Basketry is an ancient craft that’s older than pottery and stone carving. Humans have been making baskets since 8000 to 6000 BC. Baskets were used to contain and store almost everything. Perhaps this longevity, along with the artistry of the craft, is what makes baskets a never-ending part of our daily lives. The laundry room…
Another Christmas has come and gone and we face the anticipation of a New Year! Hopefully a year in which we successfully tackle this virus and can all breathe a little more freely (literally!). Here’s final inspiration for 2020 from my Style Showcase friends and me. Town & Country Living | New Dining Room Color…
When you open the front door, what type of first impression does your home give? Create an inviting entryway with just a few of these ideas that are easy to execute. Photo by Gordon and Johnson Design A charming bench is always a good choice for an entryway. It provides a place to sit…
Merry Christmas, everyone!! I don’t know how many of you will stop by today for a visit since it’s Christmas Day. But since it’s Friday Finds day, I’ll still share what caught my eye this week. A photo on Pinterest grabbed my attention and when I clicked on it, I got to enjoy the rest…
To celebrate the upcoming holidays, I’m giving away two copies of the Romantic Prairie Cookbook by Fifi O’Neill!! Fifi has graciously shared pictures from the book with me, along with her delectable recipe for bread pudding. (This post contains affiliate links.) I’m so excited to give away two copies of this book. To enter for…
We’re in the final stretch before Christmas when the last of gifts are wrapped and final holiday meal plans are made. Take a moment to unwind and relax with some of our Style Showcase inspiration! Southern Hospitality | Atlanta Holiday Showhouse Town & Country Living | Christmas In Chicago Worthing Court | Christmas…
It’s been a while since I’ve featured a city dwelling on the blog. So today we’re headed to New York to enjoy a tour of this cozy Brooklyn townhome with vintage details. Photo by Kevin Dakan Architect Step across the threshold into the charming little entryway. A tiny radiator stays out of the way…
Take the chill out of the air with fabulous fireplace examples to warm your home! Snow hit the northeast and other parts of the country so it’s time to light up the logs! Photo by TMS Architects If you like cozy living, you’ll enjoy these warm and cozy living room ideas too. Who doesn’t love…
The family has packed their bags to spend an extended weekend in Galena, Illinois for the holidays. We’ve all quarantined and hubby and I got rapid tests for the virus before leaving just to be on the safe side. This is the second year we’ve held our family Christmas in Galena. Since my kids are…
With all the Christmas colors flooding the internet right now, I thought it’d be a nice change of pace to feature an amazing transitional kitchen with rich, navy blue cabinets. Photo by Woodstock Cabinet Company Gold, streamlined cabinet hardware lends a complementary touch to the rich blue color. Open shelves keep the space from…
Just 10 more days until Christmas! Are you ready? If not, here are some last-minute ideas from my Style Showcase friends. Click on the link above each photo for more information. Shabbyfufu | A French Style Home Tour Inspired by Provence Southern Hospitality | Christmas On The Porch Town & Country Living |…
Christmas carols are playing on Pandora, bits of ribbon and wrapping paper are on the floor, and I find myself a bit nostalgic remembering Christmases past. With that in mind, I’m sharing a favorite holiday table setting that features gold and crystal. I knew gold was going to be the central color of this particular…
Well friends, we have less than two weeks until Christmas Day! The holiday always seems to creep up so quickly once the turkey has been eaten on Thanksgiving day. As we make our final preparations, I thought you might enjoy looking at some Christmas eye candy! Photo by Bella Life Style Isn’t that fireplace above…
This week I’ve been at my daughter Bridget’s house to help with Baby Cove and her two boys, Bear and Forrest. Mostly I’ve been keeping the older brothers busy so mom can rest and take care of Cove. At the same time, I’m trying to finish up our final holiday tasks like wrapping presents. Today’s…
White, black, and wood come together in this eclectic farmhouse kitchen located in Evanston, Illinois – just north of Chicago. The circa 1890 home was renovated to suit the existing family and you can tell the kitchen is used a lot when you see the easy access of pots, pans, and cooking essentials in the…
Let’s take a break from all the Christmas decorating to talk about creative ceiling treatments. We think about our floors and walls, but often times our ceilings are left plain white. Take a look at these gorgeous ceilings to see how an impressive ceiling can become the star of a room. Photo by SLC Interiors…
