You don't have to have impressive culinary skills, a perfect house, a large budget, or elaborate decorations to host a festive gathering. That's the heart of Simple Gatherings by Melissa Michaels, creator of the popular blog The Inspired Room.

This first release in her new Inspired Ideas series overflows with engaging photos, doable tips, and plenty of friendly motivation as Melissa shares how to:

• discover your style—Easy Breezy, Nervous Nester, Perfectionist, or Social Butterfly
• create personalized shortcuts, checklists, and sanity-savers
• turn to hassle-free recipes, housecleaning and decorating tips
• make others feel welcome and included
• plan gatherings big or small: outdoor, indoor, guest-of-honor, kid-friendly, and more

Be inspired to let go of the stress so you can celebrate family, friends, and a new tradition of hosting simple yet memorable gatherings!