I think it’s safe to say that for most of us, we decorate our homes to create a certain ambiance or mood. We use darker colors to feel like a room is wrapping us in a warm hug, we use earthy elements like wood to make us feel grounded, or we incorporate pastel colors and…
Friday Finds #34: A Little of This and That
Hello friends and welcome to the upcoming weekend! I really don’t have much of anything new to report from the week other than the weather’s been surprisingly mild with a bit of snow. I hope February is the same. This week’s Friday Finds: Let’s start with this amazingly renovated home I spied over at Desire…
Cute Laundry Room with the Family Dog in Mind
Today’s cute laundry room feature by Stefani Stein not only incorporates cottage style, but it has great functionality as well. You see, it’s not just a place to wash clothes. It’s a place for the family dog to dine and take a rest after being outside. Photo by STEFANI STEIN The space serves as…
Yellow and Green Homes in Beautiful Naperville
Today is the final round of my walking home tours in Naperville, Illinois. I think you’ll enjoy these pretty yellow and green homes in a neighborhood of custom residential housing on the northwest side of town. Some of the houses on today’s tour are more creamy than they are yellow, like the one below….
Style Showcase #65: Home Inspiration
The days are slowly getting longer – it’s taking too long in my book. So I looked it up and found that on average, an extra hour of daylight is added each month during the first quarter of the year. That’s not quite fast enough for me, so for now I’ll sit back and enjoy…
Your Top 10 Home Decor Posts from 2020
At some point in January I always like to share the posts that were your favorites from the previous year here on Town and Country Living. Sometimes I’m surprised at the list, sometimes I’m not. Without further ado, here are the posts you visited most from 2020. Number One: Coming it at the number one…
Stunning Coastal Style Home in New Jersey
We’re still celebrating the color blue this week with a tour of this gorgeous coastal style dark blue home by CMM Homes. The inside is just as fabulous as the outside! The exterior is a beautiful blue, a darker shade than the sky blue color featured yesterday. Photo by CMM Custom Homes Step inside…
Decorate with Sky Blue: Etsy Color of the Year
Pantone, Sherwin Williams, and Benjamin Moore all name their color of the year. But did you know Etsy has announced its color of the year? See how to decorate with sky blue – their preferred color of choice for 2021! According to Wikipedia, sky blue is the color of an unclouded sky at noon….
Friday Finds #33: Islands and Socks
Are you beginning to wonder if we’ll ever have an uneventful, boring week in the near future? 2020 certainly seems to be spilling over into 2021. It’s hard not to turn on the news but when I do, I find myself wanting to escape to a tropical island somewhere. Anyone with me? It seems like…
Teal-Colored Kitchen Cabinets Create Cheer
Teal-colored kitchen cabinets can’t help but create a joyful space for meal preparation and cooking. Add a fun-patterned wall and you’ve got a perfect recipe for a happy kitchen like this one by Victoria Sheffield. Photo by Victoria Sheffield Clusters of pendant lights shine down on the large kitchen island with pretty wood bar…
11 Entryway Ideas: Make an Impact
My old house is weird when you walk in the front door because it doesn’t really have a designated foyer. I’ve kind of created a makeshift entry of sorts so it’s okay. But I’m truly envious of homes with a designated space to greet guests. Here’s a few entryway ideas if, like me, you’re looking…
Style Showcase #64: Getting Through Winter
Hello friends! We’re only two weeks into 2021 and already facing new challenges. I’m confident there are brighter times ahead. Winter – and January in particular – is always hard for me due to cold, short days. I want to wake up with the sun again! For now, I’ll get some inspiration from my Style…
Home Exterior Colors: Neutral and White
Welcome to round two of home exterior colors in Naperville, Illinois. Last week I featured a collection of blue and gray houses in the snow. Today we’re looking at beautiful houses in white and neutral tones. Most of the houses on today’s tour are new, but a few are old. All of them have…
Grand Michigan Farmhouse with Amazing Kitchen
Are you ready to be wowed by this grand Michigan farmhouse by Jean Stoffer Design with amazing details and an especially impressive kitchen? I promise you’ll love the architectural details throughout! Photo by Jean Stoffer Design, Ltd Can we talk about this kitchen though? The dark blue cabinets first caught my eye, which quickly…
Beautiful Tulip Arrangements from Store Flowers
Normally we associate tulips with springtime, but you might notice that your local florist or grocery store is already offering colorful blooms so you can create and enjoy tulip arrangements in your home. Tulips are one of my favorite flowers (I think I say that about every flower) and I love adding them to…
Friday Finds #32: Keep Hope Alive
Wow. What a week. I’m exhausted but it’s not from lack of stress. It’s from grief and anguish over what’s happened in our country. Most of us are probably craving peace and unity during this time of challenging turmoil. Never lose hope – there are always moments of joy and blessings in life. Since I’m…
