I think we’ve all heard that “breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” I know I heard it in grade school or whenever starting a diet. Although I’m not a big breakfast eater, I do love the thought of cozy breakfast nooks to start the day. It should be a cheery place to…
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Pink Faux Flowers for My Farmhouse Dining Room
Do you ever just do anything on a whim? Sometimes you regret it, and sometimes you don’t. The other day I stopped in at Michael’s and the spring flowers really impressed me. They were so realistic looking – more so than ever before. I bought far more than I should (hey, at least they were…
Gold and Crystal Holiday Table Setting
Christmas carols are playing on Pandora, glitter is on the floor, and I’m busy planning my holiday meal. Prime rib is on the menu this year and I’ve opted for a gold and crystal holiday table setting. All week my blogging friends and I are featuring holiday tablescapes as part of the Styled + Set…
Tips for a Dining Room Makeover
This post is sponsored by Cost Plus World Market and contains affiliate links. All opinions are my own. This time of year always puts me in the mood to bake and cook! I think it’s part of that nesting feeling I get when the days get cooler and shorter. Since the plan is to share…
Dining Room Redo: The First Change
After changing my dining room to a sitting room, projects around the house came to a sudden stand still. I caught a wicked viral infection that took forever to go away. The bug took its toll on me both physically and mentally and I’m finally feeling back to my old self. A couple weekends ago…
Farmhouse Dining Room Decor Ideas
When you’re in the process of re-doing or redecorating a room, it can be a challenge to pull an entire look together. I recently moved my dining furniture to the living room and converted the dining space to a sitting room. I haven’t done a whole lot in the “new” dining room as I’m still…
Dining Room Makeover to Sitting Room
A couple of weeks ago I revealed that I was turning my dining room into my sitting room. My living room will become my new dining room. After I made the decision to move forward with a dining room makeover – to a sitting room – I came across an inspiration photo on Houzz. I…
Spring Decorating: 6 Tips to Bring the Outdoors In
Today I’m doing 2 things. One – I’m sharing 6 tips for creating a cohesive spring decorating look in the dining room. And two – I’m joining some of my favorite bloggers for a spring tour and each one of us is providing a tip or how-to. Special thanks to Rachel at Shades of Blue…
Farm Table for My Dining Room
I’m officially on the hunt for a new farm table for my dining room! I’ve had my current dining table for over 25 years and I think I’m due. It’s held up well but I’m ready for a change. I prefer something a little more substantial and rustic than my current dining table. I’d also…
Farmhouse Style Spring Breakfast Nook
Spring is definitely in the air here in the Midwest and I’m celebrating the start of the season with a few of my favorite bloggers from both the U.S. and Canada! (You’ll see links to their inspirational spring decorating at the end of the post.) I was in the mood to create a spring tablescape in…
Vintage Mirrors in My Dining Room
Do you ever collect things you love and find you have no where to put them when you get them home? Yet you keep buying them because you’re sure to find a spot for it! Such is the case with me and vintage mirrors. I especially love crusty old mirrors that have lost some of…
Spring Dining Room in Blue and White
A couple weeks ago my hubby excitedly walked through the door and told me about a new thrift store just 10 minutes from our house. Yes, hubby likes scouring the thrift stores just as much as I do and he was anxious for me to see it. It’s a huge store and I found a…
How to Create a Summer Coastal Centerpiece
Cool blues are always a refreshing color palette when it comes to summer decorating. As part of the summer edition of Seasons of Home, I’m sharing a very simple tutorial on how you can create a summer coastal centerpiece in just a few minutes. Seasons of Home is a group of bloggers who share seasonal…
Summer Decorating in a Farmhouse Dining Room
We’ve been having some fabulous weather here in the Midwest … enough rain for the garden and plenty of sunshine to enjoy. Of course, this means the weeds are growing like gangbusters and in order for me to get out in the garden as much as possible, I need to simplify things indoors. As part of…
Decorating with White
White made its grand entrance onto the home decor scene with the introduction of Rachel Ashwell’s shabby chic style. The color white is used profusely in shabby chic decor, using the color to unite worn objects from different eras. While some may think decorating with white is falling out of favor, numerous home decor sites…
My Experience Being Published in an Italian Decor Magazine
Less than 2 months ago I received an email from Annarita Triarico, an Italian journalist working for Lotus Publishing. She wanted to feature my home in one of their magazines, “Gli Speciali di Casa Chic.” At first I thought it was a joke, but I looked at their publishing site and realized it was a legitimate…
