One thing I greatly miss after removing Christmas decorations is the greenery of the garlands and trees. So it’s no surprise I focus on adding houseplants this time of year. Houseplants not only add softness and greenery to rooms throughout the house, but they help filter the air. Those of us who live in…
Let’s take a trip to the city and tour a Brooklyn Row House. If I ever lived in the city I thought it’d be fun to live in a row house on a pretty shaded street. Photo by Bonaventura Architect Inside you’ll find a charming white kitchen with country style. Photo by Bonaventura Architect…
Get ready to set your eyes on a unique steel and marble Victorian kitchen that blends Old World charm with fresh modern function! Photo by Sustainable Kitchens You might not think of putting contemporary elements like marble and steel in an Old World Victorian kitchen, but this blend is eclectic and charming. The rich marble…
Happy Christmas Eve! Final preparations are underway here at the Zuri household for holiday festivities. As I think ahead to next year’s big event, I find myself thinking of nature inspired Christmas decorations. Photo by Neptune I love the idea of using outdoor elements in Christmas decor – or any decorating for that matter….
Today is round two of featuring Christmas inspiration from my fellow bloggers. On Tuesday I showcased trees and decor. Today is all about Christmas crafts and recipes! CHRISTMAS CRAFTS When I saw these adorable Christmas pixies made by my friend Kerryanne at Shabby Art Boutique I was totally smitten! She shares the pattern and instruction…
We’re officially in “one more week to Christmas” mode. I still need to wrap presents and finalize the holiday menu. During the last week of preparation, I enjoy visiting Christmas inspiration from fellow bloggers. I thought you might too so I’m featuring a roundup of decor, crafts, and treats for you to enjoy! CHRISTMAS TREES…
Would you ever paint your kitchen cabinets black? Today we’re touring a beautiful black kitchen with equestrian touches. Photo by Kitchen Designs by Ken Kelly, Inc. (CKD, CBD, CR) Black kitchen cabinets give the room a rich traditional look. Framed horse prints hang from the papered walls. Photo by Kitchen Designs by Ken Kelly,…
Do you get nostalgic around the holidays like I do? I remember Christmases from my childhood and the great joy the holiday held. Part of those fond memories includes favorite foods and treats. And so, with a nod to nostalgia, I’m sharing a simple homemade eggnog recipe with you! Once again I’m joining the…
Welcome to my nighttime Christmas home tour! If you’re a regular reader, you’ve already seen parts of my country style Christmas home during the day. I’ve never done a nighttime tour so this is a first for me! Don’t you love the magical glow of Christmas in the evening – especially right when the…
A red front door is often found on traditional homes but they’re pretty on a variety of architectural style houses. Here are 11 examples that show how to make your front door stand out. Photo by Gatling Design I’m totally smitten with this rustic front door that reminds me of a home you’d see…
Are you searching for a memorable Christmas dessert to serve this holiday season? I love making an impressive chocolate souffle that people think you slaved over – but in reality is pretty easy to bake. I’m sharing this delightful recipe as part of a Christmas dessert blog hop organized by Kristen at Ella Claire. You’ll…
Welcome to the second installment of my Holiday Home! My kitchen is dressed in a bit of Christmas flair, ready for friends and family to drop by! You can enjoy another week of home tours by following the links at the end of this post. Thanks to Krista at The Happy Housie for organizing…
Embrace the cold short days of winter with cozy faux fur decor indoors. I’m not a big fan of winter but I’m trying really hard to enjoy it. Today is the first Saturday of the month, which means it’s Cozy Living Saturday when a few friends of mine get together to show our…
Welcome to my Christmas Home Tour! You’ll find a mix of neutral tones with metallic finishes sprinkled with a little holiday magic. This week is the annual Holiday Housewalk week organized by Jennifer Rizzo. Each day different bloggers showcased their homes decorated in a variety of holiday styles. Today’s the last day of the…
Are you one of the “lucky” ones graced by the recent blizzard that stormed its way through the central part of our country? We got a healthy dose of fluffy white Christmas cheer to enhance my Christmas porch decorations! Today I join a group of fabulously talented bloggers to feature our Christmas porch decorations….
Deer plates and a quaint ceramic village with bottle brush trees create a modern country Christmas table setting for the holidays! Welcome to the holiday edition of Styled + Set where a group of bloggers share a variety of entertaining ideas. Links to the other bloggers are at the end of the post. (This post…
