
Hey all you amazing nesters! I’m so impressed by the fall ideas you all have shared so far! Everything from decorating ideas, organization, home makeovers to baking bread and beyond. It is so inspiring! Nesting is in FULL FORCE in blogland. More ideas are being added so keep checking the links on the Welcome to Fall Nesting Week post!
I was telling some folks that I start summerizing my house in about April. So for six or seven months I am celebrating summer, but then I usually try to cram fall into about four weeks. Not good, since Fall is my favorite season! So, GIVE FALL A FAIR CHANCE! START NESTING NOW!
Even Martha Stewart got into the action for Fall Nesting Week (did you see her link on Mr. Linky?). We Domestic Divas need to support each other!
THE BLISSFULLY DOMESTIC RELAUNCH
Now, yesterday was supposed to the official relaunch of Blissfully Domestic. But as with all things technical, issues occurred. Some of us got a peek, some didn’t. It just wasn’t fair. But, things happen. Did I tell you about my own blog relaunch last week? For 15 hours all you could see was an alligator where my blog used to be! Nice! Then, for awhile all you could see was a page that said, “WHOA, DUDE, SURFING IS DANGEROUS!” You just have to have a sense of humor about these things. But have no fear, next Monday Blissfully Domestic will relaunch for real!
THE GIVEAWAY
While I will be postponing the amazon.com gift certificate giveaway until Blissfully Domestic launches next week, I have a little giveaway for YOU all this week, because I like you. So how about this book to tide us over until next week, eh?

All you have to do is leave me a comment here on this post with your email address, deadline is will be Sunday September 7th at 9pm PST.
THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED! WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON!
STAY TUNED FOR ANOTHER GIVEAWAY!
NOTE: If you link The Inspired Room up in your blogroll with my NEW address, I give you a bonus entry. Because then I know we are really friends!
And, by the way, THANK YOU to those of you who have gone over and VOTED for me on Divine Caroline! So nice of you, I’m so touched! It really is an honor to be nominated and thought of! If you enjoy The Inspired Room, I appreciate the support as always.
So, carry on, dear nesters!
It is not too late to join in the Fall Nesting party!
We are just getting warmed up!
We are just getting warmed up!
PS. Here are a few links to some other giveaways you might want to enter, courtesy of Blissfully Domestic Contributors…there may be more but this is what I know about right now…
Also, Neutral Dwelling is kindly offering a 10% discount in honor of Fall Nesting Week! See the coupon code in the sidebar.
photo: fall inspiration from one of my blogging BFF Meg Duerksen
THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW OVER! WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON!
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Hello there!@ I’m loving your nesting week and all of the links! Thank you for putting it together!
Elaines last blog post..May Arts Ribbon is here
I never know what to do with all of my pumpkins! Great book to figure it out with!
Thanks for hosting a giveaway!
Deputy’s Wifes last blog post..Turtles, Pictures, Poop
Add me in!
Jen R Sanctuary Arts at homes last blog post..It’s fall nesting week at the Inspired Room and Blissfully Domestic is relaunching and a Blogiversary drawing!!!!
enter me . And you r on my bloglist.. mishelle
I am so excited to start decorating for fall. thanks
Naphtalis last blog post..Saturday Mornings
Oooh…I am going to pay close attention and come back often,.,,I have not put out one single Fall decoration yet and I am really feeling the heat!!!!
Robins last blog post..One Year Blogaversary….
This is really fun!
Thanks so much for hosting this and for a great giveaway!
Lisa @ Stop and Smell the Chocolatess last blog post..Backwards Works-For-Me Wednesday: Effortless Toilet Cleaning?
Pick Me! Pick Me!
Girl, you have gone and done it AGAIN! Your creativity astounds me, and your style humbles me, so I am THANKFUL that we are friends and you can “teach” me some of your mad skills! Ha!
I am SO LOVING your new look and how much you have grown with your bloggy home!
xoxo (so much love),
Melissa
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Hey Melissa – I have fixed your link and would love to enter your giveaway!
myhydrangeahome@yahoo.com. This has been a fun week – I am very inspired – just need more hours in a day!
Dawn-Hydrangea Homes last blog post..Goodbye Summer
Pumpkin Chic — how appropriate!! Who wouldn’t want to get their hands on this fabulous giveaway? Joanne ~~ glamourgirljoanne@yahoo.com
that book looks fun!
Kristins last blog post..Last Fall…
I can’t resist throwing my name into the ring for a chance to win this book! How do you do it all, Melissa???? And so beautifully??? I’m off to read more “nesting” posts!
xo,
Lynda
I linked your blog as soon as I found it
Please enter me for the giveaway too!
rue
rues last blog post..Fall Nesting Week
This giveaway would be awesome! Thanks for such a great blog!
Teresas last blog post..Be afraid……
Found your site through a friend’s blog. I just love it! Thanks for the inspiration…
I love everything about fall except the season that follows. I’ve started my fall nesting but I need to add to it. I’d love to win your book as a source of inspiration. Love your blog and tthanks for the giveaway.
Please sign me up for the givaway! Laurie
I just started reading your blog and I am hooked!
I’m so excited for Nesting Week! I admire all your creativeness! Thanks for the inspiration!
What a great giveaway. I would love to have it. I have my fall decor dusted off and ready to go, although my pumpkins are still on the vine. Love your blog
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Lovely, just lovely. Melissa, could you please pass on the prayer request for a young lady I met through the Happy Turtle? I’ve learned about her just today. Thank you.
What a great give-a-way. Thanks!
I have you linked too.
Melissa,
I love your Fall Nesting idea and it;s fun to follow all the links and see God’s creativity working in so many women and their homes. For me, the book on our coffee table would be a little nesting. And once in awhile, I could snuggle up in fleecy throw to be inspired again and again.
You are terrific!
I love your site. this is great. Please enter me in your drawing.
my email is bethcpatterson@hotmail.com
Beths last blog post..Yep, they are really this cute!
I’m usually more of a reader than a commenter, but I’m curious as to the many ways to decorate with a pumpkin. Hmm, how many can there be?
brandy.eganhouse@drake.edu
I love your blog and look forward to reading all the new posts! Fall Nesting Week is inspiring; I’m wanting to create new decorations even though it’s still over 100 degrees here.
What a fun-looking book! I’d love to enter. My email is kilnashee@hotmail.com
Jo – To a Pretty Lifes last blog post..Half-Bathroom Before Pictures
WOW! I wish I could redo myself and have such a nice improvement. Excellent job. Feel free to come over to my house and redo me anytime.
Debbies last blog post..A rant about math – but I do go off on a few tangents
Love that pumpkin picture! Definitely feeling like Fall around here!
kriss last blog post..Porch Decor for Fall
Hi! When you first suggested the “Fall Nest Week” I thought I couldn’t possibly get in the mood with 90 degree weather in Wisconsin…finally. Now today we are at 60ish and I am going full speed ahead. I did change the link in my blogroll, and I will post some of my nesting later in the weekend!
dawns last blog post..Cupcake swap
Love your photos! Looking forward to more ideas. You have a really nice blog.
Started with my front door, working on the entryway and kitchen. Maybe I’ll be bold enough and try photos.
I started “Fall Nesting” around 11pm Labor Day evening.
Jai@wifeof1momof4s last blog post..Back to School …
Oh I love contests!!! but I love Fall more
I do not have a blog but would love to follow you all and join in and of course be entered in the contest.
I cant’ wait to decorate for Fall, but its so hot here still, its so hard to get into the sseason, I am still swimming here. Maybe this weekend I will go ahead and decorate I really can’t wait
deezie
Melissa I love your blog what great ideas Fall is my favorite season I love pumpkins and eating anything pumpkin:)
Julie
Julies last blog post..A little fall and a project
Melissa I love your blog what great ideas for Fall. I love pumpkins and eating anything pumpkin:)
Julie
Julies last blog post..A little fall and a project
Hello!
I advertised about your Fall Nesting Week and Give-Away on my blog twice! August 26th and Sept. 1 or 2nd. I am soooooo inspired by all the great ideas on this site. It is my very favorite spot on the Internet (so is http://www.the-feathered-nest.com).
Have a terrific day!
Blessings,
Elizabeth
I LOVE FALL TOO!!!!! I’d love to be entered into your giveaway! Keep the great ideas coming!
What a wonderful idea…to Nest and get it all fluffed and soft and colorful for Fall. Pls. enter me in your fabulous book giveaway.
hugs, bj
bjs last blog post..WHERE MY BLOGGING WORLD BEGINS…….
Awww how sweet
Count me in to
Beautiful thoughts, ideas and photos! Thank you for the inspiration!
I’ll bet that book is chock full of inspiration! acarp[at]swbell.net
Annes last blog post..A Day in the Dark
Love your website!!!! I have been here a whole bunch of times since finding you the other day from another Leslie’s blog.
I would love to entered into your giveaway. lgcorley@insightbb.com
Leslies last blog post..I’m so Ready for Fall
Please enter me. I love Fall…m..
Hi, so nice of you to offer this giveaway. Thanks. Love your blog, it’s simply delicious. Full of inspiration and great ideas, keeps me coming back for more. Keep up the good work.
Nathalie Braults last blog post..A killer snake in my garden
I just dicovered you blog and I am still pouring over it and soaking it all in. I love it!! Thank you for sharing so much for those like me who are “nesting challenged” and need inspiration and ideas!!
Added a post and a linky thingy for the Fall Nesting party. Have enjoyed all the posts and inspiration but most of all really got the message of ‘work with what you have’.
My decorated corner is celebrating the recent acceptance of shabby chic with a harvest bounty of seashells collected from around the globe. Thank you.
Pearl Maples last blog post..Sky Watch Friday
We always have so much fun carving our pumpkins. My husband is actually the one who is really good at it. This would be perfect!
akreese (at) hotmail (dot) com
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Hi Melissa,
I was amazed when I saw that Martha Stewart had linked in to your Nesting party. Way to go girl! Love the giveaway!
Hugs,
Cathie
What a great giveaway…and so inspiring to start on Autumn/FALL….my favorite time of the year…
~Deby
Debys last blog post..Pay it Forward
I love your blog, it is soooo beautifully done!! Thanks for the inspiration:)
~Teri
Just stumbled on your blog, I love it!!! Love the giveaway… thank you!
adding you to my links
I could use this book now. The Indian corn and pumpkins are setting on the table saying “where do I go?”
WOW, I was wandering in blog land and found you……….I am definately going to post you to my blog and tell about your give-away………sigh, why do I do that???? It just makes less of a chance for me to win….sigh…..see I am not the smartest kid on the block….
Just found your site! Love it and love to decorate for fall!
Oh, I love fall…so add me to the givaway and I will add you to my blog roll….Love all the inspriation you share….Blessings, Nancy
Nancys last blog post..~Home Tour Part 1~
I’d love that book! I’ve added you to my blogroll (us BD divas gotta stick together
) Way to go having Martha link to you (I saw that too…wow.)
Wendys last blog post..The Desk
fun book..pick me please!!
Heathers last blog post..Our summer in pictures…
Oh I need to decorate for fall! Especially to put me in the mood since the temp. is still in the 100″
I love this idea and can’t wait to get inspired! Happy Fall!
LisaJanelles last blog post..Thinking of You Today…..I Have More to Share
I love your website. I will visit often. I have put you on my blog at http://beloved-creations.blogspot.com
You truly are inspirational Melissa! Thanks for the great ideas.
Meagans last blog post..I See a Silhouette-ah (Thunder bolt of Lightning)
OH Dear …. I am so out of touch with everyone and everything…. but did want you to know that I added your new link as soon as I got your email so you are there…. does that makes us friends LOL
HUGS
JO
Hi Melissa,
I just found your website and am looking forward to having a cup of tea, relaxing and enjoying the posts. Thanks for entering me:)
Sharon D.
zokiemichael(at) sisna(dot)com
I am so enjoying your new site – so beautiful and refreshing! Thank you for all your hard work to share it all with us!
Monica
thehomespunheart (at) hotmail (dot) com
Monicas last blog post..A Handcrafted Christmas: Button Jewelry
LOVE your blog, super cute ideas! I am crazy about ANYTHING having to do with fall, even though here in Texas it is debatable that we even have this season! So I go overboard with nesting! Thanks for sharing
I just love this site!!!
Candice Owreys last blog post..Another wonderful site
What a great giveaway! As always we would love to enter to win such a great inspiring book!
blessings,
kari & kijsa
kari & kijsas last blog post..A Little Before…Part 2
I see I’m not the only one whose favorite season is Fall. I just stumble across your site and am loving it!
kimberlys last blog post..Another Conversation
there’s nothing wrong with some seasonal cramming!
I would love to be entered- looks like it is full of great ideas!
Wonderful, all the way around! All those plump pretty pumpkins and the magical book cover (and the cool breeze from Hanna) are diminishing my goodbye-summer wistfulness. After all, autumn is SUCH a gorgeous time of year. Thanks for continuing to motivate, inspire, and simply lift our spirits (along with always offering us visual goodies, special treats, and exciting giveaways)!
I just found your site and can’t wait to come back and visit for a while longer.
Please enter me in the drawing. That book looks like a lot of fun.
Have a great weekend!
~Teresa
I love the beauty of your blog – and the colors of autumn make it all the better. You are the last blog I read each time. Something akin to a warm cup of coffee at the end of the day, I save the soothing & comfortable stop here for last.
It’s always a refreshing visit here, full of such fresh ideas for a beautiful home~
Susan Mohlers last blog post..Friday, September 05, 2008
Please enter me in your lovely contest. Thank you for your ongoing inspiration. Teah
I just discovered your blog and it’s great! I love your philosophy on decorating and changing everything with the season. I tend to decorate for me…. I like a pretty home and I feel so much better about my life when my home is clean and pretty!
Kay Phillipss last blog post..The End of Summer and Other Depressing Thoughts
Okay, I have to admit that I can’t really get into the fall nesting just yet when it’s 90+ degrees here in Texas, but I like all of the ideas and photos that you are sharing!
McGee
mikeandmcgee@gmail.com
McGees last blog post..A story, by Meredith
I have already started to do my fall decorating in our home. Boy how I love the holiday seasons. I just love the Fall colors. But especially since I live in the deep South and we have hot, hot, hot summers…I always look forward to the first cool weather that moves in.
Thank you for hosting such a festive, fun give-a-way. I have posted a link to your site on my blog.
http://heart4myhome.blogspot.com/2008/09/inspired-room-fall-give-way.html
~Blessings,
Nichole
Heart 4 My Homes last blog post..The Inspired Room Fall Give-a-Way
Looks like an awesome book. I loved your blog !!
Ohhh what a wonderful give-away….I would love that book. I have linked you on my blog. cherry
cherrys last blog post..A Tale by Poe….
LOVE it….beautiful!!! And I totally voted for you…. xoxo
Karis last blog post..Sad sad very sad day
Love your giveaway offer…please sign me up! I have gotten a lot of inspiration from your site for my fall decor – thanks! And of course you are on my blog list!!! Take care and happy fall!
-Nicole
Nicole @ The Gravess last blog post..Bring Those Fall Recipes Out of Hiding!
Wow, I was just introduced to your website by reading the last Heart4MyHome and I am very excited to join your mailing list. Last Christmas we visited Victorian Cape May, NJ and I just wanted to share with you how they recycled their fall pumpkins. They spray painted them silver and used them in amongst their Christmas decorations and let me tell you it added a very unique flair. Hope you like the idea, too, as I will be doing the same this year when I decorate our outdoors.
I just love this time of year! And I love a wonderful giveaway! I would definitely like to enter – thank you so much! And if I had a blog, I would definitely think to you!
I love the great ideas & could always use MORE
Saras last blog post..Blanket Raffle
Wow, my BFF,
Look at you go!!!! You are amazing. I have you all updated on my blogroll, but that’s because I would never want to lose track of your site! You mean so much to me, dear one.
Please enter me into your giveaway. But just so you know, you are awesome even when you don’t do giveaways! MWAH!!
Hugs,
Debbie
Debbie/Four Angel’s Mommas last blog post..Can I Get a Hallelujah?
Well you did it , you inspired me to get out my Fall box and see what I can do to enjoy this fall and brighten up my home . I really love fall . I think I’ll do some thing on my deck this year , Thanks . Mary
Mary/Mariahs last blog post..I know who holds tomorrow
I’ve always wanted some tips on decorating with pumpkins because they are so autumnish and I love them!
jami_haban@hotmail.com
Jamilyns last blog post..Our BIG News!
I’m trying to get motivated to start decorating for fall. I love fall. I love all things related to fall. However, it’s still 95+ degrees here, and we’re still in our pool, so it’s hard to put the summer stuff up.
So I’m reading everyone’s blogs to inspire me to get started. Have a great week!
love your design tips, your site is awesome!
preppylittledresss last blog post..8 mo. anniversary since my surgery! yippee!!!
I recently found your sight……it is wonderful! I am ready for Fall and all the beauty that nature brings and the cooler temps.
Love your inspirations. I’m off to add more fall decor to my own home!
Ambers last blog post..How to Dress a Window: Part II
I want to win! Pick me! Today is such a beautiful summer day, I am still in denial that Fall is almost here.
Beths last blog post..Nesting and Giving Thanks
Fall is definitely my favorite time of year. This week I’m planning on doing some fall nesting.
Susan
Susans last blog post..The Day After the Storm.
I’m LOVING all the fall decorations! While I’m really trying to get my brain moving in that direction, I’m definitely behind. Thanks for sharing all the great ideas!
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