Happy Tuesday and welcome to another edition of Style Showcase where you’ll find some gorgeous home goodies. I’m featuring tips for creating a cozy reading corner while my blog friends share treasures of their own. Town & Country Living | Create a Reading Corner Worthing Court | How To Compromise Over Decorating Shabbyfufu…
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Feeling Fall Indoors and Out
Autumn is officially here and although summer is my favorite season, I have to confess I’ve been feeling fall in my soul. Spending time outside with fall foliage and cooler days is giving me all the warm fuzzies. A few types of trees are just starting to change color and you can’t deny the grand…
Hand-carved Wooden Kitchen Utensils: Dreamware Giveaway
Today I’m so happy to announce a special giveaway for my readers! I’m once again partnering with Polder’s Old World Market to offer one of you the chance to win a beautiful, hand-carved charcuterie board. For many years I’ve been collecting wooden kitchen utensils from the Dreamware line at Polder’s and my newest acquisition is…
The Beauty and Intimacy of a Dark Green Wall
Despite my best attempts at begging, summer is not sticking around forever. Warm sunny mornings make way for cooler, lingering mornings that leave you wanting to curl up someplace warm and fuzzy. A sure-fire way to cozy up interior spaces is to change wall color to a darker hue. Today’s post features the beauty and…
Houses with Curb Appeal: Ideas and Inspiration
My daughter has been on the hunt for a new home and it’s been slim pickings in today’s real estate market. Luckily for me, she often asks me to tour the houses with her. I have to confess, the more curb appeal the home has, the more likely we want to see it. Sure, there…
Decorating with Mushrooms: Embracing an Earthy Vibe
Who loves mushrooms? Whether you enjoy eating them or using replicas as knickknacks, decorating with mushrooms creates an earthy, organic vibe in your home. Just this morning I saw little groupings of mushrooms in the yard and got excited. They always make me think of fairy tales with little gnomes living under them. Today I’m…
Finding Home and Chantilly Cake: Friday Finds #98
Wow. It’s been a month since my last Friday Finds post. This summer has been really busy and I’m struggling to keep up with my blog schedule. At least the busy-ness is all good stuff that includes caring for our expanding garden and helping my daughter find a new home. Bridget recently sold her charming…
Revisiting the Nostalgic Charm of Café Curtains
When I was first married and raising my family, I made do with the resources I had. Since I was a stay-at-home mom, I had to be creative since we only had one income. So when we moved into our first house, I sewed all the curtains myself. The easiest curtains to make were café…
Decorating with Old Glory and Fun Flag Facts
Happy 4th of July! I hope you’re enjoying your extended weekend. To celebrate our country’s independence day, I thought I’d share a bit of decorating with Old Glory and some fun flag facts. Photo by Nikki To Photography Did you know that the original “Old Glory” was owned by William Driver, a 19th century…
Summer Centerpiece Ideas for Your Home: Bring on the Color
I’m on a mission. I’m decluttering my horizontal surfaces as much as possible so that I can enjoy a more minimalist approach to decorating for the summer season. The idea is to let flowers and plants do the talking throughout the house. The first room I’m tackling is the dining room and the focal point…
Storage Under Staircases: 11 Inspiring Ideas
Our old-fashioned staircase has a window at the landing, and a storage area underneath. In order to access the storage, you have to open the door to the adjacent first floor laundry room. Nooks under staircases can be so charming, and functional too. Today I’m sharing 11 inspiring ideas that might prompt you to re-think…
How to Decorate with Vintage Books
Since my teen years I’ve been a collector of vintage books. I love their colors, their decorative colors, and the musty smell of old book pages. It’s hard for me to resist running my fingers over them at the flea market, and once I interact with them, they’re likely to come home with me. My…
Colorful Cottage Kitchen: Take the Tour
Who loves color in the kitchen? I know I do. One of the reasons I enjoy a neutral kitchen is so I can add different pops of color in the form of crocks, glass bottles, or casual artwork throughout the year. It’s easy to change up and adds interest. Today I’m sharing a colorful cottage…
Decorating with Botanical Prints
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been a fan of botanical prints. I love their color and simplicity; they look great in any room. You’ll find them in poster form, or smaller, framed collections. When in doubt about how to decorate your walls, consider adding a few botanical prints. You can’t go wrong,…
Exposed Brick Walls: Inspiring Examples
My 140-year-old house doesn’t have any exposed brick walls, but I’ve always longed for one. They feel so rustic and organic to me, as though a home is revealing its soul by letting you see its true bones. With nothing to hide, each flaw in every brick is exposed and on display. There are so…
What Is Cottagecore Style and How to Get the Look
At its base element, cottagecore is a movement that embraces a simple, more rural lifestyle that incorporates nature, local food and artisans, slower living, and things your grandmother used to do and love. Less emphasis is placed on convenience foods, technology, and rushing around. You’ll find its influence in clothes, gardening, eating, and more. But…