The other day I saw a canvas bag that said “Farm Market” on it and I thought … why not create a similar bag for my monthly trips to our local flea market? The vendors always put your items into plastic grocery bags and I’m always afraid they’re going to rip while shopping. A canvas bag…
As 2014 draws to a close I’m taking a look back at the year and sharing my 10 favorite blog posts. As a blogger, sometimes it’s easy to come up with ideas to share, and other times I’m wracking my brain for inspiration. Blogging is a lot of work … you first need the ideas…
One thing I really miss during the winter is the color green. The bare leafless trees start to look forlorn and I miss the shades of lush green grass. The outside world begins to look monochromatic during winter and since I can’t add color outside, I can bring the greenery indoors. I found some indoor…
One of my dreams is to take my family to spend Christmas in Galena, Illinois for the Christmas holiday. It’s a quaint, historic tourist spot just 2 hours away and probably has more Bed and Breakfast homes than any other place in the U.S. It’s popular for antiques shopping and was home to Ulysses S. Grant. I’ve…
Are you having company for Christmas and still don’t have a wreath for your front door or fireplace mantel? I’ve rounded up a wide variety of Christmas wreath ideas for you … some are mine, some are from friends, and a few are from the interior design pros. Links to the source of each wreath…
With the holidays around the corner and Old Man Winter approaching, I thought it would be fun to tackle another candle project. I love candles any time of year, but I especially love them when the days are shorter and darker. They make the house feel warm and cozy. Today I’m sharing how to make…
When you take a tour of Lauren’s house from The Endearing Home, you’re going to feel like you’re looking at the pages of a magazine. Her charming home is impeccably decorated and everything flows together so beautifully. It has a very comfortable, homey feel to it, too. Ready to take a look? The fireplace takes…
Before anyone gets the wrong idea, I’m definitely not a winter person. I like butterflies and warm breezes with the sun on my face. But when it comes to Christmas, it might as well snow so you get the full, magical effect of the holiday season. The forecast isn’t showing much hope for Christmas snow…
Christmas is just one week away! Although I’ve been busy decorating and shopping, I never forget the true meaning of Christmas and the celebration of Christ’s birth … God’s greatest gift to the world! I like to think the creative expression of decorating is a reflection of God’s creative nature. After all, if we’re made…
This is the second part of beautiful Christmas tree examples that I have for you this week. I shared 10 Christmas tree decorating ideas yesterday and each one was unique and festive. Today I have 12 trees, so let’s check out the rest of the inspiration waiting for you! First up is Bre’s woodland glam…
Well, I started out looking for Christmas trees on Houzz in order to share a variety of Christmas tree decorating ideas with you. As I became increasingly frustrated because I couldn’t quite find what I was looking for, I remembered I have uber-creative blogging friends with beautiful holiday trees. So after a quick inquiry, I found…
Christmas is less than 2 weeks away. Can you believe it? This year I got my decorating done early thinking I’d have more time to enjoy the holiday as opposed to rushing around. The time has gone by so fast! If you need a quick and easy project to finish up your decorating, you might…
Before I started blogging, I was reading several blogs and gaining inspiration from them. One of those first blogs that I read was Designing Domesticity. Liz lived in the Chicagoland area just like me, but has since moved to the low country of South Carolina. Although her house has changed, her beautiful decorating style remains intact….
I can’t pinpoint when I first fell in love with Scandinavian style. It might very well have to do with the fact that I was raised in Geneva, Illinois … a quaint Midwest town west of Chicago with strong Swedish roots. I remember shopping as a child with my mother at The Gift Box ,…
They say you only have one chance to make a great first impression. The same can be said for your home so why not create a welcoming entry way for friends and guests? I turned to Houzz for a variety of examples to add style and warmth to your foyer or mud room. Farmhouse Entry…
Whew! I think all my Christmas decor has now found a place in my home for the holidays and I can start to focus on some fun stuff like these DIY Christmas stencil projects. My friend Jennifer Rizzo designed a collection of beautiful Christmas stencils and I had the honor of trying them out complements of Royal Design…
