A Lovely Life Music Playlist  

Today is launch day for my new book A Lovely Life. To celebrate, I’m sharing my lovely life music playlist as a gift for you! As A Lovely Life book is released into the world, I am praying it will find its way to hands and homes where it can be an encouragement. Thank you [...]

what do you think? 2022-05-17 07:37:35

A Home Isn't A Showplace, It's a Sanctuary  

I have a passion for creating a home, not to be a showplace, but to be a sanctuary in every season.

what do you think? 2022-05-11 01:17:22

Love Your Laundry Routine  

My laundry closet and small space laundry cart + 4 simple daily housekeeping routines.

what do you think? 2022-05-10 05:50:30

Standing Desk for Working from Home in a Small Space  

Courtney's small apartment standing desk for working from home, as well as an exciting life update!

what do you think? 2022-05-06 01:03:10

Simple & Lovely: Realistic Faux Peonies  

Life can feel so overwhelming and complicated at times, so bringing loveliness to our home in SIMPLE ways speaks to me. I ordered these faux peonies and LOVE them! They look SO realistic (and I love that these won't wilt!).

what do you think? 2022-05-05 06:27:24

Reveal: Kylee's Primary Bedroom Refresh Part One  

Kylee's primary bedroom refresh with cozy new bedding and new hardwood floors!

what do you think? 2022-05-02 03:32:09

A Lovely Life Book Tour + Giveaways!  

Welcome, friends! Today's the day all of our blog book tours and lovely GIVEAWAY GIFT BUNDLES are LIVE! You'll find links to the six tour participants and giveaways in this post!

what do you think? 2022-04-28 12:26:13

Mixing & Matching Decor to Create Your Own Style (+ Mood Boards)  

Create a signature look for your home without breaking the bank! Get inspired by the mood boards we created, and read my design tip for making your home your own.

what do you think? 2022-04-27 05:47:50

How to Live A More Lovely Life  

When you read my new book, A Lovely Life, I hope you will feel inspired to walk in your home and leave the stress of the world on the other side of the door. You are worthy of a lovely life. A lovely life isn’t about having it all, but rather about finding peace, joy [...]

what do you think? 2022-04-26 07:17:51

Our New Beach House Tour with Before Photos I Haven't Shared!  

I know we’ve lived here in our “beach house” (we call it our new beach house but we only have one house!) for quite a few months now, but I just realized I haven’t given an “official beach house before photos” tour! You’ve seen bits and pieces of most of our house (see all new [...]

what do you think? 2022-04-26 02:51:01

Coastal Grandmother Decorating with Amazon Finds (Mood Boards)  

Recently I shared about "Coastal Grandmother Style". No beach house or grandchildren required, ha! Coastal Grandmother was recently coined on TikTok as a style that is all about romanticizing your life. It embraces the easy breezy coastal decorating vibes of homes portrayed in the Nancy Meyers' movies we all fell in love with for their sets. Today I'm sharing how to get the look with Amazon finds!

what do you think? 2022-04-22 04:50:47

Mother's Day Gift Guide (2022)  

With Mother's Day right around the corner so we wanted to share some sweet and thoughtful gift ideas for the special moms in your life. Enjoy our Mother's Day Gift Guide!

what do you think? 2022-04-20 16:33:28

Coastal Grandmother Style + A Lovely Life Book  

Are you a Coastal Grandmother? It looks like the youngin's of the world are discovering what I've always known. Creating the feeling of a home by the sea is a lovely life to aspire to. Even if an actual coastal home is only in your dreams, I've always encouraged my readers to create the life and feeling of whatever atmosphere inspires you. I've written many books about creating a home you love, whatever you call your style!

what do you think? 2022-04-20 13:27:25

A Lovely Life Planner: Free Printable Guide to Savoring Every Season  

I’m excited to share with you today a FREE downloadable seasonal planner I created as a companion to my new book, A Lovely Life! I don’t know how busy you feel, but our days sure seem to fly by! Without being intentional with our time, it’s easy to feel like we won’t have “enough” time [...]

what do you think? 2022-04-19 15:24:50

Small Space Storage Tips + Making Room for What You Love  

Sharing about my love of dishes, my mindset on storage for small spaces, and thoughts on my kitchen remodel!

what do you think? 2022-04-19 02:45:34

Spring Decor That Tells A Story  

Do you love to decorate with any family treasures or memorable pieces as a part of your seasonal decor? Here are a few of my thoughts on seasonal specific decorating!

what do you think? 2022-04-13 10:34:27

The Secret to Plants You Can't Kill  

Plants are an essential element in every room (if you ask me). They always make a house feel more "homey" and alive! Here's the secret to plants you can't kill...

what do you think? 2022-04-13 01:09:34

A Lovely Life Book: What Is It About?  

Over the past few years, I’ve written eleven books on creating a home. Home is near and dear to my heart! It has been a joy for me to have the opportunity to design books, products and resources that will inspire an atmosphere where you can nurture yourself and those you love. Whether you are [...]

what do you think? 2022-04-11 19:26:27

Six Months in the “New Beach House”  

Story time! If you're new here or just catching up, six months ago we bought our beach house, and it's now a place we get to call home every day! Read more about the story behind it and why it means so much to us!

what do you think? 2022-04-04 19:03:26

Simple Strawberry Crisp Recipe with Easter Pie Crust Cutouts  

Hi friends, it’s Courtney (Melissa’s daughter) here! Something I really enjoy doing throughout the year is making different seasonal pies. It’s such a nice way to start out a new season, celebrate a special occasion, or just because! The very first pie I ever made was this one for Thanksgiving with fall leaves. The whole [...]

what do you think? 2022-04-04 10:35:32

Love the Home You Have + A Lovely Life  

Today on the the seventh anniversary of the release of my very first book, Love the Home You Have, I’m so excited to be preparing for the release of my eleventh and NEWEST book, A Lovely Life, which will be out in May. My how time flies! As a blogger at The Inspired Room since [...]

what do you think? 2022-03-31 17:19:59

How to Decorate for Spring: Add a Whimsical Element  

Decorating for spring should be fun, don't you think? I found this adorable brass bunny candleholder recently and I love the whimsy it added to my simple spring mantel!

what do you think? 2022-03-30 19:36:14

Easter Decor, Gifts + Mood Boards (2022)  

Easter mood boards to inspire your decor, gift-giving and celebrations!

what do you think? 2022-03-30 08:05:19

Pre-Order Bonus Gifts for My New Book, A Lovely Life  

I can’t wait for you to get your copy of my newest book, A Lovely Life! The release date is coming up fast, but there are benefits and gifts for pre-ordering! Of course, when you pre-order A Lovely Life, you will be among the first to get your copy and you won’t be charged until [...]

what do you think? 2022-03-28 05:34:06

A Pretty Basket of Spring Branches to Decorate the Entry and My Front Door!  

I had a few moments to myself the other day before we were having family in town. I had taken my winter decor down from our front door awhile ago and hadn't put anything back up. Proud to say that at least there weren't any crunchy evergreen branches or Christmas wreaths to be found (pats self on back). Come see the new spring door decor!

what do you think? 2022-03-22 19:02:23

Before and After: New Entryway Lantern Light Fixture  

One by one, changing out light fixtures is a fairly simple way to upgrade the look or to add your own personality and set a fresh style for a home! Come see the lantern light fixture we installed in our entry!

what do you think? 2022-03-22 03:28:51

A Spring Home Decor Refresh + What I Ordered from Target (Spring 2022)  

PRAISE BE! The first official day of Spring is on Sunday, so I got inspired to add a few new things to my home from Target (this isn’t sponsored, by the way, I just needed a moment of affordable online shopping therapy ha!). I thought I would share what I found with you in case [...]

what do you think? 2022-03-18 10:06:08

How to Decorate a Room with Color (While Keeping the Mood Simple and Calm)  

Do you like decorating with color? Or do you prefer neutrals? I appreciate so many types of rooms. I sense the beauty in rooms with primarily neutrals and a serene organic look…and I also feel so happy when I see rooms with fun little pops of color…as well as rooms bursting with color all over! [...]

what do you think? 2022-03-18 07:11:58

How I'm Making My Home Smell Clean and Pretty for Spring (+ Spring Diffuser Recipes)  

Scenting my home for the season has always been one of my simple joys! Here's how I'm making my home smell clean and pretty for spring (+ some of my favorite spring diffuser recipes!).

what do you think? 2022-03-17 01:56:42

Spring Inspiration for Charming Yard and Exterior Spaces!  

These photos are giving me all kinds of inspiration for spring and summer projects! (+ find lots more spring indoor and outdoor inspiration)

what do you think? 2022-03-14 01:34:46

Spring + Summer Mood Board (Serena & Lily 20% off sale!)  

Doesn't this pretty mood board make you SO HAPPY that winter is nearly over? + See my favorite decor on sale right now at Serena & Lily.

what do you think? 2022-03-14 01:32:31

Realistic Faux/Artificial Tulips – Simple Spring Decorating  

I am a big fan of fresh spring flowers but I also love having realistic faux options for those times when you need some cheery flowers and you don't have the real deal. I love these faux tulips I got recently! They look and even feel so realistic.

what do you think? 2022-03-11 02:04:05

A Bit of Spring Puttering in the Living Room (+ Get the Look Mood Board)  

Come take a little tour of our living room with simple spring decor + a 'get the look' mood board!

what do you think? 2022-03-07 20:44:44

Small Accent Storage Cabinets, Consoles, Sideboards (Sources + Organizing Inspiration)  

Accent cabinets can be placed throughout a home to provide storage and style! Here are lots of cabinet sources + tips for how to organize your home.

what do you think? 2022-03-07 09:55:21

Our Kitchen and Dining Room Remodeling Plans: The Before Photos  

Come take a peek at the new home before photos and get a preview of our remodeling plans for the kitchen and dining room!

what do you think? 2022-03-04 05:03:34

Inspired By: Scalloped Patterns in Decor and Furniture  

Here are some whimsical scalloped design pieces we found online and some inspiration photos below to show you the fun they add to a space!

what do you think? 2022-03-01 01:32:24

Rooms that Can Do Double Duty for Guests and Working From Home — with a Built in Daybed  

In a smaller home, flexible spaces and double duty rooms are often good options for maximizing what you have!

what do you think? 2022-02-21 16:20:19

My Home Decor and Furniture on Sale (+ Favorite Presidents' Day Weekend Sales)  

Hi friends! Sharing a few home decor sales that might be of interest to you if you’re doing any shopping this weekend! I’ll also share below photos of several of my own home decor pieces and furniture on sale right now. A few Presidents’ Day Weekend home decor sales: Ballard Designs is up to 20% [...]

what do you think? 2022-02-21 12:02:23

Decorating with Art that Speaks to You (our original moody floral painting + sources for similar styles!)  

My husband and I have collected original art since we were newlyweds. There’s nothing quite like the history, the story, texture and beauty of original art in a home! We’ve rarely spent much and don’t have a particularly extensive collection or anything, but from time to time we have bought art as a gift to [...]

what do you think? 2022-02-19 07:50:15

A Lovely Life: Savoring Simple Joys in Every Season  

Regardless of what season we're in, my brand new hardcover book A Lovely Life is about discovering the beauty always in front of us. It's about slowing down to savor the ordinary moments, finding more joy in our home*making rituals and practicing soul*tending rhythms in every season.

what do you think? 2022-02-16 13:04:29

Make Your Entry Lovely: Spring Doormats 2022  

All month as I’ve walked into my home, I pause to take a quick glance at my new porch. It is fun to dream of warmer days ahead. It’s been a little chilly lately, but the sun has been shining so I’m feeling like spring isn’t too far away. This will be our first spring [...]

what do you think? 2022-02-15 03:21:40

Preparing Your Home to Sell: 7 Essential Tips  

Hi friends! As many of you know, we recently went through the process of selling our home. Since selling a home is a big decision and a timely topic for so many this year, I invited our family friend and realtor Kelly Aufhammer (she helped us sell our Seattle home!) to share a few essential [...]

what do you think? 2022-02-10 01:36:57

Dining Room Mood Boards: Simple Swaps  

I always love how just a small change can transform the whole look and feel of a room! We made 3 mood boards (in a similar style of our dining room) below. In each mood board, we swapped out only the dining tables and rugs! Which look is your favorite? LOOK ONE: Sources: Round Rattan [...]

what do you think? 2022-02-04 09:41:10

A Classic White Kitchen with Colorful Patterned Roman Shades  

Come take a tour of this classic white kitchen with fun colorful roman shades!

what do you think? 2022-02-03 01:17:25

Courtney's Wedding Mood Board + Planning Details + Q&A  

Hi friends! It’s Courtney (Melissa’s daughter) here today to share a fun behind the scenes peek of my wedding planning with you, as well as our wedding mood board! If you are new here or just catching up, my fiance and I got engaged a few months ago at the end of October (you can [...]

what do you think? 2022-01-31 11:48:24

18 Rugs We Have and Love (+ Tips + Where to Buy)  

Rug shopping can be stressful! There are so many places to shop as well as so many options, colors and styles to choose from. And you really don’t want to make a mistake with rugs as returning them can be a bit of a challenge. I struggle with decisions, so if I have too many [...]

what do you think? 2022-01-28 12:52:33

Make Your Bed with Patterned Sheets + Shams  

I am a big fan of making my bed every day. You’ve heard me talk about this daily habit a lot in all of my books and many blog posts over the years. It’s a habit that makes a big difference in our daily life! So on that note, I’m really enjoying my newly refreshed [...]

what do you think? 2022-01-26 18:25:31

Traditional & Collected Coastal Style: Get the Look Mood Board  

See how to get the look of this cozy and collected traditional home with coastal influences, my design tips and sources are in this post!

what do you think? 2022-01-21 04:34:22

My Design Philosophy + The Gift of Home  

A giveaway, my design philosophy, intro to me and my home, and sharing a new design book you'll love!

what do you think? 2022-01-19 07:32:59

Three Simple Updates to Make Your Bedroom Your Winter Sanctuary  

Come see the simple and budget-friendly changes we made to our bedroom to create a cozier sanctuary for the winter months!

what do you think? 2022-01-18 05:29:16

Mini Table Lamps and Accent Lighting Sources  

Accent lighting is an essential element in the function and cozy mood of a home. In this post we're sharing some stylish accent/mini lamps that are easy to tuck in anywhere you need a little extra light or warmth!

what do you think? 2022-01-15 18:34:12

Lantern Ceiling Lights (New Light for My Bedroom)  

Now that the new year has arrived, I’m on a roll making design decisions so we can make our home our own! I’ve always loved the look of lanterns (remember the beautiful copper and iron lantern we put in our dining room at our craftsman lake house?) so it’s no surprise to me that a [...]

what do you think? 2022-01-15 03:31:18

How to Get Unstuck with Decorating  

Do you ever feel stumped with the direction you want to go with a room, so you just stay stuck? I sure do! So if like me you want to make progress on a room this month, consider the suggestions in this post as inspiration and permission to make a decision!

what do you think? 2022-01-12 17:50:46

Beautiful Kitchen Designs + Inspiration  

Looking for kitchen inspiration? Enjoy these beautiful designs I’m inspired by lately, plus find lots of inspiration posts linked below! If you missed my last post I shared the 4 important steps I take when designing a room. One of the first steps was gathering inspiration! Here are several kitchens I’ve saved to my inspiration [...]

what do you think? 2022-01-11 05:42:49

4 Important First Steps to Take When Designing A Room  

Do you ever feel overwhelmed with where to start when designing a room? If you want to give a room a refresh, here are the first four steps I usually take to get started, to organize my thoughts, needs and style preferences so I can move forward with a plan!

what do you think? 2022-01-10 07:47:57

Simple Furniture Makeover + Pretty Shelf and Drawer Liners (Courtney's Apartment)  

Hi friends, it’s Courtney (one of Melissa’s daughter’s) here! I wanted to share a simple furniture makeover project I did last night as part of A Lovely January! (If you missed it, we’re doing a home challenge this month to make progress on a room in your home, read more and join us here.) Last [...]

what do you think? 2022-01-06 11:50:34

Refresh Your Bedroom for Winter – A Lovely January  

The change of seasons can be a wonderful reason to refresh your home. With the holidays behind us and winter months still ahead, we can use this season to create a sanctuary where we feel snug, warm and cozy all winter. We recently moved into a new home so we haven’t yet set up our [...]

what do you think? 2022-01-05 14:29:24

Join Us for A Home Challenge: A Lovely January  

Join us for a fun home challenge in January!

what do you think? 2021-12-31 03:59:28

My Three Energizing Routines for Beating an Afternoon Slump  

Does your energy dip in the afternoon? Here are three things I do (and things I don't do!) to keep my energy up for the afternoon.

what do you think? 2021-12-31 03:58:15

Introducing: The Inspired Room Style  

I am a big fan of creating your own authentic style. Rather than just going with what is trendy or popular or what someone else says is in style, I have always stayed true to what I love. While I no longer do personal design consultations like I did before I started blogging, I have [...]

what do you think? 2021-12-29 00:14:32

A Lovely Life: Making Pour Over Coffee with a Copper Kettle  

I try to make everyday experiences a little more lovely when I can. Since I make coffee every day, this pretty kettle brings more joy to my morning ritual. I’ve shared a few different ways I make coffee, but lately I’ve been using a pour over method to make just a single cup! Now that [...]

what do you think? 2021-12-28 23:34:07

Our White Christmas + Winter Wonderland  

Our Christmas get-together with family didn’t go as planned, but we got an unexpected gift. A white Christmas! Snow in the Pacific Northwest is rare, but it’s even more unusual on Christmas day so it was a beautiful sight to behold! And unlike most NW snow, this time it didn’t melt right away. In fact, [...]

what do you think? 2021-12-28 00:27:23

Christmas House Tour 2021  

Hanging White Stars / Plaid Pillows / Similar White Adirondack Chairs / Similar White Lit Birch Trees Merry week after Christmas! I LOVE this time of year, it might actually be my favorite week all year. The planning, hustle and bustle of pre-Christmas and a busy work season is over and we get to just [...]

what do you think? 2021-12-28 00:26:45

Christmas House Tour Video 2021  

Merry Christmas, friends. Welcome to a little video of our Christmas house (we will have a post of photos coming up soon too). We have only lived here for two months but we are blessed to be “home for Christmas.” Although this will be the first Christmas in over thirty that we won’t have a [...]

what do you think? 2021-12-24 18:48:44

Bedroom Design Mood Boards (4 Winter Looks)  

Today I’m going to share four possible mood boards for a little bedroom project I’m going to work on for the winter months, featuring some inspiration pieces I found from Walmart. It’s so nice to find items that are affordable, accessible AND so stylish! Thank you Walmart for sponsoring this post. As fellow homebodies, it [...]

what do you think? 2021-12-17 11:15:00

How to Uplift Your Spirits At Home (+ A New Project!)  

There’s a “down and dreary” period of time between the holidays and spring that makes it a bit harder for many people to find joy at home. Especially if you don’t live in a warm winter sunshine state! But even if you DO have sun all winter, life can have its ups and downs. So [...]

what do you think? 2021-12-17 11:00:00

Pretty Gingerbread House Inspiration (and Family Activity!)  

Gingerbread House by A Homemade Living – click here for recipe and tips A few years ago we had a gingerbread house decorating competition with our whole family. It was a really fun and memorable Christmas activity. The evening was all put together, organized and planned by my daughter Courtney and her now fiance! They [...]

what do you think? 2021-12-14 22:54:21

Our Covered Porch Decorated for Christmas (Simple + Magical)  

Hello, friends! We may not be quite to Clark Griswold’s level of festivity, but we’re on our way. For the first Christmas in our home, I think it’s a good start hahah! Simple but magical. We still have a lot of projects and settling in to do inside and out at our new home, but [...]

what do you think? 2021-12-13 11:00:00

Free Printable Gift Tags 2021 + Gift Wrap Inspiration  

A round up of adorable (and FREE!) printable gift tags from around the internet + lots of gift wrapping inspiration!

what do you think? 2021-12-08 22:11:09

Creative + Budget-Friendly Artwork and Gift Idea (Change Art for the Seasons!)  

A great budget-friendly idea for beautiful artwork you can change through the seasons (this would make a wonderful gift too!).

what do you think? 2021-12-07 23:28:06

Simple Festivity: Whimsical Cedar Garland on the Staircase  

We officially closed on the sale of our previous home and moved here a little over seven weeks ago. I’m so glad we are here and got somewhat settled in time for Christmas! There are still lots of things we plan to do around the house, and definitely still boxes to unpack and things to [...]

what do you think? 2021-12-07 11:00:00

Updating a Doorbell Cover for a More Stylish Look  

If you have a boring plastic or just ugly doorbell cover that has been bugging you, here's a solution!

what do you think? 2021-12-06 23:23:38

Light Up a Dark Corner with a Wall Sconce (No Wiring Necessary!)  

The built-in bench and bookcase in this room are so charming! But without a light source here, it felt a bit dreary, especially on a winter's night. Come see our easy solution!

what do you think? 2021-12-06 22:47:50

Festive Drink Toppers and Winter Mugs for Hot Chocolate and Holiday Beverages (Gift Ideas)  

It's fun to embrace the simple and unique joys of every season. A festive mug of hot chocolate with fun shaped marshmallows or a little gingerbread house mug topper?! Sign me up! Today's post offers lots of ideas for festive drink toppers and winter mugs!

what do you think? 2021-12-04 04:16:39

Inspired: Christmas Decorating in the Kitchen  

Recently on the blog I mentioned that we are going to be remodeling our kitchen! While I haven’t shared all of the details yet (I’ll for sure talk all about it in the new year!) I’m still in the phase of gathering inspiration. It’s an important step! While it’s so helpful to think of how [...]

what do you think? 2021-11-29 23:00:35

10 Thrifty Tips for Thieves Household Cleaner (and My Christmas Cleaning Recipe!)  

With Christmas on its way and winter wellness on all of our minds, we’re doing a lot of extra cleaning! Whether we’re getting the house ready for the holidays, tidying up the kitchen and bathrooms before or after guests or just wanting the house to be clean and free of any bugs for our family, [...]

what do you think? 2021-11-29 08:32:09

Simple Christmas Mantel Decor + Letting Your Personality Shine  

One way I let my personality shine in our home is to bring in a bit of the unexpected to our seasonal decor in subtle ways. I've long been a fan of quirky animals in decor, so when I found this darling fox and bunny I couldn't resist!

what do you think? 2021-11-28 23:52:02

Thanksgiving at Kylee's House (+ Favorite Sales)  

We had such a special Thanksgiving with our family! Kylee hosted us all at her new home in Portland. Everything was just lovely! It was good to all be together again. Empty nester life is wonderful but I sure miss everyone being together every day! I hope you enjoy these scenes from her beautiful home. [...]

what do you think? 2021-11-26 19:40:34

How to Simplify Hosting (Simple Cider and Donuts Gathering)  

Thank you Walmart for partnering with me to bring you this post! I can’t believe Thanksgiving is just a few days away! Are you hosting any holiday gatherings this season? Oh the pressure we can place on ourselves when it comes to hosting others in our home, especially over the holidays! With social media accounts [...]

what do you think? 2021-11-23 11:00:00

The Essential Oils You Need for Winter (+Diffuser Blends, Free Gifts and a Sale!)  

I love to make our house smell cozy and festive (with essential oils) this time of year, but I also do proactive things like restock my wellness cabinet with my favorite oils and natural remedies (which we use year round) for health purposes. I have used Young Living oils and supplements for YEARS and am [...]

what do you think? 2021-11-22 08:24:33

A Simple Winter Front Porch (+ My Method for Christmas Decorating that Won't Feel Overwhelming)  

Lighted Birch Trees (set of 3 in varying sizes) // Blue Plaid Throw Blanket // Knit Christmas Tree Pillow (multiple color options) Thank you Walmart for sponsoring this post! I try to keep everything as simple as I can at our house during the whole holiday season. I’ll share more about what “simple” means to [...]

what do you think? 2021-11-19 11:00:00

Will I Remodel My New Kitchen?  

They say kitchens are the heart of the home. They definitely have my heart! I'm excited to dream about them again :)!

what do you think? 2021-11-18 02:57:43

My Cozy and Festive Guest Room + Gifts (from Walmart!)  

What a wild couple of years we’ve all had, but I think this holiday season is an opportunity to bring back some of our favorite traditions and rediscover some of the joy in hosting, gift giving and gathering those we love. Walmart is truly a one-stop place to enjoy decking the halls so you can [...]

what do you think? 2021-11-16 11:00:00

Gift Ideas for Babies & Kids 2021  

We have so much fun each year looking all over the internet for great gift ideas! We love sharing what we find here so you can stay home in your jammies, knowing you'll find something wonderful for everyone on your list. Today we wanted to share some adorable gift ideas for babies and kids! So [...]

what do you think? 2021-11-10 20:52:08

Kylee's House Updates (Sharing Some Hand-Me-Downs!)  

Kylee here with some house updates to share! As you know, my parents recently downsized and moved into their new home with my grandparents, which meant paring down for both of them on some of their furniture and decor items. I was the lucky recipient of some of their beautiful pieces (such perfect timing with [...]

what do you think? 2021-11-10 17:52:43

Introducing My New Book: A Lovely Life  

Throughout 2019 and 2020, during some rather challenging seasons, I wrote and photographed a new book, A Lovely Life. It has occurred to me that every time I write a book it’s during a difficult season or following one. I suppose that makes sense, life isn’t always as perfect as we might wish it was. [...]

what do you think? 2021-11-09 11:00:00

Introducing My New Book: A Lovely Life  

Throughout 2019 and 2020, during some rather challenging seasons, I wrote and photographed a new book, A Lovely Life. It has occurred to me that every time I write a book it’s during a difficult season or following one. I suppose that makes sense, life isn’t always as perfect as we might wish it was. [...]

what do you think? 2021-11-09 11:00:00

Pretty Pies, Baking Tools and Cookbooks (+ Video)  

With Thanksgiving coming so soon, we are thinking about our Thanksgiving menu! One thing we know for sure…this gluten-free vegan apple pie will be a part of the festivities. Courtney made us this pie for the very first time a couple years ago and it was SO good that from then on, it became a [...]

what do you think? 2021-11-07 20:50:31

Gift Ideas For Him 2021  

Looking for gifts for the guys in your life? We gathered up some great ideas! Turn on your JavaScript to view content Sources below: Pendleton Roll-Up Chess and Checkers Set – perfect for traveling, picnics, or outdoor gatherings! BBQ Apron with Grilling Utensil Set Always Pan – We have this pan and we LOVE it. [...]

what do you think? 2021-11-06 21:57:23

Small Entryway Solutions  

Hello, Kylee here! After sharing my entryway post (about how to decorate when your front door opens into your living room) , many of you reached out to me saying you also have an extra small entry space! So, I did a little digging to see what kinds of solutions I could find for when [...]

what do you think? 2021-11-04 16:30:23

Goodbye, House! You've Been Good to Us  

Well, two weeks ago we officially said goodbye to our Seattle home where we lived for the past six years. This house was good to us. It was a gathering place that brought our family together. It was a shelter through difficult and good times, offering unexpected blessings along the way, even as we turned the page to the next chapter of our lives.

what do you think? 2021-11-03 22:34:26

How to Find Your Style + Favorite Design Books (Video)  

While I love finding style inspiration in the online community, one of my FAVORITE ways to expand and grow more confident in my own style is to study the images of beautiful homes in design books. Holding a book in hand, turning the pages at a leisurely pace is the best! It's a return to the past, something I learned to enjoy back in the days before we had so much (too much?) inspiration at our fingertips.

what do you think? 2021-11-02 21:23:49

Christmas Decor Shop 2021  

How can it be November already? Before we know it we’ll be eating turkey, mashed potatoes and even trimming the tree. We are so looking forward to the holidays in our new home. I actually don’t know yet if we will host any holidays this year (guess we need to figure that out soon!), but [...]

what do you think? 2021-11-02 10:00:00

Big News: Courtney's Engaged! Telling the Story  

Hi friends! It’s Courtney (Melissa’s daughter) here today to share some big news! I know many of you have been following along with The Inspired Room for years and have been so supportive of our family personally. Some of you have started to follow along with me on my own Instagram, too! I’m so excited [...]

what do you think? 2021-11-01 22:43:51

A Guide to Savoring the Holidays  

Can you believe the holidays are almost here? If you want to feel not only prepared but more excited to savor this season, I have something so fun to share with you today! ​Introducing The Holidays at Home Bundle! I teamed up with nine other friends to put together a bundle of holiday preparation must-haves! [...]

what do you think? 2021-10-25 18:15:41

Gifts Ideas for Her 2021  

Do you ever find it hard to shop for anyone on your list? Every year on The Inspired Room we scour the interwebs to find the most adorable and wonderful gifts for everyone. We love to share them with you! Some are items we already bought for ourselves or people we love! With shipping delays [...]

what do you think? 2021-10-23 17:52:29

How to Decorate When Your Front Door Opens Into Living Room  

If you have a small or non-existent entry (or a front door that enters into your living room!), check out these helpful tips from Kylee!

what do you think? 2021-10-21 10:00:00

Fall: The Most Wonderful Season to Be at Home  

We’ve lived in quite a few houses over the years (this is our eighth home since we’ve been married!)! Some homes you move into and you know it will be a long journey to make it yours. That's exciting in its own way! We've had so many homes like that and it's always been so [...]

what do you think? 2021-10-20 10:00:00

Our New Dining Room + Simple Cozy Fall Tablescape  

The chill in the air and the turning of the leaves signals it’s time for one of my favorite rituals of fall nesting. EATING SOUP! We eat a lot of soup from fall through winter. Do you? We are still getting all settled in our dining room but it’s feeling quite cozy already. I’ve been [...]

what do you think? 2021-10-19 10:00:00

Simple Halloween Porch + Small Space Seasonal Decorating Tips  

Come see the Halloween banner on our porch! Decorate for the seasons with two small space friendly ideas.

what do you think? 2021-10-18 20:04:13