For the past few years I’ve intentionally kept my Christmas decorating very simple. I’m not someone who loves elaborate crafting or collecting lots of seasonal items; instead I prefer more being and less doing — and to reuse what I already own whenever possible. To be honest, I hardly store a lot of holiday items … Read more

Even though we’re in the middle of a bunch of messy, noisy projects around the house, I can’t resist Fall nesting. I love it. From pumpkins and gourds to cozy throws and autumn-scented candles, I enjoy bringing a little fall charm into the rooms I can. While things may look tidy in photos, there is … Read more

As 2023 comes to a close, I wanted to share a look back at The Inspired Room readers’ favorite decor pieces from the year. After finishing renovations, I’ve enjoyed doing some decorating in my own home and I’m excited to focus on more styling (and less construction) in 2024. For the past 17 years I’ve … Read more

I recently discovered these charming German grain sack ornaments and coordinating stockings on 3 Fine Grains’ Facebook page, and I am completely smitten. The little starfish and bird shapes are especially delightful — simple, sweet, and full of character. What I appreciate most is their authenticity. These are genuine German grain sack pieces, not mass-produced … Read more

For years I collected more than decor—I collected memories I couldn’t access. We owned many video cameras over time and even recorded our children on cassette tapes. As playback devices failed or became obsolete, those tapes ended up boxed and forgotten. The feeling of not being able to watch those moments again was heartbreaking, and … Read more

This post was created in a partnership with The Home Depot I made a lamp from a small vintage wine barrel I found at a flea market for $14. Inspired by a reclaimed wood lamp project, I thought the barrel would be an ideal base for a new DIY lighting piece. The finished lamp has … Read more

via Elle Decor This post is sponsored by One Kings Lane, but the daydreams are my own. AI admit it: I’m a home dreamer. As a child I imagined living in a castle, and though I’ve grown up enough to know I probably won’t own a chateau in the south of France, I still love … Read more

DIY Guest Post submitted by Gina at Shabby Chic Cottage I’d been hunting for the perfect plates to display on the wall ever since I found a dozen plate hangers for a quarter each. I quickly realized the search was harder than it sounded: some plates had the right shape but the wrong color, others … Read more

Update: my current kitchen remodel Do you have a favorite kitchen style? Kitchens are my favorite rooms to study and design. Now that my own remodel is finished, I find myself itching to work on another kitchen—imagining a house full of them would be a dream. I truly enjoy the process of kitchen remodeling and … Read more

HHello, friends! Recently I wrote about our new leather sofa and how it complements the copper and wood elements in our home. Today I want to share a few pieces from my copper collection. Although copper can seem expensive, most of my pieces—pots, a colander, a tea kettle, pans, and a bowl—were inexpensive finds from … Read more