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…
Summer is all about color and fun and I’ve been attempting to infuse these two elements into my home room by room. Although I love white I have to admit I’m enjoying a few jolts of color. As part of today’s “Fun in the Sun” blog hop with 10 other bloggers, I decided to share…
It’s the month of June and that means bloggers from all over are opening their homes for virtual tours. It’s a great time of year to peek into beautiful homes across the country and gather up oodles of summer decorating inspiration. Today, I’m sharing my cottage style summer home tour to kick off a week…
If you love farm houses as much as me, then you are going to LOVE today’s featured home, which is the second feature in my new Charming Home Series! And if you love the shabby chic style, you’ll love it even more! Laurie at Heaven’s Walk has the most romantic and charming farm house I believe…
Farmhouse style decorating is growing in popularity and it’s easy to see why. The casual comfort of farmhouse style lends itself well to today’s busy lifestyles. As our world changes with technological evolution, something within us yearns for the simple times of yesteryear. Farmhouse style decorating is the perfect way to satiate that need for…
You’ve probably heard the old adage, “The kitchen is the heart of the home,” but I don’t think this necessarily applies to everyone. We all have our “heart of the home” … that thing or elements that makes our home a cozy refuge from the world. This week I’m joining a few blogging buddies as…
Old Man Winter is out in full force and most of us are huddled in our homes trying to keep cozy. I try not to make my winter decor too heavy. Instead, I like to use candles and a snuggly throw or two. The first thing that comes to mind when creating a cozy home is…
Have you ever felt a little lost when decorating your home if there’s no holiday in the near future to focus on? Seems I feel this way every time Easter is over. I mean, it’s easy decorating for Christmas, Valentines, and then Easter. But once the Easter Bunny hops his way outta town … what’s…
While we were getting 10 inches of snow outside, I was fluffing the living room with a few touches of spring. The longer days are cheering my spirits despite the fact that Old Man Winter is hangin’ on for dear life. I brought in a few greens and changed the arrangement on the shelf above…
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…
