Welcome to the weekend before Halloween! Fall colors are just starting to reach their crescendo here on the outskirts of Chicagoland. Later today, hubby and I are off for our leaf peeping weekend where President Ronald Reagan grew up. We’re staying in a tiny town with no streetlights so it will feel a little like…
Get Cozy with Cabin Style Decorating
Do you love this season of crisp days and getting the house cozy for the autumn season? Cabin style decorating is a great way to add coziness to any room in your house. I think you’ll agree once you see these inspirational photos that showcase the warmth and comfort a cabin provides. (This post contains…
Enjoy a Virtual Leaf Peeping Trip to New England!
Most of the trees across the country are starting to peak with their fall color and it’s such a gorgeous scene. I love that God gives us this brilliant burst of color before the branches empty themselves of foliage. When I think of where I’d most like to travel during autumn, hands down it’s the…
Chandeliers and Home Tours: Style Showcase #104
The first three photos in today’s edition of Style Showcase feature pretty chandeliers. And then there’s my photo at the end with no chandelier. I guess I didn’t get the memo. LOL. Anyway, check out this week’s line-up of home decorating inspiration. I’m intrigued by the Nashville concept home with its beautiful entryway – definitely…
Did I Decorate for Fall? Maybe Just a Little
This year I didn’t join any autumn tours with my fellow bloggers. I wasn’t sure if I’d decorate for fall this year. With a full-time job and spending our weekends getting away more, I just didn’t know if I’d have time. I did manage to make a few subtle changes to a couple of rooms…
Lakefront Cabin with Cozy Modern Farmhouse Styling
Be prepared to be inspired by the fresh and beautiful styling of this cozy lakefront cabin by Rehkamp Larson Architects in Minnesota with an open floor plan. Despite the open areas, the home feels warm and cozy through the use of wood, stone, and textiles. The entire house is stunning, but I think the kitchen…
9 Earthy Kitchen Ideas to Warm Your Heart
Remember when earth tones were popular back in the seventies? Knotty pine paneling was making its appearance in family rooms across America. Couple it with the popular harvest gold and avocado green tones from that era and your home was in high style. Warm, earthy tones are making a come back in every room of…
Cabins, Tiny Homes, and Pumpkin Pie: Friday Finds #70
Happy Ides of October! We’re mid-month and only have a tinge of color on the trees. It seems like peak fall season keeps getting a little later. Next weekend we’re going on a “leaf peeping” getaway and I think the colors will be in full swing. I’m looking forward to spending time in the small…
How to Choose Bedding to Create a Beautiful Bedroom
Days are growing shorter and nights are getting cooler during this beautiful autumn season. It makes you look forward to curling up in bed at the end of the day. One of the easiest ways to fluff up your bed is with new linens. Here’s how to choose bedding to make your nights soft and…
Another Beautiful Lakefront Neighborhood in Madison, Wisconsin
We’re back in Madison, Wisconsin for the second half of our walking tour that showcases unique homes in a beautiful lakefront neighborhood. Each home is different with its own special character. The blue Tudor above features stucco on top and clapboard siding on the bottom. A pretty arched door and bay window enhance the charm…
Fall Decor and Printables: Style Showcase #103
Hello friends! Leaves are just beginning to change color here in greater Chicagoland but we’re still having warm days, which is fine by me. You’ll find inspiring fall decorating ideas today from my SS friends below. Enjoy! Town & Country Living | Fall Lantern Table Setting Worthing Court | 5 No-Fail Ways To Change…
Vintage Oil Paintings for Your Home: Market Monday
Vintage oil paintings are making a big comeback in home décor. If you can’t afford original artwork, which can get pretty pricey, there are plenty of resources for canvas prints that look close to the real thing. Photo by Westbrook Interiors Art is such a personal thing and this is one of those instances…
Fresh and Bright Scandinavian Style Hygge House You’re Going to Love
Be prepared to fall in love with this fresh and bright “hygge house” by Swan Architecture located in Minneapolis. It’s got a clean, transitional style with a bit of Scandinavia tossed in for fun. Photo by Andrea Swan – Swan Architecture The front porch welcomes you with a pair of blue-gray Adirondack chairs and…
Yikes! I’m Running the Avenue of the Giants Marathon in the Redwood Forest
In yesterday’s post I mentioned that I decided to tackle a new project and would share today what that’s all about. Call me crazy, but I decided to run another marathon – the Avenue of the Giants Marathon! In the first decade of this century, I ran a total of five marathons. I ran the…
Friday Finds #69: A Book, Calendar, Food, and Warm Decor
Hello friends! How are things in your corner of the world? I’ve been feeling a little overwhelmed because I’m spinning a lot of plates these days. But the good news is I recently wrapped up a 300-page coffee table book project at my day job. My co-worker, Lori, and I celebrated the completion of the…
8 Warm and Cozy Bedroom Ideas
Although I’m not a fan of shorter days, I do enjoy snuggling under the covers of a bed in a warm and cozy bedroom. Here’s a collection of beautiful bedrooms that’ll make you want to curl up for a little cat nap. Photo by Ann Stillman O’leary Wood ceilings always create cozy appeal in…