Our summer has been filled with Little League Baseball which means it’s been a challenge to spend time in the garden. I’ve managed to get out first thing in the morning, before the games begin, and do some weeding and watering. I planted extra flower beds this year with cutting gardens so I can enjoy…
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Aidells® & The Wine Group. The opinions and text are all mine. Summer! It heightens all the senses. Windows are open to smell the roses rambling along the fence. The sight of fireflies flickering in the fields delights children of all ages. And flavors…
Have you ever noticed how amazingly beautiful wildflowers look alongside a country road? They’re not artfully arranged according to a certain plan, but rather, they’re haphazard and colorful and look better than any store-bought bouquet. I love to bring these fragrant wildflowers into my home, and you can too! See how easy it is to…
Can you believe my Sunday home tours have been going on for over 2 years now? When I started the Charming Home Series, I never thought it would last this long. I love searching for new houses to feature and today’s hails from Houzz where I found a fresh-scrubbed Cape Cod Cottage style home that’s light…
Illinois is dotted with river and rail towns filled with beautiful architecture from days gone past. I love the variety of historic homes across the Land of Lincoln and enjoy exploring these little towns that are nestled near venues of transportation in the 1800s, such as rivers and railroad tracks. We recently visited the bustling…
With a name like Starfish Cottage you know this tour is going to be a feast for the eyes, right? A cottage and the beach … what’s not to love? Kristy’s charming home brings a refreshing mix of pretty style and comfortable living. Beautiful blues (which I love) and airy coastal style flow throughout this…
I must have summer on my brain and in my heart because this is my second beach-themed post this week. I’m joining fellow bloggers for another installment of “It’s All Set” which celebrates the art of table setting. As a kid, I never would have thought of it as an “art” but rather as a…
We have a few kitties, and they leave hair on the furniture. They’re the reason I can’t leave my white sectional uncovered. I don’t really enjoy vacuuming the furniture, but I enjoy washing the white slipcovers even less. After we first brought the sectional home, I quickly devised a way to cover it with a…
Today’s charming home tour features a blog I started reading years ago and still enjoy today. Rhoda from Southern Hospitality is a creative soul with seemingly endless energy! She’s a passionate decorator and has tackled a lot of DIY projects around her house. I’ve learned a lot from her just from reading her blog and…
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Tyson Foods, Inc. The opinions and text are all mine. Whenever my grandchildren visit I like to have activities planned to keep them from getting bored, because when kids get bored they can get into mischief! Even when my own children were little, our…
Hey Everyone! This is just a quick post tonight to reveal the winner of the beautiful, hand-carved cookie utensils from Polder’s Old World Market. You might remember last week I posted an Oatmeal Raisin Pecan Cookie recipe that I made using hand-carved Old World Kitchen utensils. Polder’s is generous to offer one of my readers…
Last spring hubby planted strawberries in our vegetable garden and I wasn’t too happy about it. You see, I’ve spent years pulling wild strawberries in our flower beds that just won’t go away. Their fruit is small and sour and wild strawberries constantly shoot out runners so they’re difficult to get rid of entirely. I…
Warm breezes have floated into town making it feel like mid-July when you step outside. It’s making me nostalgic for the carefree summer days of childhood, when each day held a new adventure and you had no concerns. Today’s charming home tour recalls an early childhood summer vacation to the Canadian side of Lake Superior….
I don’t really know how it happened, but a few years ago I developed a keen interest in wine varietals and how they enhanced the flavor of food. Without a doubt, a fine wine makes food taste better. A good pairing will pull out the nuances and layers of flavor, which is why having a…
It’s the 4th Friday of the month and that means it’s Farmhouse Friday! My farm decor blogging friends and I are sharing patriotic projects with you today, in honor of Memorial Day weekend. What’s great is you can continue to use these projects for Flag Day and 4th of July! Today I’m sharing how to…
Today I’m happy to announce the winner of the $50 gift card from Antique Farm House! But before I do, I want to thank all of you who left such encouraging and complimentary comments! You truly made my day! I’m so appreciative of each and every one of you who reads my blog. Without you,…
