Christmas is all around us and I’m trying to relish all of it because I know in the blink of an eye it will be over. I don’t know about you, but I actually enjoy the weeks leading up to Christmas more than I do Christmas Day itself. There’s just something about the anticipation of…
Are you ready to have a bit of fun? I know some of you are big Alison Kandler fans and today you get to see inside a Christmas cottage she decorated that’s filled with whimsy and color. Alison is known for her bold use of color and her work is always cheerful and uplifting. Ready…
Yesterday I finally chose flooring for our downstairs bathroom. I’ve already got the wallpaper and paint but the floor needs to be laid first. I’m also shopping for a new vanity and toilet. I didn’t think the changes would be as extensive, but one thing leads to another and before you know it, a simple…
Welcome to my Christmas home that’s decorated with simple holiday vibes. It’s been a couple of years since I joined my friend Jennifer Rizzo’s Holiday Housewalk, but it’s good to be back. All week long, bloggers have shared their holiday homes and today is the last day – and I’m the last house. So I’m…
Who enjoys a fun and/or relaxing weekend retreat to get away from it all? I know I do! A few weekends ago my daughters and I took a trip to nearby Ottawa located on the Illinois River. We stayed at a small resort called Heritage Harbor, where I’ve stayed before. But this time, I booked…
An Atlanta kitchen renovation by Innovation Construction, Inc. transforms stock cabinets and a tired floor plan into a light and bright space. The efficiency and design make this kitchen a delightful heart of the home. Photo by Innovative Construction Inc. Comparing the photo above with the image below, this hardly looks like the same…
It’s less than one month until Christmas Day! The time always flies between Thanksgiving and Christmas, and it’s important to take some quiet moments to reflect on the season and just enjoy a little slowness and peace of mind. So before your day gets busy, enjoy today’s selection of holiday features here at Style Showcase. …
I’ll never forget my stay at a small Airbnb rental with a beautiful bathroom floor that continues to haunt me. The small bathroom has left me craving patterned floors ever since I saw it. Needless to say, I was delighted to find this pretty floor pattern in bluish gray and white inside today’s colorful kitchen…
Let’s take a break from Christmas decor and see how to layer pretty prints while touring a beautiful Lake Tahoe home by Jute Interior Design. The house was a renovation project and was transformed with white paneling, whimsical prints and plaids, and a few coastal touches. The result is a refreshing, uncluttered residence with amazing…
Get in touch with your inner feminine self when you embrace festive spirit with a pink Christmas. My daughter is obsessed with pink and each of these inspirational scenes is her idea of the perfect Christmas. A few years ago I gave her all of my pink holiday décor. I don’t think she’ll ever tire…
Thanksgiving is over and the Christmas season has officially begun. I almost made my goal of finishing my holiday shopping by Thanksgiving. I just have to get hubby’s gift which I’m doing today. Now I can get out and enjoy holiday festivities without the stress of shopping hanging over my head. The weeks leading up…
It’s official. Wallpaper is trending and is here to stay for awhile, and I couldn’t be happier about it. When I first moved into my current home, I papered five rooms soon after we moved. Since then, I’ve removed it all and painted the walls. And now, I’m back at it. This past weekend I…
One thing I’ve noticed when looking at new construction homes with my son is that a finished basement is a highly desired commodity. It adds living space and it’s a room that can get cluttered with toys and no one will know if they don’t go downstairs. Today’s ultimate finished basement by Natalia Avalos Interiors…
We’ve officially turned the corner in blogging world where everyday decorating becomes Christmas decorating. Enjoy Christmas houses, trees, a table setting, and a guest room for your holiday visitors all on today’s edition of Style Showcase. Southern Hospitality | Grandmillennial Guest Room Rhoda is sharing her gorgeous guest bedroom that features a wonderful mix of…
Last week I shared a walking tour of my recent visit to Sycamore, and today, you get to fall in love with even more of the captivating older homes populating this charming midwestern town. As the weeks progress toward Christmas, I hope to capture a few more neighborhoods dressed for the holidays. But for now,…
As a general rule, a Tudor house has smaller rooms and is decorated in English style, since the architecture is British and combines renaissance and gothic details. But today’s modern Tudor home by PURE Design Inc. incorporates a fresh design twist that you wouldn’t expect to see. The interiors are on the contemporary side, but…
