It’s time for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days (October 6–7) — one of the biggest sales of the year. Hello friends! I’m excited because Prime Big Deal Days is the perfect moment to get a head start on holiday shopping. I prefer to buy items I’ll actually use, love, and keep in my home for … Read more

Find all the sources at the end of this post! Today I’m sharing a tour of our flex room, which we call The Snug, with current photos so you can see how we use this multi-purpose space. The Snug sits over our single-car garage and has an attic-like feel. It needs to be versatile — … Read more

I love collecting coffee table books. There’s something deeply satisfying about the tactile rhythm of turning pages in a beautiful book—the unhurried pace, the chance to linger over a photograph or a passage, and the quiet surprise of finding inspiration where you least expect it. In a world saturated by fast-moving social media, these books … Read more

Long before Instagram, I collected magazine images of English-inspired kitchens and dining room libraries. Back then, with no internet to browse, I tore pages from magazines and stored them in a three-ring notebook. Does anyone else remember saving tear-outs in a notebook for design inspiration? Those magazine pages guided the design of our first English-style … Read more

This post is in partnership with Ballard Designs In today’s post, you’ll find new photos of my home and how I’ve styled it this week, along with five home decorating ideas to add warmth, personality, and charm to the spaces where you gather. You’ll also find: A pretty collage A simple decorating tip for a … Read more

This post is in partnership with Perigold There’s something about the arrival of fall and the cooler, crisper air that makes me excited to gather people in our home. As the light shifts and the days shorten, I love creating warm, welcoming moments for family and friends. Over the years I’ve collected beautiful pieces from … Read more

This image was created with creative tools for the If I Lived in a Cottage by the Sea – Fall Dreambook by The Inspired Room. Autumn has arrived, and to celebrate the season of cozy spaces I’ve put together a fresh “get the look” mood board inspired by the fall bedroom image above. That image … Read more

We’re beginning our sixth year here this month, and I’m still collecting the right mix of furniture and accessories for this home. Creating a collected home is a journey, and I wouldn’t want it any other way. Today I’m sharing several secondhand pieces we’ve added to our home, along with lessons I’ve learned about building … Read more

Rug Source (on sale; code THEINSPIREDROOM takes 10% off other items on the site) // Brass Door Knocker Basket // Entry Table I enjoy updating my home with the seasons, but I don’t want to feel obligated to redecorate every room each time the calendar changes. Nor do I want to store countless boxes of … Read more

Mug // Kettle // Stove This post is in partnership with Wayfair You don’t need a lot of seasonal decorations to make your home feel like fall. Often, it’s less about buying new items and more about arranging the things you already have to evoke warmth and comfort. Small rituals, softer lighting, and a few … Read more