The living room. It’s where most of us spend our time when we’re at home. Make it work by choosing a style you love that provides the creature comforts you enjoy – like a super comfy couch or personal touches like vignettes. Photo by Dillen Design Enjoy color but not too much? Add a…
It’s going to reach ninety degrees this week in Chicagoland. Summer is here even though it doesn’t officially begin until June 21st. Are you ready for it? To help you get into the spirit of warm, carefree days, check out this Tuesday’s roundup of Style Showcase ideas and inspiration. Southern Hospitality | Tips to Light…
Many years ago I stumbled across a pair of hand hooked rugs at my favorite store that were on sale for just ten dollars each. I couldn’t believe my luck and snatched up both of them and put them in our bedrooms. I don’t remember what ever happened to those rugs but I loved them….
Get ready for some light and airy inspiration when you tour today’s beach cottage by Donna Elle Design. Charming prints in blue and green pair extremely well with white and yellow throughout the home. This charmer is sure to put a smile on your face. Photo by Donna Elle Design Breezy curtains reveal breathtaking…
Do you dream of soft, soothing colors? Today I’ve got a cute pale blue and white kitchen by Standard Kitchen and Bath that’s light and bright. The charming kitchen is following today’s trend of two-toned kitchens with blue lower cabinets and white uppers. Photo by Standard Kitchen & Bath A classic farmhouse sink is a…
If you’re a fan of color in the kitchen and you like the color blue, you’re in for a treat! Today I’m featuring a crisp blue, English style kitchen by Laura Design Company located in the suburbs of Chicago. If I could afford to hire a design team for my kitchen, this would be it!…
We’ve been having wonderful spring weather during this month of May and I’m loving every minute of it. This time of year makes me a little nostalgic with thoughts of whiling away the hours on a front porch. Something reminiscent of a Norman Rockwell painting, a Garrison Keillor book, or an episode of Andy Griffith….
Hello friends! On today’s edition of Style Showcase you’ll find a variety of decorating ideas, from inside the home to outside. It’s so wonderful to feel the warmth of spring when stepping outside. It’s also a blessing to be able to leave the windows open all day and air out the house from its long…
Some people struggle with the amount of color to add to a room. How much is too much? And how much is enough to keep a room from looking sterile or boring? Today I’ve found a colorful bespoke kitchen that enjoys a pleasing balance of various hues. Wood floors, white walls, and light gray kitchen…
Today’s charming home tour takes place on Lake Huron in Ontario, Canada. A quaint beach cottage by Croma Design Inc. embraces summer lakeside living with great style inside and out. Photo by Croma Design Inc White board and batten detailing lines the bottom half of the sunny entryway. Rich wood floors beckon you to…
Fresh cut wood. Whether old or new, it has an earthy fragrance and organic appeal. It immediately adds warmth and texture to any room. See these inspirational ideas on how to use reclaimed wood in your home to give it authenticity and a bit of rustic flair. Photo by Frederick + Frederick Architects Most people…
Decorating with nature is a growing trend in the world of interior design and decorating. People are going beyond adding a houseplant or flower arrangement to bring the element of nature to home décor. Here’s a collection of inspiring ideas to help you add organic and natural appeal to any room in your home. Nature-Inspired…
Happy Tuesday, friends! I hope you enjoyed your Mother’s Day this past weekend. Mother’s Day always marks the unofficial start of gardening season here in the Chicagoland area. I got my annuals planted two weekends ago so I’m a little ahead of the game. Most of the veggies are planted, but not all, since hubby…
Let’s take a virtual trip to Idaho to see a beautifully rustic mountain home by Conrad Brothers Construction. And to answer the question, yes – a home can be both elegant and rustic at the same time. Photo by Conrad Brothers Construction Step inside and you’ll see that the home’s exterior stone and wood…
I’m going to go out on a limb and predict that the majority of you will fall in love with today’s charmingly chic Dutch farmhouse by Gordon and Johnson Design. Located on Doctor’s Lake in Florida, it possesses elements of cheer and freshness as you make your way from one room to the next. You’ll…
Everyone loves a beautiful, well-designed kitchen, but not everyone can afford their ideal kitchen. Even so, there are ways to give your kitchen an economical boost with thrifted finds. Check out today’s collection of pretty kitchens that make great use of second-hand treasures. First up is a bright and cheery kitchen that incorporates a colorful…
