Starbucks-Inspired Gingerbread Loaf with Sugared Cranberries & Rosemary

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If you’re looking for a cozy, festive treat this holiday season, try this Gingerbread Loaf. This version is inspired by a popular coffeehouse recipe and delivers warm ginger-spice flavor with a tender crumb—perfect for winter mornings or a holiday gathering. For extra depth, we used a caramel apple butter from our local market in place … Read more

Plush Pumpkin Ideas for Fall + Cozy Giveaway (Day 2)

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I adore these plump plush pumpkins. I’m utterly smitten—after several weeks of playing with them, I can honestly say they may be my favorite fall decoration ever. There are countless ways to display these plush pumpkins: solo, clustered, mixed with other accents on a table, in a bowl, on a shelf, tucked into a basket … Read more

8 Showstopping Kitchen Design Ideas to Transform Your Space

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House & Home by Allison Willson Even the most modest kitchen can feel intentional and inviting when you add thoughtful details. Whether you incorporate a single idea or several, these design elements bring personality and function to any kitchen remodel. There are countless ways to add style to a kitchen, from small finishes to larger … Read more

My Design Philosophy: Creating Home as a Meaningful Gift

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Bed / Rug / Wall Light / Blue Stripe Shams / Tassel Pillow Welcome — if you’re new to The Inspired Room or joining us for Bre’s book launch for The Gift of Home, I’m delighted you’re here. I’m excited to celebrate her book and share a little about my own home and design philosophy. … Read more

Two Homes Tour + Massive Giveaway Event

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Today I’m excited to introduce the first two blog friends participating in my Dwelling book launch blog tour. Each of them brings a distinct and inspiring perspective to home life and home blogging. If you haven’t entered the giveaway we’re running this week, start with the main giveaway page and then return here for additional … Read more

From Cluttered to Calm: Home Organizing Shop & Services

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My office in my last home Right now the house feels a little disorganized, as if I’m moving in all over again. It’s not that extreme, thankfully, but we’ve been hauling furniture and boxes down to the basement and creating a bit of chaos. Those moving flashbacks are real. My kitchen in our last home … Read more

Holiday Decor Day 18: Finish Home Projects and Share Your Progress

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Better Homes & Gardens Remember back in February when I shared progress on a project in our son’s bathroom? Time has a way of slipping by. I started that project nearly a year ago, and if you were wondering why you haven’t seen the finished space yet, it’s simply because I haven’t quite finished it. … Read more

Holiday Hosting Prep: How to Get Your Cozy Home Guest-Ready

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This post is in partnership with Wayfair The countdown to the holidays is on. We’re hosting Thanksgiving next week and Christmas is just a few weeks away, so we’ve been getting our home ready for the whole hosting and holiday season with help from Wayfair. *** Click here for above sources *** From baking and … Read more

Creative Studio & Craft Room Ideas for Inspiring Workspaces

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Do you have a corner of your home that sparks creativity? Maybe it’s an entire room, a dedicated table, or simply a shelf or cabinet where supplies live. Many of us see our homes as creative canvases, but actually starting a project feels easier when there’s a specific space set aside for making. Below are … Read more

Cozy Fall Nesting: How to Settle In for a Warm Autumn Home

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I’m extra excited about fall this year. Not that I’m not always excited about the season, but each autumn feels fresh and full of possibility. We’re in that awkward stage of being fully moved in but not yet settled, and I’m enjoying the slow, simple work of making this house feel like home. There’s something … Read more