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…
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Eclectic Farmhouse: Charming Home Tour
Happy October, Friends! I hope you’re enjoying the fall season so far. I know many of you are sprucing up your homes and getting them ready for cooler weather. And others of you are suffering from storms or fires that are plaguing our country. I hope that today’s eclectic farmhouse tour will give you some…
Farmhouse Decor to Style Your Home
Hello Friends! The sweltering heat has subsided in Illinois and we’re back to cooler fall temps. This time of year always makes me feel like nesting and sprucing up my spaces. I found some beautiful farmhouse decor at Marmalade Mercantile, one of my sponsors. They have some great treasures that I think you’ll enjoy! Does…
Fall Home Tour 2017: Part Two
Welcome to part two of my fall home tour! This week is another round of blogger home tours and I’d like to give a special thanks to April at House by Hoff and Krista at The Happy Housie for organizing this week’s Seasonal Simplicity event. Cherished Bliss is on today’s tour just before me. Be…
My Fall Farmhouse Tour: Part One
Welcome to the first part of my fall farmhouse tour! I’ve been getting rooms ready ever since Deb at Seeking Lavender Lane decided to organize this fall tour of farmhouse bloggers. Every day this week, different bloggers are sharing their homes decked out for the fall season. The links are at the end of this…
Beautiful Bedrooms to Dream In
Some of my friends and family members have difficulty sleeping. On occasion, I struggle with sleep too, although lately I haven’t had any problems. My philosophy is that if you have pretty space for sleeping, it’s easier to drift off. I say this because I think your surroundings can calm your nerves and create a…
DIY Knife Holder: Flea Market Inspired
Do you have any items in your home that are beyond their usefulness yet you still keep them around? That’s how it’s been with my wooden knife holder. I’ve owned it for at least 15 years and it’s seen better days. When I saw a creative DIY knife holder in a recent issue of Flea…
Yankee Barn Carriage House: Charming Home Tour
I’m always on the lookout for beautiful, unique homes to feature every Sunday and I have a special Yankee Barn Carriage House to share with you today. Yankee Barn Homes are built with a sturdy post and beam frame. Today we’re touring their Bennington Carriage House with 1,142 square feet of living space. (All photos…
Colorful Farmhouse: Charming Home Tour
Today we’re headed to beautiful Tennessee to tour a colorful farmhouse with loads of design appeal. Todd Richesin Interiors was the designer and believes that indoor spaces should be collected, not decorated. This philosophy creates a more unique approach to decorating and reveals a homeowner’s personality because rooms are filled with favored items. Photo by…
AKA Design: Charming Home Tour
I’m so excited about today’s tour which features the home of my dear blogging friend Shannon of AKA Design. You might remember that I first featured Shannon’s house back in February of 2015. Well, Shannon has moved since then and I’m amazed at all she’s done with her new place! I think you’ll enjoy her…
Country Style Decorating
When I was first married, I decorated our little rental home with Asian influences. I loved ginger jars, oriental paintings, and black lacquered furniture. My sister on the other hand, was decorating in country style and the more she talked about it, the more I was drawn to it, too. Country style decorating has evolved…
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…
White Ironstone: A Timeless Collectible
I think most people collect something in their lifetime. Kids collect marbles and rocks. Pre-teens collect baseball cards and teens collect magazines. Adults collect any number of things from antique coins to dishes to cars and more. One of my favorite collectibles is white ironstone, due to its affordability and timeless appeal. (This post contains…
Summer Decorating Ideas: Home Tour 2017
Welcome to my short and sweet home tour with a few summer decorating ideas for you! I’ve made a few simple changes for the season and am joining some blogging friends to bring you a week of decorating inspiration for the season! If you’re here from Paint Me Pink … welcome! (This post contains affiliate links.)…
Farmhouse Entry: Summer Refresh
Temperatures are rising into the 80’s which means summer has unofficially arrived in our neck of the woods! Summer is my favorite season when the Earth is fully alive and birds are in full song. Today I’m joining a few bloggers to showcase our porches or entryways. If you’re here from Ashley’s blog at Cherished…