Well, the time has finally come. Our white Pottery Barn sofa—originally found on Craigslist many years ago—has reached the end of its life. It served us well for a long time, and I’ve written often about both my love for white slipcovers and the realities of living with them. So here’s an updated installment of … Read more

HHello and happy April! I’m Michaela, and I’m glad to be back sharing simple, practical tablescape and styling tips. I recently received Melissa’s book, Love the Home You Have, and it inspired this post: small, thoughtful touches—like setting a simple table—can make you love your home more, no matter its size or style. Ready for … Read more

You might say Mondays have their own mood, but today we’re embracing something cozier: a warm fall vibe. We gathered some of the prettiest finds from World Market to create a cozy fall decorating mood board. Imagine curling up in this space with a soft throw and a good book—doesn’t it look inviting? Get Inspired … Read more

David Prince Dominique Vorillon Gregg Segal Jessie Mesic Macki Tim Murphy Todd Hido Shelley Metcalf Peter Vitale David Prince Philip Clayton Thompson Something about the arrival of FALL always makes me want to reconnect with the kitchen. It’s the place where family gathers, recipes are shared and small updates can make a big visual impact. … Read more

Sponsored by Mohawk Flooring Happy Thanksgiving weekend, everyone! I hope you’re enjoying shopping, decorating, and plenty of turkey sandwiches. When I last updated you on the hardwood floor project, the new wood had been delivered and was acclimating in our home while the crew removed old carpet and damaged boards to prepare for installation. That … Read more

Hi friends! How are you? I want to say thank you for all your thoughtful comments — I appreciate every one of them. I’ve been out of town this past week with limited internet while handling details of our upcoming move, including the important question of where we’ll live in January. I’ll share an update … Read more

Fall Feels Mug Source Fall is almost here. Are you ready to create a cozy corner for the season? Some people welcome autumn with pumpkins on the mantel; I prefer rearranging furniture. Whatever inspires you is the right choice. There are no hard rules, but I do have a few suggestions to help you craft … Read more

Hello friends! Welcome to this week’s Home Style Saturdays — I hope you find plenty of inspiration here for your home. If you missed these recent posts, here are a few highlights: Our Annual Gift Guides Winter Dining Room Decor: New & Sentimental Holiday Style A New Linen Slipcovered Sofa in the Living Room Warm … Read more

It’s the small, thoughtful details that turn a house into a home. If you don’t quite love the space you live in, start by nurturing a single corner. Give that corner your attention and care, and your affection for the rest of the house will often follow. Often the feeling of dissatisfaction comes from comparing … Read more

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas. We are deeply grateful for so much and appreciate your warm wishes. Thank you for the kind messages about our Christmas tour and video — it was a joy to share our home. I also loved seeing photos of so many of your homes in The Inspired Room … Read more