| Published on Sep 20, 2024
Your backyard offers endless possibilities for making it a space that helps to expand your living area. By reimagining this underutilized space, you can create a retreat for personal relaxation, entertaining family and friends, and devoting time…
This rose face cream recipe is made specifically to penetrate deeply and hydrate the delicate and sensitive skin on your face. It’s made with all-natural ingredients at a fraction of the price of designer night creams. It’s a rich cream, but it…
| Published on Jul 29, 2024
Studio apartments are one-of-a-kind spaces in which all of the living space is contained in a single room. Because these spaces are unique, it stands to reason that, when designing a studio apartment, you may need to…
| Published on Jun 12, 2024
Designing a comfortable and stylish guest room is an excellent way to improve the experience of your house guests and make their stay more enjoyable for everyone. A tastefully furnished guest room will demonstrate your attention…
Photography by Maria DeForrest, Interior designs by Marnie Oursler
Text by Bethany Adams
For Marnie Oursler, owner of Marnie Custom Homes, listening to her clients’ needs is a vital part of creating fresh and functional getaways on the East Coast. “I design and build…
Welcome back to The Tiny Cottage in Spring! Our last official visit here on The Inspired Room was at Christmastime! I’ve been asked many times to return for a spring post, so here we are! My parents officially moved in to this…
Now, I believe everyone who told me about all the aches and pains that come with aging. As someone who suffers from chronic pain, I’m used to managing it on a regular basis. But now, it’s most definitely an everyday thing. Here’s…
| Published on May 3, 2024
When investing significant amounts in renovating your kitchen, it’s crucial that the finishes and upgrades you choose are not only aesthetically pleasing but also practical and durable. Unfortunately, good intentions can sometimes lead to kitchen remodel regret,…
Photography by Lance Selgo, Interior designs by Emily Johnston Larkin
Text by Elizabeth Czapski
With Mother’s Day coming right up, we’ve got mother-daughter bonding on our minds, and to give the connection a fitting The Cottage Journal twist, we chatted with one of our…
| Published on Apr 25, 2024
Using inexpensive items to make your bedroom look better is just a matter of choosing the right items that can elevate the aesthetics and comfort of the space. From elegant bedding to decorative accents, these simple elements…