We’re having some pretty fabulous weather here in Illinois and I’ve spent a good deal of time out in the garden. I’ve enjoyed gardening since I can remember. I love being outside working with plants of any kind. But now it’s time to turn attention to the indoors as we take a tour of Brooke’s…
Summer is right around the corner! Can you feel it coming? When I think of juicy, early summer fruit I dream of berries and remember picking strawberries and blueberries at my sister’s Michigan farm. Especially the blueberries, which I’d end up eating more than what I put in my berry basket. Today I’m sharing a…
A couple weeks ago I took you on a walk with me along the tree-lined streets of Sycamore, Illinois. Today we’re taking another walk through the beautiful historic district of this charming little town. I’m such a huge fan of quaint architecture and if you follow my blog, I’m guessing you enjoy it as much…
It’s hard not to be in a good mood when the days last longer and the weather warms up. I’ve been in the garden a lot lately and time spent outdoors always lifts my spirits. In the spirit of this happiness, I want to share some of my joy with my readers by offering a $50…
Are you one of the many fans of farmhouse style? Before Joanna Gaines came on the scene, farmhouse decor was already popular thanks to Martha Stewart. And now with shows like Fixer Upper, the appeal of farmhouse style is skyrocketing. Today I’m super excited to share an extremely charming home with you that lives and…
Happy Humpday! I’m honored to join a new monthly series called “It’s All Set” with a few fellow bloggers. The second Wednesday of each month we’re sharing a special table setting with you. Today’s theme is all about spring so I’m sharing a tablescape in 2 of my favorite spring colors … a pink and…
Recently I purchased a beautiful galvanized tray with handles to use as a backdrop for food photography. But then I started wondering how else I could use it in order to get my money’s worth. I love its rustic finish and didn’t want to keep it in storage between food photo shoots so I came…
First things first. Happy Mother’s Day to all you wonderful mothers out there! Being a mom is a challenging yet highly rewarding job. You take care of everyone else before you tend to your own needs. So I hope you’ll take a little time to yourself and enjoy today’s charming home tour which features a…
Where I work during the day, we have tons of pallets laying around just waiting for something to happen. I’ve often thought of hauling a bunch of them home to make stuff … but what would I make? Lucky for me I have blogging friends who inspire me on a daily basis and have provided…
Pink and green is one of my all-time favorite color combinations. Ever since I was a little girl I was attracted to pink and green. Green was my best friend’s favorite color, and mine was pink. We watched 4th of July fireworks together every summer and we most loved the fireworks that were half green,…
Almost 6 months has passed since my last walking tour of historic homes. I enjoy taking walks through historic districts, but I don’t always remember to grab my camera. Today I’m really happy to share beautiful historic homes from the quaint town of Sycamore, Illinois. I snapped tons of photos and need to split them…
Today is Sunday and that means it’s time for another amazing charming home tour! We’re visiting Summer at Simple Stylings where she lives in an adorable bungalow with her son. Summer is highly talented and believes everyone can create simple style in their own home. She’s passionate about decorating, and her home shows it! Summer’s…
Spring is perhaps my favorite season for decorating the house. I love cracking open the windows to let the spring breezes flow in, bringing with them the wonderful scent of lilac and apple blossoms. Spring cleaning doesn’t feel like a chore; instead it feels like performing a little therapy on the house, purging it of…
The past few days I’ve noticed a new pep in my step and I know without a doubt it’s because the grass is green, the trees are budding, my lilac bushes are blooming, and the Earth is bursting with life. Oh how I love this time of year! Truly. The death of winter is over….
Bohemian. A person who has informal and unconventional social habits; especially an artist or writer. Visions of the 70’s hippie culture probably come to mind when you think about what Bohemian style looks like. In decorating, Boho Chic style is typically colorful and laid back. My daughter’s a fan of boho chic and we share…
What’s on your coffee table right now? Mine has a vase of pretty flowers, a vintage book, my hubby’s glasses, and a bottle of water. More often than not, my coffee table is a combination of a pretty vignette and everyday items. It’s easy to let the coffee table become a catchall for magazines, remotes,…
