I love when two styles come together in perfect unison and Sally at Cottage Fix has brilliantly married cottage style with shabby chic. Her charming shabby cottage home style is simple and pretty … just how I like it! Lots of white, my favorite color, paired with soft textiles and great architectural details! First up…
Recently I was asked to join a group of bloggers for a simple “Inspire Me Challenge.” The idea is to tackle a simple DIY project that’s been sitting on the back burner for a while … and then share how we tackled the projects. Hopefully, all this will inspire you to do one of these…
When I was in junior high school I babysat for the family across the street. On Saturday mornings, the Mrs. would do her grocery shopping and run errands while her hubby was at work … he was the local undertaker (and yes, we used to wonder what he kept in the locked hallway closet). She…
Strawberry season quickly approaches and when these bright red berries are ripe and juicy, nothing could be sweeter! My sister Kathy has a farm in Michigan where they grow strawberries, blueberries, corn, apples, and more. I remember picking strawberries out of the patch and eating them right then and there in her field in Michigan. Heaven!…
Honestly I can’t recall how I found Jennifer Rizzo’s blog. It was most likely during her annual Christmas tour that I stumbled across it and fell in love. From there, I had the pleasure of meeting Jennifer in person at the nearby Kane County Flea Market where she’s a regular vendor. I love her style and…
One of the easiest ways to freshen your home decor is to move things around and create new vignettes. It’s a lot less work than moving furniture or painting a room! Plus, it takes a lot less time. The other day I was putzing around with potted plants in the kitchen and thought I’d share…
My friend Jennifer Rizzo has graciously offered to give 5 of my readers a FREE spot in the ‘Building a Creatively Made Business 2.0’ online course that she’s teaching with Marian of Miss Mustard Seed and Jeanne Oliver. This is an amazing opportunity if you have a creative business … whether it’s a blog, an…
Last year we were supposed to paint the outside of our house. Guess what? It didn’t get done. I was training for a marathon and just didn’t have the energy or desire to tackle it. Now I have plantar fasciitis and can’t run for the time being so no excuses this year. We have to…
Well now that I’ve written that title I’m not sure if you’ll think it’s weird … but it’s true. I found a couple wire baskets that make taking a bath in our claw foot tub a bit easier! If you’ve been to my blog before you know we have 2 claw foot tubs in our…
Another flea market weekend has come and gone at the Kane County Flea Market in Illinois. The market is held the first weekend of each month from March through December and it’s a big flea market! The doors open at noon but they’ll let you in early, which is a wise thing to do because…
Today’s stunning home tour is not only beautiful … it’s intoxicating! Aiken House and Gardens is one of the first blogs I started reading so it holds a special place in my heart. Carolyn’s charming, romantic home draws you in and captivates your senses. Once you start exploring her home and gardens, hours pass before you…
The birds are chirping, the sun is shining, and the trees are budding! It’s a beautiful day for a trip to our local flea market which begins at noon. Can’t wait! It’s also a great day for a home tour and mine is being featured at Meegan Makes today! So grab your morning cup o’…
May means Mother’s Day and my mom has always been the closest person in my life, second only to my hubby. But before he came along, it was me and mom … she’s always been my best friend. Since we’ve always been two peas in a pod, it’s easy to choose gifts for her. Today…
Lately I’ve been wanting to do something with dish towels, napkins, pot holders, etc. I’m not sure why … I just thought it would be a quick and easy way to add some prettiness to the kitchen and dining room. So I broke down and took a trip to Hobby Lobby for some inspiration and…
Spring has sprung and that means it’s finally asparagus season! I adore this vegetable but didn’t start eating it until I was an adult. My mother never made it. She likes only a few green vegetables … peas, green beans, and iceberg lettuce. Although I have to confess I did get her to eat spinach…
Not too long ago I had the great pleasure of being introduced (online) to Bre at Rooms for Rent, who is highly talented when it comes to creating a charming home! Omigoodness, I love every square inch of her rustic, cottage style home and not only that, but she has a sweet, genuine soul as…
