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…
When you think of summer, you ultimately think of the beach. And while the beach is certainly a lot of fun, there are a number of other summer activity ideas that can be enjoyed without getting sand glued to your body. (This post contains affiliate links.) 1. Enjoy an outdoor picnic with an old-fashioned…
Happy 4th of July weekend! Most of the gardening is done and now it’s time to enjoy the fruits of labor. As I write this I’m sitting in the shade on the deck by the pond. It’s humid, but a gentle breeze is blowing so it’s quite pleasant. Following are some of my favorite finds…
For me, there’s something so enticing about a garden path that beckons you to explore the journey it’s prepared to take you on. Winding past flowers and greenery, it’s a delight to find out around the next curve. (This post contains affiliate links.) The pathway above is narrow and small flat paver stones are used…
It doesn’t seem like we’ve had 36 weeks of Style Showcases, but here we are with another round of craft and decorating inspiration. To see more of any project, simply click the link above the photo. Enjoy! Southern Hospitality | Gibbs Garden Summer Blooms Town & Country Living |Country Landscape Printables Worthing Court…
I love when I find a house that’s just as beautiful (if not more) on the outside as it is on the inside. Today’s modern Texas farmhouse is a prime example of matching the interior to the exterior. Photo by Richard Hughes Architect Porches and decks on all levels provide ample opportunity to enjoy…
A couple weeks ago I featured the charming Florida home of author and stylist, Fifi O’Neill and today I’m happy to announce that I’m giving away a copy of her book, Global Bohemian – how to satisfy your wanderlust at home. (This post contains affiliate links.) Global Bohemian seems like the perfect book to…
Does anyone else step outside into the warmth of the day and immediately smile and feel inspired? That’s what season does to me. The abundance of flowers, greenery, and nature in general fills my soul to overflowing! It’s summer love. This week I managed to get a bit more planting done around the pond. I…
