Hello friends! We’re only two weeks into 2021 and already facing new challenges. I’m confident there are brighter times ahead. Winter – and January in particular – is always hard for me due to cold, short days. I want to wake up with the sun again! For now, I’ll get some inspiration from my Style…
Welcome to round two of home exterior colors in Naperville, Illinois. Last week I featured a collection of blue and gray houses in the snow. Today we’re looking at beautiful houses in white and neutral tones. Most of the houses on today’s tour are new, but a few are old. All of them have…
Normally we associate tulips with springtime, but you might notice that your local florist or grocery store is already offering colorful blooms so you can create and enjoy tulip arrangements in your home. Tulips are one of my favorite flowers (I think I say that about every flower) and I love adding them to…
Wow. What a week. I’m exhausted but it’s not from lack of stress. It’s from grief and anguish over what’s happened in our country. Most of us are probably craving peace and unity during this time of challenging turmoil. Never lose hope – there are always moments of joy and blessings in life. Since I’m…
Normally I feature a kitchen every Thursday, but I’ve decided to mix it up in 2021 with a variety of room tours. With that in mind, welcome to this beautiful updated bathroom by Lauren DeBello Interiors with a claw foot and and modern walk-in shower! Photo by Lauren DeBello Interiors This minimalist style bathroom…
This past Sunday I featured a beautiful cabin style home and it occurred to me to follow up with a post about decorating ideas to achieve the look. Cabin style is a cozy, comfortable style with roots in nature. You don’t need log walls to get the look, although it certainly helps. (This post contains…
Some people struggle with winter decorating ideas in the home. Interior spaces can look bare after all the Christmas trimmings are removed. My Style Showcase friends and I have a few ideas that can help spark your creativity. Worthing Court | 5 Ways To Transition From Christmas To Winter Decor Fox Hollow Cottage |…
Several inches of snow fell in our area over the weekend which prompted me to get out and enjoy the scenery. While I was out, I snapped some photos of beautiful blue and gray custom homes in Naperville, IL. Naperville used to be a smaller suburb of Chicago until about 35 years ago when…
Fluffy flakes of snow are gently falling down as I write this. My house feels warm and cozy inside. After packing away Christmas, we painted my country style sitting room this week in Lace Handkerchief by Benjamin Moore. I was craving something different for this small space. Hopefully you can tell the paint color is…
Happy New Year and welcome to 2021! Raise your hand if you’re glad to see 2020 come to an end. The beginning of this year is predicted to be rough and challenging, at least until the new vaccine makes its way to most of the population. Who ever thought we’d live to see a pandemic…
Basketry is an ancient craft that’s older than pottery and stone carving. Humans have been making baskets since 8000 to 6000 BC. Baskets were used to contain and store almost everything. Perhaps this longevity, along with the artistry of the craft, is what makes baskets a never-ending part of our daily lives. The laundry room…
Another Christmas has come and gone and we face the anticipation of a New Year! Hopefully a year in which we successfully tackle this virus and can all breathe a little more freely (literally!). Here’s final inspiration for 2020 from my Style Showcase friends and me. Town & Country Living | New Dining Room Color…
When you open the front door, what type of first impression does your home give? Create an inviting entryway with just a few of these ideas that are easy to execute. Photo by Gordon and Johnson Design A charming bench is always a good choice for an entryway. It provides a place to sit…
Merry Christmas, everyone!! I don’t know how many of you will stop by today for a visit since it’s Christmas Day. But since it’s Friday Finds day, I’ll still share what caught my eye this week. A photo on Pinterest grabbed my attention and when I clicked on it, I got to enjoy the rest…
To celebrate the upcoming holidays, I’m giving away two copies of the Romantic Prairie Cookbook by Fifi O’Neill!! Fifi has graciously shared pictures from the book with me, along with her delectable recipe for bread pudding. (This post contains affiliate links.) I’m so excited to give away two copies of this book. To enter for…
We’re in the final stretch before Christmas when the last of gifts are wrapped and final holiday meal plans are made. Take a moment to unwind and relax with some of our Style Showcase inspiration! Southern Hospitality | Atlanta Holiday Showhouse Town & Country Living | Christmas In Chicago Worthing Court | Christmas…
