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…
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…
A little over a week ago I offered a giveaway for the beautiful book, New Farmhouse Style. Thanks to everyone who entered and for all your kind words in your comments. I was truly moved and encouraged. I wish I could give a book to everyone! The winner is Kay L who wrote, “I love seeing…
This is just a quick post to let y’all know that some of my decorating loves are being featured today on the Creative Trends series by Terry’s Fabric in the UK. They recently interviewed me about my favorite home decor trends and you can probably guess what I talked about. Of course, farmhouse style is…
Last week I shared decorating ideas for achieving the farmhouse look in your home, and today I have even more farmhouse style to share with you. But this time, it comes in the form of a book that I’m giving away! One of my goals in 2015 is to host more giveaways. It’s my way…
Over the years of decorating several homes I’ve lived in, I never really thought of myself as having an affinity for farm style. I just know I like quirky old houses and vintage finds. Since living in my current home, where the streets of town meet the country roads, I find myself drawn more and more to farm…
Happy New Year!! Hopefully you didn’t party too much last night. During my 2014 Christmas home tour I shared my new white sectional, but I didn’t share much of the background story with you. For months I had been thinking about getting a new sectional. When it comes to furniture, I’m always shy to pull…
Santa’s elves have been busy at my house hustling and bustling to trim the tree and deck the halls. Well, actually it was one elf … little ole me! Today I’m participating in Jennifer Rizzo’s annual Holiday Housewalk and I’m so excited to share my Christmas home tour with you! I’ll warn you now ……
Hubby and I have been casually searching for the perfect kitchen table. There’s nothing really wrong with our current table … I’d just like something that’s not completely painted. Maybe a rustic wood table top with painted legs. I found some inspiration surfing through the pages of Houzz. Rustic Kitchen by Menlo Park Home Builders…
Last Sunday I took a break from the Charming Home Series in order to participate in the Thanksgiving blog hop with some of my friends. Today I’m happy to be back at the home tour series and you’re going to love today’s tour! Karen from Karen’s Up on the Hill has only been blogging for 4…
This past summer I ordered a dust ruffle from Joss and Main for one of the beds and would you believe I never bothered to put it on? Until today that is. The reason why I procrastinated is because I didn’t feel like lugging the heavy mattress off the bed to put the skirt on. I finally buckled up…
You’re in for a special treat today, because we’re touring the country farmhouse of Anita at Cedar Hill Farmhouse in Texas. I love this ranch style home not only for its pretty decor, but because of the amazing views it enjoys. Anita also has a city house but we’re saving that tour for another day….
Fall isn’t officially here for a couple more days but I think it’s safe to say that autumn has arrived in Illinois. Today was sunny and near 70 degrees. The perfect day! I just got back from a couple days in Vegas … a business trip so no secrets to share! It was 97 degrees…
Farmhouse decor comes in different forms and looks, much like other styles. But one thing is consistent … rooms are functional and comfortable. To highlight the variety of farmhouse style, I’m sharing 12 examples from Houzz. Kitchen by London Media & Bloggers Ryland Peters & Small | CICO Books A rustic farmhouse table is surrounded by mismatched…
Yesterday I spent the majority of my day in the kitchen. It rained in the morning so I figured, why not get an early start on canning some fruits and vegetables. I cleaned my farmhouse kitchen twice, canned dill pickles for the first time, and then got some peaches into mason jars, too. I’m inspired to cook…
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…
