Summer is my favorite season, hands down! The days are long, the sun is warm, and summer decorating is free and easy. Here’s 11 home decor ideas to freshen your home for this wonderful time of the year. If you’re feeling ambitious, consider painting your entryway a sunny yellow. Entries are generally smaller rooms so…
Color lovers will enjoy this week’s showcase of projects. June is here so let the summer fun begin! Click the link above each photo to see more. Worthing Court | 8 Secrets To Outdoor Entertaining + A Tablescape Fox Hollow Cottage | Fast & Easy Summer Entertaining Tips HGTV Dream Home Tour –…
I can’t help but smile every time I look at today’s charming stone cottage feature by TKP Architects of Colorado. The facade reminds me of Bilbo Baggins’ cozy hobbit house in the Lord of the Rings series. Technically a hobbit house is partially underground but the stone and wood exterior, along with the arched door…
For as long as I can remember, I’ve always been attracted to wisteria. Its big, drooping blooms are breathtaking. When it wraps itself around a pergola or door frame, it seems almost magical to me. Whether you have it in your garden already, or are considering adding it to your landscape, here’s a few pros…
In my neck of the woods, Memorial Day weekend signals the beginning of summer even though the season doesn’t officially begin until June 21st. As an elementary-aged kid, no one took schoolwork seriously after the holiday. Teachers instinctively knew our brains were in summer mode and doled out fun and easy projects. Memorial Day weather…
Who can resist a garden swing on a gorgeous summer day? I know I can’t. Swinging under a big shady tree is a great way to cool off, and I’ll bet you’ve got the perfect spot in your yard to enjoy this simple pleasure. Here’s a few outdoor swing ideas that are perfect for adults…
Warmer weather has arrived here in Illinois and it’s definitely giving me good summer vibes! Today’s Style Showcase has a few ideas for enhancing your home this time of year, including a cute seashell box from Southern Hospitality. Town & Country Living | Summer Dining Worthing Court | How To Overcome Decorating Mistake Fear…
Amazing ocean views are just part of the charm of this beautiful beachfront home by Polhemus Savery DaSilva in Rhode Island. The interior spaces are light and bright and filled with soft coastal colors. Photo by Polhemus Savery DaSilva A stunning stone fireplace is surrounded by a curvy mantel. Cool blue walls remind you of…
Walking through pretty neighborhoods to look at landscaping is how I get most of my ideas and inspiration for garden spaces. On occasion, I stumble across a beautiful garden tour online like this charming cottage garden with a unique fountain. Photo by Mom’s Design Build When designing garden spaces, it’s always helpful when the house…
I’ve been a bad girl. I missed the past two weeks of Friday Finds! Other things have been distracting me but I’m back in the saddle this week with a round-up of new inspiration for you. Thank goodness this world is filled with so much inspiration and creativity to share! How wonderful was the announcement…
Three years ago we had our garden pond installed in the backyard. After adding it, the plan was to incorporate a deck, a new privacy fence, a gravel patio for a dining area, and another patio just outside the back door. We’ve managed to get all those ideas implemented over the years except for the…
Is there any piece of outdoor furniture that says “summer” more than quintessential Adirondack chairs? Seeing one reminds me of lazy days on the beach, or laid back evenings gathered around a toasty fire. I instantly think “vacation” when I see a photo of one. Hopefully these examples will do the same for you. (This…
Happy Tuesday, friends! Today we’ve got some fun things to share with you for Style Showcase. It all begins with a fun trip provided by Rhoda to the Biltmore Gardens. I’ve never been there, have you? Keep scrolling because there’s more good stuff to enjoy! Southern Hospitality | Biltmore Blooms Town & Country Living…
The past year I’ve been making changes to my home decor, opting for earthier tones inspired by nature. I’m adding more houseplants too, but there are other ways to bring the outdoors in. Here you’ll find 9 nature inspired decorating ideas! The first is an entryway lined with garden botanical wallpaper. A garden hat with…
More and more, you’re seeing a trend in improved outdoor living spaces. Landscapers and hardscapers are swamped with new business and people are reconnecting with nature and being outside. Today’s Texas ranch by Wills Design has plenty of outdoor gathering spaces that beautifully complement the interior rooms. Photo by Wills Design Associates The front porch…
A couple weeks ago I shared a walking tour of homes located on Lookout Mountain in Chattanooga. Today we’re headed to the Georgia side of Lookout Mountain to enjoy more curb appeal and pretty Southern homes. One thing I noticed right away when crossing over onto the Georgia side of the mountain is that…
