Yesterday the photographer from American Farmhouse magazine was here to take pictures of my Christmas decorations. I have to admit, it feels a little odd having a stranger become so intimate with your home. Don’t get me wrong, he and his assistant were very nice and he even gave me some photography tips. But as the…
Have you heard the news? Greenery is Pantone’s 2017 Color of the Year! I love this choice because it’s so organic and earthy. The color green comes in so many shades from kelly to sage to yellow and blue tones. Pantone Greenery is a bright yellow-green that portrays spring and summer in all their loveliness….
Old Man Winter gifted our neighborhood with almost a foot of snow yesterday. The mini blizzard created an opportune moment for staying indoors and adding a bit more holiday decor to the rest of the house. My Christmas Home Tour was shared last week but I didn’t include a Christmas bedroom, so today I’m sharing…
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of CORT for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. In the midst of getting ready for Christmas, hubby and I have also been planning the sale of our home this coming spring. I’m anxious to purge ourselves of a lot of stuff, but it’s a…
Here in Illinois we’re enjoying a “heat wave” of sorts. It’s in the mid 60-degree temperatures which is almost unheard of this time of year. I want to get out and take some photos of adorable bungalows and cottages in our area … maybe tomorrow. But for now, you can enjoy Kristy’s fun and colorful…
When I was a young girl I thought gray was a boring color. It wasn’t fun and happy like pink or yellow. But now as an adult, I appreciate the drama and comfort of this sometimes moody hue. Today I’m sharing ideas for decorating with French Gray, which is actually a greenish gray. This Old…
Before you know it, the holidays will be here and it’ll be time to set a pretty table. Today I’m happy to join a group of creative bloggers to bring you a round of tablescapes to give you ideas for a holiday setting. Of course, you don’t need a special event to set a nice table….
A recent trip to World Market changed my decorating plans for the family room. I found a beautiful object in the store that I admired, and noticed happily that it was on sale for 50-percent off. I told myself I didn’t need it and kept shopping. But it haunted me. Halfway through the store I…
This weekend is going to be busy so I’m popping in with fall decorating inspiration from several of my blogging friends. Every year when I look at their fall home tours I’m even more impressed than I was the year before. It doesn’t seem possible, but the creativity level of my fellow bloggers just seems…
Do you decorate for all the seasons? I usually do mostly because I get bored looking at the same things around the house. Today I’ve got some fall decorating ideas for the entryway. I didn’t do a lot for this area of the house other than change up the vignettes. I’ve got a huge window…
If Pinterest activity is any sort of barometer of what people are interested in, I think it’s safe to say that plenty of people love fall decor. The season of football games, bonfires, and caramel apples makes us feel warm and cozy as we prepare to nest indoors during the cooler months. As I thought about…
This post is sponsored by PrairieMod but all opinions are my own. I feel like I’ve found a little treasure in my own backyard. My treasure combines a bit of local history with beautiful artistry. I’m talking about Teco Art Pottery by PrairieMod. This contemporary art pottery is a perfect complement for arranging flowers…
Fall is in the air. Can you smell it? Driving down the country roads with the windows open, I can smell the harvest of wheat and sweet corn. In my garden, the scent of tomatoes and marigolds fills the air. While I was tending my flowers and vegetables, I noticed the zinnias aren’t blooming as profusely…
August was a good month for visiting our local monthly flea market. Hubby and I missed the months of June and July so I was in the mood to find some treasures. I already shared my summer mantel lined with the vintage aqua bottles I found. The rest of my August flea market finds found…
This post is sponsored by Cost Plus World Market. All opinions are my own. You might remember that I’ve been searching for a comfy chair to place in front of my newly-found vintage mantel. It took me awhile but I finally found a darling chair to create a cozy reading nook in my living room!…
Have you noticed the days are getting shorter? It’s sad but true. The nights are getting slightly cooler too. I’m not quite ready to decorate for fall, but I do enjoy using candles this time of year. Actually, I burn them year-round. We have kitties and I find candles burn pet odors out of a room…
