Country style decorating has been around a long time. My sister introduced it to me many years ago and I still love it today. Country decorating no longer just means stuffed teddy bears and handmade quilts. It really covers a variety of styles from rustic to romantic to modern to shabby chic. Country style means…
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Create a Welcoming Entryway: Cozy Living
Stepping through the front door, friends and visitors get a first impression of your home. I try to create a welcoming entryway in hopes that people feel happy and warm when they walk inside. The first thing you see when walking in my front door is this corner by the window. It’s not really…
Handcrafted Kitchen in Powder Blue and Wood
Springtime is the season for pastel colors and today’s featured color is powder blue paired with natural wood in a handcrafted kitchen by Jonathon Williams. Photo by Hand Crafted Kitchens by Jonathan Williams The true star of the powder blue kitchen is the custom cabinetry, although there are many stunning design elements in the room….
Modern Country Home Tour: Spring 2019
Welcome to my modern country home tour – spring edition! I don’t know what happened this winter but I was on a bit of a decorating binge and made a few impactful changes – like changes in wall color. My home tour is just one of many today. Krista at The Happy Housie organized…
Converted Church Home with Beautiful Style
Would you ever live in a converted church? Before you answer that question, take a tour of this charming chapel that’s been turned into a comfortable home with beautiful style! Photo by HSH Interiors Inside you’ll find the vaulted ceiling with natural wood left intact. The kitchen layout is efficient and functional. I think…
8 Built-In Ideas for the Living Room
One thing I love about older homes is the unique built-in ideas you find within their walls. It’s nice to see some of the newer homes adding these custom features. Photo by Lisa Tharp Design I started writing this post about built-in ideas for every room in the house, but I found so many…
Snug Cabin Home Tour
You may have noticed recently that I’m discovering a new fondness for darker, cozier interiors. Today’s snug cabin home tour is filled with cozy rooms in richer colors. The effect is warm and welcoming. Photo by Heidi Caillier Design Dark gray paint covers the entryway paneling. It’s like stepping inside and getting a big…
How Paint Adds Warmth to My Family Room
I did it. I finally worked up the courage to brush dark paint on some of the walls in my home. And let me just say that I love how paint adds warmth to my family room! Today is the first Saturday of the month so it means I’m joining a few blogging friends…
Painted Floors for Beauty and Durability
Painted floors are on my to-do list for the month of February. The last time I painted them was many, many years ago and they’re due for a new coat. I love the look of painted floors and am showcasing beautiful examples on the blog today. Photo by Rory Robertson Depending on the look…
Country Blue Farmhouse Kitchen
Do you remember back in the 80s when country blue was a wildly popular color? That was about the time I switched my decorating style from Asian to country. Today we’re touring a pretty country blue farmhouse kitchen that’s both quaint and sophisticated. Photo by Hill Farm Furniture Ltd Blue and white tiles line up…
Create an Earthy Table Setting with Magic Linen
This post is sponsored by Magic Linen, all opinions are my own. Last week I shared a variety of inspirational ways to decorate with linens. Today I’m featuring an earthy table setting with a linen table cloth and napkins as the star features! Magic Linen provided the gorgeous linens for my earthy table setting. They’re…
Transitional Mantel from Winter to Spring
Winter storm Harper is blowing through our neck of the woods and I’m hunkering down with candles at the ready in case we lose power. I’m also keeping our decor simple while we paint a few rooms and pieces of furniture. In that spirit, I created a transitional mantel to last from winter to spring….
Stone Cottage on the Lake
A cozy stone cottage on the lake oozes charm and architectural details. The home’s exterior is especially unique with its mix of rustic wood and stone. Photo by Jeffrey Dungan Architects I love the diamond mullion windows throughout the home. They remind me of Dutch windows. My childhood bedroom had diamond mullion windows, although not…
10 Vintage Steamer Trunk Ideas
A few years back I scoured our local flea markets and antique shops for a vintage steamer trunk. My goal was to find the right one to use as a coffee table but I ended up with a new coffee table made of mango wood. I still dream of a vintage steamer trunk in my…
New Rug in My Sitting Room: Cozy Living
Today is the first Saturday of January and that means it’s time for another Cozy Living post with my blogging friends. I cozied up my dining room for the winter with a new area rug in brown, beige, and sage green. Similar to the colors in the landscape painting on the wall. (This post contains…
Create Character with Bead Board
Character is the main reason I love old homes. Quirky rooms, quality wood trim, built-in cabinets, and more. All those things that lend charm and interest. You can create character in your own home with something as simple as bead board. Photo by ML Interior Designs Bead board is fairly easy to install and…