Every year about this time I start missing my garden spaces. I look across the expanse of my snow-dusted lawn and start making plans for spring and summer. Today I’m pondering the elements of a cottage garden. A quaint garden shade is a classic element of any cottage garden. Anything that gives your eye…
Lately I’ve been focusing on darker colors and I do think home design is trending toward deeper, richer hues. However I will always love creamy white living spaces, whether contemporary or shabby chic style. When decorating in creamy white tones, make your living space warm and inviting with the use of texture – like the…
You may have noticed recently that I’m discovering a new fondness for darker, cozier interiors. Today’s snug cabin home tour is filled with cozy rooms in richer colors. The effect is warm and welcoming. Photo by Heidi Caillier Design Dark gray paint covers the entryway paneling. It’s like stepping inside and getting a big…
I did it. I finally worked up the courage to brush dark paint on some of the walls in my home. And let me just say that I love how paint adds warmth to my family room! Today is the first Saturday of the month so it means I’m joining a few blogging friends…
Kitchens typically command the highest price tag when it comes to room renovations. Projects range from a full gut job to a fresh coat of paint. But when it comes to specific features of a kitchen, five elements top the list of upgrades. 1. Kitchen Counter Top According to the recent 2019 U.S. Houzz Kitchen…
Are you ready to light up your nights? I’ve found the most adorable mason jar solar lanterns that can be used both indoors and out. These are my favorite go-to lanterns due to their durability and ease of use. No electricity needed! Just the power of the sun. SONNENGLAS mason jar solar lanterns are…
This post is sponsored by Magic Linen, all opinions are my own. Last week I shared a variety of inspirational ways to decorate with linens. Today I’m featuring an earthy table setting with a linen table cloth and napkins as the star features! Magic Linen provided the gorgeous linens for my earthy table setting. They’re…
Winter storm Harper is blowing through our neck of the woods and I’m hunkering down with candles at the ready in case we lose power. I’m also keeping our decor simple while we paint a few rooms and pieces of furniture. In that spirit, I created a transitional mantel to last from winter to spring….
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Nature Conservancy for IZEA Worldwide. All opinions are 100% mine. Almost every year my New Year’s resolution is to lose weight. Unfortunately, I don’t always stick to it. So this year I chose a more creative 2019 resolution inspired by The Nature…
A few years back I scoured our local flea markets and antique shops for a vintage steamer trunk. My goal was to find the right one to use as a coffee table but I ended up with a new coffee table made of mango wood. I still dream of a vintage steamer trunk in my…
It never fails. Shortly after a New Year begins I always find myself longing for my garden flowers. Although I prefer flowers from my garden beds, our cold Midwestern winters force me to settle for decorating with store bought flowers. Following are 13 ideas to turn store bought flowers into beautiful decorations for your home….
Are there any country music fans in the audience? I’m excited to give away a copy of the new Martina McBride cookbook entitled “Martina’s Kitchen Mix” with the subtitle, “My Recipe Playlist for Real Life.” (This post contains affiliate links.) Country singer Martina McBride shares 150 recipes in her new cookbook. I just received…
Today is the first Saturday of January and that means it’s time for another Cozy Living post with my blogging friends. I cozied up my dining room for the winter with a new area rug in brown, beige, and sage green. Similar to the colors in the landscape painting on the wall. (This post contains…
At the beginning of each New Year I like to look back and see the top ten reader favorite blog posts here on Town and Country Living! 1. My Summer Colors Home Tour I chose an apple green color to brighten my rooms for the summer months. 2. My Christmas Home Tour My holiday home…
One thing I greatly miss after removing Christmas decorations is the greenery of the garlands and trees. So it’s no surprise I focus on adding houseplants this time of year. Houseplants not only add softness and greenery to rooms throughout the house, but they help filter the air. Those of us who live in…
Let’s take a trip to the city and tour a Brooklyn Row House. If I ever lived in the city I thought it’d be fun to live in a row house on a pretty shaded street. Photo by Bonaventura Architect Inside you’ll find a charming white kitchen with country style. Photo by Bonaventura Architect…
