The family room. It’s where we congregate to watch television, play board games, read, eat a meal – you name it. It’s a more private area of the house where family members are comfortable to lounge in their pajamas or other casual attire. The living room, on the other hand, is a little more formal…
Style Showcase #86: Cottage Decor
What a great mix of cottage style decorating ideas for you today! I’m totally swooning over the California cottage – also known as Snowberry – that you’ll see on Shabbyfufu. Not to mention the other cottage-style ideas including my grandsons’ bedroom that was so much fun to help decorate! Shabbyfufu | Relaxed California Cottage Home…
How to Decorate with Flea Market Finds
Summer is flea market season and it extends well into fall. See how to turn your flea market finds into beautiful home decor that makes a visual impact! Photo by Adrienne DeRosa Flea markets always have an ample supply of vintage dishes like colorful Fiesta ware, vintage China, or classic white ironstone (my personal favorite)….
Sustainable Home Renovation in Nantucket
When renovation meets sustainability you wind up with a beautiful, sustainable home like this charmer by Rosenberg Kalb Architects in Nantucket. Besides the integrity of using recycled products, the gorgeous textures of wood and linen come together to create a refreshing and peaceful French country style. Photo by Rosenberg Kolb Architects This renovated home…
Friday Finds #52: It’s Been a Year!
Wow. It’s hard to believe that I’ve been writing this Friday Finds feature for a year now. I feel like it just started a few months ago. It’s been fun for me to share creative things with you that I find on the internet. I hope you enjoy this series as much as I do….
Patriotic Home Decor Ideas
Do you decorate for 4th of July, beyond flying a flag on your front porch? If you love nostalgic Americana style, you likely have a home with a few patriotic home decor pieces. I’ve put together a collection of rooms in red, white, and blue that I think you’ll enjoy as our national holiday approaches….
Summer Flowers for Inside the Home
Part of the fun of growing summer flowers out in the garden is to cut and arrange beautiful bouquets for inside the home. My grandmother had an amazing cutting garden filled with her favorite flowers. I loved snipping their blooms with her and watching her use a favorite vase or tureen to arrange them. She…
Style Showcase #85: Beautifying Your Home for Summer
Today for Style Showcase we’ve got two home tours, a summer vignette, and two DIY projects. Everything today is pretty, but my curiosity is piqued with Janet’s beach painting. It might be fun to give a try! Fox Hollow Cottage | Casual California Home Tour Shabbyfufu | DIY Beach Art On A Canvas Drop…
White Bedroom Ideas for Summer Sleeping
Something about a white bedroom is so ethereal and inviting. Perhaps its the color that makes you feel like you’re sleeping in the clouds. White creates a light and airy element that’s perfect for summer sleeping. I hope you enjoy this collection of pretty bedrooms. I think the second and last one are my favorites!…
California Harbor Cottage Home You Can Rent!
Tucked behind the Lido House Hotel in Newport Beach, California is a group of five private cottages that can be rented. Today, we’re looking at the Harbor Cottage by Matt White Custom Home. The beach style cottage is dressed in blue and white with light wood accents throughout. Photo by Matt White Custom Home The…
Ideas for Enjoying an Outdoor Summer Evening
It’s June and what means cozy to me this month is enjoying an outdoor summer evening. Finally the nights are warm enough to be outside well past sunset. And when you’re out past dark, you need a bit of lighting in the garden. Here are some great ideas for illuminating your nights. (This post contains…
Friday Finds #51: Celebrating June
June is here and that’s a good thing. It means morning coffee by the pond and dinner outside as often as possible. Going for walks and enjoying nature are the icing on the cake during this beautiful time of year. I wish I could freeze time during the month of June. June is also a…
Freshen Up with 11 Summer Decorating Ideas
Summer is my favorite season, hands down! The days are long, the sun is warm, and summer decorating is free and easy. Here’s 11 home decor ideas to freshen your home for this wonderful time of the year. If you’re feeling ambitious, consider painting your entryway a sunny yellow. Entries are generally smaller rooms so…
Style Showcase #84: Summer Color
Color lovers will enjoy this week’s showcase of projects. June is here so let the summer fun begin! Click the link above each photo to see more. Worthing Court | 8 Secrets To Outdoor Entertaining + A Tablescape Fox Hollow Cottage | Fast & Easy Summer Entertaining Tips HGTV Dream Home Tour –…
Summer on the Front Porch
Today is Memorial Day and while we honor those who served our country, we also enjoy time to rest and reflect on this holiday. Hopefully you get to enjoy time on the front porch enjoying this last day of May. I rounded up several examples of pretty porches to provide inspiration for sprucing up your…
Colorado Stone Cottage Inspired by Park Shelters
I can’t help but smile every time I look at today’s charming stone cottage feature by TKP Architects of Colorado. The facade reminds me of Bilbo Baggins’ cozy hobbit house in the Lord of the Rings series. Technically a hobbit house is partially underground but the stone and wood exterior, along with the arched door…