Although I’ve been attracted to interiors with darker, earthy appeal lately, I’m quite smitten with this light and bright turn of the century cottage. It’s fresh and sophisticated with cheerful color. This beautiful home is designed by Tom Stringer Design Partners out of nearby Chicago. A beautiful staircase painted white is flanked by warm wood…
Misty Meadow. Doesn’t the name alone make you want to tour this beautiful home by Buchanan Construction? The beautiful stone work and arched doorway draws you into this stunning home located in the mountains. I think you’re going to love today’s Misty Meadow home tour! Photo by Buchanan Construction This view is looking outside…
Today is the last 2017 tour in the Charming Home Series. We’ll be back in the New Year right on schedule with another amazing home tour. The first home tour in this series was my friend Dawn’s home at Creative Cain Cabin, almost 4 years ago! That’s a lot of houses we’ve been touring. Before…
Yesterday we had our big family gathering at my house. The pressure is now off because all I have to do Christmas Day is head over to my daughter’s home. But most of you are probably preparing for tomorrow and I thought you might enjoy touring a country style Russian home by Yuri Grishko that’s…
Did everyone survive Black Friday? I try to avoid the stores as much as possible the day after Thanksgiving, but I did need to get a few things. Then yesterday my daughter and I ran a half marathon (13.1 miles), so needless to say I’m a bit exhausted. Time to grab a cup of coffee…
Cape Cod homes are cozy and cute, but sometimes “cozy” can mean cramped living spaces. Today’s home tour features a charming Cape Cod renovation by Anchor Builders out of St. Louis Park, Minnesota. They kept all the charm of yesteryear while creating a house that keeps up with today’s trends and lifestyle. The exterior of…
Today’s tour is a little unique as well as quite appealing. A classic Arts and Crafts style home was renovated with a green focus in mind. The result is a LEED certified home. If you’re not familiar with LEED, it stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. So basically there are environmentally-friendly (aka “green”)…
What is it about the English countryside that captures your heart and never lets go? There’s something about those little stone cottages dotting the rolling hills of the country with sheep baying in the background. Didn’t we all fall in love with the cozy little house featured in the movie, “Holiday” with Cameron Diaz, Jude…
A warm and inviting Massachusetts family home creates beauty and convenient living within its walls. As you tour this pretty home, you’ll enjoy a mix of neutral finishes combined with texture and timeless, traditional style. A pair of tufted wing chairs with brown fuzzy pillows form a cozy conversational corner. A white orchid lends a…
As summer comes to a close and children go back to school, I thought it’d be fun to tour a charming Bahamas cottage. I’m not ready to let go of summer just yet – it’s my favorite season of the year. I think you’ll enjoy today’s pretty home with an ideal location to enjoy the…
Once in a while you get lucky and a popular designer shares their own home. Such was my luck today when I came across the home of Swedish designer Anna Stenberg on Houzz. Scandinavian design is evident throughout the rooms of this cozy cottage. The porch is surrounded by windows that let in plenty of…
I’m always on the lookout for beautiful, unique homes to feature every Sunday and I have a special Yankee Barn Carriage House to share with you today. Yankee Barn Homes are built with a sturdy post and beam frame. Today we’re touring their Bennington Carriage House with 1,142 square feet of living space. (All photos…
Have you ever visited Newfoundland? I’ve only seen images and video on TV and the internet. It’s a beautiful part of the Canadian country with charming homes and today we’re touring one of the country’s cozy homes! The Newfoundland cottage is called Hare’s Ears Cottage and was renovated for travel company, CapeRace Adventures. You can…
Today we’re headed to beautiful Tennessee to tour a colorful farmhouse with loads of design appeal. Todd Richesin Interiors was the designer and believes that indoor spaces should be collected, not decorated. This philosophy creates a more unique approach to decorating and reveals a homeowner’s personality because rooms are filled with favored items. Photo by…
I’m so excited about today’s tour which features the home of my dear blogging friend Shannon of AKA Design. You might remember that I first featured Shannon’s house back in February of 2015. Well, Shannon has moved since then and I’m amazed at all she’s done with her new place! I think you’ll enjoy her…
If you love the color blue, you’re in luck! Today’s charming home tour features a traditional Southampton house decorated with a generous dose of blue. Rich traditional details keep the home from floating away in a sea of blue. The effect is both dramatic and appealing. The home is decorated by Anthony Baratta LLC whose…
