When you think of summer, you ultimately think of the beach. And while the beach is certainly a lot of fun, there are a number of other summer activity ideas that can be enjoyed without getting sand glued to your body. (This post contains affiliate links.) 1. Enjoy an outdoor picnic with an old-fashioned…
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Dalgona Whipped Coffee Recipe for Summer
Yes! Summer is here and the cooler days are officially behind us. This is my favorite season – when the earth is brimming with life and everything is green. This is also the time of year when I switch to iced coffee and I’ve got a tasty dalgona whipped coffee recipe that’s sure to hit…
Create a Spring Nature Board with Free Bird Prints
We reached 70 degrees here in Illinois and I’m in heaven. I got to spend a little time in my garden pond and listening to the birds sing. The balmy weather put me in the mood to create a spring nature board with vintage bird prints. And today, I’m sharing the bird prints for you…
Fall on the Farm in Southwest Michigan
Hello November! Although the calendar still says it’s fall, Mother Nature decided to dump a few inches of snow on us in time for Halloween. Not fun! But on a positive note, I had the pleasure of visiting my sister and enjoying fall on her farm in southwest Michigan with both my daughters and their…
Warm Up Your Home with Vintage Amber Bottles
My guess is that most of you have decorating staples that you turn to again and again. It might be statement artwork, pillows and throws, houseplants, or anything else you might love that’s always a mainstay in your décor. For me, and especially this time of year, it’s vintage amber bottles. Today is Cozy…
Why Fall is the Best Season to Enjoy Gardens
Some people think that fall is the end of gardening season. But I think fall is the best season to enjoy gardens. The earth is so full of color this time of year and weeds are no longer prolific. Today is the first Saturday of the month and that means it’s time to join…
Animal-Themed Bedroom for Bridget’s Boys
Today I’m back at my daughter’s house to show how we cozied up her boys’ bedroom. Bridget originally chose a dinosaur theme but after seeing some cute stuff at our favorite store – the plans changed to an animal-themed bedroom. On a side note – yay for June! It’s the first Saturday of the…
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…
Easy Houseplants Create Cozy Spring Living
Spring flowers typically populate my home this time of year, but 2019 is the year of easy houseplants for me. See how to create cozy spring living with a variety of pretty greenery. I’m completely smitten with Philodendron Brasil. The heart-shaped leaves feature a pretty pairing of dark and light green and the plant…
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…
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…
Embrace Winter with Faux Fur Decor
Embrace the cold short days of winter with cozy faux fur decor indoors. I’m not a big fan of winter but I’m trying really hard to enjoy it. Today is the first Saturday of the month, which means it’s Cozy Living Saturday when a few friends of mine get together to show our…
New Dining Rugs for Cozy Warmth
Goodbye bamboo script mats. Hello new dining rugs! I’m adding cozy warmth to my home this fall and winter by replacing my bamboo mats with cushy rugs. (This post contains affiliate links.) Since today is the first Saturday of the month – it means it’s Cozy Living Saturday where my blogging friends and I…
Create a Cozy Reading Corner
Today it’s 80 degrees in Illinois. On Thursday and Friday the temps drop down to the 40s. This is fall weather in the Midwest. To be prepared for the temperature drop, I like to create a cozy reading corner in my house. Here’s a few ideas to help you create your own special place. Photo…
Easy Transition to Cozy Fall Decorating
Happy First Day of September!! The days are slowly getting shorter and cooler and it’s time to transition to cozy fall decorating. I’m making it easy on myself this year by changing the color scheme and swapping out a few vignettes. (This post contains affiliate links.) A favorite tip of mine for transitioning decor…
Garden Tour and Sneak Peek of the New Pond!
August has arrived and there’s no place I’d rather be than outside enjoying sunshine and nature. The flowers are at their peak so I thought I’d share my garden tour with you – along with a peek at my new backyard garden pond! It’s the first Saturday of the month which means I’m joining…
