This past summer I ordered a dust ruffle from Joss and Main for one of the beds and would you believe I never bothered to put it on? Until today that is. The reason why I procrastinated is because I didn’t feel like lugging the heavy mattress off the bed to put the skirt on. I finally buckled up…
Have you been enjoying my Charming Home Series so far? It’s been fun for me to feature different home styles each week with all of you. There are so many amazing houses out there that I’ll never run out of material! I do get permission from each person before showcasing their beautifully decorated spaces ……
Fall is the season of transitions … the exit of summer, the turning of leaves, the cooling of temperature, and the shortening of days. There’s a lot going on in the month of October, and it ends with a bang when we celebrate Halloween. Here’s my Halloween tour to get you in a frightful mood with…
If you need a quick and easy Fall decoration that’s economical and looks pretty too, then you’ve come to the right place! Using just a few items, I’ll show you how to make 5 minute mason jar candles for Fall that create cozy appeal in your home as the days grow shorter. You don’t even need…
Last year about this time I shared photos of some of the charming old farm houses in my town. Hubby and I went for a walk the other night and I grabbed my camera to get a few more photos of some of the local houses I love. This house sits on a nice piece of…
Today’s charming home tour is filled with romance and nostalgia. When I look at Nita’s home at Mod Vintage Life I’m instantly taken back to Hollywood glam. Nita’s charming home is filled with rich, feminine touches and it’s easy to see she has a signature style all her own. From the chandie above to the…
If you’re a regular home decor blog reader you’ve probably come across a few Fall home tours these past couple weeks. I’ve been blown away by the creativity of so many talented bloggers in decorating their homes this season. I thought it would be fun to highlight a few of my favorites with you … just…
Although I love Halloween, I haven’t always done a lot of decorating for the spooky holiday. My idea of All Hallow’s Eve decor is to turn off the lights and set out a bunch of candles. Then I turn the TV onto the Halloween movie and watch Jamie Lee Curtis suffer through another night of…
Lately I’ve been craving more storage space in my kitchen so I thought I’d check out Houzz for some kitchen pantry ideas. I found lots of inspiration and am getting motivated to re-organize the kitchen. I like when things are easy to find and when stuff doesn’t fall out of the cabinet when you open…
Today I’m co-hosting the “Inspiration Exchange” party with some of my favorite blogging friends! Each week they showcase their projects and then let others link up their projects to the monthly party. Here’s what was shared in September … be sure to link up what you’ve been doing! Before we get this party started come check…
Fall isn’t just the season of turning leaves and warming bonfires. In my book it’s the season of baking! It’s too hot to bake in the summer so when Autumn rolls around I’m ready to fire up the oven and get busy in the kitchen. Today I’m joining 9 of my dear blogging friends to…
Did you know today is National Noodle Day? To celebrate, I’m joining several bloggers to give you a tasty round of recipes featuring the versatile noodle! I chose to make Fettuccine with Artichoke Hearts and Tomatoes, which I hope you’ll love as much as I do. You’ll find the recipe below. For even more yummy…
You’re in for a special treat today, because we’re touring the country farmhouse of Anita at Cedar Hill Farmhouse in Texas. I love this ranch style home not only for its pretty decor, but because of the amazing views it enjoys. Anita also has a city house but we’re saving that tour for another day….
Sometimes in life, the simplest things are the best. I like uncomplicated days filled with beauty. Days that make me smile and fill me with peace. Flowers help me de-stress, and a simple sunflower arrangement helps to brighten any day. Sunflowers hold a special beauty all their own. I don’t like to detract from their…
The days are cooler, the nights are longer, and the pumpkins are spilling over each other in the local farmer’s pumpkin patch. Mmmm. I love the flavor of pumpkin and soon I’ll be sharing my favorite pumpkin pie recipe with all of you (that you make from a fresh pumpkin and not from a can…
Do you have a home design element that you absolutely love? Maybe it’s fireplaces or garden tubs. For me, it’s stairways! I don’t know why, but I’ve always had a thing for beautiful staircases. So today I thought I’d share a collection of stairway design ideas that I found on Houzz. Traditional Staircase by Cambridge…
