The last time I took a fall leaf peeping trip was with my daughters when we headed to Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. That’s the weekend my son’s wife gave birth to their daughter Charlotte. This year, hubby and I are headed to southern Indiana to catch the Covered Bridges Festival in Parke County. From there, we’ll…
Fall is in full swing with its riotous colors and crisp days. I don’t know of a single person who doesn’t love this season. Before you head out for leaf peeping this weekend, enjoy some of this week’s Friday Finds! From fixer-uppers to home details to baked donuts, what’s not to love? Let’s kick off…
A lot of people organize their kitchen and other spaces after the holidays are over, but I tend to prefer to organize things before the holidays. That way I feel less stressed. I’m currently in the process of purging and donating things I really don’t need. Once that’s done, I’ll reorganize shelves and cupboards. Here…
Today we’re headed south to visit a white brick cottage newly constructed by Willow Design and photographed by Tommy Daspit. This home proves a new house doesn’t have to be cookie cutter. Photo by Tommy Daspit Photographer Wood posts are added as a frame to the front porch to provide texture and interest. Photo…
Welcome to Style Showcase where today you’ll find pink velvet pumpkins, scary baby boo pumpkins, and fall decorating tips. My blog friends and I have rounded up some of our favorite inspiration for you. My project is using felt and hot glue to create charming (and frightening) baby boo pumpkin faces. Click on the links…
As summer flower baskets start to fade, it’s time to get out the pumpkins and fall foliage to add some autumn curb appeal and color. These clever outdoor fall decorations are simple and fun, and some are downright unique. (This post contains affiliate links – see my privacy policy.) Got a vintage wagon or basket? Stack…
If you want a home that makes the most of indoor-outdoor living, look no further than this stunning lakefront home by Collaborative Interior Design out of North Carolina. For me, outdoor living spaces are just as important as indoor ones, and I don’t think I’ve seen a house that does it better than this dark…
Brrrr! Woke up to a cold snap today and I’m not at all ready for it. Today is a good day to stay inside and cozy up with a good book or magazine. Baking is a great option, too. But for now, let’s enjoy a few treasures that I found this week to share with…
For some reason I keep coming across beautiful homes in Maine that I want to feature here on my blog. Today’s tour showcases a rustic cabin on Panther Pond – beautifully built for a young family. Photo by Winkelman Architecture Ceilings and beams are left open to create a sense of spaciousness throughout the…
I’m seeing a blue and white fall theme for this week’s Style Showcase, along with my burgundy accents fall home tour from a previous year. This time of year is always fun and inspiring in the blog world. There’s so much eye candy to see! Click on the links below to see what my blog…
A gorgeous custom kitchen with an over-sized island and Delft Blue influences by J.P. Lindstrom is just the first of many details that caught my eye in this San Francisco cooking space. The wood island is beautifully grained with a warm honey tone. But that’s just the beginning! Photo by J.P. Lindstrom, Inc. The…
So guess who’s re-doing her dining room? If you’re a regular reader you might remember that I swapped my dining room for the living room and bought a big table that can extend to seat the whole family. Well, my middle child moved to a new house and I gave her that dining table. So…
I’m sorry, but it doesn’t seem possible that I’ve written over 100 Friday Finds features here on the blog. It feels more like 30 to me. Sometimes it’s hard to believe that there’s so many inspirational decorating ideas, great places to visit, tasty recipes, and so on to share for Friday’s features. Lucky for all…
One of the most important things to me about spring, summer, and fall, is getting outside as much as possible. Here in the Chicago area, we’re cooped inside all winter and I feel like a caged animal waiting to be released into the wild. I’m not fan of winter and don’t enjoy being outside if…
The living room is meant for gathering, relaxing, and entertaining. It’s typically where most of us go to read a book or magazine, watch television, entertain friends, or gather with family on special occasions. Today we’re looking at 9 different living room styles and I’d love to know which one is your favorite. Above and…
Happy Tuesday and welcome to another edition of Style Showcase where you’ll find some gorgeous home goodies. I’m featuring tips for creating a cozy reading corner while my blog friends share treasures of their own. Town & Country Living | Create a Reading Corner Worthing Court | How To Compromise Over Decorating Shabbyfufu…
