Whenever I move into a house, one of the first things I do is add flower boxes under the front windows. It’s a feature I’ve always loved and is a must-have for me. Here are seven tips for creating beautiful window box ideas to amp up your home’s curb appeal. 1. Sunny Location: Choose…
A few years ago we replaced our rickety old picket fence with a new one. While I held a certain endearment for our “charming” fence, a lot of the pickets were rotting and we simply couldn’t let it go any longer. I’ve always loved a picket fence and am happy to share some quaint picket…
This is the time of year when hyacinths and daffodils make their appearance in the florist section of the grocery store. And with that change comes a desire for all things spring. Today I’m sharing a super fun project using floral papers to make spring print wrapped candles. You can download these pretty prints…
It’s Tuesday and that means it’s time for another round of Style Showcase. You’ll find pretty spring ideas from me and my blogging friends. Click on the links to visit each one! Southern Hospitality | One of My Best Thrifted Finds Town & Country Living | Kitchen Storage Ideas Worthing Court | Step…
Welcome to “Flow of Home” week! A small group of bloggers have joined me to show the actual layout of our homes in greater detail. One of my readers commented that she wished we’d feature wider angles of rooms in order to better show what our houses look like. That’s exactly what we’re attempting to…
Ever so slowly the days are getting a little longer and the birds seem to have a cheerier note to their song. I’ve been busy cleaning and purging and doing a little decorating while I’m at it. Here’s a look at my nature inspired spring mantel that I recently created. But first, I’m joining…
Today’s Style Showcase focuses on home decor and ideas for the upcoming spring season, which officially arrives on March 19th. So, we’re just a month away from saying good bye to winter. To help inspire your home decorating plans, check out the following ideas from my Style Showcase friends. How pretty is this old lampshade…
They say a man can’t live by bread alone … but this woman sure could! When I was in junior high, I would come home after school and my sister and I would devour an entire loaf of white Wonder bread together. I no longer like Wonder bread and prefer loaves with a little more…
One of the simplest ways to decorate for any season is to hang a wreath on the front door, an inside door, or anywhere in the house! I’ve rounded up a collection of spring wreath ideas that are sure to inspire – along with a few links to shopping sites for your convenience. (This post…
Today we have a mix of spring decorating and Valentine projects for Style Showcase. I absolutely adore the first entry which is a napkin folding trick from Kim at Sand and Sisal. Sand & Sisal | Valentine Napkin Fold Tutorial Janet at Shabbyfufu (the leader of this group) has the most beautiful mantel and…
Today you’ll find plenty of Valentine’s Day inspiration here on Style Showcase. In case you’re new, Style Showcase is every Tuesday when I gather with a few blogging friends to share some of our projects and decor from previous years. And today we have a new person added to the group – my wonderful friend…
Have you ever forced spring bulbs indoors? It’s a wonderful way to scratch your gardening itch and enjoy spring flowers in your house before they appear outside in your garden. See how easy it is to force fragrant hyacinth bulbs indoors. (This post contains affiliate links.) Hyacinth bulbs – and any spring bulb for…
Last week we toured a sunny beach style cottage, and today we’re doing just the opposite and enjoying a rustic ski barn that makes the most of the snow and winter season. Photo by Kelly and Abramson Architecture Gorgeous Windsor chairs gather round a large, natural wood dining room table (above), while Windsor-style bar…
January is over! Yay! We’re one month closer to spring. And the way I handle the winter months while waiting for warmer weather is with therapeutic houseplants. It’s the first Saturday of the month which means it’s time for sharing about cozy living with my blogging friends. You’ll find links to their hygge style…
Normally I don’t get too excited about bathrooms, but today I just have to share the coolest bathroom in an industrial loft! From exposed brick walls to vintage details, what’s not to love? Photo by Mark Lewis Interior Design Frosted glass creates privacy on the classic-blue painted door with vintage hardware. Simple farmhouse lights…
Welcome to Style Showcase, brought to you every Tuesday by my blogging friends and me. Today we’ve got a mix of Valentine’s inspiration and home organizing projects. All good stuff for you! Just click on the links to go to the project. Shabbyfufu | Do’s & Dont’s Of The Konmari Method Of Decluttering Fox…
