I’m guessing by now that most of you are seeing signs of spring where you live. Blooming magnolia trees, robins in the yard, spring bulbs peaking up out of the ground, and the wondrous smell of the earth warming up. Even the koi in my pond have started swimming around a bit. I love watching…
Want to add a little serenity to your living spaces? Try a peaceful blue and green color combination. The palette is perfect for creating cool rooms that either face south or have expansive windows with a lot of daylight coming in. I’ve been going back and forth between painting my family room blue or green…
Although I don’t do as much entertaining as I used to, I still enjoy a pretty tablescape. Easter is just under three weeks away but there’s still time to plan your spring table settings. Today’s collection provides a variety of ideas to add some color and romance to your Easter gathering. Of all the holidays,…
Yesterday I noticed the first of my Virginia bluebells poking their leaves up out of the ground. After the daffodils, these are the next charmers to grace the garden in spring, followed by tulips. Hope is on the way! I’ve been craving the spring and go out to my pond to visit my fish, all…
Although green cabinets are trending in the kitchen these days, I keep finding pretty blue kitchens, like today’s super charming and cozy English kitchen by LDa Architecture & Interiors that includes a corner breakfast nook. This is 100% my kind of kitchen. Not too big, not too small, and aesthetically appealing. Photo by LDa Architecture…
Today we’re headed to the Finger Lakes area of New York to visit a beautiful blue and white summer house by Teaselwood Design that comes with a charming she shed and outdoor dining area beneath a pergola. If you’re a fan of blue, you’re going to love this home tour. Photo by Teaselwood Design The…
I realize I’m probably in the minority, but I actually prefer a small kitchen over a really big one. Yes, you can usually enjoy more storage space in a big kitchen, but if planned properly, a small kitchen can be highly functional, like today’s green and white kitchen by Copper Sky Design + Remodel. Photo…
Today’s collection of Friday Finds really has no common thread to them – other than I think they’re all beautiful and inspiring. This leads me to ask, what type of treasures would you like to see here each Friday? I can certainly accommodate your interests! How many times have you found a single item for…
Be prepared to fall in love with this fresh and bright “hygge house” by Swan Architecture located in Minneapolis. It’s got a clean, transitional style with a bit of Scandinavia tossed in for fun. Photo by Andrea Swan – Swan Architecture  The front porch welcomes you with a pair of blue-gray Adirondack chairs and…
Ahh spring! Who doesn’t love this season that features the reawakening of the earth from its long slumber? If you’ve been bit by the spring fever bug, consider elevating your home’s spring curb appeal with today’s ideas for decorating the front porch or door. A big statement maker that’s easy to accomplish is the use…
You can tell spring is coming by today’s lineup of inspiration for Style Showcase. Our thoughts turn to lighter colors, Easter celebrations, and all things that welcome longer days with slightly warmer breezes. Worthing Court | How to Decorate a Small Front Porch Suzy has gathered a collection of sweet little small porches for you…
Whenever you get Fifi O’Neill and photographer Mark Lohman together in the same room, magical things are bound to happen. In Fifi’s latest book, The Romantic Home, you’ll enjoy vintage treasures artfully displayed in 11 homes across the country. From Rhode Island to California, each dwelling has its own unique style, each one with its…
Today’s featured house by GLDesign truly feels like a modern-style storybook home to me. Rescued after Hurricane Sandy, the home retains a lot of its original charm, but in a better state. Each room is light and airy and features a generous use of white paint and warm wood finishes. Get ready to fall in…
In keeping with the spring fever I’ve been feeling these days, I’m sharing a beautiful collection of pastel kitchens that evoke a serene vibe while creating plenty of pretty style. When I was first married I loved decorating in soft pastel tones and that part of me has never truly gone away. In fact, I…
Welcome to the month of March! It always feels good to get January and February behind us and look forward to the earth coming alive again. Would you believe me if I told you we had 70 degree weather on Tuesday and 30 degree temps on Wednesday this week? The drastic change also brought hail,…
Kitchen renovations can get quite pricey if you have lots of cabinets to replace or your floor needs an update. But have you ever thought of adding a spice of new life with colorful kitchen appliances? Photo by Diana Sawicki Interior Design Inc. Let’s start with the color blue which can have a pretty…
