It’s been a busy week here, which is why there haven’t been many blog posts. Yesterday I published a new piece, “How to Choose Art for Your Home + Favorite Art Sources.” In that post I shared the new ship painting I hung in my kitchen along with several other pieces I recently ordered. If … Read more

Pottery Barn Greetings, friends of The Inspired Room! It’s me, Kate — also known as Centsational Girl! I’m delighted to be here today as a guest for one of my favorite bloggers. Melissa is away speaking at Relevant this week, and I’m honored to share Day 20 of 31 Days of Autumn Bliss. Today’s theme: … Read more

I find something deeply romantic about adding a touch of Christmas to every room. I love spotting holiday details not only in the living and dining rooms, but also in bedrooms, bathrooms, hallways and even the kitchen. Small, thoughtful accents can bring a warm festive spirit to the whole home. Don’t worry — decorating each … Read more

IIs it beginning to look a lot like Christmas at your house? At mine, it honestly looks more like moving day than a holiday scene. Boxes and decorations are everywhere — a little chaos mixed with festive intent. How did I end up with so many Christmas boxes? I just ran into the living room … Read more

Sponsored by Legacybox Every year around this time I start thinking about creative gifts I’d like to give family. If I’m organized (which doesn’t happen as often as I’d like) I begin planning early. When I’m really on top of things, I don’t just think of ideas — I act on them in advance. If … Read more

I’ve been excited about spending more time outdoors this spring and summer, working on the yard and my garden. Recently I shared an Ultimate Outdoor Rug Roundup on the blog and several readers asked where my outdoor lounge chairs came from. Those exact chairs are no longer available, so I searched for close matches and … Read more

Merry Christmas, friends! After the celebrations have wound down, we’re enjoying the quiet that follows—time with family, laughter, and the simple pleasures of being together. We want to send warm holiday wishes from our home to yours. Thank you for following along as we create a cozy, welcoming life and home. Your support means so … Read more

I do heart this little twiggy, delightfully sunny yellow plant stand I picked up at HomeGoods. At first I planned to place it in front of the fireplace and fill it with summer plants. But putting plants in it felt too predictable — and honestly, I couldn’t find any I could keep alive. So instead, … Read more

BBe honest. How do you really feel about the coming season? Are you eager for fall, or is there anxiety or even fear mixed in? It’s natural to feel a range of emotions right now. This fall feels different than any other—beyond the usual concerns about colder weather or seasonal affective disorder, many of us … Read more

This post is in partnership with Wayfair Today I’m sharing our small deck makeover for summer. It turned out so cute—we absolutely love it! You may recall that I mentioned this deck as one of my upcoming projects this spring. A week or so ago my husband started painting the front deck railings, which inspired … Read more