The sun is finally shining here in Illinois after a very rainy start to the summer! It only seems apropos that today’s charming home feature hails from sunny Southern California! Courtney over at A Thoughtful Place is one lucky girl with a beautiful home that’s bright and cheery. Courtney’s living room is comfortable and stylish,…
Celebrating 4th of July means one thing … parties! Parties that celebrate our country’s independence. Parties that celebrate family and friends. And when you have a party, you gotta have food and beverages to enhance the celebration. We’re celebrating 4th of July with Gloria Ferrer wine at a friend’s house. This 4th of July is…
We’ve had the rainiest June in Illinois history, but I think the clouds are finally giving way to sunny days ahead! Finally! It hasn’t really felt like summer but I’m trying to keep my spirits up by looking at beautiful inspiration from my blogging friends. I’ve rounded up some of their decorating talent to show…
A couple months ago I shared a post about some gray-painted glass bottles that I had purchased from a local flea market vendor. I tried making a couple myself and one of my readers asked if I could share the tutorial. If you have any unused glass bottles laying around, consider decorating them instead of…
Welcome to another edition of Farmhouse Friday! Today my fellow farmhouse bloggers and I are sharing our farmhouse porches. This year I’ve made the decision to keep my summer porch simple. In fact, I’m going to simplify the inside of my house too and will be having a yard sale later in August. But for now,…
One of my favorite summer activities is going for walks with my hubby and taking in the sights of pretty curb appeal created by mindful homeowners. I’ve never understood why some people don’t plant any flowers for the season … I guess I’m a bit of a flower freak and enjoy adding color to the…
Yesterday was the first day of summer and for some people, summer means going fishing! When I was a kid my grandpa took me to Lake Shabbona to fish with a bamboo pole. So in honor of PawPaw, I made a “Gone Fishin’” free summer printable that you can download at the end of the…
Today’s charming home tour features Robin from Happy at Home. When I look at photos of her house, I think she’s achieved exactly what her blog is about … being happy at home. She has a pretty yet practical style, pairing vintage finds with homemade decor. Her garden is gorgeous too, and I can’t wait…
I think most of us want to personalize our homes with things we love or items that have meaning to us. Personal items can often bring a smile to your face as you remember a special moment tied to that piece. It could be a photograph, an old vase you found while antiquing with girlfriends,…
Today I’m sharing a few photos of my never-before seen bathroom … at least, not seen on the blog anyway. This upstairs farmhouse bathroom of mine is nothing fancy, but I think it has a quaint little charm to it. It’s certainly not your luxury bathroom by today’s standards, but I’ve grown fond of it….
You know that feeling when you see a picture in a magazine or on a blog and your heart skips a beat and makes you stop to catch your breath? That’s how I felt the first time I saw a glimpse of Becky’s inspiring home over at Buckets of Burlap. I love her pretty yet…
I remember many years ago when we purchased a new house and had to pick out all the lighting fixtures for it. I most enjoyed choosing the chandelier above the dining table. There were so many choices available but I had a specific design in mind and stuck to that vision, which made it easier…
Yes, I’m actually writing about dirty little bottles because it has a cute story. This is just a quick post to share some little treasures that I found this past weekend at our local flea market. The Kane County Flea Market is held the first weekend of each month, and is one of the largest in the…
Another rainy day has ended and more rain is on its way at the end of the week. The rain is great for our vegetable garden, but it’s not so good for my mood. I’m getting a little stir crazy with the rain so I worked on some craft projects, like my new burlap bird…
Kelli from Along the Dirt Road is yet another blogger who I met first on Instagram. I love how our world is so connected these days! Twenty years ago I wouldn’t have had the opportunity to meet all the amazing and talented women I know today through blogging. Kelli lives on a farm and has an…
Right around this time last year I gave away a $50 gift card to Antique Farm House. I like to do these giveaways as a way of thanking my readers. I truly do appreciate each and every one of you who stop by for a visit!! At Antique Farm House you’ll find plenty of vintage…
