Today’s Style Showcase features a hodge podge of decorating ideas – from a tropical wall mural to a vintage farmhouse tour. I don’t think I’ll feel much like decorating this week though. We’re supposed to hit temperatures in the low 100 degrees! Yikes! I’m not going to complain though. Wacky weather is everywhere this summer…
Last week when I shared about Kennebunkport, I promised to share the charm of Kennebunk homes that we saw during our recent trip there. The Kennebunk River divides these two towns and it’s easy to think you’re still in one town or the other after crossing the bridge. I wish I would’ve asked the locals…
Even though Hurricane Hilary is making waves, we’re headed to the bay area of California to tour a casual home in neutral tones and texture by Jetton Construction. It’s open, bright, and beautiful! Photo by Jetton Construction, Inc. The home uses a lot of white in rooms but adds texture and a bit of warmth…
I think we’ve all heard that “breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” I know I heard it in grade school or whenever starting a diet. Although I’m not a big breakfast eater, I do love the thought of cozy breakfast nooks to start the day. It should be a cheery place to…
This weekend our town has its big festival of the year that kicks off with a one-hour long parade early Friday evening. The mandatory carnival rides, tractor pull, and mud volleyball are all part of the festivities. The first year I lived in town, a friends somehow managed to persuade Ronald McDonald to perform magic…
Am I the only one who likes small kitchens? They might lack counter space and oodles of storage, but I like their homey appeal. Today’s u-shaped kitchen by Terracotta Design Build might be small on size but it’s large on style! Photo by Terracotta Design Build A sleek goose-neck faucet crowns a traditional farmhouse sink…
Are you ready for today’s line-up that includes several varieties of the Kennebunkport house? The quaint appeal and stunning architecture of this seaside town has forever captured my heart. Whether large or small, the majority of homes are well cared for and made our recent visit to Kennebunkport one of the best vacations I’ve ever…
Today’s Style Showcase includes two beautiful home tours, glass-front kitchen cabinets, and a pretty summer vignette with charming daisies. My daisies are blooming in the garden but I haven’t been able to cut them (or other flowers in the garden) as frequently as I should to bring them inside. Next year maybe I could put…
Although the autumn season is still a little more than a month away, you can start planning your fall decorating ideas now. Am I doing this? No. I’m not ready for fall. At all. It won’t hit me until the very end of September or early October because I’m a full-fledged summer girl. But I…
Get the best of two worlds when you step inside today’s vintage beach cottage by Good Architecture. You’ll find a light and airy cottage vibe paired with vintage furnishings that take you a little back in time. The result is a cozy and comfortable place to put your feet up and admire the interior surroundings….
Whenever I go on vacation, I struggle with whether or not to share my photos here on the blog. I’ve heard some people complain about people who share their vacation photos. But then I figure, if you’re like me, seeing photos helps you decide if that’s a place you’d like to visit. Vacation brochures always…
You’ll enjoy two exceptional home tours on today’s edition of Friday Finds. But there’s other good stuff too, like a collection of 42 cozy bedrooms and some very pretty sunrooms. Toss in a craft and a great recipe and walk away inspired. Photo by Phoebe Howard Let’s start with a fabulous home tour that features…
Have you ever stepped inside a Russian house – virtually or in reality? This one by designer and decorator Zhenya Zhdanova is quite cheerful and charming! If you’re looking for ways to incorporate color into your interior spaces, this is the house for you! You’ll notice an abundance of painted bead board and paneled walls…
Today’s post about dining ambiance comes to you from my need to find a new lighting fixture for my new dining space. Remember my sitting room? It’s once again the dining room, and is newly painted and wallpapered. But before I reveal it, I need a new pendant light or chandelier. And let me tell…
No one sent out a memo for today’s Style Showcase, but it seems we’re all in a blue mood (in a good way) today. It’s no surprise that cool blues are a popular color choice during the hottest days of summer. So grab an iced tea, prop your feet up, and see the decorating inspiration…
The minute you step inside this warm and inviting South Carolina lake home decorated in rich earth tones, you feel like you’re home. The warm rooms seem to lovingly hug you and instantly make you feel cozy and safe. I love every square inch of it! Photo by Westbrook Interiors The amazing living room…
