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The first type of pottery that caught my eye as a child was my grandmother’s collection of ginger jars. Each one had its unique pattern. Next I favored Red Wing pottery. Then I joined the white ironstone craze that Martha Stewart instigated. Today, I enjoy decorating with pottery that’s a little more rustic. But I…

It’s been awhile since I’ve taken photos inside my house. Guess I’ve been so busy enjoying the outdoors that I’ve neglected interior spaces. But I got up a little bit of energy and inspiration to create a transitional mantel – one that will take me from summer into early fall. (This post contains affiliate links.)…

August is one of my favorite months because the days are still warm and long, and the vegetable garden is ready to harvest. I’m enjoying as much of the sun and outdoors as I can. Because I love sun light, I’ve always wanted to have a sun room – here’s a few pretty examples for…

July is wrapping up and while we still have plenty of summer days ahead of us, I thought now is a good time to feature Surfside Style – Relaxed Living by the Coast. It’s another beautiful decorating book by Fifi O’Neill pictures taken by one of my fave interior photographers, Mark Loman. Here’s a sneek…

Hello Friends! It’s Tuesday and that means another installment of Style Showcase with some blogging friends. To see more about these easy decorating ideas, just click on the link above each photo. Enjoy! Worthing Court | How To Makeover An Old Chandelier   Fox Hollow Cottage | Summer Entryway Makeover Reveal   Sand & Sisal…

Does anything say “summer decorating” better than blue and white stripes? It looks fresh and nautical and can make a bold statement with wide stripes, or it can be soft with narrow stripes in paler shades of blue. Photo by Phoebe Howard You might recognize the living room above. I featured that beautiful East Beach…

It doesn’t seem like we’ve had 36 weeks of Style Showcases, but here we are with another round of craft and decorating inspiration. To see more of any project, simply click the link above the photo. Enjoy! Southern Hospitality | Gibbs Garden Summer Blooms   Town & Country Living |Country Landscape Printables   Worthing Court…

A couple weeks ago I featured the charming Florida home of author and stylist, Fifi O’Neill and today I’m happy to announce that I’m giving away a copy of her book, Global Bohemian – how to satisfy your wanderlust at home. (This post contains affiliate links.)   Global Bohemian seems like the perfect book to…

Hello friends! Here’s a little summer inspiration for you as we near the longest day of the year. Click on the link above each photo to be taken to each of my friends’ posts. Enjoy! Sand & Sisal | Get the Designer Look for Less with DIY Tablecloth Curtains   Shabbyfufu | Kitchen Renovations On…

My first adult home was a bungalow style Sears kit house. You know, one of those homes you buy out of a catalog and all the supplies are shipped to your lot. That darling little house had an adorable sun room at the front. The row of windows faced south and in the winter all…

Today I have a really fun tour for you! I found a super charming pool house that’s so cute inside, you might not even find yourself wanting to go for a swim in the pool. Photo by nest + company   This is truly the perfect place for a party. You’ve got the gorgeous pool…

Today’s Style Showcase is all about projects – some big, some small. Click on the links above each photo for more information! Town & Country Living | How To Make Your Own Wall Art   Worthing Court 5 | Good Questions To Ask Yourself Before Redecorating A Room   Fox Hollow Cottage | How To…

Good morning, friends! Yesterday we had a storm blow through that dumped about 4 inches of rain on us. Some neighborhoods were flooded – not badly – but enough to leave a mess to clean up. But let’s focus on the positive and enjoy ideas and projects by my blog friends and me. Click on…