There are only a handful of blogs I currently read where I know exactly how I landed there and when I started reading/ following them.

Most happen very randomly – a click here and there and before you know it, I’ve happened upon a new blog and added it to my reader.

It was the same with Nelissa Michaels and her blog, The Inspired Room.

I don’t know how I found her but I was hooked when I saw a and stay reading because I love how she talks about being authentic and intentional about life.

And yes, while I do enjoy seeing the pretty pictures of houses, you and I both know that 90% of people’s homes do NOT look like a magazine cover.

So my favourite posts are the ones where she talks about how she makes mistakes and shows the human side.

People like it when they can relate to other people’s imperfections, right?

Anyway, when Melissa released her book last year, I bought myself a copy but I only read it this year and I loved it.

It was a great (short) read. I felt inspired to embrace my own non-DIY ness but still to do what I could to create a comfortable home.

I especially love how she talks about the Pinterest/ blog culture vs real life. (Heads up – I”m going to write more about Pinterest on Wed)

Click here to visit The Inspired Room and get your copy of Not a DIY diva.

Have you read Melissa’s book?

Do you find yourself being wishful about having a Pinterest home?

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