Sometimes it can be challenging to choose pleasing artwork for your home. Original art is expensive, and mass produced prints can feel impersonal. See how to decorate with maps – which can be fun and inexpensive all at once! Photo by Entrance Fastighetsmäkleri Add a quick and easy pop of color to any room with…
If you’re like most people, you probably find yourself wanting to spend more time in bed during the winter months. So why not create an ultra romantic shabby chic bedroom to dream away the dark hours? Probably the most important element in a shabby chic bedroom is soft fabrics in soft colors, with a good…
Do you find the week between Christmas and New Year’s to be an awkward time? You might have the week off from work and don’t know what to do with the extra free hours. Or maybe you work retail and you dread a busy week of returned Christmas presents. My Style Showcase friends and I…
If you’re lucky enough to live on the water or in a mountain range, I hope you have a room with a view. But even if you live on the prairie, you can enjoy pretty views outside your window. Here’s a collection of 17 rooms with spectacular views that will take your breath away! Mountain…
Bold coastal style? Normally I think of beach style as being soft and serene in hues of blue and green, but today’s home by Anthony Baratta adds a fun twist. Strong colors mingle with nautical décor to create unique living spaces in a beautifully constructed home. White paint pops next to chocolate brown wallpaper and…
Merry Christmas Eve! Nothing like waiting until the last minute to share this year’s Old World style Christmas tree. But if you think about it, it’s the perfect time to share my tree because it’s customary in Germany (where the Christmas tree originated) to put up your tree on Christmas Eve. I don’t know of…
Two more days. We have two more days before the BIG DAY – Christmas. A wintry cold snap blew into town just in time for the holidays. So now I’m craving anything warm and cozy, and anything the color green, which reminds me of summer. Take a moment of “me time” and enjoy this week’s…
Welcome to Part Two of viewing historic holiday homes in Galena. I shared the first half of this tour on Monday. We celebrated our family Christmas in this historic town last weekend. Lucky for us, we got a light dusting of snow our first night there, which created a great backdrop for featuring some of…
Happy Tuesday, Friends! We’re nearing the Big Day!! I truly hope your holidays are happy or that you’re able to find some joy or peace if life is a struggle right now. Christmas Day is never perfect for anyone even though the movies might lead us to believe otherwise. To keep your spirits energized, my…
This past weekend was our annual family “Christmas in Galena” trip. This was our fifth year staying at the same VRBO home. We always gather together the weekend before Christmas for three nights in this little town located in the hilly, northwest corner of Illinois. I snapped some photos of the historic homes that I…
Step inside today’s colorful home by Hamilburg Interiors dressed in a light and breezy English country style. You’re greeted with color and pattern the minute you step in the door. Photo by Hamilburg Interiors Light-colored patterns mix beautifully in the living room with a Chintz armchair and a sea of pillows at the bay…
Kevin McAllister was the star character in the Home Alone movies, and he was obsessed with Christmas trees. I feel the same way about the holidays. The tree is my favorite decoration. There’s something magical about a tree lit up for the season. Today I’m sharing a collection of Christmas trees, along with a bit…
Today’s Friday Finds includes some wonderful treasures, including a gorgeous European kitchen and a home tour in Poland. As soon as the holidays are over, I’m fixing to make a few changes to my house. I already told hubby his first job is to remove the trim in the downstairs bathroom so we (he) can…
We’ve had a lot of rainy days the past couple weeks and I’m craving sunshine – big time! Not to mention the shorter days as we approach winter solstice. To lift my spirits – and hopefully yours as well – today’s post features beautiful sun rooms that I think you’re going to love! I’m especially…
You have less than two weeks to prepare for Christmas! Are you ready? My final gift (to my hubby) arrives in the mail today and then I can officially say I’m ready once I’ve wrapped his present. It’s always good to get the shopping done so you can turn your attention to other things like…
Today’s fresh country style home by J. Steven Kemp pairs two of my favorite decorating staples – wood and the color white. The rooms are warm, inviting, and beautifully styled. The living room contains a variety of textures. Shiplap walls hug the room, soft linens cover the armchairs, and earthen pottery graces the built-in shelves….
