My first adult home was a bungalow style Sears kit house. You know, one of those homes you buy out of a catalog and all the supplies are shipped to your lot. That darling little house had an adorable sun room at the front. The row of windows faced south and in the winter all…
Hello friends! Are you feeling energized by the warmer weather and longer days? I know I am! This is my season and just like Mother Earth, I feel like I’m coming alive again. There’s always a surge of energy this time of year for me and hopefully for you, too. Today on Style Showcase I’m…
Window shopping is what I always do when I look at a home to purchase. What I mean is – the windows are one of the most important home design elements in my book. I love lots of windows and the more unique, the better. Photo by Hinkley Lighting I’m the type of person…
We’re having a stretch of welcome, warmer weather early in May and it’s putting me in a summer vibe. With that in mind, I think it’s a great time to share a beautiful Nantucket summer house by award-winning builder and remodeler, Pinemar, Inc. The home has casual, comfortable style with great use of color and a…
Today’s home tour by Kelly and Co. Design features a simple farmhouse cottage style dressed with a light hand, allowing the home’s beautiful bones to stand out. The home’s entryway includes a rustic bench upholstered in linen grain stripe fabric. Windows are left unadorned so as not to block nature’s beautiful views outside. Photo by…
Woohoo it’s Friday and I’m so excited to get this weekend started. Our weather is supposed to be near perfection with 70-degree temperature and sunshine. What more could a girl ask for? I’ve been craving nature and the outdoors and now I can visit my fish and sit by the pond. But before I do,…
Today’s fresh, comfortable beach house by Cynthia Hayes Interior Design mixes elegance with everyday comfort in the most appealing way. The home is quite large but doesn’t feel pretentious in any way. Take a tour of this attractive and refreshing home. Photo by Cynthia Hayes Interior Design Architectural details are in abundance here, like…
Will you join me today for a trip to France? We’re touring a beautiful French Country Cottage decorated by Catherine Sandin. I think you’ll fall in love with its Old World charm and romance. The quaint farmhouse exterior makes you feel you’ve stepped back in time to another era and place. Photo by Catherine Sandin Step…
If I was a betting woman, I’d wager that most of us enjoy personalizing our homes in some way, shape, or form. Whether it’s family photos, favorite color schemes, or a collection of houseplants that show our love of nature, we all have something in our dwelling spaces that say who we are. This applies…
Is there anything that creates better curb appeal than the timeless charm of a Victorian porch? Today I’m sharing 14 examples from small to grand that feature the best of Victorian architecture. A pretty pink Victorian sports a large porch with unique details on the porch and the roof above. A simpler, lavender…
Normally we ascribe pink and blue to nursery colors when a new baby makes its entrance into the world. But today’s romantic cottage by Bria Hammel Interiors proves that this color palette can be elegant and sophisticated. Step inside this lovely Minnesota home and enjoy! Photo by Bria Hammel Interiors The white living room…
Do you ever crave a color? Maybe you desperately want a pink dress or a pair of red shoes. Right now I’m craving the color yellow and I’m chalking it up to the emergence of spring and all the daffodils that are in bloom. So for those of you who are in the same boat…
April is coming to a close already! I need the months to start slowing down now so that warmer days and sunshine can be thoroughly enjoyed. We just had our pond cleaned out and the water and rocks look so clean and pretty. I’ll snap some pictures when the aquatic plants grow a little bigger….
You might think you’re somewhere Nordic when you tour this Scandinavian-style cabin in Oregon by Copeland + Co. It’s a great place to retreat from the world on vacation, or even to live in 365 days of the year. The wooded backdrop is the perfect accompaniment to its interesting architecture. Photo by Copeland + Co….
Today’s home tour infuses a little bit of southern living with traditional style to create a truly beautiful home by Artistic Designs for Living, Tineke Triggs with timeless appeal. From the front porch to the back patio and everything in between, there’s so much to enjoy! Photo by Artistic Designs for Living, Tineke Triggs …
Happy Tuesday, friends! It’s that time of the week once again when a few of my blog friends and I join together to bring you Style Showcase. It’s inspiration that we’ve enjoyed sharing on our blogs previously, and is fun to visit once again. We believe each of our readers have something in common so…
