Step into this gorgeous Maine home by Living Lagom Design and be prepared for a few pleasant surprises. The entryway makes you feel like everything is grand, but just wait! Photo by Living Lagom Design In addition to the grand staircase, you’ll find elegant pillars and expansive windows that really set the Maine home…
A San Diego family realized they’d be happier with an open kitchen plan that’s more suitable for entertaining. A Designed Space removed a cumbersome peninsula and added maple cabinets and dark quartz countertops to create a new, warm wood kitchen which better suits the way the family lives. Photo by A Designed Space A…
It’s hard to believe this is the last Friday in June. Summer always moves too quickly. The hollyhocks and lavender are blooming in the garden and the waterlilies have made their appearance in the pond. The frogs are singing out there and now we have a pair of chipmunks that like to run around the…
A beautifully renovated townhouse in London shows off casual elegance with a nod to the Hampton’s coastal style. The result is a gorgeously comfortable home in soft hues. Photo by Lisette Voute Designs The home’s entryway features an impressive front door with simple pendant light. Photo by Lisette Voute Designs The soft light of the entryway…
Today’s Style Showcase collection is quite the menagerie of inspiration. From decorating to DIY to gorgeous Victorian architecture in California. It seems there’s something for everyone today. Worthing Court | Tasteful Coastal Living Room Decorating Ideas Suzy is sharing her summer living room and I love the combination of wood and aqua that you see…
Happy Monday and welcome to my next book giveaway. This one is Return to Pretty by popular interior designer, Caitlin Wilson. Caitlin is known for creating feminine rooms and also has a line of home decorating products that are beautifully preppy. I know a lot of you are fans of hers so I hope you’re…
During the summer months, I like to show homes that have inviting outdoor spaces as well as pretty interiors. Today’s remarkable Cape Cod home by Willow Homes is the perfect example of such a house. It’s not overly large or elaborate, but is perfect at marrying the indoors with the outdoors. Take a look and…
June is more than halfway over and I find myself wishing summer would slow down just a bit. Enjoy the season and all it has to offer with today’s inspirational summer finds – from a starfish wreath tutorial to gorgeously decorated homes! A blogging friend of mine shared her gorgeous summer home tour over at…
Swapping out bedding from season to season is an easy way to give your bedroom a quick refresh. I like to use a colorful and light bedroom quilt in the summer time to add seasonal style and soft comfort for the warmer months. Patchwork quilts are fun and help to liven up your sleeping space….
This week I’m in Door County, Wisconsin with the family. And it’s a good thing too because we’re having a 90-degree heat wave back home this week. Fortunately it’s 20 degrees cooler here on the peninsula. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that things cool off when it’s time to head home. Speaking of summer, we’ve…
Who loves the color blue? If you raised your hand, you’re sure to love this cheery craftsman kitchen by Julia Chasman Design that’s not afraid to embrace this beautiful hue. Add in some pops of green in the form of fiesta ware dishes and you have a fun, colorful cooking space. (This post contains affiliate…
Last year we vacationed in Kennebunkport and I’ve been in love with Maine ever since. I love the historic architecture found there with the ocean rolling in. Today I’m sharing a beautiful charming timber frame house by John Buckley Architecture + Design located in that great state. The home is located near Goose Rocks beach…
In the world of interior decorating, wallpaper has made a remarkable comeback, especially in bedrooms where it can create a transformative ambiance. Today’s wallpapers offer a stunning array of colors, textures, and designs that can turn any bedroom into a personalized sanctuary. Whether you favor bold geometrics, serene nature-inspired prints, or luxurious textures, bedroom wallpaper…
This weekend the temps are soaring up into the 90s. Ugh. I love summer but that’s too hot too soon – even for me. Luckily I’m heading to Door County in Wisconsin next week and will escape the heat wave. All my children and their children will be there. We’re sharing a large Airbnb in…
Let’s head into a woodsy area to tour a charming eclectic cabin by Studio C Architecture & Interiors. Dark gray siding is the perfect exterior for a dwelling tucked into a beautiful nature-filled setting. A porthole window adds interest in the peak of the roof above the front door. Photo by Studio C Architecture &…
The color green has been trending in the interior design world for a while now. From sage to olive to hunter, all shades of green are popular – especially dark green. While an entire dark room might be too much for some people, consider painting just one or two walls in a cozy deep green….
