Sometime between now and Christmas we plan to paint our family room a new color, but that’s not all. I want to create an accent wall to add depth and interest to the space – meaning I’d like to add a wood texture treatment or similar to one wall. The family room wall with no…
Today we’re traveling to Moscow to see a quaint cottage with warm, minimalist style. You’ll find a lot of charming details throughout the house. Photo by Константин Малюта The kitchen caught my eye with its tiled floor, shiplap walls, and warm wood pieces. Photo by Константин Малюта I wish my kitchen was large…
Is it just me, or does everyone like to bake when fall rolls around? I’m sure the cooler weather makes it easier to turn the oven on and create delectable fall dessert recipes. Here’s a list of 25 must-make fall desserts you don’t want to pass up! First up on the fall dessert list is…
The next couple of months are going to be busy, so why not plan ahead and avoid some of the stress that comes with the holiday season? This week I’m joining several bloggers for the Styled + Set series. Each day you can enjoy fall and Thanksgiving table ideas for your own holiday setting. (This…
Today it’s 80 degrees in Illinois. On Thursday and Friday the temps drop down to the 40s. This is fall weather in the Midwest. To be prepared for the temperature drop, I like to create a cozy reading corner in my house. Here’s a few ideas to help you create your own special place. Photo…
Fall means football, and football means chili! In today’ case, it’s Butternut Squash Chili with Quinoa. Whether you’re watching a football game or enjoying time around the table with family, nothing beats a soul-satisfying bowl of chili during cooler weather. My Butternut Squash Chili with Quinoa is perfect for vegetarians. It has just the right…
In my household, the last three months of the year are all about baking and spending time in the kitchen. And right now I’m lovin’ these chocolate chip pumpkin muffins! I’ve already made them twice in the past week. It’s the first Saturday of the month which means it’s Cozy Living Saturday! My blogging…
Are you ready for a spooktacular month of October? I think my house might have spirits living in it. Recent skeleton sightings at my century-old house have me wondering if the house is haunted. Welcome to my Halloween Home Tour! A special thanks goes out to Krista at Ella Claire for hosting today’s Halloween tours….
What’s not to love about the fall season? The Earth explodes in color and gives up its amazing harvest of wonderful foods. It’s time to get back into the kitchen to whip up some wonderful autumn dishes. Today I’m sharing an easy and tasty appetizer of roasted figs with goat cheese, honey, and pistachios. …
Halloween! It’s a fun day that kicks off the season of holidays! This year I decided to do more to make this spooky event fun for the kiddos in our neighborhood. I decorated baby boo pumpkins to set out on the porch. See how to make your own! I confess I’ve never attempted to…
Although it’s officially the first day of October, I’m sharing a tour of my late September garden and pond. The State Fair zinnias are still going strong in our cutting garden. This is my favorite zinnia variety. They grow up to five feet tall and the more you cut them, the more they bloom….
Although I hate to let go of summer, I do love the fall season with its crisp evenings and riotous color. Today I’m sharing easy outdoor fall decorations to spruce up our new deck and pond! We just installed and stained our new deck a few weekends ago. I haven’t had time to consider…
Halloween is a little over a month away but there’s no harm in preparing early for this spooky event! Enjoy making vintage Halloween treat bags for parties or handing to kids who knock on the door. You’ll find 22 free printables from me and my blogging friends – links are at the end of…
Say hello to Pasta Pomodoro with Lentils! This is an easy, Tuscan-inspired pasta recipe that adds the richness and texture of lentils. This recipe really hit the spot for me! I’m a pretty picky eater and a dish has to be above average in order for me to make it more than once, and…
Fall Home Tour Week is here!! For the past couple weeks I’ve looked forward to sharing this first part of my country style fall home tour with you! I teased in week’s past that burgundy and wine are my colors of choice for this year’s autumn season. (This post contains affiliate links.) A special thanks…
Fall through the Christmas season is the time when our family gets together more frequently for shared meals. Summers are filled with kids’ sporting events and camp activities and once that dies down it’s time to wine, dine, and relax. Rather than set a formal table for our next gathering, I chose to organize fall…
