What is it about a beautiful table setting that makes a meal more memorable? My mother always set a pretty table for our holiday meals and I try to follow in her foot steps. See how to set a stunning fall table which can also be used for your Thanksgiving celebration. Sources are provided to…
What started out as a surprise for my hubby ended up being a gift for myself. It wasn’t intentional, I swear. I bought a primitive cat painting for my husband and had an a-ha moment on how to make a tobacco basket picture frame for it. My husband is a big cat lover and…
Today marks the final full week of summer in 2021, but one thing I’ve noticed over the last several years is that summer weather is extending further into the fall season. This is great for someone like me who craves warmer temperatures, although I do enjoy the cooler mornings and evenings of autumn. Here in…
Omigoodness – I’m excited to share this amazing backyard reading retreat with all of you today! Avid readers and nature lovers alike are sure to fall in love with Board & Vellum‘s tiny refuge to escape the stress of the world. It’s functional, eco-friendly, and tastefully done. And of course, now I want one! (This…
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…
