My old house is weird when you walk in the front door because it doesn’t really have a designated foyer. I’ve kind of created a makeshift entry of sorts so it’s okay. But I’m truly envious of homes with a designated space to greet guests. Here’s a few entryway ideas if, like me, you’re looking…
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Beautiful Tulip Arrangements from Store Flowers
Normally we associate tulips with springtime, but you might notice that your local florist or grocery store is already offering colorful blooms so you can create and enjoy tulip arrangements in your home. Tulips are one of my favorite flowers (I think I say that about every flower) and I love adding them to…
Cabin Style Decorating Ideas
This past Sunday I featured a beautiful cabin style home and it occurred to me to follow up with a post about decorating ideas to achieve the look. Cabin style is a cozy, comfortable style with roots in nature. You don’t need log walls to get the look, although it certainly helps. (This post contains…
Clever (and Obvious) Ways to Use Baskets
Basketry is an ancient craft that’s older than pottery and stone carving. Humans have been making baskets since 8000 to 6000 BC. Baskets were used to contain and store almost everything. Perhaps this longevity, along with the artistry of the craft, is what makes baskets a never-ending part of our daily lives. The laundry room…
Inviting Entryway: Your Home’s First Impression
When you open the front door, what type of first impression does your home give? Create an inviting entryway with just a few of these ideas that are easy to execute. Photo by Gordon and Johnson Design A charming bench is always a good choice for an entryway. It provides a place to sit…
Painted Staircase Ideas and Inspiration
For some people, stairs are simply a vehicle to get from one floor level to the next. And then there are some of us who view stairways as a potential work of art. They can add architectural beauty to a home. An easy way to customize a stairwell is with paint. Here’s a few painted…
Large Wall Clocks: Make a Statement
We all have our favorite collections or items we like to display in our homes. It’s those little touches that give a home warmth and personality. Large wall clocks have always tugged at my heart strings. Maybe it’s because they conjure memories of overnight visits to my grandmother’s house, listening to the comforting tick-tock of…
11 Fabulous Fireplace Examples
Take the chill out of the air with fabulous fireplace examples to warm your home! Snow hit the northeast and other parts of the country so it’s time to light up the logs! Photo by TMS Architects If you like cozy living, you’ll enjoy these warm and cozy living room ideas too. Who doesn’t love…
Creative Ceiling Treatments for Every Room
Let’s take a break from all the Christmas decorating to talk about creative ceiling treatments. We think about our floors and walls, but often times our ceilings are left plain white. Take a look at these gorgeous ceilings to see how an impressive ceiling can become the star of a room. Photo by SLC Interiors…
Country Style Mantels and Fireplaces
All my adult life I’ve wanted a room with a beautiful fireplace but so far I’ve never owned a house with a functional fireplace. My parents’ house had a gorgeous stone fireplace that stretched up one wall of the vaulted living room. It was pretty impressive and is probably the reason for my desire to…
Cutest Hot Chocolate Mugs Ever – and Cocoa Recipes!
We’ve survived another weekend and it’s on to a new week! On Saturday I made a mad dash to Royal Wren in Geneva to snatch up the cutest hot chocolate mugs ever. I had seen them on Instagram and knew I had to have them. (This post contains affiliate links.) I mean seriously, how…
Warm and Cozy Living Room: 10 Ideas
Lately I’ve had a craving! Not for chocolate, but for a warm and cozy living room that leaves you feeling like you’ve just been given a big old hug. Photo by Tommy Chambers Interiors, Inc. There are many ways to create a warm and cozy living room. Mix and match fabrics to provide depth…
9 Ways to Create a Cozy Corner
I believe it’s time to finally put summer behind us and start focusing on enjoying the cooler fall weather. This past weekend is probably the last of the warm weather we’ll see for awhile. It was mid 70s all weekend. So let’s turn an eye inside and see how to create a cozy corner. Photo…
Decorating with Pottery: My New Crush
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…
Transitional Mantel: Summer into Fall
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.)…
Your Front Door: Make a First Impression
Remember that saying, “you only have one chance to make a great first impression”? The same can be said of a house and its curb appeal. An easy way to improve your home’s first impression is with the front door. Check out these pretty examples and consider giving your door a fresh coat of paint…
