Create a home inspired by your life and what you love!

Search the blog:

the-latest-in-amazon-storefront-the-inspired-room

FEATURED BLOG POSTS:

Welcoming Summer to Our Home

I am so looking forward to the simple pleasures of this season. Summer has become one of my favorite times of year ever since we moved here. The weather is just right for us—not too hot, but with plenty of sunshine—and it’s perfect for all of our little staycation...

Our NW Coastal Woodland Cottage Backyard: Progress + Challenges

Progress in our coastal woodland cottage backyard We're entering our fifth summer here. How can that even be? I had to count it four times on my hand, and it still doesn't feel right! Somehow time has flown by. I still feel like there's so much to be done, so I'm glad...

Our Coastal Cottage Lighting Sources: Every Light in Our Home

One of my most asked questions is where I get the lights in our home, so today I’m sharing a full roundup of the lighting throughout our home and the Tiny Cottage (at least the ones I’m able to source!). Most of these are the exact fixtures we have, and a few are...

Puttering Diaries: The First Week of May

I recently ran across one of my early blog posts where I wrote about puttering, probably for the first time. That post was 19 years ago. HOW? I can't even believe I've been blogging that long. Here's what I wrote at the start of that post: After 21 years together, my...

Paint Colors in Our Coastal Cottage (Benjamin Moore & Sherwin-Williams)

One of the questions I’m asked most often is about the paint colors in my home. Today I’m finally sharing an updated roundup of all the paint colors throughout our house (so far!). Before I share the colors, one important note: Before committing to any paint color, I...

THE LATEST ON THE BLOG:

the latest on the blog

My Favorite Amazon Prime Day Sales 2024: Tried & True Items in My Home

It’s time for Prime Day! (July 16-17) Hello friends! It’s time for one of the biggest sales Amazon holds all year. I’m excited! Today I wanted to share with you several "tried and true" pieces from my home that are on Prime deals today! You can see all my favorite Prime Day sale items HERE. How to shop for deals withThe Inspired Room Amazon...

the latest on the blog

West Elm + Etsy + The Inspired Room {Etsy Pop Up at West Elm!}

You guys, I'm SUPER excited to let you in on a big secret involving West Elm & Etsy...

Oct 21, 2013

Smells Like Sweet Vanilla Cinnamon

I love for my house to smell delicious in every season. I'd prefer no one makes it smell bad for...

Oct 18, 2013

Easy DIY Firepit {Progress on the Fall Backyard Makeover Project!}

If you'd like to make a DIY firepit AND have it ready to fire up this weekend for a fun Fall...

Oct 17, 2013

Cozy up for Fall in the Family Room {new updates!}

Ever since that one weekend where I decided to clean the family room and it turned into buying a...

Oct 16, 2013

Pumpkin Squares with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe {The BEST!}

Monogram Mug Source Today we made one of our all time favorite tasty fall treats -- pumpkin...

Oct 14, 2013

Make Everyday Things More Beautiful: Wooden Spoons

One of the main principles I've always used at home is that I don't need to decorate as much as I...

Oct 13, 2013

Making the Most of Hallways & Entries & Small Rooms

via One Kings Lane Atlanta Homes Magazine via Atlanta Homes Magazine Pottery Barn House to Home,...

Oct 11, 2013

My Open Kitchen Shelves {Fall Nesting}

Have you been puttering around your kitchen this Fall? And by puttering, I mean just rearranging...

Oct 10, 2013

DIY Gold Polka Dot Mugs {& Apple Cider Recipe}

H i friends, Michaela here again sharing a Fall DIY project. Like Melissa, I'm head-over-heels for...

Oct 9, 2013

SEE MORE BLOG POSTS

let's stay connected!

Follow for Home Inspiration:

the everyday sanctuary

A letter from The Inspired Room, delivered weekly (or when inspiration strikes). ✨

Get cozy home updates, timeless decorating ideas, Inspired Room style finds, and seasonal rhythms to help you love the home you have.