Are fall colors blazing in your area? This weekend we’re taking a leaf peeping trip to southern Indiana (we’re already here as I write this). The leaves are peaking in color and it’s so beautiful. Southern Indiana has rolling hills which adds to the eye candy. I’m taking photos and will share them very soon…
Country Blue Farmhouse Kitchen with Heart and Soul
Do you remember back in the 80s when country blue was a wildly popular color? That was about the time I switched my decorating style from a cool Zen Asian style to comfortable country. Today we’re touring a pretty country blue farmhouse kitchen by Hill Farm Furniture with classic features that will warm your heart….
Today’s Wood Paneled Walls: Not Your 1970s Look
Organic vibes and finishes are still going strong in today’s interior decorating world. People are leaving all-white rooms behind and choosing wood finishes and rooms that feature color. Today we’re focusing on wood paneled walls that go beyond the pressed fiberboard paneling of the 1970s era that was designed to look real. Photo by Battle…
Featuring My Halloween Home Tour for Style Showcase #156
Happy Tuesday, friends! Today’s Style Showcase features Thanksgiving tables, decorating ideas, and my favorite Halloween home tour! Just a reminder – I’ve got a cook book giveaway going on. If you missed it, click here to enter for a chance to win Orchard, filled with recipes from James Rich of Somerset, England. Southern Hospitality |…
Favorite Seasonal Recipes from the English Countryside: Orchard Cookbook Giveaway
Hi friends! It’s time for another book giveaway! I love featuring new books here on the blog and it’s always fun for me to give a free copy to a lucky reader. Today’s book is Orchard which is all about sweet and savoury recipes from the English countryside by James Rich – and I’m giving…
Be Prepared to Be Amazed with This Luxury Waterfront Home
Are you ready to tour a truly amazing luxury waterfront home on Ferry Point by Purple Cherry Architects? My mouth dropped open at first sight of the entryway and I think it stayed that the entire time I browsed through all the photos. And then I had to look at them a few more times…
Fall Leaf Peeping and Covered Bridges in Southern Indiana
The last time I took a fall leaf peeping trip was with my daughters when we headed to Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. That’s the weekend my son’s wife gave birth to their daughter Charlotte. This year, hubby and I are headed to southern Indiana to catch the Covered Bridges Festival in Parke County. From there, we’ll…
Fixer Uppers and Baked Donuts: Friday Finds #105
Fall is in full swing with its riotous colors and crisp days. I don’t know of a single person who doesn’t love this season. Before you head out for leaf peeping this weekend, enjoy some of this week’s Friday Finds! From fixer-uppers to home details to baked donuts, what’s not to love? Let’s kick off…
9 Ways to Organize the Kitchen
A lot of people organize their kitchen and other spaces after the holidays are over, but I tend to prefer to organize things before the holidays. That way I feel less stressed. I’m currently in the process of purging and donating things I really don’t need. Once that’s done, I’ll reorganize shelves and cupboards. Here…
Charming White Brick Cottage in Birmingham
Today we’re headed south to visit a white brick cottage newly constructed by Willow Design and photographed by Tommy Daspit. This home proves a new house doesn’t have to be cookie cutter. Photo by Tommy Daspit Photographer Wood posts are added as a frame to the front porch to provide texture and interest. Photo…
Pink Pumpkins and Decorated Baby Boos: Style Showcase #155
Welcome to Style Showcase where today you’ll find pink velvet pumpkins, scary baby boo pumpkins, and fall decorating tips. My blog friends and I have rounded up some of our favorite inspiration for you. My project is using felt and hot glue to create charming (and frightening) baby boo pumpkin faces. Click on the links…
Clever Outdoor Fall Decorations That Will Catch Your Eye
As summer flower baskets start to fade, it’s time to get out the pumpkins and fall foliage to add some autumn curb appeal and color. These clever outdoor fall decorations are simple and fun, and some are downright unique. (This post contains affiliate links – see my privacy policy.) Got a vintage wagon or basket? Stack…
Lakefront Home Makes the Most of Indoor-Outdoor Living
If you want a home that makes the most of indoor-outdoor living, look no further than this stunning lakefront home by Collaborative Interior Design out of North Carolina. For me, outdoor living spaces are just as important as indoor ones, and I don’t think I’ve seen a house that does it better than this dark…
Cozy Rooms and Fall Color: Friday Finds #104
Brrrr! Woke up to a cold snap today and I’m not at all ready for it. Today is a good day to stay inside and cozy up with a good book or magazine. Baking is a great option, too. But for now, let’s enjoy a few treasures that I found this week to share with…
Rustic Cabin Living at Panther Pond
For some reason I keep coming across beautiful homes in Maine that I want to feature here on my blog. Today’s tour showcases a rustic cabin on Panther Pond – beautifully built for a young family. Photo by Winkelman Architecture Ceilings and beams are left open to create a sense of spaciousness throughout the…
A Pretty Pink and Green Kitchen for the Daring Decorator
Would you? Could you? Live with a pink and green kitchen? Pink isn’t typically chosen as a kitchen cabinet color, but this little charmer by Wise Design & Remodel is a great representation of pairing pink cabinets with rich green tiles. Photo by Wise Design & Remodel LLC When I was a kid, my…