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

Painted Nightstand: French Linen Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Months ago I found a mirrored nightstand at HomeGoods for my side of the bed. Our previous nightstands were too large for our new, smaller bedroom, so we needed a different solution. There wasn’t a matching piece at the store and I couldn’t find one elsewhere, but … Read more

One of the changes I was most excited about during our home makeover was replacing our exterior doors with Dutch doors. From the beginning I knew I wanted two — one at the front and one at the side leading to the kitchen. Some people call them “friendly doors,” which is a perfect description. I’ve … Read more

Design Sponge One of the things we love about our new house is the solid wood doors. Unlike the hollow core doors we had before, these feel substantial and quiet when you close them. We nearly forgot how satisfying that solid sound and weight can be. While we plan to update the door hardware eventually, … Read more

I previously shared this beautiful photo of Edie’s home at Christmas; it captures a warm, whimsical atmosphere that feels both inviting and festive. Isn’t it just magical? I admire Edie’s playful and imaginative approach to decorating, but what resonates most is her genuine spirit and kindness. I had the pleasure of meeting her at Blissdom … Read more

IIf you’re a blogger looking to increase traffic and grow your audience, this post is for you. I haven’t written about blogging in a long time, and I admit I’ve been lax in offering blog mentoring—sorry about that. I don’t claim to have all the answers, but I learn from many smart people and want … Read more

Gluten-free + vegan chocolate chunk cookies with walnuts One of our favorite quarantine comforts has been baking cookies. As someone who follows a gluten-free diet, I discovered that many familiar treats don’t quite taste the same without gluten. That can be a good thing for everyday eating, but sometimes you want a truly satisfying, delicious … Read more

Online paint color tool My Colortopia has launched a handy online paint color tool called Color My Room. You can upload your own photos or choose from a selection of room images, then try different Glidden paint colors directly on the picture. It’s an easy, visual way to experiment with color before committing to real … Read more