Although I’ve been adding earth tones and darker colors to my house, I do still love soft colors. We all have our color preference, whether we love the warm sunny colors of Tuscany, or are more drawn to the cool tones of the sea. I pulled together a few ideas for decorating with soft colors,…
Welcome to the first Style Showcase post of 2020! Every Tuesday I gather with a few friends to share some of our favorite projects and inspiration from our blogs. We’re starting the New Year with plenty of style and fun! Click on the links below to see more photos and information of each. Sand…
My goal this January is to not only help myself enjoy winter more, but to do the same for you! So I’ve gathered together something I love seeing in winter – a red barn in snow! Above is a Finnish house with a small barn. I’ve decided that in order to find their home…
Welcome to the first Cozy Living series post of the year! The first Saturday of each month I gather with my friends to share how we cozy things up for the month. We celebrate the hygge style of living which is pretty much anything that warms your heart and spirits. Today, I’m featuring my cozy…
Today I’m joining a group of bloggers to review home decorating changes from 2019 and what we plan to do in the New Year. My style shifted from cool shabby chic farmhouse (is there such a thing?) to a warmer modern country look. Let’s start with January when I found a new rug for…
My family did something a little different this year for Christmas. We took a trip to historic Galena and spent four days together to celebrate the holiday. Galena is a popular get-away location due to its scenic rolling hills and rich history. Galena used to be the largest city in Illinois, back in the…
Merry Christmas Eve! I always like to use this special day for quiet reflection of the year and to be grateful for all the gifts I’ve been given. I also like to soak up the last of Christmas inspiration before everyone packs up their holiday decor. Here’s a bit of Christmas eye candy to enjoy…
At the end of every year I look forward to Pantone announcing its Color of the Year. Classic Blue is the honored color for 2020 and following you’ll find inspirational ways to use it in your home. Photo by Designerpaint Classic Blue is a calming, confident hue that “highlights our desire for a dependable and…
Hello Friends! It’s our final Style Showcase before the holidays. My friends and I are sharing one last bit of Christmas inspiration. Can you believe Christmas is next week already? I can’t! Anywho – I hope you enjoy what my friends and I are sharing today! Fox Hollow Cottage | Vintage Christmas In Our…
Less than two weeks until Christmas! It hardly seems possible. Before you panic about hosting your holiday dinner, check out these eleven Christmas table setting ideas that are sure to inspire your creativity for a fun holiday meal. Colored plates are a great way to create a festive holiday table setting. Red plates (above) look…
Welcome to another installment of Style Showcase! Each Tuesday my blogging friends and I gather together to share past projects. In today’s case, it’s a dose of Christmas past. Click on the links for each blogger’s Christmas inspiration. Atta Girl Says | Santa-Inspired Christmas Porch Fox Hollow Cottage | Cozy Cottage Cabin Christmas Home…
Welcome to a neighborhood “Spirit of Christmas” tour with a small group of bloggers. We’re sharing neighborhood events or decorations where we live – you’ll find the links below. I’m featuring the first-ever Christmas Lightscape show at the Chicago Botanic Garden. It’s the first time the event has taken place and I didn’t want to…
Last weekend, hubby and I took an overnight trip to Winnetka, Illinois and stayed at a darling eclectic apartment I found on Airbnb. I took photos so I could feature the place as one of my Sunday home tours. The apartment is on the second floor of an older home in Winnetka, a northern…
After the busy-ness of putting together my Christmas home tour this past week, I thought I’d take a bit of a breather and share some of my favorite Christmas projects and decor from holidays past – like this vintage style tree from five years ago. Today is the first Saturday of the month which…
Welcome to my Christmas Farmhouse Kitchen! I think it’s been a while since I shared a kitchen post, so I’m excited to show you my holiday decor today. First, let me give a shout out to Krista at The Happy Housie for hosting the Seasonal Simplicity Christmas tour this week. It’s a lot of…
Welcome to my Christmas Country Home Tour!! Getting the house ready for Jennifer Rizzo’s Holiday Housewalk is a bit of work but lots of fun and it’s such an honor to be included every year! I’ll warn you now – there are a lot of photos ahead – I sincerely hope you draw inspiration from…
