friday finds

We’re almost halfway through January! I’m already yearning for summer days but am trying to keep myself preoccupied with projects so I don’t feel blue. More than anything, I’m craving longer days. I miss seeing my house in daylight hours. I wake up when it’s dark, and the sun has already set when I leave…

Welcome to the first installment of Friday Finds in 2023! It’s always fun to wonder what a new year will bring and I hope this year’s prospects aren’t worrying any of you too much. When I get worrisome thoughts, I try to immediately remind myself to think of something else that’s more pleasant. I tend…

Lately I’ve been really inspired by what I’m seeing in the world of interior decorating. There’s more color, pattern, and coziness showing up in every room of the house. Take the vintage bathroom shown here. It’s white, but features a really fun black and white diamond-patterned floor. The only thing that bothers me about this…

Two more days. We have two more days before the BIG DAY – Christmas. A wintry cold snap blew into town just in time for the holidays. So now I’m craving anything warm and cozy, and anything the color green, which reminds me of summer. Take a moment of “me time” and enjoy this week’s…

Today’s Friday Finds includes some wonderful treasures, including a gorgeous European kitchen and a home tour in Poland. As soon as the holidays are over, I’m fixing to make a few changes to my house. I already told hubby his first job is to remove the trim in the downstairs bathroom so we (he) can…

Sixteen more days until Christmas, but who’s counting? Are you ready? Hopefully the answer is yes so you can sit back and relax for the next two weeks. I tried to get the majority of my shopping done before Thanksgiving to avoid the rush or avoid items becoming sold out. Today’s Friday Finds include some…

All of us get bombarded with Christmas ideas and inspiration during the month of December, so I’m hoping to mix in everyday inspiration along with holiday treasures here on the blog. Once Christmas is over I have some projects at the house that I want to tackle – starting with the bathrooms. I’m not looking…

Did you have a nice Thanksgiving yesterday? Hubby and I had a quiet day at the house. We’re celebrating Thanksgiving with the family on Saturday. I don’t mind celebrating a few days later. It allows my children a chance to enjoy the day at their in-laws without having to rush to two dinners. And I…

Happy Friday before Thanksgiving! Are you hosting this year or going somewhere else? I’ll head to my daughter’s home, where my dining table now resides! I’m still baking my homemade pumpkin pies to take over there, along with some type of salad. But in other news, my blog has a new look! Visit the home…

You’ll enjoy some really pretty rooms in today’s collection of Friday Finds. From a Swedish kitchen to a craftsman style home, there’s sure to be something here that you’ll enjoy. See this beautiful home that shows how to make craftsman style work. Every room is thoughtfully decorated and oozes warmth. One of my favorite blogs is Grit…

Can you believe it’s already November? We’re still having 60 to 70-degree days here in the Chicagoland area, and this is the latest in the year that my hanging flower baskets are still blooming their hearts out. Maybe I can keep them going until December. LOL. Although I’ve started some holiday planning, I’m not ready…

What a gorgeous fall season we’re having! My yard is golden with color, especially from the maple tree out front that looks like it’s glowing whether the sun is shining or not. And then there’s the Hosta leaves that have turned the same glorious shade of yellow. Even Tuesday’s rain couldn’t dampen my spirits. I…

Fall is in full swing with its riotous colors and crisp days. I don’t know of a single person who doesn’t love this season. Before you head out for leaf peeping this weekend, enjoy some of this week’s Friday Finds! From fixer-uppers to home details to baked donuts, what’s not to love? Let’s kick off…

Brrrr! Woke up to a cold snap today and I’m not at all ready for it. Today is a good day to stay inside and cozy up with a good book or magazine. Baking is a great option, too. But for now, let’s enjoy a few treasures that I found this week to share with…

I’m sorry, but it doesn’t seem possible that I’ve written over 100 Friday Finds features here on the blog. It feels more like 30 to me. Sometimes it’s hard to believe that there’s so many inspirational decorating ideas, great places to visit, tasty recipes, and so on to share for Friday’s features. Lucky for all…