Welcome to the Dirt Road Gardener’s Weekly Scroll Stoppers

Each week, I share 3–5 images that stopped me in my scroll and sparked inspiration. Whether it's garden design, cottagecore décor, or a moment of beauty, I’ll show you how I plan to bring that magic into my own home or lifestyle—with full credit to the creator, of course.

The Porch That Became a Mudroom

📌Featured Creator:Inspiration by @afc1979 (Amanda Rone Chamberlain) via Pinterest

This pin stopped me cold — in the best way. Our coat wall has been a “deal with it later” spot for far too long… until this image flipped the switch. I may not have a formal mudroom, but Idohave a three-season porch — and it’s about to become the cozy, functional space we’ve been needing.

Full Story Behind The Scroll StopperShop The Look

☕️ What Stopped My Scroll:

📌 Featured Creator:Inspiration by @DeborahBreedlove on Pinterest

This warm, autumn-inspired coffee corner stopped me in my tracks. The cozy textures, floating shelves, and chippy finish gave meall the fall feels— and made me realize my poor little coffee bar was begging for love. It inspired a full makeover plan and reminded me that even small corners deserve a big moment. Thank you, Deborah, for the nudge!

See the full story + Makeover plans on the blogShop My New Coffee Bar Decor

How a Scroll Stopping Bedroom Helped Me Bring Home a Piece of My Past

📌 Featured Creator:
Inspiration by @Kelsie Parisian via Pinterest

🛏️ What Stopped My Scroll:
This bedroom stopped me mid-scroll with its warm, lived-in cottage feel — from the chippy green headboard to the vintage floral layers and primitive crocks. It instantly reminded me of an old barn door I turned into a headboard… a door layered in 12 different paints from 4H barn decorating days. This room felt like home — and gave me permission to lean into that storied, cozy feel I already love.

🖼️ I pinned a set of sage green botanical sketches from Etsy that pair perfectly, and found the exact sage floral pillows on Amazon right here — and yes, I absolutely believe every bed deserves 10 pillows 😄

See the full story behind this Scroll Stopper