Tis the Friday before Easter and all through the house, bunnies were baking and getting ready for the holiday! Today is Good Friday which is a solemn yet hopeful day for many of you, including myself. The earth is coming back to life, which always create a good feeling. Soon the windows will stay opened…
Bit by bit I’m getting closer to my dining room reveal. I shared when I got new furniture (smaller table, less chairs), but we’ve since added board and batten, new paint, and today I ordered wallpaper! I haven’t papered anything in the last 20 years but I still have all my dad’s old tools and…
A good night’s sleep is so important to health and well-being. In fact, health experts now say it’s more important to get decent sleep than it is to exercise. I’m a firm believer that it’s easier to sleep in a pretty bedroom – so here’s a few cozy master bedroom ideas to help you dream…
Today’s Style Showcase includes an historic garden tour, a tour of historic homes in Ferndale, decorating a small porch, and growing kitchen herbs. A little of something for everyone! I hope you’ve been enjoying this Style Showcase series over the past couple of years. If there’s anything in particular you’d like to see featured, just…
Let’s head south and take a tour of a very charming, and somewhat eclectic, South Carolina cottage photographed by the very talented Margaret Wright. It’s an older home that’s been updated, but retains its original charm. Photo by Margaret Wright Photography The kitchen isn’t modernized to today’s standards but it’s still functional and definitely charming….
Is there anyone who can resist a charming little bungalow on a tree-lined street? Today I have the great pleasure of sharing a cottage style bungalow by New Old, LLC filled with vintage finds that are sure to take you on a trip down memory lane! Photo by New Old, LLC Step inside and…
Are you tired of a certain room in your house but don’t currently have the time or budget to do a big makeover? No worries – transform your space with any of these unique wall art ideas. A vintage restaurant sign looks great in a kitchen or dining room. You can find items like this…
Before I get into this week’s treasures, I did a thing that I want to share. I joined a traditional yoga studio and I love it. A few weeks ago I joined a chain yoga place and found it’s not quite what I’m looking for – it’s not true yoga. So I’m quitting that membership…
Easter is a little over two weeks away so you still have time to make a colorful Easter centerpiece like the one I’m sharing today. Full disclosure – I did not make this centerpiece myself but rather found the tutorial and secured the right to share these photos with you. Having said that, I do…
Blue is becoming more popular with interior decorators, and you’re seeing it pop up more in kitchens, replacing the long-admired white kitchen. Complementary to the kitchen is a dine-in space which often takes on the same décor and color scheme. So today, enjoy this collection of classic blue breakfast nook ideas! Photo by Covenant LLC…
Easter is coming, and hopefully spring weather is close behind. Our crocus are blooming and I’m predicting the daffodils will open their yellow, frilly heads within the next two weeks. It just needs to warm up for a few days for that to happen. And then, my favorite Virginia bluebells won’t be far behind! Today’s…
Normally I’m not one to fuss too much about a bathroom. As long as it’s clean and functional, I’m happy. But when I spied this dream bathroom by J.P. Hoffman Design Build, I fell in love! Photo by J.P. Hoffman Design Build The soft sage green color of the vanity is soothing and serene…
Who’s ready for sunshine and pretty pink flowers? If you raised your hand, then you don’t want to miss seeing this beach style cottage by Pineapples, Palms, Etc. with a touch of romance. Photo by Pineapples, Palms, Etc. If the arbor with its rambling flowers doesn’t draw you in from the curbside, I don’t…
Does anyone else get in the mood to make decorating changes during the spring season? It happens to me every year. I think it’s due to the reawakening of the earth, it feels like interior spaces should come back to life, too, Even if it’s a simple matter of swapping out heavy throws and pillows…
Happy Friday, friends! Work continues on the new batten in my dining room, and we’re finalizing plumbing quotes for both of our bathrooms. And yes, I still need to finish painting the trim in the kitchen. I’m procrastinating for no reason whatsoever other than I don’t want to do it. I need to take my…
Who doesn’t want a home with stunning views? Today’s luxury modern country home has views and so much more. Expansive windows are included in every room in order to take advantage of the beauty outside. Lucky is the person who gets to call this custom house “home.” A beautiful, natural stone fireplace provides warmth…
