Hello, friends! Our contractors have been hard at work on our beach house kitchen remodel and the Tiny Cottage addition. Calling this place our “beach house” makes it sound like a second home, but this is our everyday home — and it truly feels like being on vacation every day. We live near the San … Read more

So, 2011 is coming to a close. As is tradition, here’s a concise recap of the highlights and projects from the past year. I made progress on many rooms, tackled office and outdoor updates, and had plenty of memorable personal moments along the way. January January started with a look back at the rooms that … Read more

Elle Decor / Design by Rita Konig / Wallpaper by Pierre Frey / Photo by Eric Piasecki Yesterday I shared an older post called “Finding the Happy Medium in Design.” Rereading it reminded me that my tastes haven’t changed much: I prefer balance. For our house that means mixing calm, serene elements with a few … Read more

This post is sponsored by Joss & Main If you want to develop a signature look, start by mixing pieces you already own with a few new finds. Collecting items you truly love over time keeps your style feeling fresh and distinctive without having to redo everything at once. You don’t have to overspend to … Read more

I love this kitchen makeover featured on The Lettered Cottage. The wall bins from HomeGoods are a smart, stylish storage solution — practical and pretty. The contrast of textured succulents in white milk glass is simple and elegant. It’s an inexpensive idea that looks carefully curated, inspired by Nesting Place. A la Mode shared a … Read more

BHG II have a soft spot for clipboards. There’s something so practical and charming about a rotating, easily changeable photo display — especially when arranged as a stairwell gallery. Clipboards make swapping photos effortless and lend a casual, curated look that works with many decor styles. Pairing a clipboard gallery with a striking feature like … Read more

Hello! Kylee here to share a simple makeover for my tiny balcony. When my husband and I bought our townhouse two years ago, I was excited to have outdoor spaces for plants. We have a very small backyard and an even smaller second-floor balcony off the main living area. Shortly after moving in I bought … Read more

DIY Salt Dough Ornaments: Christmas Tree Footprints & Santa Handprints These DIY salt dough ornaments are an easy, heartfelt Christmas craft that becomes a treasured keepsake. Perfect for parents and grandparents alike, they capture tiny hands and feet in a simple project that uses common pantry ingredients. My daughter Courtney made Santa handprint ornaments last … Read more

We’ve done our best to bring the beauty and wonder of the season into our home. Now it’s time to slow down and savor what truly matters. I know that’s easy to say and not always easy to do. Maybe this week you scrolled through picture-perfect holiday homes on Instagram and Pinterest and felt a … Read more

Welcome to Enjoy all the DIY Inspiration! ♦ So, how can YOU contribute a DIY post? It is as easy as 1, 2, 3! 1. For now, I have set up a single email address for DIY submissions. Please send posts only to DIY [dot] inspired [at] gmail [dot] com. Do not send submissions to … Read more