Over the past several Sundays, we’ve explored the remarkable restoration of Sarah’s historic Vermont home, from its cozy keeping room and inviting parlor to the beautifully renovated bathroom, staircase, bedroom, and office. Today, we’re stepping outside for the final installment of this historic home tour. And there’s still plenty to discover! Sarah has created a…
Welcome back to our tour of this beautiful 1800s Vermont farmhouse renovation! Over the past few Sundays, we’ve explored the keeping room, parlor, dining room, bathroom, and staircase. Today, we’re heading upstairs to visit two more inviting spaces: the bedroom and home office. A Bedroom Filled with History and Handmade Details The upstairs bedroom is…
Last Sunday, we continued our tour of a charming circa-1800 historic Vermont home with a look at the beautiful parlor and dining room. Today, we’re exploring two more spaces that reveal something truly special about this home’s history: the staircase and first-floor bathroom. One of the things I’ve enjoyed most about sharing Sarah’s renovation is…
Last Sunday, we began our special home tour series of a beautifully renovated circa-1800 home, generously shared with us by Sarah, one of my readers. We explored the keeping room, with its enormous cooking hearth, exposed beams, and wonderful antique stove with a Hollywood connection. Today, we’re continuing the tour with two more rooms that…
For the next three Sundays, I have something especially lovely to share with you. We’re exploring a beautifully renovated circa-1800 New England home with more than two centuries of history within its walls. What makes this home tour even more special is how it came to me. Sarah, the homeowner is a longtime reader who…
Before I share the story of this remarkable home, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to Sarah, who so generously shared her home, photos, and renovation story with me. I know how much time it took to gather the photographs, answer all of my questions, and provide the history and details that made this…
Today’s vintage farmhouse is one of twelve featured in Fifi O’Neill’s beautiful book, Shades of White: Serene Spaces for Effortless Living. The book explores the many personalities of white and how the color can work with wood, metal, textiles, vintage pieces, and other natural materials to create rooms ranging from rustic to romantic and modern…
Set among the wooded hills near Narrowsburg, New York, this older Catskills home has character that comes from embracing age. Rustic stone, wood floors, and vintage furnishings give the interiors plenty of personality. Large windows keep the rooms connected to the beautiful countryside. (All photos by Clay Banks.) What I especially like about this Catskills…
Some homes immediately make you feel welcome. Rather than relying on fleeting design trends, this classic heritage farmhouse embraces timeless materials, thoughtful craftsmanship, and comfortable living. Throughout the home, historic charm meets modern function. Rich wood furniture pairs beautifully with crisp white walls, soft neutral textiles, vintage-inspired lighting, and carefully selected wallpaper that adds personality…
Today’s charming farmhouse-style bungalow blends timeless craftsmanship with relaxed modern comfort. From its welcoming navy front door to the cozy interiors filled with natural textures and warm neutrals, every detail feels intentionally serene. This is a home designed for simple pleasures, where modern ease meets classic charm in perfect harmony – take a look and…
Today’s charming home tour is packed with farmhouse style. Jennifer, who used to blog at The Willow Farmhouse, is a practical decorator with an eye for all things pretty. She loves DIY projects and her style reflects the love she infuses into each and every room of her home. She says “antiques are my jam”…
Finally I’m getting around to sharing pictures of the Wisconsin farmhouse we rented through VRBO. Every summer my kids and their families join me for a vacation somewhere not too far from home. They have little ones and that doesn’t make for a pleasant car ride, so we try to keep the drive a few…
Are you ready to see inside a charming little farmhouse cottage nestled just south of Knoxville in Maryville, Tennessee? This is the Airbnb house that we stayed in two weeks ago and so far, is my favorite rental vacation home. I even made a video tour you can watch at the end of this post….
Today’s home tour has a special place in my heart because this modern farmhouse is where we stayed during our recent vacation to Door County in Wisconsin. We needed a house with plenty of bedrooms and four baths, and the modern farmhouse didn’t disappoint. The lower level has an open concept floor plan –…
Woohoo! Today is the first official day of spring! We have crocus blooming and I picked up some violas and purple hyacinths to plant in the garden. The robins are back in full force and the Virginia Bluebells are poking up out of the ground. I love when the earth comes alive again. I also…
