Let’s take a trip across the pond today and visit a beautiful Georgian cottage by Lisette Voute Designs located near London. I think you’ll enjoy not only the custom details, but the great use of space throughout the light-filled home. Photo by Lisette Voute Designs The galley style kitchen is beyond amazing with its…
Who’s in the mood for simple Christmas decorations this year? Maybe there are other things you’d prefer to do this holiday season. Or maybe you’re just plain tired of all the work that goes into elaborate holiday decorating (like me). It’s okay to cut back. It doesn’t mean you have a bah humbug attitude. It…
Are you ready for a cozy line-up of Friday Finds? You’ll find some wonderful decorating inspiration in addition to a list of Christmas decorating trends to skip. Photo by Gabberts Design Studio Let’s start with a wonderful fall home tour from Joanna Anastasia. Her home is like a breath of fresh air with its color,…
One of my favorite schoolgirl memories of Christmas was studying how other countries celebrate Christmas. I envisioned being a Danish child putting my wooden shoes by the fireplace instead of hanging stockings. Or dreaming of one day having a collection of colorful German nutcrackers. Participating in a Mexican Posada to mimic Mary and Joseph’s journey…
Green is a trending color in every room of the house, but I especially love the way it looks in the kitchen. Today’s bungalow kitchen by Design Directions in Oklahoma uses a dark sage green on the cabinets paired with both light and dark wood tones to complete a beautiful restoration project. Photo by Design…
Today’s Style Showcase is all about getting ready for the holidays. From decorations to sprucing up a guest room for company, you’re sure to find some Christmas inspiration today. Town and Country Living | Beautiful Garland Options for Christmas A festive garland draped here and there is an easy way to add the holiday spirit…
Everyone seems to love the fall season—at least, everyone I know does. If any season captures the essence of “hygge,” it’s autumn. There’s so much cozy goodness to enjoy and today I’m sharing 12 things to love about this glorious time of year. 1. Neighborhood Walks Who doesn’t love the sound of the crunch of…
Today we’re traveling to the east coast once again to tour a charming, traditional cape cod home with timeless appeal. The interior designer is Katie Rosenfeld who enjoys using a colorful, eclectic approach to design and decorating. She uses patterns freely to creative comfortable, livable spaces. A porthole mirror above the fireplace lends a nod…
Shorter days create a seasonal coziness both inside and outside the home. See how nighttime curb appeal can be achieved with porch and landscape lighting. While the weather is still decent, it’s a good time to take a walk around the neighborhood and enjoy the evening lighting. Photo by Creole Design You don’t have to…
Finally I crossed a hurdle that I’ve been battling for a few months now. I chose a paint color for my family room. I agonized between blue, green, and off-white, and finally settled on a lovely shade of sage green by Benjamin Moore called Scenic Drive. Normally I choose color pretty quickly, and I’m not…
One thing my mother taught me was how to set a beautiful table for entertaining. She coordinated her centerpiece with place settings and table linens, creating special ambiance for memorable gatherings. Today I’m featuring ten Thanksgiving table setting ideas for the upcoming holiday. A Thanksgiving tablescape can be elaborate like the example above, or it…
When I first started blogging 13 years ago, painted finishes were all the rage. Bloggers were refinishing furniture with chalk paint and using color on painted trim in various rooms. Fast forward to today and wood finishes are reappearing to add warmth and texture to interior spaces. Today I have a collection of rooms that…
It’s November and it’s 60 degrees outside. That’s very unusual for the Chicagoland area, but I’m not complaining! It’s giving me a chance to appreciate the fall season longer, because once it snows, it seems like everything switches over to Christmas mode. And speaking of Christmas, there’s a bit of holiday inspiration on today’s edition…
Before the leaves make their final descent from the trees, I want to feature a fall cottage collection. Enjoy a variety of beautiful homes framed by fall colors on quaint streets or in idyllic meadows. You know I always love a red house and look how pretty it looks with reddish-orange leaves on the nearby…
Let’s travel to sunny Spain today and tour a traditional home by Natalia Zubizarreta Interiors styled with color and practical living in mind. Plenty of windows allow natural light to flow inside. If I didn’t tell you this home was located in Spain, you’d probably never know. Photo by NATALIA ZUBIZARRETA INTERIORISMO I love…
This beautiful bathroom renovation by Verce Design effortlessly combines vintage charm with modern sophistication. Featuring rich, deep green cabinetry accented with brass hardware, a striking wooden armoire that adds warmth and character, and classic black-and-white tile flooring, the space feels both luxurious and inviting. Photo by Verce Design Round mirrors and sleek lighting fixtures…
