Creating a pretty Easter table sets the mood for the spring holiday, which is often much needed after a cold, gray winter. You can choose to go all out and get super creative, or keep things simple if you’re crunched for time. Either way, be sure to check out these inspiring examples when you get…
For those of you who love farmhouse style decorating, you’re going to love today’s modern farmhouse tour. This remodel by Picture Perfect House features all the elements of country style you love, without the clutter. I’m ready to move right in! Photo by Picture Perfect House The white fireplace in the living room above is…
Summer is my favorite season but the one thing I don’t like about it is – mosquitoes! Rather than use chemicals or sprays to keep them away, I prefer a more natural method, like this list of 10 mosquito repelling plants! Basil. Did you know that basil essential oil is deadly to mosquito larvae? The…
Do you ever do anything on a whim? I’m sure we all do. For some odd reason that I can’t explain, I’ve been following my whims quite a bit these days. Maybe the fatigue of the pandemic is making me a little loopy and causing me to act more on impulse. Or maybe acting on…
Raise your hand if you’ve ever been to Maryville, Tennessee! My daughter and I traveled there last fall and it just occurred to me that I never shared my walking tour of neighborhoods that feature some of the charming homes of Maryville. Maryville is about 18 miles south of Knoxville. I had never been…
Seems like everyone I talk to these days is itching for spring to get here! Daylight hours are getting longer and I love waking up to the sun with a cup of coffee in my kitchen dining space. To create your own springtime fresh breakfast nook, here’s a few ideas to get you started! Color!…
Spring is in the air, robins are hopping around the grass in search of worms, and my fish are getting frisky in the pond. I love this time of year when everything comes back to life! Bring some of that joy into your home with today’s spring decorating ideas from my Style Showcase friends! Worthing…
When you talk about cottage style, it doesn’t necessarily apply to small living spaces. If you subscribe to any of the cottage style magazines available today, you’ll notice some of the featured homes are actually quite large. Cottage style is first and foremost comfortable, often colorful, and signified by slightly worn finishes and painted furniture….
Does anything give a call to warmer weather more than a pair of outdoor rocking chairs? Spending a bit of idle time rocking on the porch with a glass of lemonade or iced tea stirs up a nostalgic and simpler time. (This post contains affiliate links.) Photo by BraytonHughes Design Studios A pair of white…
Do you realize there’s just two weeks and four days before Easter arrives? Last year this time we were in the midst of the pandemic. No Easter Sunday with the family. No attending church in person. No toilet paper in the stores. LOL. (This post contains affiliate links.) This Easter, it feels like we’re starting…
Today I’ve got a cheery, Scandinavian cottage style kitchen to share with you! When I came across this beauty it felt so homey and casual. It’s not perfection – instead, it looks lived in and loved. It’s the type of kitchen where homemade meals taste their best because you know a lot of love went…
I remember the first time I saw brick flooring in a home. My mother and I bought tickets to Geneva’s holiday house walk and an historic home just east of the river featured a brick floor in the entryway and kitchen. It was love at first sight! Photo by Virginia W. Kelsey, AIA My mother…
What’s the spring season like in your neck of the woods? We had beautiful weather last week and today it’s cold and snowing. Like – heavy snow! But it’s all going to melt by the weekend when it’s back up to 60 degrees. That’s life outside of Chicago – you get used to it. But…
I’ll bet more of you are going for walks now that the weather is warming up. Do you like to walk around pretty neighborhoods while admiring the daffodils and tulips? I know I do. One of my favorite housing styles I like to see on my walks is the charming craftsman style that originated right…
Are you lovin’ the longer days of spring as much as I am? It’s incredible how a few more hours of daylight can put a pep in your step. Today I thought it’d be fun to share some photos of my kitchen from 5 years ago. It includes the pops of yellow that I’ve been…
Happy Friday, friends! It’s been a good week here in little old Elburn. The sun is shining, the weather is warmer, and I saw the first robin of the season yesterday! He was hopping his way across the street toward our house. I always get excited upon seeing the first robin and it usually happens…
