Baskets make a great decorating accent! You can use them in every room and you’ll find budget-friendly baskets in thrift stores or at garage sales. Baskets come in a wide range of styles and sizes. Use them for decoration, style, storage, and more! This post is all about how to use baskets in your home….
See Inside Interior Designer Sarah Richardson’s Home
If you love home decorating, you’ve probably encountered Canadian designer Sarah Richardson in a magazine, on HGTV. or in one of her many books. Her style is classic and timeless and appeals to a wide audience. I first saw Sarah Richardson’s home in Country Living magazine and immediately fell in love. I’m happy to share…
Best Ever Sugar Cookies: Valentine’s Day
Many years ago I bit into the lightest, delicate, sugar cookie with the best flavor. I failed to ask my friend’s mom for the recipe and I’ve been in search of a recipe that replicates that heavenly experience. You know, the kind of cookie that melts in your mouth. After tweaking various recipes, I finally…
Country Homes and More: Friday Finds #82
Each week I’m always amazed by all the talent of decorators, chefs, and more. I so enjoy exploring beauty and new things each week. Back in the day I pored through magazines for inspiration. Now, I scroll through the internet. I still receive and enjoy my two favorite magazines though – Country Living and Country…
Colorful Beach Cottage Tour
Fans of color are going to enjoy touring this colorful beach cottage by Wright-Ryan Homes! Outside, cedar shake shingles pair with white to create a classic vacation home that can be lived in all year. A stone garden wall planted with cheery nasturtiums invites you to the front door. Photo by Wright-Ryan Homes Brightly striped…
Favorite Valentine Gifts and Décor
Valentine’s Day is such a fun. laid back holiday. Gifts are much simpler than other holidays, and how can you argue with a day that revolves around chocolate and flowers? I’ve gathered some of my favorite Valentine gifts and décor and have already ordered something for hubby. If you’re ordering online, be sure to do…
Cleaning and Decorating Tips: Style Showcase #117
Wow! My Style Showcase friends are serving up a lot of beautiful home decor today! From blue, to pinks, to neutrals – there’s something for everyone. Janet pulls up the rear with some great deep-cleaning tips. You don’t want to miss this week’s inspiration! Southern Hospitality | How Our House Flows Town & Country…
Farmhouse Kitchen in the U.K.
Today we’re touring one of my favorite kitchens. It has country charm and practicality throughout. This truly appealing farmhouse kitchen is located in the U.K. (as are most of my fave kitchens). Crafted by Hill Farm Furniture, Ltd., every nook and cranny of the bespoke kitchen tugs at my heart strings. I would love to…
French Country Home in Vancouver
Take a trip to Vancouver, Canada with me today to see an amazing French country home by Jenny Martin Design that whisks you away to Paris once you step onto the property. Inside and out, this house is a true stunner. (This post contains affiliate links – see my privacy policy.) Photo by Jenny Martin Design…
Kitchen Wallpaper: Is It for You?
When I ask people if they like wallpaper, the answer is either a resounding yes or an emphatic no. I’ve yet to find anyone who feels lukewarm when it comes to the subject of papering the walls of their home. Designers are predicting a growing trend back to wallpapered walls and today I’m sharing examples…
Get Cozy with Winter: Friday Finds #81
Brrr! We’re having a cold snap here in Chicagoland and I don’t like it one bit. I don’t mind 30-degree temperatures but when it gets close to 0 degrees out, that’s no bueno! A bit of cabin fever settles in because I don’t like to go anywhere when it’s that cold. And then when the…
Lavender-Inspired Bedroom: Free Lavender Prints
This lavender-inspired bedroom has me dreaming of spring. Looking at the photos, I can imagine how wonderful it smells as you nod off to dreamland. Lavender is recognized as a sleep aid and is said to help alleviate stress and anxiety. Sounds like the perfect remedy for sleepless nights! I love the simple botanical…
How to Decorate with Hats!
In the master bedroom of my first home, I had a collection of hats populating one wall. I loved the look and often wonder why I haven’t recreated it in my current home. While reminiscing I thought it’d be fun to gather some inspirational pictures showing how to decorate with hats. Photo by Emily Griffin…
Decorating and Organizing Ideas: Style Showcase #116
January is typically the month when most people try to get their homes organized, so it’s no surprise that some of my Style Showcase friends are sharing organizational tips. The rest of us are featuring home decorating ideas. Personally, I feel like I should spend more time these days organizing closets, drawers, and anything else…
Coastal Kitchen in Blue and White
When it comes to design trends for 2022, interior decorators are finding that their clients are looking to add color in the kitchen. The days of an all-white kitchen are waning, but luckily it’s easy to add a new hue to white interiors. A change of cabinet color might be all it takes. Or in…
Country Style Lake House in the Northwoods of Minnesota
Get ready to snuggle up in this country style lake house by Bria Hammel Interiors located in the Northwoods of Minnesota. I love everything about this home. It feels cozy without being dark, even though the family room wears a dark shade of paint. The living room ceiling is amazing, and all the windows are…