Leaves are just beginning to turn color, the days are getting shorter, and Halloween is just weeks away! Today I’m joining 19 blogging friends to feature some of our favorite Halloween decorating ideas! First I need to give a shout-out to Kristen at Ella Claire & Co. for organizing today’s fun event. When you…
Traditional style decorating has waned in popularity but it’s classic appeal is so timeless and a sure-fire way to make sure your home’s décor doesn’t go out of style any time soon. Today’s pretty home was previously featured in New England Home magazine. Photo by Laura Moss Photography The vaulted family room wears soft…
We had a super rainy weekend which didn’t make me happy because I have four new evergreen trees waiting to be planted and it was much too wet. I didn’t feel like going anywhere so I thought of some simple fall decor ideas for the family room and got to work. (This post contains affiliate…
Do you decorate for Halloween? I have fun vintage Halloween prints for you to download! I absolutely adore anything vintage Halloween but couldn’t make up my mind what to make with these – so I did two projects! First, I’d like to thank my friend Kristen at Ella Claire & Co. for organizing today’s…
If I didn’t live in my Victorian cottage, my next choice might very well be a cozy cabin located in the woods or near the water. Today we’re touring a truly charming, cozy cabin located in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. Photo by Moger Mehrhof Architects The cabin feels quite spacious due to the white vaulted…
Autumn doesn’t officially begin until next week, but today I’m showing what I’ve got so far in regards to my nature inspired fall home tour. I’ll start with my cozy (i.e. small) sitting room where I swapped out one cow picture for another – and I swapped out a set of chairs, too. (This post…
Are you a fan of anything pumpkin flavored? Maybe you’re that person who’s the first to run to Starbucks for a pumpkin spice latte. Why not try a cold pumpkin drink like this super yummy pumpkin smoothie with the added health benefit of hemp seeds! Today I’m joining a group of bloggers to bring…
To create my latest tablescape, I took my cue from Mother Nature and set an earth inspired fall table setting. Wood mushrooms, small gourds, and a bit of greenery set the stage for an earthy dining experience. Today and tomorrow I’m joining a few friends for the Styled + Set blog tour organized by…
Yesterday was Friday the 13th and as I was getting ready to create a new blog post, my laptop crashed and burned! It made a loud pop and died. Permanently. So I ran to Best Buy to get a new laptop which left me with no time to create a new post. So I’m re-publishing…
Is there anything more quaint and nostalgic than a country garden? The image conjures up scenes from the past when America was a young and growing. Old fashioned flowers, heirloom vegetables, corn bins, and simple farm animals all come to mind. I think this is the last post about my trip to Door County,…
When it comes to fall decorating, I always seem to gravitate around a theme and this year is no different. I fell in love with these wooden mushrooms at a local boutique but told myself I didn’t need them. About a week later I realized my error and decided I did indeed need them for…
September is the month I start revealing my fall decorating efforts and you’re going to start to see a definite theme here. Mushrooms. They’re organic and earthy and that’s the vibe I’m trying to pull into my home. And today I’m sharing three mushroom prints you can download and frame. First let me give…
Some people think that fall is the end of gardening season. But I think fall is the best season to enjoy gardens. The earth is so full of color this time of year and weeds are no longer prolific. Today is the first Saturday of the month and that means it’s time to join…
Some people add a guest suite to their home for frequent family visitors. Or in the case of my sister, she added one to care for my aging parents. Today’s guest suite inspiration hails from Maine and is both beautiful and comfortable. Photo by Huffard House Interior Design You’ll find plenty of charming details…
Today’s home tour has a special place in my heart because this modern farmhouse is where we stayed during our recent vacation to Door County in Wisconsin. We needed a house with plenty of bedrooms and four baths, and the modern farmhouse didn’t disappoint. The lower level has an open concept floor plan –…
Yesterday I visited a U-pick flower farm and they had gorgeous sunflowers ready for snipping. This inspired me to think about how to use sunflowers in my home as fall decor to add a pop of color. Photo by AJ Margulis Interiors There’s no denying the beauty of these cheery flowers. Their sunny petals are…
