Hey friends! I’ve been so excited for this day to arrive. I’ve been holding onto a secret project for a long time, and I’m finally ready to share a sneak peek with you. This new project is very close to my heart, and because you’ve been such wonderful readers and friends, I wanted you to see it first.
As the blogger behind The Inspired Room for the past eight years and the author of Love the Home You Have, I love sharing my home and life with anyone who wants to read. Blogging and the community it brings mean a lot to me.
But what I really want is to get to know your stories too — to feel like you all live on the same block so we can be neighbors. Since that isn’t practical, I created a virtual neighborhood where you can move in for free. Welcome to Home Love Stories, a community I built for sharing, connection, and encouragement.
This site was created as a labor of love for readers and new friends who want a place to belong. You don’t need a blog to join, and you don’t need to be a social media expert or have a large following. This community is for kindred spirits who appreciate beautiful things in humble places.
For those who remember old-school blogging, that relaxed, friendly vibe is what I want Home Love Stories to feel like. No pressure, no perfect houses required, and no professional photo editing necessary. Blogging has become hard work, and while I’ll continue The Inspired Room, Home Love Stories will bring back a simpler, more authentic blogging experience.
Home Love Stories is free, fun, and authentic.
It’s for people who want to be part of a community that shows love to the home we have.
What will we share on Home Love Stories?
- Little details that make your home special
- Everyday moments and what you’re doing at home
- Decorating or remodeling stories
- Favorite rooms or cozy corners
- Home organization projects
- Design questions and friendly advice
- Warm fellowship with fellow house-shaped-heart people
Soon we’ll enjoy community events like block parties, drive-bys, fall nesting parties, house tours, and more. Stay tuned!
I’m in a testing period before the full launch and would love your help trying the site. Next week I’ll share more details about how the community will work and how we’ll use it as a rallying point. I can’t wait to kick things off with fun block parties and announce a 31-day Love Your Home challenge in April.
How to join the free Home Love Stories community
1. Visit HomeLoveStories.com
2. Create your profile.
3. Make your first post introducing you and your home. Choose the “Get to know you/Housewarming” category. Instructions are in the How To tab.
4. Publish your post — and you’ll be part of the neighborhood!
5. Follow Home Love Stories on Instagram if you’re there: @homelovestories
Then explore the stories of others. Scroll through posts, open them to read, and add your own from your phone. The site is designed to be easy and welcoming.
If you have any trouble, email [email protected]
Come sign up for Home Love Stories — it’s free!