A couple weeks ago I shared a walking tour of homes located on Lookout Mountain in Chattanooga. Today we’re headed to the Georgia side of Lookout Mountain to enjoy more curb appeal and pretty Southern homes. One thing I noticed right away when crossing over onto the Georgia side of the mountain is that…
Farm Table for a Dining Room
Let’s face it. The table is the star of a dining room. It’s one of those furniture pieces that deserve a little investment. It’s a place where your loved ones will gather around to create lasting memories. I tend to prefer a farm table because they’re usually built a little heftier than other options like…
Country Style Rooms for a Cozy Home
Country style decorating has been around a long time. My sister introduced it to me many years ago and I still love it today. Country decorating no longer just means stuffed teddy bears and handmade quilts. It really covers a variety of styles from rustic to romantic to modern to shabby chic. Country style means…
Style Showcase #81: Summer Is Coming
Are you looking forward to summer? Today’s installment of Style Showcase gives a nod to the near future with indoor and outdoor ideas and inspiration for summer. Click on the link above each photo for more information about each project. Enjoy! Shabbyfufu | How To Live With White Fabrics In Your Home Southern Hospitality…
Cottages and Bungalows of Geneva: A Walking Tour
Spring is one of my favorite times to take walks around quaint residential streets to enjoy the tulips and flowering trees. I’ve shown some of the larger historic homes of Geneva, Illinois on my blog in the past. But today I want to show you some of the more affordable cottages and bungalows on the…
Vintage Canadian Cottage in Lake of Bays
Today’s home tour takes us just north of Toronto to view a vintage Canadian cottage by Jennifer Worts Design in the Lake of Bays area. The charming house has elements of both cabin and cottage style and is decorated in a warm and welcoming manner that you’re sure to love! Photo by Jennifer Worts Design…
The Return of Rattan Furniture
Fashion and decorating trends always seem to repeat themselves – just like history. Lately I’ve noticed a lot more rattan furniture in my Instagram feed so I think it’s safe to say this decorating staple of the seventies is making a big comeback! Photo by Baer’s Furniture The return of rattan furniture isn’t relegated to…
High-End Custom Homes of Lookout Mountain
Hubby and I recently returned from our trip to Chattanooga, Tennessee and I have to admit I fell in love with the area. I’ve been to the volunteer state before, but never to ‘Nooga. We stayed in a charming blue cottage from Airbnb located on the side of Lookout Mountain and took plenty of walks…
Style Showcase #80: An Eclectic Mix
Happy Tuesday, friends! Today we have a mix of inspiration and ideas for Style Showcase. From outdoor lights to an entertainment center to a home tour and more. Enjoy today’s collection! Fox Hollow Cottage | DIY Pole Planters For Outdoor Lights Shabbyfufu | Northern California Suburban Home Tour Southern Hospitality | 9 Favorite…
10 Summer Container Flower Garden Ideas
This weekend I’ll be headed to the nursery to select flowers for the garden. To help inspire me, I found several summer container flower garden ideas that I thought you’d enjoy too. Really, the sky’s the limit when you plant your flower pots. Just be sure to keep in mind that you’ll need to water…
Modern Craftsman: Charming Home Tour
When I think of solid home construction, I think of craftsman style. Even the name “craftsman” sounds strong and authoritative, resulting in quality design and building. Today we’re touring a modern craftsman house by Sogno Design Group with oodles of curb appeal, gorgeous interiors, and attention to detail. I’ve never seen a craftsman style house…
Cozy Blue Cottage in Chattanooga
Hello friends! I have a fun surprise for you today on this first day of May. Get ready to enjoy a tour of a cozy blue cottage in Chattanooga, Tennessee that you can rent for a vacation. Hubby and I had the great pleasure of staying in this little charmer in the wooded area of…
Friday Finds #48: Pretty in Pink
Today’s collection of Friday Finds is all about my daughter’s favorite color. Pink also happened to be my mother’s favorite color, too. Even if you’re not a fan of pink, I think you’ll enjoy seeing today’s finds! Here’s this week’s Friday Finds: Let’s start with something fun – a renovated kitchen with pink (yes pink)…
Style Showcase #79: DIY and Outdoor Dining
Looks like we’re safely rounding the corner from no more snow to full-on spring. In Illinois, we sometimes get snow in April and I hate it every time it happens. But those days are behind us now and I’m anxious to get some dirt from the garden under my fingernails. Hope you enjoy today’s installment…
Easy Way to Increase Kitchen Storage
When you live in an old house, storage is a highly-prized commodity. In the good old days, homes were taxed on their number of rooms. Closets were counted as a room so many older houses have as few closets as possible to help keep real estate taxes down. We have one closet in our house…
Incredible 1960s Renovated Ranch Home
Are you ready for something a little different for today’s home tour? Although I prefer homes over 100 years old, I also enjoy mid-century charmers like this 1960s renovated ranch home. When you get right down to it, I prefer homes that are unique with interesting details. Photo by TVL Creative Ltd. Vaulted ceilings…