Awhile back I had a Home Depot gift card from a return and decided to spend it in the garden center. That’s where I found this Fiddle Leaf Fig. I don’t have a green thumb, but I’ve always loved plants—my mom and grandmother kept plants indoors and out, so they feel like home to me. … Read more

As the year comes to a close, I’m happy to welcome you into our home for our annual cozy Christmas tour. This year’s video features our main house, the Tiny Cottage, and warm moments from our family celebrations. You’ll see our grandchildren—Forrest, Lila, Finnegan, and Lily—making the season extra special. I hope this tour brings … Read more

Cozy and Inviting (Get the Look!) is a fun periodic “mini-series” on The Inspired Room! This “Cozy and Inviting” mini-series highlights rooms that create a warm, welcoming atmosphere. I share images that inspire me, note the design elements that contribute to the mood, and offer ideas to help you bring a similar look into your … Read more

A touch of pink can instantly make a room feel cheerful and full of life. Even wearing a favorite bright color seems to lift the spirits—pink included. If you’re looking to add a little joy to your home, a pop of pink is a simple, effective choice. I recently shared some playful pink ideas in … Read more

Traditional Exterior by Minneapolis General Contractor Stonewood, LLC … This house feels like a forever home. Its architectural style and peaceful setting spark daydreams of comfortable family life. From the outside it suggests a warm, welcoming interior where evenings are spent gathered around a glowing fireplace. I imagine settling into a cozy living room piled … Read more

Photo: Laurey Glenn Southern Living Spend an afternoon creating a family command center. Fall and winter are filled with activities and paperwork that require organization! Between coupons, sports schedules, party invitations, holiday planning and school calendars, managing a busy household is much simpler when everything has a designated spot. A well-planned family command center gathers … Read more

New England Home Hygge (pronounced “hooga”) is the Danish term for the sense of cozy comfort people create for themselves, friends, and family in the home. Think soft blankets, flickering candlelight, natural textures, the warmth of a fire and a steaming mug of soup. Welcome, fall. Those simple pleasures are endlessly inspiring. Hygge isn’t only … Read more

It’s time to show off the July {ditto} DIY challenge! Happy Monday! It’s time for the ditto DIY challenge. Once a month, ten bloggers recreate a project or design element inspired by haute couture and translate it into approachable home decor. The goal is to inspire you to bring elegant design touches into your own … Read more

It’s been gray, rainy, and chilly the last few days, and I even turned the heat on yesterday. That can only mean one thing — fall is officially here. With the change in weather, I’m already craving all the warm, comforting meals I haven’t made in a while. My daughters and I are planning to … Read more

{please look away from the band of swine paint that still circles our ceiling ..} Magazine inspiration photo for one of my kitchens in the 1990s. Once upon a time — back in the 1900s, before some of you were born — I fell in love with a kitchen photo in a magazine. I tore … Read more