Happy Monday! We’re kicking off the week with a special tour of bloggers sharing reasons why they chose the home they currently live in. We all have our reasons – maybe it’s an open floor plan or the character of an older home. I think you’ll enjoy everyone’s stories (links are at the end of…
Last week we toured a house in Maine; today we’re heading a little further south to enjoy a colorful waterfront home in Marblehead, Massachusetts! Photo by Elms Interior Design The grand staircase sets the stage for the rest of this amazing waterfront home. The white family room reveals more architectural details that are sure…
August is one of my favorite months of the year. Flowers are bursting with color, farm fields are overflowing with their goodness, and fireflies light up the warm skies. I love all the sights, sounds, and scents of summer in the country where the suburban sprawl meets the Illinois prairies. Today is the first…
Happy August! This month my family and I are going on vacation to Door County, Wisconsin. Four families sharing one big house near the beach! I can’t wait and to satiate my desire to go, I enjoyed seeing how some people created beach style by using boat oars in their home. Photo by Dvira Interiors…
One of the things I love about living in the Midwest is the range of home types and architecture that are available. You’ll see a mix of brick, clapboard, small, and spacious homes. Here’s an example in the quaint, nearby river town of St. Charles, Illinois. Above and below is a beautiful Victorian that has…
This past Sunday I babysat my little Forrest, which I’m always happy to do. He was napping when I got to Bridget’s house so I took advantage of the time and took photos of her beautiful plant-filled boho chic living room. I think Bridget has done a great job pulling this room together, with…
Have you been to Chicago? The Second City as it’s often called has oodles of charming neighborhoods with beautiful homes. Today we’re touring a stylish condo in the Ravenswood neighborhood. Photo by Rachel Loewen Photography Here’s the view from inside those bay windows on the front of the condo building. A modern light fixture…
Summertime – and the livin’ is easy! It’s super hot out but I don’t care because I love summer. Especially when I can spend time enjoying my garden pond. Everything is lush and green in my backyard and it’s my favorite place to be right now. I feel blessed because having a pond is…
Everyone seems to have a favorite color house. My first house was blue, the second one was a creamy off-white. My current home is butter yellow. But truth be told, I’ve always loved a red house! Photo by Most red houses are converted barns, which seem to be growing in popularity. Photo by Ryan…
I’ve never met a wooden bowl I didn’t like. They have timeless beauty with organic appeal and look great with every decorating style. Photo by Zach LaPerriere, Wood Artist Look how great this rustic wooden bowl looks in a streamlined kitchen. It’s such a great statement piece with a rich, organic feel. Photo by…
Today’s light and airy San Francisco home seems like the perfect tour for a summer day. If you’re a fan of white and natural wood, you’re in for a treat! Photo by RICCO STYLE Interior Design A pair of cane rocking chairs greet you at the front porch, with a pretty blue door and…
This summer I made a promise to spend less time in the house and more time outside with my garden and my family. So I haven’t done much decorating but I did make a subtle change in my sitting room to lighten it up for summer living. Today is the first Saturday of the…
Fourth of July is just a few days away but it’s not too late to make some last minute decorations. I’m resurrecting my DIY Mini Flags decorations made from sticks and patriotic fabric! I found a variety of patriotic fabrics from Hobby Lobby for a very low price. And of course, you can find sticks…
Many of you know that we got a new pond last summer, and little did I know how much that would change my world! My backyard went from drab to fab and that led to sprucing up and creating new garden spaces in my yard. The above garden pond photo was taken before the…
If you love nature and being outside, a three season room might be a great option for you. Ample windows, often screened, make you feel like you’re living outdoors while keeping the bugs and other pests at bay. Photo by Linda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris Home A three season room tends to be…
This week is summer home tour week for me and my blogging friends. Truth be told, I wasn’t quite sure how to infuse summer into my darker rooms that we painted this past winter, but I found a way to make dark summer neutrals work. Welcome to those of you coming here from Love,…
