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…
Welcome to the second half of my 2020 Christmas Home Tour! Featured today are the family room and kitchen, the two rooms where we spend most of our time. You can tour more blogger homes all week! A special thanks to my friend Marty at A Stroll Thru Life for organizing this week’s tour. The…
In addition to today’s Style Showcase, I’m also sharing the second part of my Christmas home tour! Two posts on the same day! Be sure to visit my stylish friends below – they have some wonderful things to share! Sand & Sisal | Cozy Coastal Christmas Bedroom Tour Shabbyfufu | How To Make New…
One of the easiest Christmas decorating projects is the front door. A favorite wreath, a holiday bough, maybe even a pair of ice skates have graced your own front door for the holidays. Here’s a few ideas in case you haven’t decorated your door yet. A very full wreath adorns a blue Victorian door. When…
Not only does today’s bungalow tour include two Christmas trees, but it also incorporates a festive holiday vibe in the outdoor living spaces as well! Photo by Design Shop Interiors Tiny Christmas trees line the steps above to the front porch and entryway of this charming house. It’s a foretaste of what you’ll see inside!…
Every year I think about a new idea for my Christmas table setting. This year I landed on a theme of wood and dark green. If you visited my Christmas home tour on Monday, you saw a glimpse of this tablescape. (This post contains affiliate links.) Today is Cozy Living Saturday, which means it’s…
I’ve been waiting a full week to share the news – Cove Christopher came into this world on Thanksgiving Day! He was one day past his due date but he arrived quickly, in just two-and-a-half hours. We had cancelled our Thanksgiving day plans, primarily due to the virus as outbreaks were rapidly spreading in our…
I don’t know if it’s because I was born and raised in a Swedish town, but I love Scandinavian homes and decor. To my knowledge, I don’t have any Swedish blood in my body. I’m mostly Hungarian, English, and Scottish. I know – a weird combination. But anyway, I thought it would be fun to…
You know, I’ve always thought Thanksgiving should be at the beginning of November. It seems like the time between turkey day and Christmas is far too short. You get done with one holiday and have to scramble to get ready for Christmas. Is anyone with me on this? Anywho – here’s some lovely holiday inspiration…
Welcome to my Christmas Country Home Tour! I’m so happy to have you join me today to kick off the first day of Jennifer Rizzo’s Holiday Housewalk. (This post contains affiliate links.) Every year I look forward to this special week filled with blogger homes that are dressed in all their festive delight. You’ll…
You’re going to love today’s home tour! I’m calling it the Christmas Cottage because it has a bit of festive holiday spirit. The color scheme is dark blue with crisp white for a look that’s sure to please. Photo by Beautiful Chaos Interior Design & Styling – More entryway ideas Red pillows in the…
Last Saturday I shared some of my favorite Christmas crafts from over the years, and today I’m back for the second installment. Truth be told, I don’t have much time for crafting these days but I enjoy looking back on some of my holiday projects. One of my favorite projects was my Pine Cone Christmas…
