Welcome to another week of Style Showcase. This week seems to focus on DIY projects from how to paint a door to making glitter candles. I’m the oddball this week with scenes and houses from pretty Saugatuck, Michigan. Anyway, I’m sure you’ll enjoy everyone’s inspiration this week! Fox Hollow Cottage | Paint A French Door…
This past weekend I started unpacking some of my favorite fall vases and foliage to get my home ready for the autumn season. I probably won’t swap out summer decor for fall decorations for a few weeks yet, but I like to plan ahead so I can decide if I want to purchase anything new…
August is coming to an end but I’m no where near ready to let go of summer just yet! In celebration of my favorite season, I’m sharing an amazingly adorable summer house decorated by Tracey Rapisardi, a popular interior designer. Her style is always light, fresh, pretty and feminine. Photo by Tracey Rapisardi Design Such…
We’re back from our Wisconsin vacation and I’m excited to share some of the historic district homes in Madison. First, let me say what a beautiful, small city that Madison is. I was impressed with its cleanliness and aesthetic appeal of tree-lined streets. Not to mention, people were so friendly there. The first thing I…
I just realized it’s Friday the 13th! I’m not superstitious though so there’s no concerns about it on my end. Instead, I’m wrapping up the end of vacation with the family and feeling a little exhausted. I’m looking forward to getting back home and relaxing by the pond and feeding the fish. I always feel…
Ready to see some pretty interior living spaces? My Style Showcase friends share great home decor ideas, and I’ve got a post at the end about creating garden paths in your landscape. Enjoy! Worthing Court | 7 Ways To Give Your Home A Late Summer Refresh Fox Hollow Cottage | Little Cottage Living Room Reveal…
Welcome to a new series here on Town and Country Living! I get questions about where to shop for items in my home or other homes that I feature, so I decided to start Market Monday which features beautiful decor and where to source items that you love. I’m not sure how long this new…
Did you know each sunflower head is made of smaller flowers? The big yellow petals around the outside are called ray florets. The center of the flower where the seeds develop, is made of numerous tiny blossoms that bees love. Be sure to plant these golden beauties in your garden if you want to attract…
August has arrived and I cannot lie – I dread the end of summer. Don’t get me wrong, I love fall. It’s winter I’m not too fond of. If any of you are winter lovers, please tell me your secret for loving the frosty season! I need some help in transitioning to cooler weather. Next…
If you frequent my blog, you might already know that I prefer quaint European kitchens over expansive U.S. kitchens that come equipped with all the bells and whistles. So it’s no surprise that this cozy white kitchen by British Standard by Plain English caught my eye and heart all at the same time. (This post…
Next week the family is going on a farm vacation to the rolling hills of Wisconsin. As I’m preparing for the trip, it occurred to me that I never shared our recent visit to Rock City Gardens in Georgia just south of Chattanooga. Have you ever been there? You’ll find manmade elements woven through the…
In this week’s Style Showcase, you’re in for some great inspiration, starting with an overview of rocking chairs for the front porch. You’ll also enjoy a New England home tour, decorating with white accessories, late summer decorating ideas, and an discussion on whether HGTV has changed the way we renovate our homes. Enjoy! Town &…
In my humble opinion, European kitchens are the most appealing due to their earthy, organic style. When you see one in a magazine, you just feel like the food prepared in it is going to taste better. Today we’re looking specifically at the French kitchen style and how you can accessorize your own kitchen to…
It’s always a happy day when I stumble across an especially beautiful home that pulls at my heartstrings. Today’s West Virginia farmhouse by Steven Shutts Design is one of those days. The property is idyllic with the large farmhouse nestled among rustic outbuildings and gravel paths. Step inside and be amazed at the calming vintage…
On Wednesday of this week I shared photos of beautiful homes in the neighborhood where I attended elementary school. Today is the second part of that fun walking tour around the tree-lined streets of Geneva. The porch above is a close-up view of the white historic home below. Note the detailing on the corbels of…
Exciting things are happening here at the Zuri household this week. We had patio pavers installed just outside our back door that leads to the pond. Bye bye weeds that I could never get rid of! The sun is working its magic in the flower garden and our sunflowers are now in bloom. Summer is…
