I’m happy to say I haven’t put my Christmas tree up yet. In years past when I’ve done a big Christmas tour, my tree is up and ready to go right after Halloween. Not this year though. I’m going to wait a couple weeks. Last year I didn’t even reveal my tree until Christmas Eve,…
Wow. This is the last full week of October. Why can’t January fly by like this? Next week the inundation of Christmas decorating and shopping will be in full force. I’m not ready yet. But I wasn’t ready for fall either and somehow managed to get into the spirit of things. All it will take…
Is this time of year making you desire more warm fuzzies in your life? Today’s edition of Style Showcase includes fall creature comforts like a cozy coffee bar, preparing for Thanksgiving, autumn activities to enjoy now, and a tour of pretty Tennessee historic homes in a charming neighborhood. Read on, and enjoy the day’s inspiration!…
It’s always a blessing when the weather is nice on a fall weekend. Tomorrow we’re headed out for the Cottages of the Woods event in Geneva that we attended last year. We had so much fun and it looks like the weather will cooperate again this year. I should really do some interior painting at…
Happy Friday the 13th! Got anything spooky going on this weekend? I’ll likely be painting at some point. We have a lot to do in the house before the big holidays arrive. It’s hard to believe October is halfway over. Once Christmas is over, time will slow down and winter will feel like forever. LOL….
Are you loving this month so far? The leaves here are just starting to turn color so I’m guessing they’ll peak around the third weekend in October. Which reminds me, I need to get netting for my pond before the leaves drop. Not only that, but it’s time to clean up the veggie garden. Looks…
This week finds a bit of chaos in our home because we’ve got too many projects going on. Nothing major, but changes to the kitchen, dining room, living room, and bathroom. And right now I kind of want to put everything on pause to enjoy the beautiful fall season. Since I work full-time, I treasure…
Have you added any mums or pumpkins to your porch or gardens yet? I’ve made a few outside for fall and hope to wrap it up this weekend. I have a special outdoor project for hubby that I want to try, and if it works, I’ll be sure to share it here on the blog….
Today’s Friday Finds include a hodgepodge of inspiration. It’s always fun to find new designers, inspiring gardens, easy crafts, beautiful gardens, and more. I’m glad God made a lot of creative people. All of us have some level of creativity inside. When you start tapping into that part of yourself, you might be amazed at…
Today’s Friday Finds includes a couple of kitchens that enjoy unique color. I don’t know exactly what’s going on, but I’ve been slowly swapping out the neutrals in my home for a wider range of color and I’m loving it. Do you ever feel driven to do something and aren’t sure what’s motivating you? But…
Happy Friday and Happy Labor Day Weekend! I’m so looking forward to having an extra day off. This past week I helped my daughter with her three boys and new baby daughter. I always try to have a project or two to keep the boys entertained and was surprised to find they enjoyed our origami…
A couple of things have happened in the past month. I have two new grandbabies! Henry James (my son’s second child) and Agnes Wren (my daughter’s fourth child). My daughter had three boys and desperately wanted a girl – and she finally got her wish just five days ago. I’m heading over to her house…
You’ll enjoy two exceptional home tours on today’s edition of Friday Finds. But there’s other good stuff too, like a collection of 42 cozy bedrooms and some very pretty sunrooms. Toss in a craft and a great recipe and walk away inspired. Photo by Phoebe Howard Let’s start with a fabulous home tour that features…
Welcome to the beginning of the weekend! I’m still coming down off my vacation high and have more photos of Kennebunkport and the surrounding areas to show you. You’ll love all the old homes. I’ll probably share some tomorrow. But for now, let’s get on with this week’s special finds. Photo by Karr Bick Kitchen…
As I write this I’m sitting inside the charming Airbnb we rented for our trip to Maine. This is my first time to this beautiful state and I fell in love at first sight. So for today’s Friday Finds I thought I’d celebrate Maine with a collection of coastal home tours and a recipe for…
It’s FriYAY and I can’t wait to have some fun outside. This might just be the weekend when I try stand up paddle boarding for the first time. Before we move onto Friday Finds, I need to announce the winner of Fifi O’Neill’s latest book, Small Spaces, Big Appeal. Congratulations to Laura I.G!! For those…
