Do you love to decorate your home with country landscapes? Original artwork can be expensive but there are options for finding pretty prints at a reasonable cost. Especially when it’s in the form of free printables like the ones I’m offering today! Today I’m joining a group of creative bloggers to share summer printables…
Last week I shared the latest item in my newest collection – a green patterned kantha blanket. Many of you mentioned you’d never heard of kantha before so today I’m sharing more examples of kantha inspired decorating. Photo by Kantha is a very simple type of embroidery used to sew pieces of worn saris…
Finding the right vase for a flower arrangement can prove challenging. Why not make your own from a cabbage? You read that right – today I’m showing how to make a cabbage flower vase! Today is the first Saturday of May which means it’s Cozy Living Saturday! I’m joining my friends to share ways…
Kantha is the ancient practice of using a simple running stitch to embroider old saris into cushions, blankets, and other beautiful pieces of home decor. People are falling in love with the colors and patterns, along with the recycling aspect of the art form. Just before Christmas I added a second kantha blanket to…
My daughter moved into her charming bungalow a few weeks ago and her boho chic dining room is ready for its first debut here on the blog. It still needs a few final touches but I thought I’d share “stage one.” An antique hutch is going on the far blank wall. It’s a piece…
Yes, decorating with pineapples! A pineapple is a sign of hospitality and is the perfect decor for a welcoming home. Gorgeous black and gold wallpaper with a pineapple motif hugs a beautiful bedroom. Are you bold enough to try something like this? Photo by Manders If not, how about a simple pretty pillow? Photo…
An easy and fairly inexpensive way to update your kitchen is with paint. Whether you choose to paint your walls, cabinets, or just the kitchen island, you create an instant and refreshing change with new kitchen colors! Photo by A43 Architecture Now that I’ve repainted several rooms in my house, I have the itch…
The weather forecast calls for snow today, which doesn’t make me happy. So let’s head to warm and sunny Australia and forget about the white fluffy stuff. I think you’ll enjoy today’s minimalist style blue cottage! Photo by One Girl Interiors Inside you’ll find simple furnishings and a painted floor. I like the clean…
Now that the weather’s warming up, it’s time to do a little beautifying outside. A great place to start is your front door. Does it make a welcoming impact or does it need a fresh coat of paint like mine? Look how cheerful this first example is! Beautiful paneled double doors painted a fun turquoise…
Join me today for a super simple home decor project you can make in just minutes. It’s a nature board with free printables you can download right here on my blog! I have a rustic looking board made with strips of whitewashed wood. Small clips have been attached along with decorative corner treatments. At…
Stepping through the front door, friends and visitors get a first impression of your home. I try to create a welcoming entryway in hopes that people feel happy and warm when they walk inside. The first thing you see when walking in my front door is this corner by the window. It’s not really…
Contrary to popular opinion, orchids are fairly easy to grow once you know what they like. And if you’re the type of indoor gardener who forgets to water her plants, then the choice to grow orchids is perfect for you! Watering Requirements Orchids don’t like wet feet and won’t live long if their roots…
Ever since I moved into my humble home I’ve toyed with the idea of adding a picket fence for front yard curb appeal. I love the idea of a quaint little fence defining the landscape with an element of charm. Photo by Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects Once the fence is up, garden areas can…
Happy Saturday to all of you! I’m just popping in today to let you know about some changes coming to my blog, Town and Country Living. I started my blog seven years ago! I can’t believe it’s been that long ago since I nervously published my first post about my daughter Bridget’s burlap and lace…
I’m determined to instill the love of gardening and all things green into my readers – even if it’s just a small leaflet of desire. Of course, many of you are avid gardeners both indoors and out! To celebrate the love of flower gardening, I’m giving away a copy of the book, Martha’s Flowers –…
Sometimes when I find home tours to share, I think – this is my new favorite home! There seems to be no shortage of beautiful homes and today’s rustic lake home is definitely on my list of favorites! Photo by T.S. Adams Studio, Architects Although the house is light and airy, it’s also warm…
