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…
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Surfside Style: Another Book Giveaway!
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…
Style Showcase #38: Easy Decorating
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…
Summer Fresh Decorating with Blue and White Stripes
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…
Style Showcase #36
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…
Global Bohemian: Home Decor Book Giveaway!
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…
Style Showcase #34
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…
Friday Finds #2: Summer Beds and Blooms
So – last week I totally forgot that I started a new Friday Finds series on my blog the previous week and missed it completely! But it’s back this week with a recap of what’s been going on and some inspiration for you to enjoy – like summer beds and blooms. I love the butterfly…
How to Add Summer Textile to Any Room
Normally we think of the fall season as the time to start adding pillows, blankets, and other textiles to our home. But don’t forget about the warmer months! See how to add summer textile to any room to create a comforting vibe – like this dining room with white linen slipcovers on the chairs. Photo…
11 Pretty Sunrooms to Love
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…
Cute Pool House for Summer Entertaining!
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…
Style Showcase #31: Projects Big and Small
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…
Style Showcase #30: Weathering the Storm
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…
Style Showcase #29: In the Mood for Summer
Welcome to the 29th installment of Style Showcase, where my blog friends and I share a post from the past. Apparently most of us are in the mood for summer as you’ll find summer-inspired inspiration below. Click on the link above each photo to learn more about! Shabbyfufu | Designer Looks For Less On Your…
Style Showcase 28: Flowers, Crafts, and More
Welcome to Style Showcase! Every Tuesday I join a few blog friends to share some of our past DIY projects and decor. Today you’ll enjoy a variety of topics – including a faux garden clock that I want to make. Sand & Sisal | Easy and Elegant DIY Gilded Vases Shabbyfufu | 10 Easy…
How to Add Coastal Style to Your Home
Coastal style is comfortable and carefree with a nod to colors of the beach. It originated on the Atlantic coast in homes with expansive windows to let in seaside breezes. Coastal interiors can withstand sand from the beach and salt from the air. With nautical influences, it can be romantic, rustic, classic or modern. You’ll…