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,…
Today’s home tour combines blue and coral decor – a classic beach style color scheme for coastal living. Photo by Katie Rosenfeld Design You’ll find a range of blue shades throughout this coastal home. Pops of coral make every room come alive. Photo by Katie Rosenfeld Design It can be surprising how elegant…
I’m in the mood for some homes with cabin inspiration! Apparently the month of May decided to stay in bed and April had to do double-duty. Too many cool rainy days! But now, June has arrived and we’ve got warmer sunny days which is putting me in total summer camp mode. Photo by Goose Creek…
Changing vignettes from season to season is something I’ve done for many years. Normally I’ll invest in new pillows or knick knacks but this year I’m rebelling against that approach and using things I already have to create earthy vignettes for summer – my favorite season! Today I’m joining another group of bloggers to…
My family is taking a vacation to Door County, Wisconsin this coming August. We’re all staying in a large modern farmhouse and I thought it would be fun to get the girls together for a summer luncheon and start planning our trip. My table setting is part of today’s Styled + Set Summer Home…
Today I’m back at my daughter’s house to show how we cozied up her boys’ bedroom. Bridget originally chose a dinosaur theme but after seeing some cute stuff at our favorite store – the plans changed to an animal-themed bedroom. On a side note – yay for June! It’s the first Saturday of the…
Yes, you read that title right. I’m obsessed with a common weed that’s often confused with Queen Anne’s lace. Its lacy flower and fern-type leaves have stolen my heart and apparently I’m not alone. Cow parsley made several appearances in gardens at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show, too. Photo by Jonathan Snow Design The…
