Have you ever visited Saugatuck, Michigan? Our recent family summer vacation there revealed loads of charm in a hip and historic lakeside artist community. This charming blue home with white trim is a private residence that’s tucked in between shops and restaurants. It seems like an odd location for a home, but it sure is…
Things are getting crazy out there in the world! From the virus to protests to tear gas being used – you’d think it was the 1960s. I’m managing to find peace in nature and the outdoors – and finding beautiful things to share with you. The past few weeks I’ve been running more on a…
Happy Thursday, Friends! Today I’ve got a super cute green and white kitchen for you – complete with a boldly patterned floor and open shelves. Photo by Studio McGee I think today’s kitchen is super cute. I love the green cabinet color and the light wood floating shelves. It’s such a fresh, modern country…
Welcome to week 40 of Style Showcase. This Tuesday is filled with unique home decor ideas. Click on the link above each photo to learn more! Sand & Sisal | Nautical Media Room Makeover Shabbyfufu | Saving Money In A Master Bathroom Remodel Southern Hospitality |Southeastern Designer Showhouse Town & Country Living…
July is wrapping up and while we still have plenty of summer days ahead of us, I thought now is a good time to feature Surfside Style – Relaxed Living by the Coast. It’s another beautiful decorating book by Fifi O’Neill pictures taken by one of my fave interior photographers, Mark Loman. Here’s a sneek…
Last year hubby and I created a shade garden with the pile of dirt that we kept from when our pond was excavated. This year we added several more plantings to it and I really hope to share it with you next Saturday. Here are some of my favorite shade perennial plants that we’ve added….
Hi Friends – and happy “day before the weekend!” July is coming to a close and I realize time is running out for making the most of summer. I feel like I need to hurry up and hike more trails, enjoy more picnics, visit new places, and the list goes on! One thing I haven’t…
Welcome to week two of my new Kitchen of the Week series! I may have set the bar pretty high with the first kitchen I shared and now I’m under pressure to impress you all once again. LOL. This week I’m sharing a lovely white and wood kitchen that I’m pretty sure you’re going to…
Welcome to another Tuesday filled with inspiration from summer homes and gardens. I’m so in love with this season despite some of the hot days. And I’m still living without air conditioning and haven’t really minded it at all. But enough of that – visit some of the inspiration this week from my friends and…
You’ve probably heard that the bee population is declining, which isn’t good for our gardens or for the world in general. Without pollinators, our ecosystem would fail and humans wouldn’t be able to exist! If you want to help correct this problem, you can start by adding any of these bee-friendly flowers to your garden….
In two weeks my family and I will be vacationing in Michigan. We weren’t sure we’d be able to take the trip due to the pandemic, but there aren’t travel restrictions in our area so we’re good to go. We need the break from the chaos, but in the meantime I’ve been enjoying the simple…
Hello Friends! It’s Tuesday and that means another installment of Style Showcase with some blogging friends. To see more about these easy decorating ideas, just click on the link above each photo. Enjoy! Worthing Court | How To Makeover An Old Chandelier Fox Hollow Cottage | Summer Entryway Makeover Reveal Sand & Sisal…
Let’s take a sunny, virtual trip to Santa Monica, California to enjoy touring a beautiful 1920’s Spanish colonial style home that’s fresh and light. One thing you’ll notice throughout today’s tour is graceful archways from room to room. Photo by Christine Markatos Design The living room is off-white but not at all boring. Wood…
Welcome to week two of hot and humid weather and another edition of Friday Finds! I think my body is acclimating to it because it doesn’t seem to bother me too much. I still go out in the garden every day and get to enjoy my flowers – like these adorable pink cone flowers. I…
Today is a special day because I’m sharing Shaquille O’Neill’s pond and waterfall which is beyond amazing! Also exciting is the fact that the company I work for is the pond builder who installed Shaq’s gorgeous water feature at his Georgia home. (All photos are courtesy of Aquascape, Inc.) Greg Wittstock, my boss and…
Today’s Style Showcase is filled with summer fun and decorating ideas. I’m especially intrigued by Kim’s summer lawn activities and plan to jot down ideas from her blog at Sand and Sisal. Take a look at what else is on today’s docket. Click the link above each photo for more information! Town & Country Living…
