This month I’m joining 30 talented bloggers to bring you a handmade Christmas ornament every day. We’ve each chosen a day to feature our ornament, and today it’s my turn. I made a few Mini Christmas Box Ornaments that are super easy and don’t take a lot of time. And when you’re done checking out…
This weekend is going to be busy so I’m popping in with fall decorating inspiration from several of my blogging friends. Every year when I look at their fall home tours I’m even more impressed than I was the year before. It doesn’t seem possible, but the creativity level of my fellow bloggers just seems…
One thing I feel like I’m not very good at is choosing furniture. I tend to work with what I have or what I find at a flea market or resale shop. I force things to work together (sometimes awkwardly so). But lately I’ve wanted to create a more cohesive look, even if it means I…
Do you decorate for all the seasons? I usually do mostly because I get bored looking at the same things around the house. Today I’ve got some fall decorating ideas for the entryway. I didn’t do a lot for this area of the house other than change up the vignettes. I’ve got a huge window…
Happy World Vegetarian Day!! In honor of celebrating vegetarians around the world, I’m sharing a round-up of 27 vegetarian soup recipes. From light and healthy to rich and creamy, you’re sure to find a soup recipe from this collection of delicious soups from my fellow bloggers. Special thanks to each of them for sharing their…
If Pinterest activity is any sort of barometer of what people are interested in, I think it’s safe to say that plenty of people love fall decor. The season of football games, bonfires, and caramel apples makes us feel warm and cozy as we prepare to nest indoors during the cooler months. As I thought about…
Fall brings two important things into my life; gorgeous colors and football. I don’t know why football can’t last as long as baseball season. And I don’t know why the beautiful color of fall leaves has to mean barren trees are right around the corner. Well, okay … I do know why trees become dormant…
Today I have a special treat for you. A beautiful Connecticut farmhouse by Rafe Churchill wears 4500 square feet of rich color and traditional style. Settled in the countryside, this charming home combines style with comfortable living that you just might find irresistible. Photo by Rafe Churchill: Traditional Houses Inside the farmhouse kitchen, you’ll…
Summer’s flowers are fading and that means it’s time to add color to the front porch with fun pumpkins and pillows. Our days here in Illinois are still warm but the evenings are cooler and enjoyable. Hubby and I want to take advantage of the mild weather and enjoy dining al fresco when we can….
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of PEOPLE®, StyleWatch®, InStyle®, and Sunset®. The opinions and text are all mine. One of my favorite past times is losing myself in a good magazine. In high school I’d immerse myself in fashion magazines, whether I was by myself or with a group of…
Are you loving all the fall decor you’re seeing around blogland and in decorating magazines? I don’t know which is prettier … Fall or Christmas decor. But let’s stick with Fall for now because Christmas season will be here soon enough (although it’s already arrived in home decor stores). Today I’m joining a lovely group…
I miss the art of letter writing. When I was little girl my grandmother and I would write letters to each other. Mimi lived in the country about an hour away and I always enjoyed finding a letter from her in the mailbox. We’d try to choose the prettiest stationery and surprise each other with…
An 18th century farmhouse resides on the site of the town’s first 1635 meeting house. Lovingly and beautifully restored by Carpenter & MacNeille, the colonial farmhouse retains its original charm yet functions efficiently for today’s busy living. I think you’ll love how old and new come together to create a comfortably appealing home. Photo by…
Want to take a vacation right from the comfort of your own home? Today I’m giving away a beautiful book with gorgeous photos of homes and gardens in the lowcountry region. I’ve flipped through the pages of this hardcover book and thoroughly enjoyed all the architecture and vegetation that the Southeast has to offer. I’ve…
This post is sponsored by PrairieMod but all opinions are my own. I feel like I’ve found a little treasure in my own backyard. My treasure combines a bit of local history with beautiful artistry. I’m talking about Teco Art Pottery by PrairieMod. This contemporary art pottery is a perfect complement for arranging flowers…
If I had to describe today’s featured home in one word, I’d choose the word “happy.” Each room puts a smile on your face with its clean design and vibrant colors. This oceanfront house is a vacation home, but I think you’ll find yourself feeling like you could live here year-round. The living room wears…
