Seems like everyone I talk to these days is itching for spring to get here! Daylight hours are getting longer and I love waking up to the sun with a cup of coffee in my kitchen dining space. To create your own springtime fresh breakfast nook, here’s a few ideas to get you started! Color!…
Spring is in the air, robins are hopping around the grass in search of worms, and my fish are getting frisky in the pond. I love this time of year when everything comes back to life! Bring some of that joy into your home with today’s spring decorating ideas from my Style Showcase friends! Worthing…
When you talk about cottage style, it doesn’t necessarily apply to small living spaces. If you subscribe to any of the cottage style magazines available today, you’ll notice some of the featured homes are actually quite large. Cottage style is first and foremost comfortable, often colorful, and signified by slightly worn finishes and painted furniture….
Does anything give a call to warmer weather more than a pair of outdoor rocking chairs? Spending a bit of idle time rocking on the porch with a glass of lemonade or iced tea stirs up a nostalgic and simpler time. (This post contains affiliate links.) Photo by BraytonHughes Design Studios A pair of white…
Do you realize there’s just two weeks and four days before Easter arrives? Last year this time we were in the midst of the pandemic. No Easter Sunday with the family. No attending church in person. No toilet paper in the stores. LOL. (This post contains affiliate links.) This Easter, it feels like we’re starting…
Today I’ve got a cheery, Scandinavian cottage style kitchen to share with you! When I came across this beauty it felt so homey and casual. It’s not perfection – instead, it looks lived in and loved. It’s the type of kitchen where homemade meals taste their best because you know a lot of love went…
I remember the first time I saw brick flooring in a home. My mother and I bought tickets to Geneva’s holiday house walk and an historic home just east of the river featured a brick floor in the entryway and kitchen. It was love at first sight! Photo by Virginia W. Kelsey, AIA My mother…
What’s the spring season like in your neck of the woods? We had beautiful weather last week and today it’s cold and snowing. Like – heavy snow! But it’s all going to melt by the weekend when it’s back up to 60 degrees. That’s life outside of Chicago – you get used to it. But…
I’ll bet more of you are going for walks now that the weather is warming up. Do you like to walk around pretty neighborhoods while admiring the daffodils and tulips? I know I do. One of my favorite housing styles I like to see on my walks is the charming craftsman style that originated right…
Are you lovin’ the longer days of spring as much as I am? It’s incredible how a few more hours of daylight can put a pep in your step. Today I thought it’d be fun to share some photos of my kitchen from 5 years ago. It includes the pops of yellow that I’ve been…
Happy Friday, friends! It’s been a good week here in little old Elburn. The sun is shining, the weather is warmer, and I saw the first robin of the season yesterday! He was hopping his way across the street toward our house. I always get excited upon seeing the first robin and it usually happens…
Yes! It’s time for another book giveaway and you’re going to love this beautiful coffee table book dedicated to the beauty of traditional homes. I’m giving away a copy of The Great American House to one lucky winner! (This post contains affiliate links.) To enter for a chance to win, simply leave a comment at…
Winter is coming to a close and I figure we can all use a dose of spring bulb gardens to lighten our moods and help anticipate the joy of longer days and warmer breezes, not to mention the beautiful colors of spring! Entryway Gardens Every spring I kick myself for not adding more bulbs near…
Can you feel it? Spring is in the air and I’m itching to spend more time outdoors. Taking leisurely walks, sitting by the pond, enjoying the shade garden when the weather gets warmer, leaving the windows open – you name it. I’m ready! I’ll bet you are too. In the meantime, we’ve got some inspiration…
Welcome to my spring home tour! The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and there’s a lightness to my step as the days get a little bit longer with every passing 24 hours. (This post contains affiliate links.) It’s spring home tour week organized by Marty at a Stroll Thru Life. If you’re…
When we added a garden pond to our backyard, we set up a hummingbird feeder about the same time. It’s such a joy to relax by the pond and watch these tiny creatures flit around like little garden fairies. To create your own magical hummingbird garden, be sure to include some of these popular flowers….
