This post is in partnership with World Market Now that December is here, I’m ready to bring on the holiday music and settle into cozy mode. After Thanksgiving I’ve been taking it easy in comfy clothes, prepping the house so it feels warm and welcoming for the season. Here are 4 simple tips to create … Read more

Hi friends, it’s Courtney! It’s been a while since I shared an “Out to See” post on The Inspired Room, and I’m excited to tell you about a charming little destination we visited recently. “Out to See” is a travel series my mom named after her childhood memories of “going out to sea” on the … Read more

Update: here’s what the bathroom looks like now (above), after another refresh a few years later. Below is the original makeover. Boy’s Bathroom Before & After Last year I planned a small facelift for my son’s bathroom. It wasn’t a major renovation—just a few quick updates taken over several short sessions. Life got busy, so … Read more

Thank you so much for helping Simple Gatherings reach best-seller status on Amazon this week. Your support made launch week a joy instead of a stress, and I’m deeply grateful. There’s still one day left to enter the giveaways featuring beautiful pieces from Terrain. Courtney and I personally selected every item in the prize packs … Read more

HHello and happy September, friends. That classic autumn kitchen color palette got me inspired — even if it feels a little early for some, I can’t help looking forward to the change of seasons. I’m ready for crisp air, cozy layers, and all the fall things. What’s on your fall wish list? I start noticing … Read more

Hello friends! Quick update: the blog crashed yesterday and temporarily disappeared. If you tried to visit and couldn’t find it, that’s why. Unfortunately, this post—“What To Put at The Foot of the Bed”—and the comments on it were lost. I’m grateful to Ted, my developer, for getting everything back online, and I’m sorry to those … Read more

We enjoyed a small, cozy family celebration for my daughter Kylee’s birthday this weekend. I love simple gatherings—partly because I wrote a book called Simple Gatherings—because they feel intimate and meaningful without a lot of fuss. Even a last-minute get-together can feel special with just a few thoughtful details. I keep a handful of faux … Read more

1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6 // 7 Happy First Weekend of Fall! We put together a curated design board and shop selection to inspire a fall look that feels fresh, warm, gathered, and textured. These ideas are meant to spark your imagination and help you shape a cozy seasonal … Read more

In the busyness of everyday life, those of us who keep homes often give tirelessly. We prepare meals, launder clothes, tidy rooms, host gatherings, and make sure loved ones have space to play and grow. It’s demanding work and it’s important to remember the value of what you do. One thing I want you to … Read more

Remember that excited feeling when you move into a new home and can’t wait to make it your own? Even though I haven’t moved recently, I still love the process of making this house feel like home after six years here. Decorating with things you love layers personality into a space and makes it inviting, … Read more