My mother never liked turning on overhead lights in any room. She preferred lamps, saying the overhead lighting was too harsh. I take after my mother in this respect. I swapped out low wattage bulbs in my dining chandelier to keep the light softer and more romantic. My favorite light is natural light from the…
Get ready to cozy up in this grand ski lodge by Design Bar with vaulted beamed ceilings and stylish furniture. Large windows throughout the lodge provide breathtaking views of the New York landscape. Step inside and take a look! Photo by Design Bar This amazing living room in the rustic sky lodge is the…
Today is a special day here at Town and Country Living. I’m so honored to be able to give away a copy of Creative Style liveable loveable spaces by Lizzie McGraw. It includes the words of Fifi O’Neill and photos by Mark Lohman – always a winning combination! To enter for a chance to win,…
Welcome to the first installment of Friday Finds in 2023! It’s always fun to wonder what a new year will bring and I hope this year’s prospects aren’t worrying any of you too much. When I get worrisome thoughts, I try to immediately remind myself to think of something else that’s more pleasant. I tend…
Wood cabinets are always a classic choice for a kitchen, but white cabinetry has been winning the popularity contest for the past ten years or so. Painted cabinets in shades of blue, gray, and green have also dominated the culinary scene. But now, it looks like kitchen décor is trending back to wood finishes. Photo…
Join me in the heart of Big Sky Country for a tour of a cozy and rustic Montana Cabin by Yellowstone Traditions that’s sure to give you warm fuzzies. The main home and outbuildings on the expansive property were beautifully renovated, and now we all get to enjoy the end result. Photo by Yellowstone Traditions…
So far 2023 is turning out to be a good year. I found out yesterday that not one, but two new babies are on their way into the family! My son Cory and his wife are due in July, and my daughter Bridget is due in September. That brings the grandkid total to eight –…
Even though the longest day of the year, December 21, has come and gone, the nights are still longer than the days. I don’t know about you, but I tend to sleep a little more in the winter. There’s no sun to wake you up at 6:00 so you’re body’s fooled into thinking it’s too…
A Maine bunk house by the Knickerbocker Group in Portland has everything anyone could want in a vacation home. Located in Portland with amazing ocean views, the abode is cozy and fresh, providing a wonderful retreat to enjoy at any time of the year. Photo by Knickerbocker Group If you’re a regular reader of Town…
Pink is such a fun, cheery color. Some people love it, some people – not so much. One thing I have to say, anytime I see a pink house while driving around, I always smile. When I was in college, there was an Indiana farm where all the outbuildings were painted pink. Not a red…
Lately I’ve been really inspired by what I’m seeing in the world of interior decorating. There’s more color, pattern, and coziness showing up in every room of the house. Take the vintage bathroom shown here. It’s white, but features a really fun black and white diamond-patterned floor. The only thing that bothers me about this…
Sometimes it can be challenging to choose pleasing artwork for your home. Original art is expensive, and mass produced prints can feel impersonal. See how to decorate with maps – which can be fun and inexpensive all at once! Photo by Entrance Fastighetsmäkleri Add a quick and easy pop of color to any room with…
If you’re like most people, you probably find yourself wanting to spend more time in bed during the winter months. So why not create an ultra romantic shabby chic bedroom to dream away the dark hours? Probably the most important element in a shabby chic bedroom is soft fabrics in soft colors, with a good…
Do you find the week between Christmas and New Year’s to be an awkward time? You might have the week off from work and don’t know what to do with the extra free hours. Or maybe you work retail and you dread a busy week of returned Christmas presents. My Style Showcase friends and I…
If you’re lucky enough to live on the water or in a mountain range, I hope you have a room with a view. But even if you live on the prairie, you can enjoy pretty views outside your window. Here’s a collection of 17 rooms with spectacular views that will take your breath away! Mountain…
Bold coastal style? Normally I think of beach style as being soft and serene in hues of blue and green, but today’s home by Anthony Baratta adds a fun twist. Strong colors mingle with nautical décor to create unique living spaces in a beautifully constructed home. White paint pops next to chocolate brown wallpaper and…
