Today I’m sharing a special experience with you, along with a chance to win a $100 Visa gift card (instructions on how to enter are given at the end of this post). When I was younger I swore I’d never drink coffee. I hated the taste. Even in college my friends would encourage me to…
When it comes to decorating for parties or special events, I love using flowers, banners and buntings, and paper lanterns. I had white paper lanterns on hand from Easter and decided to alter them a bit for a unique look. I had seen something similar on a wedding blog and felt inspired to create pretty paper lanterns….
What do antique finds and beautiful rugs have in common? You’ll find them both in the charming home of Mary Alice at Chateau Chic. Mary Alice’s decor has an understated elegance that’s quite appealing. Mary Alice has a flair for mixing pretty patterns like you see here in the family room. She also has a…
I’ve been holding onto a little secret for many many months and now I’m finally able to share it with all of you! My home is appearing in the new book “Creatively Christmas ~ Inspired Yuletide Decor” by Jennifer Rizzo!! I’ll never forget the day last year when I opened an email from Jennifer telling…
Red is an energetic color that represents strength and passion. It can be a tricky color to use in your home, but when done right it’s beautiful. If you’re not afraid of decorating with red, then you’re going to love these photos from Houzz. Let me know which room is your favorite! Traditional Kitchen by…
Hubby and I don’t live in the nicest house in town, but we do live on a quiet street that empties into a winding meadow path leading to the forest preserve. We often take a nature walk on the path into the forest preserve making me feel truly blessed to enjoy such easy access to God’s beautiful…
August is one of my favorite months because some of my favorite vegetables are in season … sweet corn, green beans, and tomatoes! We grow our own tomatoes and I buy the rest at the local farm market. Then I get busy preserving them so I can enjoy their full flavor all year long (grocery…
Today is a special day because I’m featuring Kris over at Junk Chic Cottage! She’s one of the first bloggers I started following and I love her white palette. Thinking it couldn’t get any better, I was then exposed to her gardens and oh my!! It was like a flower explosion over there and I…
Flea markets are my favorite shopping haunts but this summer I haven’t been buying too much. Sometimes I’ll find a ton of stuff (too much stuff, really) and other times at the market I’m just not into it. Everything starts to look the same. Does that ever happen to you? Here are this summer’s flea…
Welcome to another installment of Humpdays with Houzz! On Wednesdays I share inspiration and decorating ideas from the popular web site. Today is all about flea market style, which is vintage and eclectic all at once. My favorite place to shop for home decor is our local Kane County Flea Market, held once a month….
In my living room is an expanse of wall that’s always tough for me to decorate. Rather than change a lot of small things on the wall, I opted for one larger item. I’ve used repurposed shutters to act as a back drop for ever-changing art work. A vintage bird poster from the flea market…
Are you ready to settle in for another charming home tour? Today I’m honored to share an older home in the city that belongs to Angela of Number Fifty Three. Angela and I have a few things in common. We love older homes. We love thrifting. And we’re both monthly contributors at Jennifer Rizzo’s blog! But…
Have you ever canned fruits or vegetables? I didn’t start canning until a few years ago. I was always afraid to do it, thinking it would take a ridiculous amount of hours. Well, I’m happy to say canning food is fairly easy and it doesn’t always take all day. Case in point, this recipe for…
Farmhouse decor comes in different forms and looks, much like other styles. But one thing is consistent … rooms are functional and comfortable. To highlight the variety of farmhouse style, I’m sharing 12 examples from Houzz. Kitchen by London Media & Bloggers Ryland Peters & Small | CICO Books A rustic farmhouse table is surrounded by mismatched…
Is it really August already? Would someone please tell Summer to slow down? I am not ready at all for Fall to roll into town! Autumn is a beautiful season, but my first love will always be Summer! We had a busy weekend but I took time to create a simple Summer table setting for hubby…
This weekend was really busy and I got a lot done. Took the grandkids to the park and watched Peppa Pig together, Visited Dad in the hospital, went to the flea market, And oh yeah … painted most of the front porch. Are you ready to see the new exterior paint colors? (I should note…
