Charming Gift Wrapping Ideas for Beautiful Present Presentation

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Cox & Cox // Find copper wrapping paper and copper tape to give your gifts a modern metallic finish. Artifact Uprising | Photo by Fawn Deviney Oh So Beautiful Paper Unknown source // Chapel Hill Magazine Eye on Details Fellow Fellow Printable pinecone wrapping paper by Fellow Fellow — a simple, rustic pattern that prints … Read more

Bistro Table and Chair Ideas: 6 Mood Boards with Simple Swaps

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Our Railing Planter Boxes: Curb Appeal // Similar black and white bistro chairs As the weather warms, a small bistro table and chairs are a simple, stylish way to enjoy your outdoor spaces. A bistro set fits on a balcony, porch, or small yard and creates a cozy spot for morning coffee, an intimate dinner, … Read more

Carrara Gioia Quartz: Marble Alternative for Timeless Countertops

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Carrara Gioia Quartz TChoosing countertops is one of the most common decisions people ask me about from our kitchen remodel. It can feel overwhelming, so I wanted to share our process and what led us to pick quartz. Perhaps seeing how we weighed the options will help you decide for your own kitchen. Early in … Read more

Surviving Christmas Calamities and Everyday Life Struggles

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When I browse blogs this time of year, everything looks polished: perfect mantels, carefully arranged vignettes, lovely swags, charming crafts and gorgeous holiday treats. It’s easy to feel like everyone’s home is airbrushed and ready for a magazine shoot. If your house truly looks like that, feel free to move on — this post might … Read more

Holiday Coffee Station Ideas for Entertaining Guests

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Thanks to Nespresso USA for sponsoring today’s post! Recently on The Inspired Room I’ve been talking about getting my home ready for the holidays and for hosting. I love creating a warm atmosphere for my family, but there’s something equally rewarding about preparing a welcoming space for guests. Opening your door for friends and creating … Read more

Cozy Gift Ideas for People Who Love Staying Home

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I can’t believe there are only 14 days until Christmas! If you’re still shopping for gifts, I wanted to remind you about our Gift Guides and share a few recent mood boards that include items that make thoughtful presents. If you need fast shipping, I’ve gathered many options on my Amazon storefront, including a curated … Read more

400-Square-Foot Tiny Cottage Christmas Home Tour

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Sources: White Outdoor Lantern Light // “Post Box” Wall Planter Welcome to the Tiny Cottage — a charming 400 square foot addition we built for my parents. After sharing the empty cottage tour, I promised to return with a peek at the space once they were settled. I’m delighted to share how cozy, practical and … Read more

Top Wayfair Finds You’ll Love for Every Room

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I own many pieces from Wayfair and thought I’d share favorites while the Wayfair Way Day Sale (May 4–May 6) is running — it’s their biggest sale of the year and includes free shipping. Below are items from my home that are on sale along with other picks I love. See the full sale on … Read more

Cozy Fall Nesting Ideas: Tip 19 You’ll Want to Try

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Fall Nesting Tip:Create special fall memories & traditions in the kitchen {This post was originally published in Fall 2008} We enter the season when pantries are filled, ovens warm the house and we look forward to cozy evenings around the table. Family traditions centered in the kitchen are among the most meaningful because the kitchen … Read more

DIY Book Page Art Ideas: Step-by-Step Paper Page Crafts Tutorial

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I’m so glad you liked our DIY book page art displayed in that little corner of our family room. By popular request, here’s a simple, step-by-step guide to recreate it yourself. This project is intentionally easy—if it required complicated instructions, it wouldn’t be my kind of DIY. We made ours on a whim when we … Read more