It’s Pick Your Prize Weekend here at The Inspired Room. The past few weeks have been difficult, and I’m finally finding my footing again. As some of you know, my daughter had emergency surgery last week. She’s doing much better now, and I want to thank everyone for the kind comments, messages, and concern. On … Read more

No, I didn’t travel to Orlando just to do a drive-by post. One of my readers lives there and recently launched a new blog, which is exciting to discover. When I visited her site I found she had shared a lovely drive-by tour of a neighborhood near her home. It felt like finding a kindred … Read more

Announcing Fall Nesting 2019 + Doormats Happy Saturday, friend! I’ve discovered that my blog posts haven’t been delivered by email recently because of an issue with the mailing system. If you noticed you haven’t been receiving my updates, that’s the reason. We’re working to fix the email problem as quickly as possible. In the meantime, … Read more

Accent lighting plays a key role in both the function and the cozy atmosphere of a home. This week we shared many of our favorite lamps and light sources in stories on our Instagram @theinspiredroomstyle. We focused on accent and mini lamps that are easy to tuck into small spaces where you want a little … Read more

Funky Time’s Gallery Wall You all did a fantastic job with the Gallery Walls! They were so inspiring — thank you to everyone who participated. I picked up several ideas I want to try. One particularly creative submission I featured in my DIY section is a Changeable Gallery Wall that’s playful and unique. If you … Read more

Framed Chalkboard / Zinc Card Holder Thought you might enjoy seeing how I decorated my chalkboard for the holidays (excuse the grainy photo — I grabbed it from my phone). It definitely looks festive. But if you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed by holiday expectations, here’s a little confession that might help: this chalkboard has had … Read more

Fall is a lovely season for hospitality. There’s something comforting about gathering friends and family around a warm meal, enjoying good conversation and the feeling of being seen and welcomed. I have a special announcement and a giveaway to share today. My friend Bre Doucette of the blog Rooms For Rent has published a beautiful … Read more

Hello Inspired Room readers! Michaela here. I’m excited to share a simple DIY that adds instant color to any summer gathering: painted watercolor napkins. They’re quick, forgiving, and make a big visual impact—perfect for a casual party, bridal shower, or backyard wedding. When I wanted an easy way to introduce color into table settings and … Read more

HHey friends! Welcome — come on in. I’m inviting you to see our Christmas decorating, even though I haven’t finished everything yet. This year I’m keeping things simple, so the trees and entry still need a little work. Real life comes first, but I’m glad you stopped by. Here’s what I’ve done so far. I … Read more

Find all sources links at end of post Looking for inspiration for a home refresh? This August I’m joining three blogging friends for a fun series called Makeover in a Month. Every Friday this month we’ll share a new update on our projects. My focus is the basement bathroom, and I’ll be transforming it from … Read more