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

Each month we share a roundup of our favorite Inspired Room Style decor picks from the previous month on the Inspired Room Style Instagram. We feature classic and current home decor items to help followers decorate their homes affordably and with ease. These selections inspired our followers — we hope they inspire you too. Here … Read more

When we bought our 1950s house last year, we loved many features but also inherited several dated elements. Replacing everything wasn’t an option because of budget and time limits, yet the home had solid bones and lots of potential. We decided to tackle changes gradually, focusing on affordable updates that would make the biggest visual … Read more

Traditional Exterior design by Chicago Architect JB Architecture Group, Inc. I love looking at beautiful home exteriors, and I’m excited to launch a new weekend series that highlights striking and intriguing house fronts. It’s been a long time since I ran a weekend series, so I’m enthusiastic about bringing this back. I can’t take as … Read more