Do you love the fall season? The colors are so amazing. I love bringing fall colors into the house with silk flower arrangements. Today I’m sharing a tutorial for creating your own bouquet of posies in a bushel basket! It only takes a few minutes. (This post contains affiliate links – see my privacy policy.) …
Wow! We’re nearing our 100th installment of Style Showcase. I can’t believe my SS friends and I have been doing this weekly series for almost two years now. I always enjoy seeing what everyone has to share and this week is no different. There’s even a couple of simple DIY projects for you if you’re…
Target has become an increasingly popular store due to its affordability and decent quality. And now that Target has been working with favorite home designers like Joanna Gaines and Studio McGee, it’s becoming even more attractive. Here’s a round-up of some pretty, affordable decor that you can buy online or from your nearest location. (This…
Finally I’m getting around to sharing pictures of the Wisconsin farmhouse we rented through VRBO. Every summer my kids and their families join me for a vacation somewhere not too far from home. They have little ones and that doesn’t make for a pleasant car ride, so we try to keep the drive a few…
Since I’m doing some early fall planting this weekend, I thought I’d look for some inspiration to get my creative juices flowing. In addition to re-planting my flower boxes with flowering kale and asters, I’m also considering fall vignettes for the front porch and backyard deck. Here’s a few outdoor fall arrangements you might want…
Happy Friday, friends! This Labor Day week has flown by and I’m anxious to enjoy the weekend. I’ve decided to pull the plants in my front flowerboxes which are looking rather sad. A trip to the nursery will result in getting cool weather plants and flowers to replace the dying petunias and lantana that never…
Decorating styles come and go and we’re currently seeing an increasing trend in people craving colorful kitchens after the mass popularity of white kitchens is fading. Here are 13 beautiful examples of charming kitchens with pretty colors! Photo by Fireclay Tile Adding color to a mostly white kitchen is easy to do. Here, Alison Kandler,…
The Windsor chair is a classic beauty and worthy of a seat at any dining table. This style of chair originated in England during the 18th century and was widely popular during the revolutionary period of America. Windsor chairs were first used in gardens and were typically painted green and left to weather outside. Eventually…
Welcome to the first Style Showcase of September 2021! Most of the inspiration today incorporates blue and green decor as opposed to the golden colors of fall. It’s funny how most of us were thinking the same thing! Anyway, have a look and enjoy! Town & Country Living | Soft Fall Mantel Worthing Court…
This past weekend I spent time decorating the house for fall. This eventually led to changing artwork around. I swapped out the feather prints for a painting from my bedroom, and then realized other art needed swapping to create a cohesive flow. Long story short, it took most of the day just to decorate two…
Omigoodness! If I lived in this perfect mountain home by Total Concepts I’d feel like I’d died and gone to heaven! I love its warmth, blend of textures, and the amazing views through all the windows. Photo by TOTAL CONCEPTS The exterior gives a hint to the textures and colors you’ll find inside. Stone pairs…
When September rolls around I know that this could be the last month of fully enjoying my koi pond. The fish continue to be active, the waterlilies are still in bloom, and plants around the pond are fully grown (and looking a little messy if I’m being honest). Days by the pond are always moments…
Welcome to September! The days are a little shorter, the temperature has dropped about 10 degrees, and the humidity has subsided. All within a few days time. And now it’s Friday which means it’s time to take a look back at the week. I’ve got a couple goodies from the Midwest. Since I mentioned the…
It makes me happy when by chance I stumble across a pretty room that’s sure to lighten anyone’s spirits who enters the space. Today’s monochromatic yet airy sunroom by Danielle Rose Design Co. is blessed with texture in the form of painted brick walls, loads of architectural trim, and just enough plants to keep it…
Even though it’s not officially fall yet, I feel like September ushers in the season with its shorter days and kids being back at school. As you gear up for this popular season, take a moment to plan some fun like these 15 fall activities! 1. Go Apple Picking! The fresh air will do you…
Late August and early September can be a bit of a weird time. Most of us begin to transition to fall with our home decor, but we’ve still got one foot in summer enjoying the warm days that still come our way. Even though autumn doesn’t officially start until September 21st, I think our heads…
