July has arrived and I’m already telling summer to slow down! It’s such a carefree time of year and I love to savor every moment of it. Rather than spend evenings in front of the television, I have a list of fun summer evening activities. Some are free and easy, others cost a little more…
Our garden is bursting with colorful flowers and ripening vegetables and I couldn’t be happier. Yesterday I harvested the first kohlrabi I’ve ever grown in the garden. This is also the first year we planted brussels sprouts and I’m anxious to see how those tiny cabbages turn out. In the meantime, I’m trying to turn…
Are you ready for a little summer reading and loads of decorating inspiration all at once? It’s time for another book giveaway! Visions of Home features the gorgeous work of Historical Concepts, one of my favorite architectural firms. Showcased in the book are country estates, pastoral properties, and coastal retreats. The artisanal craftsmanship of these…
Get ready for some decorating fun with this week’s line-up of summer inspiration. From a tour of Fifi O’Neill’s Florida cottage to DIY patriotic decor, we’ve got you covered here at Style Showcase! Town & Country Living | Fifi O’Neill’s Cottage Worthing Court | Patriotic Decorating Ideas For Busy People Fox Hollow Cottage…
July is just around the corner so I thought I’d share some inspiration on decorating with red, white, and blue in honor of our country’s upcoming birthday! I think it’s a fun look for the summer months. WARREN SHEETS DESIGN, INC. Red, white, and blue look crisp and clean in this nautical style family room….
When I go on vacation, an important part of the trip is the location and ambiance of the place where I stay. Appealing furnishings, clean and bright spaces, and pretty outdoor surroundings are at the top of my list. I scored the jackpot when I recently rented a tiny house Airbnb called “The Birdhouse.” Steps…
I’m finally back from my short trip to New Buffalo, Michigan and of course, I took photos of cute bungalows and cottages while I was there. There was plenty to explore and I need to go back to this lakeside town with all its charm and character. The super adorable modern farmhouse-style cottage above was…
This past week I took my granddaughter to New Buffalo, Michigan for a few days at the beach and the dunes. We took a walk through a forested park and I explained the art of “forest bathing” to her. Her 10-year old mind found it fascinating yet confusing. She couldn’t understand how being in the…
Last night I was dreaming of how nice it would be to have my very own sleeping porch during the summer months to enjoy the evening breezes while dozing. A screened sleeping porch of course, so I don’t have to deal with mosquitoes and creepy crawlers! This cottage style sleeping porch reminds me of the…
Welcome to another edition of Style Showcase! Do you enjoy this series? I have to admit I enjoy staying connected with my blogging friends every Tuesday. I’ve been following their blogs for over 10 years! Today we have a variety of inspiration, but I’m especially loving the bird wallpaper in my friend Rhoda’s laundry room…
One of my favorite scents in the world is calming lavender … its sweet floral and herbal fragrance with balsamic undertones. One of the easiest ways to infuse its intoxicating scent throughout the home is with candles. I’ve found that dried lavender doesn’t diffuse throughout a room as quickly and evenly as a burning candle….
Victorian houses provide an abundant supply of eye candy when admiring their intricate gingerbread trim and interesting roof angles. If you’re a fan of this historic architecture, you don’t want to miss this round-up of exciting homes. Photo by Klassen Remodeling & Design, Inc. Whether small or large, Victorian houses are crafted with numerous…
Late June is such an exciting time of the year! Every day I walk out into the gardens and there’s always something new blooming. The daisies and coneflowers are starting to pop and the Oriental lilies are soon to follow. We’ve even got a couple of tomatoes on the vine now. There’s always a new…
Two months have passed since my trip to Chattanooga, Tennessee and I just now realized I didn’t share all the photos of beautiful houses that I took while there. So today features a final collection of hillside homes from both Lookout Mountain and Signal Mountain. It’s a pleasant mix of small and grand homes. …
What a great mix of cottage style decorating ideas for you today! I’m totally swooning over the California cottage – also known as Snowberry – that you’ll see on Shabbyfufu. Not to mention the other cottage-style ideas including my grandsons’ bedroom that was so much fun to help decorate! Shabbyfufu | Relaxed California Cottage Home…
Summer is flea market season and it extends well into fall. See how to turn your flea market finds into beautiful home decor that makes a visual impact! Photo by Adrienne DeRosa Flea markets always have an ample supply of vintage dishes like colorful Fiesta ware, vintage China, or classic white ironstone (my personal favorite)….
