Warmer weather has arrived here in Illinois and it’s definitely giving me good summer vibes! Today’s Style Showcase has a few ideas for enhancing your home this time of year, including a cute seashell box from Southern Hospitality. Town & Country Living | Summer Dining Worthing Court | How To Overcome Decorating Mistake Fear…
Amazing ocean views are just part of the charm of this beautiful beachfront home by Polhemus Savery DaSilva in Rhode Island. The interior spaces are light and bright and filled with soft coastal colors. Photo by Polhemus Savery DaSilva A stunning stone fireplace is surrounded by a curvy mantel. Cool blue walls remind you of…
Walking through pretty neighborhoods to look at landscaping is how I get most of my ideas and inspiration for garden spaces. On occasion, I stumble across a beautiful garden tour online like this charming cottage garden with a unique fountain. Photo by Mom’s Design Build When designing garden spaces, it’s always helpful when the house…
I’ve been a bad girl. I missed the past two weeks of Friday Finds! Other things have been distracting me but I’m back in the saddle this week with a round-up of new inspiration for you. Thank goodness this world is filled with so much inspiration and creativity to share! How wonderful was the announcement…
Three years ago we had our garden pond installed in the backyard. After adding it, the plan was to incorporate a deck, a new privacy fence, a gravel patio for a dining area, and another patio just outside the back door. We’ve managed to get all those ideas implemented over the years except for the…
Is there any piece of outdoor furniture that says “summer” more than quintessential Adirondack chairs? Seeing one reminds me of lazy days on the beach, or laid back evenings gathered around a toasty fire. I instantly think “vacation” when I see a photo of one. Hopefully these examples will do the same for you. (This…
Happy Tuesday, friends! Today we’ve got some fun things to share with you for Style Showcase. It all begins with a fun trip provided by Rhoda to the Biltmore Gardens. I’ve never been there, have you? Keep scrolling because there’s more good stuff to enjoy! Southern Hospitality | Biltmore Blooms Town & Country Living…
The past year I’ve been making changes to my home decor, opting for earthier tones inspired by nature. I’m adding more houseplants too, but there are other ways to bring the outdoors in. Here you’ll find 9 nature inspired decorating ideas! The first is an entryway lined with garden botanical wallpaper. A garden hat with…
More and more, you’re seeing a trend in improved outdoor living spaces. Landscapers and hardscapers are swamped with new business and people are reconnecting with nature and being outside. Today’s Texas ranch by Wills Design has plenty of outdoor gathering spaces that beautifully complement the interior rooms. Photo by Wills Design Associates The front porch…
A couple weeks ago I shared a walking tour of homes located on Lookout Mountain in Chattanooga. Today we’re headed to the Georgia side of Lookout Mountain to enjoy more curb appeal and pretty Southern homes. One thing I noticed right away when crossing over onto the Georgia side of the mountain is that…
Let’s face it. The table is the star of a dining room. It’s one of those furniture pieces that deserve a little investment. It’s a place where your loved ones will gather around to create lasting memories. I tend to prefer a farm table because they’re usually built a little heftier than other options like…
Country style decorating has been around a long time. My sister introduced it to me many years ago and I still love it today. Country decorating no longer just means stuffed teddy bears and handmade quilts. It really covers a variety of styles from rustic to romantic to modern to shabby chic. Country style means…
Are you looking forward to summer? Today’s installment of Style Showcase gives a nod to the near future with indoor and outdoor ideas and inspiration for summer. Click on the link above each photo for more information about each project. Enjoy! Shabbyfufu | How To Live With White Fabrics In Your Home Southern Hospitality…
Spring is one of my favorite times to take walks around quaint residential streets to enjoy the tulips and flowering trees. I’ve shown some of the larger historic homes of Geneva, Illinois on my blog in the past. But today I want to show you some of the more affordable cottages and bungalows on the…
Fashion and decorating trends always seem to repeat themselves – just like history. Lately I’ve noticed a lot more rattan furniture in my Instagram feed so I think it’s safe to say this decorating staple of the seventies is making a big comeback! Photo by Baer’s Furniture The return of rattan furniture isn’t relegated to…
Hubby and I recently returned from our trip to Chattanooga, Tennessee and I have to admit I fell in love with the area. I’ve been to the volunteer state before, but never to ‘Nooga. We stayed in a charming blue cottage from Airbnb located on the side of Lookout Mountain and took plenty of walks…
