Simple Organizing

by Melissa Michaels

Published 3 April 2018

Bring Order and Purpose to Every Room in Your Home

Getting organized can feel like an impossible task. But it doesn't have to be complicated. The things you actually use need a designated home. The rest of the stuff is clutter and needs to be removed. Once you've determined which is which, order can easily be maintained.

Let bestselling author Melissa Michaels help you get organized with these 50 helpful ideas.

  • Gain momentum by making progress, not perfection, your goal.
  • Make the most of your space and create a home that works for your family.
  • Reduce stress by decluttering and keeping only the things you regularly use.

Featuring more than 300 easy organization tips that address every room, discover how simple and stress-free it can be to restore and maintain order in the space you call home.


Simple Gatherings

by Melissa Michaels

Published 1 October 2017

Create Memorable Gatherings with Simplicity and Style

Welcoming friends and family into your home doesn't have to be intimidating! These 50 affordable and inspired ideas from bestselling author Melissa Michaels will help you turn any get-together into a special memory.

  • Simplify tasks and focus on what guests remember most: the atmosphere, feast, conversation, and special touches.
  • Reduce stress when you embrace your authentic hosting style, easy DIYs, and the freedom of using what you have.
  • Celebrate people as the centerpiece of any gathering with simple activities that spark conversation and connection.

With more than 300 tips for a variety of gatherings-from a casual outdoor barbeque to a creative guest-of-honor dessert--you'll feel inspired to open your door with confidence!

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"Simple Gatherings invites us all to check hospitality fears and perfectionism at the door. The helpful tips and creative ideas inside will inspire even the most reluctant hostess to take that first step toward creating space for a simple but memorable experience."
Sandy Coughlin, Reluctant Entertainer (blog)


Simple Decorating

by Melissa Michaels

Published 28 March 2017

Forget the Renovation-Just Add Inspiration

If you want to jump-start your style and refresh your home without needing power tools and a winning lottery ticket, make Simple Decorating your go-to resource for can-do decor. Spark your makeover momentum with 50 no-fuss tips and discover how to

  • get unstuck by embracing a style that is your very own
  • transform your spaces with simple color, window treatments, and furniture choices
  • layer in personality and warmth with texture and patterns
  • turn hard-to-love areas into favorite destinations with creative concealments
  • highlight your family's story and lifestyle with accessories

Whether you start with one tip or take these on as a challenge for the month, it's never been more fun (or possible) to create a home you can't wait to come home to.

The Inspired Ideas collection is a series of books with easy tips and fun photos to inspire the areas of your life that matter most to you.