Life is messy, busy, and often unpredictable. Creating an intentional home helps you make the most of even the most chaotic seasons. Do you ever feel frazzled or overwhelmed just thinking about everything on your plate? Maybe the house feels out of control, every day seems chaotic, or you’re in a demanding season raising little … Read more
This post was prepared in partnership with Blue Apron The last few weeks have been especially hectic at our house. Between writing and launching a book, ongoing home projects, and church commitments, our family has been navigating a particularly busy season. Those intense stretches are common for anyone juggling multiple responsibilities, and if we want … Read more
Sources for above Happy New Year! As we begin 2025, I wanted to look back at The Inspired Room readers’ favorite decor pieces from 2024. It’s always fun to see which items resonated most and which pieces found a place in your homes. I’ve been creating The Inspired Room for 18 years, and I love … Read more
A series for Fall and Christmas Ideas! Welcome to 31 Days! This is where it all begins — Day 1. Here’s how to find the Inspired Holidays series. If you’re specifically looking for Christmas decorating ideas, check out this collection of Christmas decorating inspiration: Day 2: Plush Pumpkins Day 3: Why I Love This Season … Read more
Wayfair Coastal Living via House of Turquoise Spring and summer style Do the seasons outside influence how you decorate inside? Beyond swapping seasonal accessories like spring flowers or autumn branches, some people choose furniture, colors and finishes based on the season they prefer or the one that surrounds them most of the year. Your location, … Read more
HHello! I hope you’re getting into the Christmas spirit. I’ve been enjoying finishing up my holiday decorating, and—true to form—I keep things pretty simple. Last year’s simple decor felt right, and this year I found myself tempted to “do more.” For a moment I imagined getting fancier, but after trying to add extra greenery to … Read more
Merry Christmas, friends. Welcome to a short video tour of our Christmas home. If you prefer photos, you can find our photographed house tour as well. We’ve lived here only two months, and we feel blessed to be home for Christmas. This year will be different: for the first time in over thirty years we … Read more
Garage Organization Tips Our garage has become, frankly, our room of shame. It’s embarrassing. We downsized years ago and never really knew what we would need, so moving and settling in turned into a long, chaotic process. We rented for a while, split moves, and then life—starting a church, work, and family responsibilities—left us with … Read more
Home for the Holidays Blog Tour with Balsam Hill Hey friends! Happy Monday after Thanksgiving! That means the season is officially open for adding Christmas trees in every room without anyone batting an eye. I put up several trees before Thanksgiving this year so the house felt festive for our family gathering. UPDATE: See my … Read more
YAll, my favorite season is almost here, and I can’t wait. I’ve always been a huge fan of fall — it’s a wonderful time for cozy home moments and an ideal season to declutter and get organized before the holidays. Letting things go feels amazing. Today I’m sharing a roundup of motivational tips to help … Read more