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Our Cottage by the Sea Style Coastal Bedroom Makeover
Last summer we decided we wanted to give our room a makeover. Not because it wasn't pretty before, it was! But the paint needed a refresh as it was there for many years before we moved in, and we were ready to make this room truly our own. While we still have more to do, I thought I would give you an update of where we are now! We thought of so many...
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Courtney’s Baby Boy Nursery (Rental & Budget Friendly Nursery Ideas)
Hi friends, it's Courtney (Melissa's daughter) here to share my son Forrest's nursery with you...
A New Striped Summer Kitchen Cafe Curtain (and How I Hang it in My Kitchen Island Barstool Nook!)
I hung a new kitchen cafe curtain last week and I love it! This is our first summer here in this...
Summer Decor Shop 2024
It’s time for our Summer Decor Shop! Many of our selections would be lovely and classic all year round, but it’s always fun to share the special pieces we find in each season.
30+ Summer Decorating Ideas
Who doesn’t love the mood of a summer home? There are so many simple ways to bring in the refreshing feel of a summer home! Here are 32 summer decorating ideas from my home for inspiration!
Our Coastal Cottage Before and After Photos of Entry Progress (and more!)
Today I am going to share some new before and after (progress) photos of our coastal cottage, featuring projects we’ve worked on in our entry and living room area!
Our Vintage Swan + Latest Cottage Etsy Finds
A special vintage carved wood swan has come to roost in our living room! I always love when a piece (and a home) has a story to tell. This is the kind of home I’m so excited to create here, one that is uniquely layered and meaningful to us.
Slow Decorating: How We Make Our House A Home
We were away last weekend celebrating the upcoming arrival of our new grand-daughter with friends...
Father’s Day Gift Ideas 2024 (+ my favorite gift I’ve ever given!)
With Father’s Day right around the corner, we consulted a couple of the dads in The Inspired Room family to come up with a list of great gift ideas for the guys in your life!
Seasonal Rhythms for Life + Home
I realized long ago that I am the type of person who will probably always feel busy. This is not always by choice, and I am busy! Ha! But I also think feeling a bit overwhelmed or at least “responsible” to do the things is my natural default.
Because I know I am this type of person, I decided many years ago that I needed to find a way to create a life of intention and balance…









