This weekend the guys are finishing the backyard deck and then we start work on the patio. We plan to install a beautiful pergola for outdoor dining over a pea gravel patio. Photo by Lights4fun Hubby and I have looked at both metal and wooden pergolas. I love the organic appeal of real wood,…
August has arrived and there’s no place I’d rather be than outside enjoying sunshine and nature. The flowers are at their peak so I thought I’d share my garden tour with you – along with a peek at my new backyard garden pond! It’s the first Saturday of the month which means I’m joining…
Driving down the country roads in Illinois, you’ll see plenty of roadside farm stands selling sweet corn. In the summer you can smell the scent of corn fields from blocks away. If the wind is blowing just right, I can smell the corn fields from our house. To savor the sweetness all year long, simply freeze…
Homes built during the 60s and 70s tend to have boxy rooms with carpet and dark paneled walls. At first sight, the basic ranch home might appear boring and dungeon-like. But give it a makeover and you can enjoy a light and airy seventies ranch like this beauty! Photo by Julie Holloway The charming…
Do you enjoy a good Friday night fish fry? I’m a vegetarian but I do eat fish on occasion for its health benefits. Although I love fish, I don’t like it fried, so this Broiled Tilapia Parmesan recipe is perfect for me! Broiled fish is one of the healthiest sources of protein you can…
Step into the grocery store these days and the first thing you see are all the berries! Blueberries, blackberries (my favorite), and raspberries are just waiting to be enjoyed. Here’s a light and wonderful Lemon Brioche French Toast with Berries recipe I think you’ll enjoy! While most French Toast casseroles tend to be rustic…
Eating a healthy salad is a surefire way to make you feel better about yourself. Not only is it physically good for you, but it’s psychologically beneficial as well. Today’s Fig and Walnut Salad provides oodles of nutritional benefits. Red and green leaf lettuce pairs together to create the base for this tasty salad….
Summer is carefree and beautiful, with its riotous palette of flower colors all over the landscapes and fields. Put those pretty petals to good use with any of these 19 summer flower arrangements. Photo by Kandrac & Kole Interior Designs, Inc. Clip flowers from the garden and tuck them in pretty decoupaged pots. I’ve…
For years I’ve been showcasing homes each Sunday on my blog – formerly known as the Charming Home Series. I want to be sure to feature a variety of styles, and with that in mind, I think you’ll enjoy touring this Mediterranean style home! Photo by Jute Interior Design Walk in the front door…
No doubt about it – summer is my favorite season. The earth is bursting with life and all its goodness. My favorite room in the house this time of year is my cozy kitchen. Welcome to another installment of our Cozy Living series. My blogging friends and I are sharing how we make life…
Summertime is potato salad time! I love the stuff but at the same time I’m pretty picky about how it’s made. Always on the hunt for a better recipe, I’ve found the best ever vintage potato salad recipe! My grandmother made the best potato salad I ever remember eating. She had one of those retro…
Pretty prints make it easy to create your own artwork – all on a friendly budget! Today I’ve got a trio of summery daisy printables for you to enjoy in your own home! Daisies always remind me of my mother. They were her favorite flower. Every birthday or Mother’s Day, it seems like someone…
Certain foods arouse distinct and comforting memories, and for me, one of those foods is good ol’ heartwarming corn fritters! When I was a kid we sometimes ate Sunday dinners at White Fence Farm in Joliet. We’d make the hour-long trek after church knowing the food would satiate the seven growling stomachs packed into…
Add instant farmhouse appeal to your home by creating country style wall art with a pair of vintage cow printables. Enjoy these soft images of beautiful cows in peaceful fields during the summertime. Today I’m joining a group of bloggers to share free printables for you to use and enjoy. A special thank you…
A cheerful coastal cottage on Martha’s Vineyard combines a bit of farmhouse style into its bright and airy rooms. The result is a pretty retreat that you never want to leave. This post contains affiliate links Photo by Banks Design Associates, LTD & Simply Home A beautiful seaside painting adds color to the combination…
Enjoy a super easy and extremely flavorful dinner when you make Cappellini with Tomato Cold Sauce. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights as well as serving to guests on the weekend. About a year ago I tried a hot pasta with cold sauce dish at a favorite Italian restaurant. I haven’t been able…
