Easter weekend brought fabulous weather to our neck of the woods with sunshine and warm breezes. Mind you, we sometimes have snow on Easter Sunday. But it was so nice out that we took a walk in my home town of Geneva, Illinois before heading over to my sister’s house for dinner. The historic homes…
If you could have a house with a waterfront view, would you move? Today we’re touring a Lakeview Estate with breathtaking views from every window. The past couple of home tours have featured beautiful vistas – that just seems to be the type of homes I’m finding lately. Or maybe subconsciously I’m ready for warmer…
My mother always said she couldn’t relax until the house was clean, which meant not a spec was out of place. She was extremely fastidious. I can relax if the house is a little messy, but it does feel good when it’s clean and organized. Lucky for me, my friend Jennifer at Clean and Scentsible…
A few weeks ago I revealed my new sitting room during my spring home tour. But what I didn’t reveal was an unfinished corner in the room. I’m happy to say I found the necessary pieces for this little corner, which includes a beautiful new farmhouse cow painting. (This post contains affiliate links.) I…
When you want to spruce up your kitchen but don’t want to spend a little money, add a bit of color. It’s easy to do and really freshens up the heart of your home. My kitchen is mostly white which makes it easy to add any color. What’s great about adding color to the kitchen…
Now that my dining room is officially transformed into a sitting room, it’s time to start turning the living room into the dining room. Next steps are painting the walls, fixing the chipped up floor, and changing some of the wall decor. Since I don’t want the room to look too sparse in the interim,…
Hello Friends! I had every intention of sharing a new spring table setting with you today, but I’ve been a bit under the weather lately and needed to get some rest over the weekend. But good news … I’m sharing a collection of 12 spring tablescapes to inspire your spring or Easter gatherings. I love a…
Today’s homes are typically built with ample storage, but if you live in an older home like me, you frequently find yourself yearning for more places to put your belongings. Why not add storage with an armoire that looks beautiful while keeping your things tucked away neat and tidy? Here’s a few gorgeous amoires I found over…
Are you itching to get outside and do some planting? Here in Illinois the spring weather can be finicky so you’re never quite sure when you can begin planting. We’ve had snow as late as the end of April. To bide the time until planting season, I like to get a little creative with garden pots…
Tomorrow is the first day of spring and I can’t wait! Our daffodils are poking up, I’ve seen a couple crocus, and tiny buds are appearing on our front bushes. But enough of the weather. Today we’re touring Sarah’s home from She Holds Dearly. I think you’ll enjoy her farmhouse style. Welcome to Sarah’s fireside…
Cottage style seems to be growing in popularity these days and I think part of that is because people are yearning for simpler living. I have elements of cottage style in my own home … bead board, painted furniture, and light colors to name a few. To help you see how you can create cottage…
Today is Spring Home Tour Day sponsored by HomeGoods and co-hosted by Country Living magazine! I’m joining several bloggers to showcase our homes decorated for spring, and I’m throwing in a few decorating tips along the way. Special thanks to Rachel at Shades of Blue Interiors for organizing this event. (This post contains affiliate links.) If you…
Last night we got hit with snow, but fortunately it wasn’t near the 7 inches of fluffy stuff the weatherman predicted. It looked more like two inches to me. And since our weather is warming up in a couple days, the snow will be gone soon. Crazy Chicago area weather! All this makes me crave…
Welcome to a tour of my spring porch and entryway! My house was built circa 1875 in a small farming town that is growing into a popular Chicago suburb. The town has more than doubled its size since we moved here. Today I’m joining the Seasonal Simplicity Spring Tour that features other bloggers showcasing part…
Little by little the days are getting longer and spring is in the air. I saw the first robins of the season, which put me in the mood for Easter. Today I’m joining fellow bloggers to bring you a bounty of free Easter printables. Thanks to Kristen at Ella Claire for hosting this fun event!…
Of all the giveaways I’ve offered here on my blog, it seems you enjoy books the most! If you’re like me, you love the feel of a book in your hands with its crisp pages. And if it’s a vintage book, you enjoy the softer pages with their slightly musty smell. Today I’m giving away…
