Revisiting “Amy’s Inspirations”: Where Home Meets Heart

Amy Mink

We’re thrilled to share that we’re bringing back something special—Amy’s Inspirations, the beloved Q&A column once featured in the Yardley News. Whether you were a longtime reader or are just discovering it for the first time, Amy’s Inspirations offers something timeless: advice on creating a home filled with comfort, connection, and meaning.

This isn’t your typical home advice column. Amy’s Inspirations was never about chasing trends or pulling off overnight makeovers. It was about something deeper: the real lives we lead inside our homes, and the emotional threads that tie us to our surroundings.

Each column began with a simple question—from a homeowner wondering how to combine styles, to an empty nester seeking to rediscover her space, to a teenager hoping to turn his room into a place of calm. But the answers went beyond color palettes or furniture layouts. Amy answered with dignity, practicality, and heart, always asking: What does this change mean to your life? How does this help you feel more connected—to your space, to your family, to yourself?

Amy believes what many of us have long felt: that our homes are more than just physical spaces. They are emotional landscapes—places where we celebrate milestones, recover from hard days, and find grounding in a fast-paced world. The rituals of lighting candles, arranging flowers, or setting a table aren’t frivolous; they’re small acts of self-care and love. These rituals remind us we’re worth the effort, and that beauty—even simple, everyday beauty—matters.

So as we revisit Amy’s Inspirations, expect more than decorating tips. Expect stories. Expect thoughtful reflection. Expect a return to what home really means in today’s world.

In upcoming posts, we’ll be sharing excerpts and insights from the original Amy’s Inspirations archives—timeless advice for hosting guests, creating calm, organizing spaces, celebrating the everyday, and more. Whether you live in a hundred-year-old farmhouse, a sleek city loft, or a cozy condo, this column is for you.

Because in the end, every home has a heart—and every heart deserves to feel at home.