This weekend is going to be sunny and 70 degrees!! I’m looking forward to getting outside, pulling weeds, and maybe even planting a few new perennials. Every year I say I’m going to spend less on flowers, but that never happens. Please tell me I’m not the only one who gets carried away at the…
Summer is on its way! Are you ready for it? I have a LOT of weeds in the yard to get after before they get too far out of control. I do find something satisfying about getting them out by their last root. I guess it’s a form of therapy for me. Enjoy a collection…
Get ready for some great ideas and plenty of eye candy! From porches to patios to a renovated farmhouse and more, there’s plenty to love on today’s edition of Friday Finds. Photo by Case Architects & Remodelers First, let’s visit a truly stunning 1850s farmhouse located in Maryland. You’ll get to see before and after…
This week has been rather uneventful which is good for unwinding and destressing. Not that I’m feeling stressed though. Our pond got its spring cleaning and I’m anxious to feed the fish and relax to the sound of the waterfall. I plan to post before and after photos this weekend on my other blog, Pond…
Last week I missed posting Friday Finds because I got caught up in touring Washington DC. But I’m back home now and feeling organized again. By the way – I LOVED the DC area and plan to go back in the next few years. I’ll be sharing photos of historic homes and neighborhoods in the…
Some of you have mentioned you enjoy the lighter, springtime decorating I’ve been featuring on the blog the past couple of weeks. I’m always open to suggestions on what you’d like to see or learn more about when it comes to decorating, gardening, and home exteriors. Those are three of my favorite topics and my…
I’m guessing by now that most of you are seeing signs of spring where you live. Blooming magnolia trees, robins in the yard, spring bulbs peaking up out of the ground, and the wondrous smell of the earth warming up. Even the koi in my pond have started swimming around a bit. I love watching…
Today’s collection of Friday Finds really has no common thread to them – other than I think they’re all beautiful and inspiring. This leads me to ask, what type of treasures would you like to see here each Friday? I can certainly accommodate your interests! How many times have you found a single item for…
Welcome to the month of March! It always feels good to get January and February behind us and look forward to the earth coming alive again. Would you believe me if I told you we had 70 degree weather on Tuesday and 30 degree temps on Wednesday this week? The drastic change also brought hail,…
On Tuesday this week, I saw my first robin of 2024. That’s kind of a big deal in the Chicago area. We always say spring has officially sprung once the robins return, and normally that doesn’t happen until March. So I’m hopeful that this year’s milder winter will continue and give way to an early…
Inspiration and beauty is everywhere you look, and my goal is to provide a bit of that for you here on the blog. For me, my mood is enhanced when I’m surrounded by pretty things, whether it’s a blooming cherry tree, a gentle river, a living room with favorite artwork, or a kitchen stocked with…
Are you ready for Cupid’s holiday next Wednesday? I normally don’t pay too much attention to Valentine’s Day anymore, but this year is going to be an exception. You’ll see what I’m talking about when you see the first of this week’s Friday Finds. Photo courtesy of L.A. Burdick Chocolates Valentine’s Day is next week,…
Today’s collection of Friday Finds is all about my daughter’s favorite color. Pink also happened to be my mother’s favorite color, too. Even if you’re not a fan of this rosy hue, I think you’ll enjoy seeing today’s finds that give a nod to Cupid’s upcoming holiday. Let’s start with something fun – a renovated…
Are you glad it’s Friday? Our snow is melting and the temps are about 30 degrees warmer than last weekend. The ice on the pond is gone and I can see the fish all huddled at the bottom, which is their typical winter behavior. This week was a little stressful because the bathroom floor was…
Next week is going to be a bit of a nail-biter for me. The bathroom floor gets installed and the toilet and vanity get replaced! I’m nervous even though I’m not doing the work. What if I don’t like my floor choice? What if I think the vanity doesn’t look right with the wallpaper? Should…
Are you living in a part of the country that’s currently experiencing a snowstorm? We’re supposed to get blizzard conditions today so I might be holed up at home this weekend baking and painting. Sounds like a fun combination, doesn’t it? Or maybe I’ll take a day and binge on English movies. That sounds like…
