https://theinspiredroom.net Voted Readers' Favorite Top Decorating Blog Better Homes and Gardens, Decorating Ideas, How to Organize, How to Decorate, HomeBody Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:26:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 https://theinspiredroom.net/preparing-to-host-thanksgiving-and-christmas/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:26:15 +0000 https://theinspiredroom.net/?p=204163 We are hosting for the holidays this year! Are you? My favorite thing these days is when I get to host our family for holidays. I miss having our kids all live in our home :( but it makes me happy when they are under our roof even if it's for only a few days. There are some things I'm doing right now to prepare so I thought I would share. I had a hosting question the other day on where we seat family and serve meals when our whole family is here so I thought I would answer that share what I'm doing (early!) to prepare.]]> https://theinspiredroom.net/how-we-use-our-flex-room/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:24:37 +0000 https://theinspiredroom.net/?p=203728 Today I'll share a little tour of our flex room (aka The Snug!) with some current photos so you can see how we are using this multi-purpose space. The Snug is an attic style bonus room located over our single car garage. We need it to be a flexible space, as we use it as a family guest room, sitting room, TV room, playroom for grandkids, office, game room and more. Life changes with the seasons, too, so we want this space to work for us even as we change and grow as a family.]]> https://theinspiredroom.net/decorating-ideas-warm-welcoming-spaces-for-gathering/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:55:00 +0000 https://theinspiredroom.net/?p=203655 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.]]>