the windows each evening to let the cool breeze drift through the rooms and fall asleep to the gentle sound of waves against the hull. On the little dock … Read more

Charming New England Cottage Tour: Cozy Coastal Home Ideas

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This charming little white cottage with its green door and classic shutters stopped me in my tracks. The stone chimney adds character and sets the house apart — small details like that make these cottages irresistible. I love the cozy scale and thoughtful simplicity of this home. I thought you might enjoy a relaxed weekend … Read more

Discover Your Personal Style: A Guide to Finding Your Look

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Last November I asked readers to turn the tables and share a bit about themselves, and the responses were wonderful. I enjoy hearing from you in comments, emails, and on social media, but I especially love learning more about the people behind the screens. You often hear my house stories (and there are plenty more … Read more

How a Lived-In Home Can Still Feel Calm and Restful

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For years, I couldn’t figure out why my home didn’t feel like the peaceful retreat I craved. I was always tidying, decluttering, cleaning—trying to keep up with a home that never seemed to stay calm. I would reset one room, and another would fall apart. Declutter. Organize. Clean. Repeat. Even on the rare days when … Read more

Cozy Fall Weekend Ideas for Home-Style Saturdays

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Jack has mastered the cozy fall weekend routine. He sleeps in his own bed at night, but the moment I make the bed each morning he heads straight for the same spot to curl up and nap every single day. After a long snooze on my vintage grain-sack down pillow, he sometimes goes into a … Read more

Teen Boy Bedroom Makeover: Installing the New Bed

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Bed provided Overstock.com SLast week I shared our plan to redo my son Luke’s room. He turned 13 this summer and has been asking for updates for quite some time. We promised it for years—I’ve been slow, and he’s been patient. Between other projects around the house, this was the room I most wanted to … Read more

Charming Outdoor Lantern Ideas for Exterior Lighting

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Southern Living Idea House by Historical Concepts One of my favorite design touches is charming outdoor lighting. I’ve added an outdoor lantern to the porch of nearly every house we’ve owned. We haven’t changed the exterior lights at this house yet, but these inspiring examples have me thinking about new possibilities. Jen Langston Interiors t-Olive … Read more