Hi friends! It’s Courtney (Melissa’s daughter) sharing some exciting news. Many of you have followed The Inspired Room for years and have also connected with me on Instagram. I’m thrilled to share a big life update: I’m engaged! There’s a lot I could say about the nearly three years leading up to this, but today … Read more

BHG Do you enjoy summer entertaining? I’ve had seasons where backyard parties were a highlight, and other homes where I preferred spending time outdoors more than inside. This year, though, we haven’t done much entertaining in our yard—just a few firepit evenings and a Fourth of July gathering. The truth is our backyard doesn’t yet … Read more

Happy November! Welcome to the Thanksgiving tablescape edition of the Blogger Stylin’ Home Tours. I was honored to join these talented hosts to share a Thanksgiving table idea you can recreate, even if your dining room isn’t finished yet. When we moved into our new house I missed my old dining room, but then I … Read more

Looking for kitchen inspiration? Below are some of the kitchens that have been inspiring me lately, along with a curated list of related inspiration posts to explore. If you missed my previous post, I outlined the four important steps I take when designing a room. One of the first steps is gathering visual inspiration. The … Read more

I love labels. There’s something satisfying about a row of notebooks with labeled spines, bins with tags neatly slipped into metal holders, baskets with dangling labels, or stenciled names above towel hooks. I often imagine every part of my home clearly organized and labeled. I even bought a label maker so I could indulge that … Read more

Hickory Hardwood Floors and Staircase Makeover Thanks to Lowe’s for their support and installation of the floors in this home improvement project! I am thrilled with the progress in my house—this renovation has been a long time coming. When I first started (you can see where it began), I never imagined how much would change. … Read more

Dear Lillie Miss Mustard Seed The Handmade Home 320 Sycamore BHG Fall Vignettes A chalkboard with a thoughtful quote makes a lovely starting point for a fall vignette. Seasonal vignettes are an easy, charming way to update your home for autumn without a full redesign. A chalkboard sign anchors the arrangement and offers visual contrast … Read more

How to Arrange Flowers Hi everyone — Michaela here with this month’s entertaining post. I’m delighted to be back and share a simple, stylish approach to floral arranging that brings warmth and charm to any table. I’ve loved fresh flowers for as long as I can remember. My mother always kept blooms in the house, … Read more

Today I’m sharing simple, charming Thanksgiving table decorating ideas you can recreate with items you already own. These approachable looks are meant to inspire—mix and match elements to create a table that feels uniquely yours. Sources for the images are listed at the end of the post. If you missed yesterday’s inspiration board and source … Read more

Throughout 2019 and 2020, during some challenging seasons, I wrote and photographed a new book, A Lovely Life. I’ve noticed a pattern: I often write books during hard times or right after them. That makes sense—life isn’t always picture-perfect. Some days feel lovely, and others do not. As I finished this book in 2020, I … Read more