True confession – I’m in love with today’s craftsman style kitchen by Joseph Rodrigues Interiors that wraps you in hug the minute you enter. The wall tile is a showstopper and the green cabinets are right on trend. Can someone just pick up this kitchen and adjoining dining spaces and add it onto my house?…
I’m happy to say I haven’t put my Christmas tree up yet. In years past when I’ve done a big Christmas tour, my tree is up and ready to go right after Halloween. Not this year though. I’m going to wait a couple weeks. Last year I didn’t even reveal my tree until Christmas Eve,…
Now that it’s getting colder outside, it might be less enjoyable to have your morning coffee out on the porch or patio. Fall is a great time to turn your decorating eye toward your interiors and see what you might want to improve. Today I’m featuring nine cute breakfast nooks to help inspire you on…
As the holiday season approaches, most of us will enjoy a cozy kitchen for our creative culinary tasks. It’s colder and darker outside, and the warmth of a kitchen becomes conducive to baking and whipping up our favorite comfort food recipes. When I think of a cozy kitchen, I tend to gravitate toward English style…
We’ve got an eclectic mix of inspiration on today’s edition of Style Showcase – and none of it is Halloween related. It’s that awkward time of year for bloggers when we’re torn between writing about Thanksgiving and Christmas. So I’m choosing neither holiday for my feature for today. LOL. Worthing Court | Tips For Hosting…
Tomorrow is Halloween and you know what that means. The day after will be a flurry of Christmas ideas and inspiration across the internet. It’s like the Christmas season begins November 1st, with a few days off for Thanksgiving in between. So I want to get one more post on the blog with beautiful outdoor…
Design experts keep saying that the farmhouse look is going out of style, but I have to disagree. I think instead, it’s transforming itself into a more modern look that borders on transitional decorating, which is a mix of old and new. Today’s stunning modern farmhouse by Storie Collective is an excellent example of this….
Fall colors are nearing their peak in our area and it doesn’t seem quite fair that the colors turn and then the leaves fall so quickly. Although a blanket of colorful leaves is always a pretty sight to behold. Especially when the colors frame charming cottages like the ones I’m showcasing today. First up is…
Wow. This is the last full week of October. Why can’t January fly by like this? Next week the inundation of Christmas decorating and shopping will be in full force. I’m not ready yet. But I wasn’t ready for fall either and somehow managed to get into the spirit of things. All it will take…
A renovated farmhouse receives a new lease on life when it’s infused with beautiful Scandinavian style that freshens the interior spaces. It’s a modern take on Swedish styling that marries architecture of an older home with the clean lines and minimalism of modernity. Indulge in this Scandinavian farmhouse by Garrison Foundry Architecture + Decor. Photo…
On Monday I shared my dining room makeover and mentioned that I’m switching from a neutral palette in my home to one of soft colors. I realize not everyone is on the color bandwagon, so today I’m featuring the beauty of a cozy neutral living room. Neutrals don’t have to be boring, and I think…
Is this time of year making you desire more warm fuzzies in your life? Today’s edition of Style Showcase includes fall creature comforts like a cozy coffee bar, preparing for Thanksgiving, autumn activities to enjoy now, and a tour of pretty Tennessee historic homes in a charming neighborhood. Read on, and enjoy the day’s inspiration!…
Today is the day that I finally reveal what I’m calling my cottage country dining room. It took a while to give this room its makeover, but that’s in large part because I took my time making decisions. I need to apply this newfound philosophy of “slow decorating” to the rest of my house. I…
If you like classic styling with a bit of a modern twist, then you’ll enjoy today’s California ranch home by Navalia Avalos Interiors. Soft tones, mostly in blue, pair with white and a bit of black for a fresh take on traditional style. The front door sets the stage for what you’ll see inside this…
Lately I’ve been obsessed with patterns in the home. I don’t know if it’s my renewed love of wallpaper, or the interest and depth that comes with various patterns in a room. Of particular interest this time of year, is pairing plaids with other patterns. People tend to gravitate toward plaid during the fall and…
It’s always a blessing when the weather is nice on a fall weekend. Tomorrow we’re headed out for the Cottages of the Woods event in Geneva that we attended last year. We had so much fun and it looks like the weather will cooperate again this year. I should really do some interior painting at…
