Today I’m super excited to share a peek inside the new decorating book, Lived-In Style: The Art of Creating a Feel-Good Home by Ki Nassauer, CICO Books. Its pages feature several stunning homes that will inspire and delight you. Each house shows how to incorporate a lived-in look that’s both beautiful and comfortable. That’s what…
Today’s Nashville country home by Whitley & Co. shows how to pair simple charm with modern comforts. You’ll find a bit of rustic appeal along with a touch of elegant design, which results in modern country styling. Photo by Whitley & Co Warm wood floors greet you in the entryway above and set the stage…
One of the reasons that I’m a huge fan of older homes is because they generally tend to have more architectural details than their newer counterparts. When planning a new-home build, it can get costly quite quickly when adding some of these architectural upgrades. But boy, they sure are pretty – like this beautiful blue…
Trees are leafing out, the Virginia bluebells are just starting to bloom, and some of the tulips are waving their flowery heads in greeting. Ah, spring! This time of year is always exciting as planting and mulching begins. It feels great to work outside again. Spring is also the perfect time to give your home…
Would you? Could you – live with a pink and green living room? Last week I shared colorful dining rooms, and today it’s colorful living rooms with hues of pink and green. I’m especially fond of this first room that features a wallpapered ceiling. Velvety green chairs cozy up to a pink velvet sofa for…
Happy Humpday, friends! I’m super excited about today’s home tour by Riverside Homes which features a Southern Living idea house filled with design beauty at every turn. As you approach the ornate front porch, you realize you’re going to be in for a treat. Photo by RIVERSIDE HOMES Stepping into the foyer, you immediately…
Ready for some great inspiration? Today’s Style Showcase includes a beautiful deck tour, two home tours, and a collection of Adirondack chair ideas (including my own overlooking our pond) to get you ready for summer living! The Thistle Hill ranch tour is especially amazing. You don’t want to miss it! Worthing Court I An Amazing…
It’s always fun for me to find beautiful interior design and architecture projects near where I live. This French inspired kitchen renovation by reDesign home is located in the Chicago area. The color palette is mostly neutral but there’s a lot of wonderful details to enjoy. Photo by reDesign home | chicago A black…
Is your home a retreat from the world? I always like to think of my house that way. It’s my safe place where I can totally be myself without judgement – especially when I’m home alone. Today’s Florida beach home by Gil Walsh Interiors is a colorful and cheery place that makes a great place…
Who’s ready for color in their life and home? Neutrals are still popular, but infusions of color are pushing their way through the interior design scene. The dining room is a great place to start adding color to your home. You don’t spend as much time in the dining room as you do other rooms…
Today’s home tour by Birdseye is gorgeous both inside and out, but it also possesses a special wow factor that you might find surprising. Ready to step inside this historic stone farmhouse? Photo by Birdseye The industrial style family room enjoys a glass garage door of sorts that opens up to an outdoor dining…
After a tragic fire, a family found themselves rebuilding a new house on their old home’s existing foundation. The result is a gorgeous Berkshire farmhouse by Jess Cooney Interiors that has a slightly worn and timeless appeal. Photo by Jess Cooney Interiors Wide plank floors made of reclaimed wood in the kitchen are matched…
Today’s edition of Style Showcase includes a menagerie of inspiration. I’m sharing a super easy way to turn plain candles into something pretty and custom-looking. Janet shares a beautiful, ruffled clay bowl you can make. Suzy offers great advice on coordinating rugs in rooms, and Rhoda has a beautiful home tour waiting for you! Town…
Today’s beautiful historic Texas farmhouse might look familiar to you. It was lovingly restored by Tim Cuppett Architects of Austin, Texas and appeared in a 2012 issue of Country Living magazine. I have CL magazines that go back that far; I should look through them to see if I can find this home feature. It’s…
Get ready to smile! Today’s tour features a light-filled Kansas City home by Bria Hammel Interiors that’s decorated in in elegant, traditional style. The house has some great architectural details, too. Photo by Bria Hammel Interiors Beautiful creamy-white cabinets pair with a custom hood vent and oven range. Have you ever thought a stove…
The second I laid eyes on this Swedish style kitchen by Jean Stoffer Design, I fell in love. It’s the perfect kitchen to feature the day before Easter with its pastel blue and white color scheme. It’s light and airy and oh so pretty! You’ll find that the details really add to the charm and…
