My favorite place at home during the summer is my backyard koi pond. It’s truly the ultimate oasis and I consider myself very lucky to enjoy its beauty and tranquility all season long. Its existence is simply magical and when I need to de-stress and relax, I venture out to the pond. If you’ve…
Today’s transitional home by C. Kramer Interiors features a palette of soft, calming colors that aims to enhance the well-being of its residents. From cheery pinks and peaches to soft blues and white, every shade evokes a sense of peace and comfort, transforming the space into a happy haven that’s subtly refreshing. Photo by C….
Are you ready to explore the second Cotswold village that my daughter and I visited during our trip to England? Stow-on-the-Wold is a market town filled with quaint shops and charming cottages. It doesn’t have the same winding, hilly streets as Bibury but it’s still loaded with charm and history. In case you’re wondering,…
August is here and summer is still going strong here in Illinois. I want to make the most of the remaining warm days so tomorrow we’re visiting the Anderson Japanese Garden in Rockford. I’ve never been, but it looks intriguing. I’ve always been a fan of Asian culture and gardens ever since I read The…
Today, you’re in for a special treat! I’m showcasing a delightful petite cottage by Tracey Rapisardi Design nestled within a serene vacation community near Kennebunkport, Maine. This charming community consists of sixteen lovely cottages, all of which are available to rent! Photo by Tracey Rapisardi Design Can a cottage be any cuter than this?…
Every house that I’ve ever owned (just three, for the record) has been adorned with flower boxes. I’ve always loved flowers at the window and have had to create the boxes at each home so I could plant them. I put impatiens and some type of vine at the shady locations, and geraniums in the…
Welcome to another week of Style Showcase where my blog friends and I get together to share some inspiration from the past. Janet and I are both talking about kitchens, while Rhoda shares her gorgeous patio and Suzy discusses decorating with white accent pieces. Shabbyfufu | 20+ Kitchen Renovations Done On A Budget Janet shares…
It’s been a week since I returned home from England but the magic of the trip hasn’t left me. The Cotswold area was one of the main things I wanted to see while there, but we only had a day to explore the area. We didn’t get to all of the most visited villages, but…
Today I’m excited to share a gorgeous Cape Cod home decorated by Martha’s Vineyard Interior Design located in the charming town of Chatham. The talented architect was Salt Architecture and photos were taken by Michael J. Lee. You’ll find this delightful, seaside home to be light and airy with a slightly modern vibe. Interior spaces…
Outdoor porches are a true treasure during warm summer months, but not everyone likes the presence of bugs. Perhaps the best scenario is to create the ultimate indoor porch where you can still throw open the windows but keep the pests at bay with screens. See today’s collection and get ideas for creating a cozy…
Our garden is bursting with colorful flowers and ripening vegetables and I couldn’t be happier. I love this time of year and sometimes I enjoy simply standing in the garden watching the butterflies and inhaling the smell of the nearby tomato plants. I’m taking photos of my flower beds this weekend and will share them soon….
Having arrived home from England on Saturday evening left me little time to enjoy the weekend. But I managed to deadhead all the fading flowers and worked around the pond a bit to clean things up. We had a tornado come through town while I was gone and fortunately, none of our trees were knocked…
Yesterday I arrived back home after an amazing week-long trip to England. This was my first vacation across the pond and as expected, I fell in love with the beauty and history of the land. I did not fall in love with driving on the crazy roads! But that was a mere blip in the…
You’ll find plenty of historic homes in the northeast, but today we’re looking at a newer build by Martha’s Vineyard Interior Design. This Martha’s Vineyard dream home is open and spacious with wood, stone, and painted woodwork. If you’re a fan of a neutral palette, you’ll enjoy the serene beauty of this island home. Pendant…
I’m not sure when my love of painted floors began, but I think it had something to do with my grandmother’s squeaky clean basement floors that she painted battleship gray. Her basement was hands down, the cleanest basement I’ve ever seen. There wasn’t a spiderweb in sight, no stacked boxes of stored stuff, and had…
You’re going to love today’s warm and cozy beach cottage by Kate Jackson. There’s so much I find endearing about it. First, it’s located near water, and second, there’s plenty of texture and warmth throughout the home that feels so comfortable and eye appealing. This cozy corner features dark bamboo blinds, white trim, and a…
