Valentine’s Day is less than two weeks away so I thought I’d share a sweet little vintage cottage dressed in red and white – perfect for Cupid’s holiday. The cottage has a well-loved and slightly worn look that I think you’ll find charming and endearing. This quaint home was shared on Houzz by Tumbleweed &…
Happy New Year! We’re starting 2017 off with a tour of a gorgeous traditional LEED Gold home. Not only is the interior beautiful, but this house is LEED-certified at the Gold level. LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. In order to be certified, a house or building needs to follow a variety…
Merry Christmas, friends! I hope you’re enjoying holiday time with loved ones and maybe you popped over today for a little “me-time.” I’ll keep today’s home tour brief with a colorful country house from Ohio. It wears classic country decor and I think you’ll enjoy it’s comfortable appeal. Photo by Julie Ranee Photography Most…
One more week until Christmas. Can you believe it? Today we’re heading up north … not to the North Pole but to Canada to tour the lovely home of Kristi who blogs at Making It in the Mountains. I think you’ll love her farmhouse style. She’s creative and resourceful and has worked wonders in her…
Chip and Joanna Gaines, along with their show Fixer Upper, are helping to promote the popularity of farmhouse style. Clean lines, white backgrounds, and utilitarian items are often found in farmhouses across the country. The style is simple and functional, and today’s charming home tour showcases the appeal of the iconic farmhouse. Take a step…
How many of you fell in love with the little stone cottage featured in the movie, “Holiday”? Cameron Diaz plays the starlet who vacations in a charming cottage to escape her Hollywood life for a couple weeks. An English cottage is featured in today’s charming home tour, but this one has been updated. (All photos…
Today we’re heading across the pond to visit a beautiful Swedish country house. I have always loved the simple elegance of Scandinavian decorating. You’ll often find a generous use of white paired with rustic elements or bright colors. Homes also have large windows to let in as much sunlight as possible during short winter days….
This weekend has been filled with holiday decorating and I’m overdosed on glitter and sparkle. So today I’m sharing an eclectic Australian house decorated in neutral tones. The home of Kara Rosenlund has an organic vibe with earthy elements. (Photos by Kara Rosenlund, featured on Houzz.) You’ll find plenty of texture throughout Kara’s home, which…
Here in Illinois we’re enjoying a “heat wave” of sorts. It’s in the mid 60-degree temperatures which is almost unheard of this time of year. I want to get out and take some photos of adorable bungalows and cottages in our area … maybe tomorrow. But for now, you can enjoy Kristy’s fun and colorful…
Happy Sunday Friends! It’s time for another charming home tour and I’m super-excited about this one. I think you’re going to love Heidi’s bright and airy home today. She blogs at Home by Heidi where you’ll find her creative style and joyful spirit. Heidi’s living room is … well, perfect. It’s easy to see the…
Georgian style homes are noted for their classic symmetry and today we’re taking a tour of this beauty located in the canyon. Georgian style was very prevalent in the U.S. from the 1700s through the Revolutionary War. I think you’ll love the clean lines and traditional styling of today’s charming home tour from Tim Barber…
Today’s charming home tour features a fellow blogger! I love her traditional style and use of color throughout each room. Barbara grew up in a little town outside of Philadelphia and moved to New Jersey as an adult. She loves decorating and her friends like to call her “Martha.” It’s easy to see why when…
Today we’re traveling across the pond to Ireland to visit an adorable modern cabin in the woods. While you might expect a cabin to be a bit rustic, this one successfully flaunts a bit of mid-century style. Award winning designer Egon Walesch Interiors and Flowers is the creative mastermind behind the fun and charming living…
Today I have a special treat for you. A beautiful Connecticut farmhouse by Rafe Churchill wears 4500 square feet of rich color and traditional style. Settled in the countryside, this charming home combines style with comfortable living that you just might find irresistible. Photo by Rafe Churchill: Traditional Houses Inside the farmhouse kitchen, you’ll…
If I had to describe today’s featured home in one word, I’d choose the word “happy.” Each room puts a smile on your face with its clean design and vibrant colors. This oceanfront house is a vacation home, but I think you’ll find yourself feeling like you could live here year-round. The living room wears…
Today’s charming home tour is a shingle-style house from the eastern coast of the US. Shingle-style architecture was inspired by a love of Eastlake Queen Ann architecture and a renewed interest in Colonial American architecture. You’ll find this style among seaside cottages where these types of homes were constructed for affluent families. This particular home was…
