We’ve been talking about how wallpaper is making its appearance once again, and today we’ll see how pretty it looks in a fresh, white, beach style kitchen. Lots of windows provide sunny appeal and leave you feeling like you should be whipping up a healthy salad before heading outdoors for a nature walk. You…
Scandinavian ambiance has always attracted me, even back when I was a kid. Maybe it’s because I grew up in a Swedish town that had the most amazing and cozy Swedish gift shop that’s been in busy since 1947! My mother would take me there and buy her Christmas gnomes. One thing I love about…
Today on Style Showcase I’m sharing one of my favorite holiday mantels. I felt like a kid setting it up. You’ll also find some great inspiration from my blog friends today, from a designer home tour to white Christmas trees and a cocoa bar. Shabbyfufu | Secrets & Tips To Decorate A White Christmas Tree…
We head to Galena this week to enjoy our annual family Christmas together, but I don’t think we’re going to be blessed with snow. For me, it always feels a bit more festive when snow is on the ground for the holidays. To get myself in the spirit, I’ll enjoy today’s collection of 13 cozy…
Today we’re headed to Orange County, California to explore a luxurious home by Wendi Young Design. The house is perfectly located with amazing views of a stunning vineyard. The interiors are elegant and beautifully coordinated for a true treasure of a home! Photo by Wendi Young Design This luxurious home has several outdoor living…
Although I’m not a fan of winter, one thing I do like about the season is stepping in from the cold into a warm and cozy living. With that spirit in mind, I’m featuring a collection of fantastic mountain cabin living rooms that display the ultimate in cozy appeal. From natural wood to rich colors…
Just 18 days until Christmas! Are you ready? For me, it’s actually one week until the holiday when we head to Galena with the entire family to celebrate. This is our fifth year going to Galena the week before Christmas. We rent a cozy cabin-style home with a big fireplace, a huge dining room to…
Are you ready for a pretty surprise today? Today I’m featuring the allure of a red kitchen by Sheila Mayden Interiors. I don’t recall seeing many red kitchens, but this one in a Queen Anne Victorian home is beautifully done in a traditional and functional style. Plus it has wallpaper! Photo by Sheila Mayden Interiors…
After years of thinking about it, I’m finally in the design stage of redecorating my downstairs bathroom! When I first bought my circa 1875 house, a big selling factor was the claw foot tubs, which I’ll never part with. Last week I chose the flooring and the week before I ordered the paint and wallpaper….
This week’s Style Showcase brings a variety of Christmas decorating and planning ideas. Take a look at what my blogging friends and I are featuring this week. Worthing Court | Red and White Christmas Tree & Living Room Suzy is ready to knock your holiday socks off with the most amazing red and white Christmas…
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…
