Yesterday I was reading an article about interior design, and it mentioned that the most interesting rooms are those with a great backdrop. When you think of a room’s backdrop, think windows, flooring, and walls. You can spruce up flooring with beautiful rugs, and windows with curtains, blinds, or shutters. Walls can be enhanced with…
Not everyone can enjoy a magnificent view from their homes, and lucky is the homeowner who enjoys the beauty of a gorgeous scene through a window. Check out these beautiful rooms with amazing views? Pretty interiors with peaceful scenes outside make staying home more enjoyable. Photo by Marsha Jones Interior Design, Ltd. Â Waterfront views…
One thing I love about older homes is the unique built-in ideas you find within their walls. It’s nice to see some of the newer homes adding these custom features. Photo by Lisa Tharp Design  I started writing this post about built-in ideas for every room in the house, but I found so many…
Are you a collector? Maybe you’re not a hardcore expert on vintage collectibles, but you have a gathering of a few similar pieces that you can’t pass up at the flea market. See how to transform your space with your favorite vintage collectibles with the ideas shown today.  (This post contains affiliate links – see…
Wallpaper can be expensive, but fortunately you don’t have to break the bank to enjoy its beauty in your home. Rather than paper an entire room, consider these options for adding pretty wallpaper patterns to smaller areas. Photo by Sarah Greenman Above, one-third of the wall displays a graphic wallpaper design. The lower half is…
Valentine’s Day will be here soon and I thought it’d be fun to share some ideas on how to infuse the color pink into your home to create some romance and a little bit of frivolity. From the front door through the rest of the house, pink can add a special sparkle. Photo by Richard…
My mother never liked turning on overhead lights in any room. She preferred lamps, saying the overhead lighting was too harsh. I take after my mother in this respect. I swapped out low wattage bulbs in my dining chandelier to keep the light softer and more romantic. My favorite light is natural light from the…
Today is a special day here at Town and Country Living. I’m so honored to be able to give away a copy of Creative Style liveable loveable spaces by Lizzie McGraw. It includes the words of Fifi O’Neill and photos by Mark Lohman – always a winning combination! To enter for a chance to win,…
Sometimes it can be challenging to choose pleasing artwork for your home. Original art is expensive, and mass produced prints can feel impersonal. See how to decorate with maps – which can be fun and inexpensive all at once! Photo by Entrance Fastighetsmäkleri Add a quick and easy pop of color to any room with…
If you’re lucky enough to live on the water or in a mountain range, I hope you have a room with a view. But even if you live on the prairie, you can enjoy pretty views outside your window. Here’s a collection of 17 rooms with spectacular views that will take your breath away! Mountain…
We’ve had a lot of rainy days the past couple weeks and I’m craving sunshine – big time! Not to mention the shorter days as we approach winter solstice. To lift my spirits – and hopefully yours as well – today’s post features beautiful sun rooms that I think you’re going to love! I’m especially…
The Christmas spirit is in the air! Stores have stocked their shelves with holiday decorations and shopping ads appear everywhere you look. I actually ordered a new tree even though I vowed not to. But I really like this one! LOL. I don’t intend to buy a lot of new ornaments, but a few favorite…
I swore I’d never hang wallpaper in my house again. After first moving to my current home, I papered five rooms right away and put a border in one room. And that was before peel and stick papers became popular. I hung the paper by myself the old fashioned way. Eventually I tired of the…
Are fall colors blazing in your area? This weekend we’re taking a leaf peeping trip to southern Indiana (we’re already here as I write this). The leaves are peaking in color and it’s so beautiful. Southern Indiana has rolling hills which adds to the eye candy. I’m taking photos and will share them very soon…
Organic vibes and finishes are still going strong in today’s interior decorating world. People are leaving all-white rooms behind and choosing wood finishes and rooms that feature color. Today we’re focusing on wood paneled walls that go beyond the pressed fiberboard paneling of the 1970s era that was designed to look real. Photo by Battle…
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…
