Over 8 inches of snow fell in northern Illinois this weekend and I’m ready to head some place warm and sunny. How about Australia? We’re trekking to the land down under to tour a beautiful home by Adam Cox with both beach and farmhouse appeal! The entrance of this Australian beauty gives a glimpse of…
Valentine’s Day is less than a week away and I’m enjoying all the sweet inspiration from blogland these past couple of weeks! Today I’m joining a group of bloggers who have created romantic homes in anticipation of Cupid’s holiday. I hope you’ll take a moment to visit each home; I guarantee you’ll find ideas for…
The harsh winds of winter are howling outside and rattling the windows as I write this post. When the snow is flying, it’s time to put another log on the fire and add romance to your home. Soft textiles and pretty flowers are easy ways to create a romantic home. During the month of February…
Welcome to the February installment of our Cozy Living Series! In case you’re new, let me tell you that the first Saturday of each month a few of my friends and I share something that creates comfort and coziness in our lives. Think of it as the American version of Danish Hygge. I’ve been trying…
We had a few “warm” days here and by warm I mean the upper 40s. Whenever we get a warm spell in the middle of winter it means one thing is sure to happen. Spring fever hits and I start brainstorming on spring decorating ideas. I looked through former projects for inspiration and pulled together…
Welcome to Heartfelt and Handmade! In honor of Valentine’s Day, 28 bloggers have joined together to share something they made by hand for Valentine’s Day. You’ll find crafts, recipe, artwork, printables, and more! Heartfelt and Handmade runs Monday through Wednesday this week and all links are at the bottom of this post (just remember that…
What kind of house would you live in if you could just up and move without any ties holding you back? I always thought it would be fun to live in an urban row house or city loft. I wouldn’t want to live there permanently since I’m not a city girl, but I think it…
If you’ve been following my four-part series on Coping with Anxiety, you know about my recent journey dealing with the symptoms and finally finding a proper diagnosis with treatment. This is the final post about my scary and frustrating journey and I want to end it on a positive note. Today I want to share…
Flat – an apartment or suite of rooms on one level. Today I’m happy to show you this darling little flat across the seas, residing in Russia. The designer is Tatiana Ivanova who was a chemist until the right side of her brain took over. Good thing she changed careers because today’s home tour is…
One thing has led to another here at home and I’ve been tackling one project after the next. I think a big reason for that is because once the Christmas decorations come down, the house feels a bit barren. The goal has been to add warmth and texture to living spaces and I started with…
This week’s segment of my “Coping with Anxiety” series deals with finding proper treatment. My journey finally takes a turn in the right direction! Last week I wrote about struggling with my old doctor and finding a new one. After two months without a proper diagnosis from my old doctor, I’d had enough! While I…
Last Tuesday I shared home decor that I’m lovin’ these days. One blog post wasn’t enough to list it all so here’s round two of interiors and design ideas that I’m currently crushing on! You can see the first part of the home decor favorites list if you missed it. The Color Brown Now mind…
Winter is a great time to add plants to your home. Being cooped up when the weather is cold and days are shorter, a bit of greenery in your home is sure to brighten your mood. I’m making it a goal in 2018 to start decorating with houseplants in every room. Add a plant to…
Living with anxiety can feel like you’re lost in an unfamiliar abyss, especially if you’re not even aware that you’re suffering from anxiety. Such was the case for me. If you’re new to this story, last week I started a four-part series about my struggle with anxiety. Today is part two of the series –…
Misty Meadow. Doesn’t the name alone make you want to tour this beautiful home by Buchanan Construction? The beautiful stone work and arched doorway draws you into this stunning home located in the mountains. I think you’re going to love today’s Misty Meadow home tour! Photo by Buchanan Construction This view is looking outside…
Welcome to the third installment of our Cozy Living series! Each month our “cozy group” brings ideas for hygge style living on the first Saturday. It’s all about simple comforts, foods, and traditions! You’ll find links to cozy living ideas by my blogging friends at the end of this post. January is proving to be…
