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…
If you’re a regular reader of my blog, you know that I recently started a Charming Home Series where I feature different types of homes every Sunday, each with their own unique and charming style. Well, it just so happens that today my home is the one being featured … over at Southern Hospitality! It’s…
As the weather warms I like to spend more time outdoors which means I have less time for stuff indoors. Food preparation becomes less complicated and table settings turn simpler. Today I’m sharing an effortless spring tablescape as I join a group of bloggers that are sharing a week of pretty tablescapes. At the end…
This week I’m joining a group of lovely bloggers to bring you a week of pretty tablescapes. The table tour officially starts tomorrow and to kick things off, I thought I’d share some of my favorite table settings that I’ve shared here on my blog. My mother always set beautiful tables at the holidays and…
Of all the architectural styles known to man, the charming cottage bungalow is my all-time favorite! The first home I ever purchased was a cottage bungalow. You know, one of those Sears kit homes you bought out of a catalog. I remember walking in the front door of that darling house, seeing all the gorgeous wood…
Just a couple more days until Easter and if you’re like me, you could use just a few more decorations. Both my grandchildren are joining us for Easter dinner and I want to make the house as festive as possible … but of course, I’ve waited until the last minute. I found a few Easter…
Did you just read the title of this post and think, “What the heck is that?” If not, then you’re a better foodie than me because that’s the reaction I had when I got last week’s food shipment from Blue Apron. I’ve now received 2 shipments of food from them and so far am enjoying…
Cottage decor is one of my favorite decorating styles and nothing says cottage style like painted bead board. It lends a simple architectural charm no matter where it’s added in the home. Today’s Humpday with Houzz focuses on my love of painted bead board. (Click on pictures to see original photo on Houzz.) Traditional Laundry…
I’m sitting here thinking of Easter as it’s blowing snow outside. Every few years we get an April snow and I guess this is the year we’re blessed with one last flurry of the white stuff. It promises to be in the 60’s later this week so the snow will be gone soon, thankfully. I’m…
Today I’m super excited to offer you a special giveaway for a $50 gift card to Antique Farm House, which is one of my all-time favorite places to shop online! Antique Farm House features unique farmhouse style décor, vintage reproductions and home decor design sales up to 80% off retail. Their prices and shipping costs are extremely reasonable…
If you love farm houses as much as me, then you are going to LOVE today’s featured home, which is the second feature in my new Charming Home Series! And if you love the shabby chic style, you’ll love it even more! Laurie at Heaven’s Walk has the most romantic and charming farm house I believe…
For many years I’ve been a huge fan of painted furniture. I love that you can transform a junky old piece into a thing of beauty with just a few coats of paint. I do not, however, enjoy painting furniture … that is until I discovered Annie Sloan Chalk Paint®. The paint adheres easily to…
Have you heard of Blue Apron? I just started using this wonderful service that sends you produce and ingredients to make 3 meals each week along with the recipes. You don’t have to shop for anything! It’s delivered right to your door. I decided to give it a try because A) I don’t like to…
Lately I’ve turned a critical eye to both my living room and family room. Neither room is particularly large, but they’re adjacent to each other with a fairly large doorway so the spaces feel spacious. I thought I would use today’s “Humpday with Houzz” to do a little research and find small space living rooms…
Our local Kane County Flea Market is touted by USA Today as one of the 10 top places to shop for antiques, and I have to agree. It’s a pretty big flea market and it’s always a highlight for me each month. As with any shopping spree, some outings are more productive than others. In…
