After being sick for several days I was feeling rather blue. I don’t like being cooped up in the house for days on end. Where did that phrase come from, anyway? Feeling blue? I love the color blue and wish it wasn’t associated with feeling sad or depressed. At the end of this post you’ll learn…
The past 2 days I’ve been sick … the stay-in-bed-all-day kind of sick. I get horrific cabin fever when I can’t get out so when I started feeling better toward the end of the second day, I begged hubby to go for a walk down the forest preserve trail that our dead-end street empties into….
Do you love simple centerpieces that aren’t fussy but lend an air of prettiness to your table? I found a 6-pack container of spring hyacinth bulbs at the garden center and turned half of the pack into a spring bulb centerpiece. It was easy to make and didn’t require any artistic flower arranging skills. I…
Mother’s Day is a month away and I’m feeling a bit melancholic about it. My mother passed away earlier this year after struggling with Alzheimer’s disease. I know she wouldn’t want me to be sad, and rather than mourn losing her, I’d prefer to celebrate her life. I’ve created a Mother’s Day printable for you to download;…
Today’s charming home tour features a colorful cottage I found at Houzz. In fact, I found several homes over there that I want to showcase for you in the upcoming weeks, mixed in with some amazing blogger homes too! Houzz has a wonderful “embed” feature that allows you to share photos on your own site…
Our spring season was moving along so smoothly. I was enjoying every minute of the mild weather. But Old Man Winter likes to have the last word as he’s walkin’ out the door and had his say a few days ago with snow blowing so strongly it created white-out conditions. Then Sassy Spring chuckled her…
Do you remember sleeping under fluffy handmade quilts at your grandmother’s house? The thought of her hands sewing each stitch with needle and thread made you feel like she was holding you while you fell asleep. The tender care of crafting quilts make them such a treasured icon in the home. My personal belief is that every home…
Today I’m sharing a Northern neighbor’s charming home tour, which seems apropos since it actually snowed a bit yesterday. Luckily none of the white fluffy stuff stuck to the ground. Hopefully Christina up in Canada isn’t experiencing our temporary plunge in temperature. She blogs at The DIY Mommy and has such a pretty prairie-style home….
A few unseasonably warm spring days have graced our region and on one such day I took advantage of the balmy weather and created a front porch dining space using colorful and fun items from World Market. I love the color coordinating jewel tones I found throughout the store. And I’m super excited to say that…
Yum! Dessert! When we go out for dinner I’m always tempted to get desserts. I love sweets but I don’t like when restaurants only offer heavy desserts. After a nice meal, I don’t like to feel further weighted down. I’d rather have something light and satisfying like oh … creme brulee, flan, or Apple Pear Gratin! A…
Kitchens have evolved dramatically over the years, and large part of that is due to technological advancements like the creation of the stove and oven. Back in Colonial America, the kitchen was often a separate building behind the house. It wasn’t until the end of the 19th century when using gas for cooking became more…
Happy Easter! In honor of the spring holiday, I’m sharing an airy little cottage from Whitstable, England. You’ll find this charming home tour to be filled with lots of white and natural light. You can’t help but smile as you wander through this coastal cottage located in southeastern England. Shabby-chic Style Living Room by South…
So happy to announce that we’ve got a special edition of Farmhouse Friday for you today! We’re featuring our spring home tours and we all have a little something special to share. For me, that something special is the color coral. It’s not a color I normally choose, but I’ll explain how pops of coral came…
What is it about spring that makes you want a clean, organized home? Maybe it’s because you know warm weather is on its way and you won’t have time to putter around the house because you’ll be outside playing. At the end of a busy day outdoors, it’s nice to collapse onto a beautiful bed…
Today I’m doing 2 things. One – I’m sharing 6 tips for creating a cohesive spring decorating look in the dining room. And two – I’m joining some of my favorite bloggers for a spring tour and each one of us is providing a tip or how-to. Special thanks to Rachel at Shades of Blue…
Everything is coming to life out in the yard and to celebrate spring, I have a quick and easy spring banner for you. The past few days have consisted of moving a few things around the house and bringing a little of Mother Nature indoors. Later this week I’m sharing how I’ve spruced up my old farmhouse…
