Changing vignettes from season to season is something I’ve done for many years. Normally I’ll invest in new pillows or knick knacks but this year I’m rebelling against that approach and using things I already have to create earthy vignettes for summer – my favorite season! Today I’m joining another group of bloggers to…
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Cow Parsley: My Newest Obsession
Yes, you read that title right. I’m obsessed with a common weed that’s often confused with Queen Anne’s lace. Its lacy flower and fern-type leaves have stolen my heart and apparently I’m not alone. Cow parsley made several appearances in gardens at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show, too. Photo by Jonathan Snow Design The…
Blue and Green Color Combos for Decorating
Add a little serenity to your living spaces with peaceful blue and green color combinations. The color scheme is perfect for creating cool rooms during the warm months of summer. Photo by Bowley Builders You’ll find a range of shades and hues when choosing to decorate with blue and green. Lime green chairs add…
A Touch of Nature for Summer Decorating
All month I’ve been obsessed with nature and spending time outdoors. I planted my pond and started work on a new shade garden. Unfortunately our spring has been rainy and cloudy and I’m not getting as much outdoor time as I’d like. That might be the reason why I’m craving nature right now. So on…
9 Beautiful Sun Rooms You’ll Love
We’ve had a lot of rainy days the past couple weeks and I’m craving sunshine – big time! So I guess it’s no surprise that today’s post features beautiful sun rooms that I think you’re going to love! Photo by Grayson De Vere Interior Design & Staging My recent plant fetish is making me love…
Kantha Inspired Decorating Ideas
Last week I shared the latest item in my newest collection – a green patterned kantha blanket. Many of you mentioned you’d never heard of kantha before so today I’m sharing more examples of kantha inspired decorating. Photo by Kantha is a very simple type of embroidery used to sew pieces of worn saris…
Is Kantha the New Home Decor Trend?
Kantha is the ancient practice of using a simple running stitch to embroider old saris into cushions, blankets, and other beautiful pieces of home decor. People are falling in love with the colors and patterns, along with the recycling aspect of the art form. Just before Christmas I added a second kantha blanket to…
Small Space Decorating Solutions
When you live in an older home, you often struggle with decorating for modern living. A hundred years or more ago, houses were designed for a different lifestyle. Over the years I’ve learned to meet some of these challenges head on. Following are some of my favorite small space decorating solutions. Photo by KL Interiors…
Decorating with Pineapples
Yes, decorating with pineapples! A pineapple is a sign of hospitality and is the perfect decor for a welcoming home. Gorgeous black and gold wallpaper with a pineapple motif hugs a beautiful bedroom. Are you bold enough to try something like this? Photo by Manders If not, how about a simple pretty pillow? Photo…
Create a Welcoming Front Door: 7 Ideas
Now that the weather’s warming up, it’s time to do a little beautifying outside. A great place to start is your front door. Does it make a welcoming impact or does it need a fresh coat of paint like mine? Look how cheerful this first example is! Beautiful paneled double doors painted a fun turquoise…
9 Nature Inspired Decorating Ideas
The past several months I’ve been making changes to my home decor, opting for earthier tones inspired by nature. I’m adding more houseplants too, but there are other ways to bring the outdoors in. Here you’ll find 9 nature inspired decorating ideas! The first is an entryway lined with garden botanical wallpaper. A garden hat…
Create a Welcoming Entryway: Cozy Living
Stepping through the front door, friends and visitors get a first impression of your home. I try to create a welcoming entryway in hopes that people feel happy and warm when they walk inside. The first thing you see when walking in my front door is this corner by the window. It’s not really…
The Return of Rattan Furniture
Fashion and decorating trends always seem to repeat themselves – just like history. Lately I’ve noticed a lot more rattan furniture in my Instagram so I think it’s safe to say this decorating staple of the seventies is making a big comeback! Photo by Baer’s Furniture The return of rattan furniture isn’t relegated to the…
Branch and Vine Spring Wreath: How To
It appears to be craft week here at Town and Country Living because I’m back with a branch and vine spring wreath tutorial to brighten any wall or door. We have lots of fallen twigs and branches in the yard so I figured, why not put them to good use and create something pretty?…
Bold Color: Adventures in Decorating
Our days have been so gloomy lately, which is typical as we transition from winter to spring. I need to brighten things up on the blog with bold color decorating! Let me know what you think of the cheerful examples below. Photo by Traditional Bespoke Furniture A bright turquoise back splash sets the stage…
Vintage Painted Mantel for a Bit of Drama
The past few months have seen several subtle changes in my home. The newest change is my vintage painted mantel that gets a bit of drama with new coat of almost-black paint. Today I’m joining the Seasonal Simplicity group of bloggers to bring you the best of the spring season with our decorated mantels….