@thegroggyanchor A combination of wood and white in the kitchen—balanced with metal accents and a touch of color or a deep black—has always felt timeless to me. It’s a versatile foundation that allows for many interpretations while remaining warm, fresh, and approachable. I’ve remodeled several kitchens over the years. Before social media, magazines were my … Read more

How Does She? Peppermint Rimmed Hot Chocolate? Yes, please! This festive idea from How Does She! is a delicious, memorable way to celebrate the season. A simple peppermint rim on a mug of hot chocolate instantly elevates an ordinary drink into something special for holiday gatherings. Small details like this are what make celebrations feel … Read more

These are a few of my favorite homebody things… 1. Knit Blanket 2. Octobers Printable / Lindsay Letters 3. Black Scottie Chai 4. Fall Cookie Cutters 5. Wildflower Study Mug 6. Patterned Socks 7. My New Interior Design Coloring Book 🙂 8. Colored Pencils 9. Aria Essential Oils Diffuser from Young Living I love adventures … Read more

I love this Hoosier Cabinet by Isabella & Max (and the whole room!) I was thrilled and honored to be featured again on HGTV.com along with several other familiar bloggers. The feature asked contributors to share creative ways they’ve repurposed or revamped furniture and other items in their homes, and it was exciting to see … Read more

Happy Valentine’s Day! We’re celebrating with Burger, Clara, each other, and a photography crew in our house for the third week running. There’s a twist today: we’re trying not to be sick. Clara was ill all evening Saturday into Sunday morning, and now John and I seem to have picked up the bug too, but … Read more

Hello, The Inspired Room readers — Cassie here! I’m so happy to be back and share what I’ve been up to. You may have noticed I’ve been quiet the last few months. We welcomed our second child over the summer, and between a newborn and his lively big sister, life has been wonderfully busy. I’m … Read more

First off, the outpouring of kindness and support you showed our family yesterday was humbling and amazing. Thank you for the encouraging words and for sharing your stories. Now for something lighter: a long-overdue photo tour of our yard. You’ve seen a few glimpses of what we’re working with in posts about the carport and … Read more

Creative Christmas Memories & Decorating Idea One of my readers, Dana at Cooking at Cafe D, who is taking part in a 31-day series called “31 Minutes to a More Organized Life,” left a thoughtful comment that captured the spirit of this project: I’m really enjoying this series. It goes to show that it doesn’t … Read more

Sigh! Dreamy book alert! I received a copy of THE HOME BOOK from the team at House Beautiful and I adore it. I’m not giving this copy away — I’m too attached — but I wanted to share what makes it so special in case you’re looking for a thoughtful gift for yourself or someone … Read more

Wood Beaded Chandelier Late this summer I added a few new and secondhand pieces to our bedroom, and I’m finally sharing a small update as we head into fall. If you missed my earlier posts, one of my favorite finds this year was a secondhand Ethan Allen Quincy bed from Facebook Marketplace. I never expected … Read more