Illinois is dotted with river and rail towns filled with beautiful architecture from days gone past. I love the variety of historic homes across the Land of Lincoln and enjoy exploring these little towns that are nestled near venues of transportation in the 1800s, such as rivers and railroad tracks. We recently visited the bustling…
With a name like Starfish Cottage you know this tour is going to be a feast for the eyes, right? A cottage and the beach … what’s not to love? Kristy’s charming home brings a refreshing mix of pretty style and comfortable living. Beautiful blues (which I love) and airy coastal style flow throughout this…
I must have summer on my brain and in my heart because this is my second beach-themed post this week. I’m joining fellow bloggers for another installment of “It’s All Set” which celebrates the art of table setting. As a kid, I never would have thought of it as an “art” but rather as a…
We have a few kitties, and they leave hair on the furniture. They’re the reason I can’t leave my white sectional uncovered. I don’t really enjoy vacuuming the furniture, but I enjoy washing the white slipcovers even less. After we first brought the sectional home, I quickly devised a way to cover it with a…
Today’s charming home tour features a blog I started reading years ago and still enjoy today. Rhoda from Southern Hospitality is a creative soul with seemingly endless energy! She’s a passionate decorator and has tackled a lot of DIY projects around her house. I’ve learned a lot from her just from reading her blog and…
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Tyson Foods, Inc. The opinions and text are all mine. Whenever my grandchildren visit I like to have activities planned to keep them from getting bored, because when kids get bored they can get into mischief! Even when my own children were little, our…
Hey Everyone! This is just a quick post tonight to reveal the winner of the beautiful, hand-carved cookie utensils from Polder’s Old World Market. You might remember last week I posted an Oatmeal Raisin Pecan Cookie recipe that I made using hand-carved Old World Kitchen utensils. Polder’s is generous to offer one of my readers…
Last spring hubby planted strawberries in our vegetable garden and I wasn’t too happy about it. You see, I’ve spent years pulling wild strawberries in our flower beds that just won’t go away. Their fruit is small and sour and wild strawberries constantly shoot out runners so they’re difficult to get rid of entirely. I…
Warm breezes have floated into town making it feel like mid-July when you step outside. It’s making me nostalgic for the carefree summer days of childhood, when each day held a new adventure and you had no concerns. Today’s charming home tour recalls an early childhood summer vacation to the Canadian side of Lake Superior….
I don’t really know how it happened, but a few years ago I developed a keen interest in wine varietals and how they enhanced the flavor of food. Without a doubt, a fine wine makes food taste better. A good pairing will pull out the nuances and layers of flavor, which is why having a…
It’s the 4th Friday of the month and that means it’s Farmhouse Friday! My farm decor blogging friends and I are sharing patriotic projects with you today, in honor of Memorial Day weekend. What’s great is you can continue to use these projects for Flag Day and 4th of July! Today I’m sharing how to…
Today I’m happy to announce the winner of the $50 gift card from Antique Farm House! But before I do, I want to thank all of you who left such encouraging and complimentary comments! You truly made my day! I’m so appreciative of each and every one of you who reads my blog. Without you,…
We’re having some pretty fabulous weather here in Illinois and I’ve spent a good deal of time out in the garden. I’ve enjoyed gardening since I can remember. I love being outside working with plants of any kind. But now it’s time to turn attention to the indoors as we take a tour of Brooke’s…
Summer is right around the corner! Can you feel it coming? When I think of juicy, early summer fruit I dream of berries and remember picking strawberries and blueberries at my sister’s Michigan farm. Especially the blueberries, which I’d end up eating more than what I put in my berry basket. Today I’m sharing a…
A couple weeks ago I took you on a walk with me along the tree-lined streets of Sycamore, Illinois. Today we’re taking another walk through the beautiful historic district of this charming little town. I’m such a huge fan of quaint architecture and if you follow my blog, I’m guessing you enjoy it as much…
It’s hard not to be in a good mood when the days last longer and the weather warms up. I’ve been in the garden a lot lately and time spent outdoors always lifts my spirits. In the spirit of this happiness, I want to share some of my joy with my readers by offering a $50…
