I’m excited to share this delightful Christmas video showcasing a classic holiday craft: DIY snow globes from my book The Inspired Room. If I try a DIY project, it has to be simple, cute, and require minimal supplies or tools. These snow globes fit the bill perfectly—easy to make and irresistibly charming. This season I’ve … Read more

BHG BHG Southern Living Tom Stringer BHG Friday Kitchen (see my 5 take away tips from this kitchen here!) Spring is in the air, and I’m thinking about green. Whether it’s plants, books, fabrics, accessories, paint, lighting, fruit or vegetables, introducing a touch of green instantly enlivens a room. This season I especially love pairing … Read more

Photo from my new digital Dreambook // Please do not share or pin these images without credit @theinspiredroom and a link to the dreambook: A Cottage by the Sea Guide to A Lovely Spring You may not live in a cottage by the sea. But you can create the feeling—right where you are. That gentle, … Read more

1. Add a rejuvenating mix of spring colors to your home I can hardly wait for warmer weather. Yesterday the sky cleared and the air felt almost warm, so I opened the windows, blended a few favorite natural home scents, and stepped into the yard to see what was blooming. After a long stretch of … Read more

How is it already November? It feels like the holidays are just around the corner—turkey, mashed potatoes, and possibly trimming a tree. We’re excited to spend the season in our new home. We haven’t decided yet whether we’ll host this year, so there’s still time to plan, but either way we’re already adding festive touches … Read more

I love charming kitchen faucets, especially the vintage silhouettes of gooseneck and bridge styles. In a recent post I shared that I chose the faucet for my new kitchen and I can’t wait to see it installed. Below I’ll show the faucets we’ve used in past homes and round up additional options at a range … Read more

Heartgrams Remember those irresistibly soft, perfectly shaped pumpkins with the charming twisty stems from LoveFeast Table? The plush pumpkins you just couldn’t help squeezing? Those cozy, vintage-inspired pieces captured hearts—and now there’s a new seasonal favorite. Meet Heartgrams: velvet, heart-shaped plushes that are ideal for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, or any moment you want to celebrate … Read more

Autumn is the perfect time to get organized in the kitchen. Don’t panic, but the holidays ARE coming!   My old kitchen. My previous kitchen suited me much more than the one I have now. I designed that space, so naturally it reflected my tastes. My current kitchen was designed by a builder and, while … Read more

Sometimes a home gets messy. Not just mine—this happens to everyone. Clutter and disorder are part of daily life: sometimes from having too many things and not enough storage, sometimes from not feeling like putting items away, and sometimes because families eat, play, and live in the space. Kids, pets, and busy schedules all contribute. … Read more

Thanks to everyone who stopped by on Saturday to see my kitchen progress. The remodel is moving along—drywall even made some forward progress this weekend—so I’m feeling hopeful that I’ll have more updates and pretty photos to share soon. Despite the dust and disruption, I’m trying to enjoy the season and look forward to Christmas … Read more