Happy Tuesday, friends! Today we have a mix of inspiration and ideas for Style Showcase. From outdoor lights to an entertainment center to a home tour and more. Enjoy today’s collection! Fox Hollow Cottage | DIY Pole Planters For Outdoor Lights Shabbyfufu | Northern California Suburban Home Tour Southern Hospitality | 9 Favorite…
This weekend I’ll be headed to the nursery to select flowers for the garden. To help inspire me, I found several summer container flower garden ideas that I thought you’d enjoy too. Really, the sky’s the limit when you plant your flower pots. Just be sure to keep in mind that you’ll need to water…
Hello friends! I have a fun surprise for you today on this first day of May. Get ready to enjoy a tour of a cozy blue cottage in Chattanooga, Tennessee that you can rent for a vacation. Hubby and I had the great pleasure of staying in this little charmer in the wooded area of…
Looks like we’re safely rounding the corner from no more snow to full-on spring. In Illinois, we sometimes get snow in April and I hate it every time it happens. But those days are behind us now and I’m anxious to get some dirt from the garden under my fingernails. Hope you enjoy today’s installment…
When you live in an old house, storage is a highly-prized commodity. In the good old days, homes were taxed on their number of rooms. Closets were counted as a room so many older houses have as few closets as possible to help keep real estate taxes down. We have one closet in our house…
Are you ready for something a little different for today’s home tour? Although I prefer homes over 100 years old, I also enjoy mid-century charmers like this 1960s renovated ranch home. When you get right down to it, I prefer homes that are unique with interesting details. Photo by TVL Creative Ltd. Vaulted ceilings…
When you live in an older home, you often struggle with decorating for modern living. A hundred years or more ago, houses were designed for a different lifestyle. Over the years I’ve learned to meet some of these challenges head on. Following are some of my favorite small space decorating solutions. Photo by KL Interiors…
We all need a little adventure in life. Whether it’s a road trip, a tropical vacation, a hike in the woods, or simply learning about someone else’s adventure in a book or a movie. I’m a firm believer that exploring beyond your immediate world is good for the soul. You can physically do it –…
My love for linen goes back many years when fresh out of college, I started working for a high-end women’s clothing store. Something about that organic looking fabric with natural slubs tugged at my heart strings. But clothing isn’t the only way to enjoy this wonderful fabric. Linen decorations look luxurious in the home, too…
Have you seen the new, Academy Award-nominated movie Nomadland starring Frances McDormand as Fern? It’s about a woman in her 60s who lost everything during the Great Recession and ventures on a journey through western America while living in her van. Hubby and I watched it on Hulu a few weeks ago and I tried…
Today on Style Showcase we’ve got a mix of both indoor and outdoor projects, and then it’s all topped off with a tour of a traditional house flip. There’s plenty of inspiration here if you’ve got a little spare time to tackle one of these fun projects. Town & Country Living | Window Box Ideas…
Hello friends! Are you ready for some pretty amazing inspiration today? There seems to be a never-ending supply of great ideas on the internet, whether you’re looking to spruce up your home, add new plants to your garden, whip up a new recipe, or dream of a new place to travel. Speaking of travel, hubby…
I know, I know. Most people think that all-white kitchens are cold-looking, not warm. But I think this white Scandinavian kitchen will convince you that there is such a thing as “warm white” when it comes to interior spaces. After all, even light bulbs are defined by the type of white light they produce, from…
A window seat adds so much charm to a room – beckoning you to enjoy a bit of relaxation in a cozy spot. Some are large enough for napping, others invite you to curl up with a good book for an hour or two. Here’s a variety for you to enjoy – you might find…
Are you as excited as I am about the earth coming back to life again after winter? I feel such joy inside when I see the robins, daffodils, tulips, and leaves emerging on trees. Oh happy day! This week on Style Showcase, my friend Rhoda is kicking off the inspiration with a beautiful beach house…
An easy and economical way to amp up your home’s curb appeal is to paint your front door a bold color. Some people don’t want to take the risk, but if you don’t like it, you can always paint it again. Check out some of these fun colors that grace the entryway to homes across…
