A new community in Galveston features this pretty beach cottage by Mark Ashby. Beamed ceilings, shiplapped walls, and neutral finishes create an inviting and relaxing environment. Multiple levels provide optimal views of the waterfront and scenic surroundings. Photo by Mark Ashby Design The entryway features a modern style stairway constructed of light wood. A…
Get ready to snuggle up in this country style lake house by Bria Hammel Interiors located in the Northwoods of Minnesota. I love everything about this home. It feels cozy without being dark, even though the family room wears a dark shade of paint. The living room ceiling is amazing, and all the windows are…
Step inside today’s light and airy kitchen in the home of designer Suzanne Kasler. Featured in Southern Living magazine, I think you’ll enjoy the room’s traditional style with touches of cottage style. The cabinets and walls wear the same color of Linen White paint by Benjamin Moore to create a clean canvas for adding details…
Who’s ready for a bit of bold color in the kitchen? Today we get to enjoy a vibrant country kitchen by one of our favorite interior decorators, Alison Kandler. Known for her bold and fun use of color, she uses the white backdrop of a kitchen to serve as a canvas for bold strokes of…
We’re visiting the pretty town of Alexandria, Virginia one more time because I didn’t share all my photos during my first post about this waterfront area that captured my heart. I think you’ll see why I believe this New England town has the best early American homes in the U.S. Add the cobblestone streets, brick…
Is it Tuesday already? My muscles are recovering from a three-day weekend focused on digging in the dirt and pulling weeds. I added a few new perennials and some annuals to my yard. Going to the garden center is such a treat for me. I prefer to go alone so no one is hounding me…
This past weekend was all about gardening and sprucing up our outdoor spaces for the warm months ahead. My front porch was embellished with hanging baskets, some potted violets, impatiens in the window box, and a container at the foot of the steps filled with deep pink geraniums and blue and white lobelia. Today I’ve…
Get ready to fall in love! Today’s home tour features historic traditional decor pulled together by Heidi Caillier Design. I must confess, I love every square inch of this beautiful Seattle Tudor. From the wallpaper to the artwork, and everything in between, this home oozes comfort and style with a nod to historic elements. Photo…
Today we’re touring the inside of a beautiful Georgian style home by Imperfect Interiors located in the U.K. The dwelling spaces have a wonderful mix of traditional, farmhouse, and Victorian styling to create a unique and gorgeous home. It has a touch of eclectic flair which makes it all the more interesting. Photo by Imperfect…
This weekend is going to be sunny and 70 degrees!! I’m looking forward to getting outside, pulling weeds, and maybe even planting a few new perennials. Every year I say I’m going to spend less on flowers, but that never happens. Please tell me I’m not the only one who gets carried away at the…
Today I have a lovely Victorian style bathroom by TKS Design Group for you to enjoy. This bathroom remodel has some wonderful modern conveniences like a heated floor and towel rack. But its charm is Old World in nature and it truly is the cat’s meow. Take the tour and see for yourself! A lattice-patterned…
Usually when we think of updating our entryway, our minds turn toward a new paint color for the wall, perhaps a new piece of art, or a new table or bench to place just inside the front door. But have you ever considered adding a colorful, patterned floor in your entry to make a memorable…
Today’s features at Style Showcase are all about the beginning of warmer weather and enjoying the spring and summer seasons. Hopefully the longer days have put a pep in your step and you feel like getting outdoors or tackling a few projects inside your home. See what my blogging friends and I have in store…
As we head into May, warm breezes are becoming more frequent as the days slowly grow longer. Some of you are probably starting to spruce up your outdoor living spaces. I cleaned my Adirondack chairs, swept the deck, had my pond cleaned, and started pulling up the woods that are populating the yard. I love…
Today’s home might possibly be the most beautiful, luxury cabin I’ve ever seen. A modern country style was applied to the interior spaces and the result is a comfortable, pleasing combination of color and earthy finishes. The project was created by a collaboration with The Cabinet Gallery, Ed McDonald Custom Homes, and Homeward Design. Photo…
Let’s take a trip to Canada today and visit a modern traditional Toronto home by rtg designs. When you think of modern style meeting traditional elements – you come up with “transitional” design. Today’s tour pulls it off beautifully! Photo by rtg designs An exposed brick wall (above) adds warmth to the home’s entry hall….
