Have you ever forced spring bulbs indoors? It’s a wonderful way to scratch your gardening itch and enjoy spring flowers in your house before they appear outside in your garden. See how easy it is to force fragrant hyacinth bulbs indoors. (This post contains affiliate links.) Hyacinth bulbs – and any spring bulb for…
January is over! Yay! We’re one month closer to spring. And the way I handle the winter months while waiting for warmer weather is with therapeutic houseplants. It’s the first Saturday of the month which means it’s time for sharing about cozy living with my blogging friends. You’ll find links to their hygge style…
Normally I don’t get too excited about bathrooms, but today I just have to share the coolest bathroom in an industrial loft! From exposed brick walls to vintage details, what’s not to love? Photo by Mark Lewis Interior Design Frosted glass creates privacy on the classic-blue painted door with vintage hardware. Simple farmhouse lights…
Welcome to Style Showcase, brought to you every Tuesday by my blogging friends and me. Today we’ve got a mix of Valentine’s inspiration and home organizing projects. All good stuff for you! Just click on the links to go to the project. Shabbyfufu | Do’s & Dont’s Of The Konmari Method Of Decluttering Fox…
Is it too soon in the year to talk about gardening? Because I want to share the beauty of messy flowers that are the signature look of a cottage garden. What is it about messy flowers that pulls at my heart string? My mother’s garden was always very tidy with perfect groupings of flowers…
Have you noticed a recent rise in popularity of charcuterie boards? More restaurants offer them on their menus and a rising number of chefs include them on their websites. So I thought I’d do a little something different with this trend and offer a meatless Valentine’s charcuterie board that mixes sweet and salty treats. …
Today’s Style Showcase is all about do-it-yourself projects, including my jar candle tutorial that will leave you wanting to always make your own candles. They make wonderful gifts, by the way. So without further ado – here are this week’s inspirational projects from me and a few blogging friends! Worthing Court | Easy 5 Minute…
There’s nothing like frigid winter temperatures that make you want to curl up in front of a fire in a cozy cabin retreat. Even if the weather isn’t cold, a rustic cabin is a great place to soothe your soul. Today’s Arizona home is wedged in the mountains and looks like the perfect little getaway…
This might just be my favorite muffin recipe of all time. I took a basic nut bread recipe, added bananas and chocolate chips, and made muffins instead of bread. The result? Banana Nut Muffins with Chocolate Chips! I’m still a working girl who has to get out the door first thing in the morning….
Lavender is one of my favorite scents and it offers so many wonderful benefits. This time of year when I struggle with cabin fever, I enjoy its calming fragrance that reminds me of the garden. I rounded up some of favorite lavender projects that you might want to try – just click on the links…
It’s always fun to see what my blogging friends have been up to – and that’s what Style Showcase every Tuesday is all about. We all share a past project that we’re especially fond of. To see more of each feature, just click the link above the photo to go to the full post. Town…
When I saw that this traditional home was located in historic Beacon Hill, I knew it would be beautiful. Each room has a unique pop of color that provides an element of surprise to the stunning interior design. Photo by Erin Gates Design The dining room is what first caught my eye in this…
Although I’ve been adding earth tones and darker colors to my house, I do still love soft colors. We all have our color preference, whether we love the warm sunny colors of Tuscany, or are more drawn to the cool tones of the sea. I pulled together a few ideas for decorating with soft colors,…
Welcome to the first Style Showcase post of 2020! Every Tuesday I gather with a few friends to share some of our favorite projects and inspiration from our blogs. We’re starting the New Year with plenty of style and fun! Click on the links below to see more photos and information of each. Sand…
My goal this January is to not only help myself enjoy winter more, but to do the same for you! So I’ve gathered together something I love seeing in winter – a red barn in snow! Above is a Finnish house with a small barn. I’ve decided that in order to find their home…
Welcome to the first Cozy Living series post of the year! The first Saturday of each month I gather with my friends to share how we cozy things up for the month. We celebrate the hygge style of living which is pretty much anything that warms your heart and spirits. Today, I’m featuring my cozy…
