Today’s homes are typically built with ample storage, but if you live in an older home like me, you frequently find yourself yearning for more places to put your belongings. Why not add storage with an armoire that looks beautiful while keeping your things tucked away neat and tidy? Here’s a few gorgeous amoires I found over…
Tomorrow is the first day of spring and I can’t wait! Our daffodils are poking up, I’ve seen a couple crocus, and tiny buds are appearing on our front bushes. But enough of the weather. Today we’re touring Sarah’s home from She Holds Dearly. I think you’ll enjoy her farmhouse style. Welcome to Sarah’s fireside…
Today is Spring Home Tour Day sponsored by HomeGoods and co-hosted by Country Living magazine! I’m joining several bloggers to showcase our homes decorated for spring, and I’m throwing in a few decorating tips along the way. Special thanks to Rachel at Shades of Blue Interiors for organizing this event. (This post contains affiliate links.) If you…
Welcome to a tour of my spring porch and entryway! My house was built circa 1875 in a small farming town that is growing into a popular Chicago suburb. The town has more than doubled its size since we moved here. Today I’m joining the Seasonal Simplicity Spring Tour that features other bloggers showcasing part…
For over a year, hubby and I have been toying with the idea of selling our house. I thought we were going to put it on the market this March, but now I have cold feet. And now I’m wondering what we could do with our existing home to make us stay … like the…
I find myself craving two things when decorating my home this time of year. Natural elements and the color blue. I turn to blue after all the reds and greens typically used for Christmas. The desire for natural elements comes from not being able to enjoy them outdoors in our frozen world. So it’s no…
Another year of decorating, entertaining, and cooking has come and gone. It’s always fun to look back on the year and see how much was accomplished. I’m joining my blogging friends to share our top ten projects, resulting in the best of 2016! I’d like to give a shout-out to Cami at Tidbits for organizing…
My favorite room in our circa 1875 farmhouse is the kitchen. I’ve never seen another kitchen that looks like it. Despite the fact that it doesn’t have a dishwasher or a garbage disposal, I appreciate its vintage charm. I’ve filled it with farmhouse kitchen decor; I can’t imagine it with an updated look. Not to mention,…
Chip and Joanna Gaines, along with their show Fixer Upper, are helping to promote the popularity of farmhouse style. Clean lines, white backgrounds, and utilitarian items are often found in farmhouses across the country. The style is simple and functional, and today’s charming home tour showcases the appeal of the iconic farmhouse. Take a step…
A recent trip to World Market changed my decorating plans for the family room. I found a beautiful object in the store that I admired, and noticed happily that it was on sale for 50-percent off. I told myself I didn’t need it and kept shopping. But it haunted me. Halfway through the store I…
One thing I feel like I’m not very good at is choosing furniture. I tend to work with what I have or what I find at a flea market or resale shop. I force things to work together (sometimes awkwardly so). But lately I’ve wanted to create a more cohesive look, even if it means I…
Fall brings two important things into my life; gorgeous colors and football. I don’t know why football can’t last as long as baseball season. And I don’t know why the beautiful color of fall leaves has to mean barren trees are right around the corner. Well, okay … I do know why trees become dormant…
Today I have a special treat for you. A beautiful Connecticut farmhouse by Rafe Churchill wears 4500 square feet of rich color and traditional style. Settled in the countryside, this charming home combines style with comfortable living that you just might find irresistible. Photo by Rafe Churchill: Traditional Houses Inside the farmhouse kitchen, you’ll…
Do you love beautiful kitchens as much as I do? I don’t know what it is, but I never tire of looking at them. When I leaf through a decorating magazine, I always linger over photos of kitchens the longest. When I see a home tour on another blog or website, I’m disappointed if they…
My home is my refuge from the world. I like my living spaces to cheer me up. That means I need bright rooms that put a smile on my face. I know people who keep all their curtains closed all day. I don’t understand it. I’d feel like I was living in a cave. Although…
It’s hard not to be in a good mood when the days last longer and the weather warms up. I’ve been in the garden a lot lately and time spent outdoors always lifts my spirits. In the spirit of this happiness, I want to share some of my joy with my readers by offering a $50…
