Kelli from Along the Dirt Road is yet another blogger who I met first on Instagram. I love how our world is so connected these days! Twenty years ago I wouldn’t have had the opportunity to meet all the amazing and talented women I know today through blogging. Kelli lives on a farm and has an…
Summer is hot and humid here in Illinois so the color blue is perfect for cooling things down in our farmhouse family room. Blue also lends itself to a coastal theme which I’m slowly adding to the room. I’m also adding beach style to my son’s old bedroom and will share that with you when…
After my father graduated from college, he opened his own painting and wallpapering business and called it Community Decorating. He did this for a few years before becoming a math and science teacher, but he still kept the decorating business going for weekend and summer jobs. I worked with him during the summers when I…
The past couple weeks I’ve spent more time in the garden and less time in the house. We had a bazillion weeds that were out of control and I knew if I didn’t get them pulled quickly, they’d take over the entire yard. We also managed to get our vegetable garden planted. I did have…
Would you like to live in Paris for a while? That’s exactly what Texas native Rachel from Maison de Pax did with her hubby 6 years after they were married. Now they’re back in the states redecorating their classic Colonial home and raising their two young boys. I especially love her kitchen, but all of…
The beauty of Kristy’s home at Wicks Nest was first revealed to me on Instagram. I think I was following her there before she even started blogging. Her California home is light, airy, and tastefully decorated. A backdrop of white sets off eye-popping colors throughout this charming home. While it would make sense to start…
Do you like to sew? No? Then you’re in the right place because this is a no-sew blog hop with projects from fellow bloggers that require absolutely no sewing! I get lots of questions about the landscape burlap swag curtains in my family room so I’ve decided to show you the tutorial on how to…
When it comes to decorating a room, one thing always leads to another. Always. On a whim a couple weekends ago, I painted my downstairs claw foot bathtub. Once I did that, I no longer liked the color of the cabinets in the room so that led to the next task … painted furniture. Isn’t…
I have to confess, sometimes I get tired of looking at my own rooms. I suppose that’s why home decorating blogs and magazines are so popular. We can live vicariously through these creative people. Thumbing through the pages of Country Living magazine, or scrolling through your favorite blogs, you can envision yourself inside someone else’s charming…
Not sure what’s going on but lately I’ve been really attracted to bold colors. Maybe it’s because the weather’s warmer, the spring bulbs are blooming their flowery heads off, the sun is shining, and there’s a new found pep in my step. To satiate my craving, I turned to Houzz for inspirational ideas on decorating with bold…
People often ask why I like to decorate with white, and the answer is simple. Besides the fact that I love the color white and feel it always looks fresh and clean … you can easily change up the look and feel of a white room from season to season by adding beautiful color and pattern…
Spring officially arrived a few weeks ago, and now I think it’s safe to say it’s here to stay. Daffodils and crocus are in bloom, the days are longer, and the soft breezes a bit warmer. It’s the perfect time of year to tour the fresh and light home of Amy at The Blissful Bee….
In color psychology, black means power and control. It’s intimidating and secretive all at once. But in my opinion, decorating with black is classic and timeless. It adds an air of sophistication to any space … not at all overpowering when done right. (Click on photos to be taken to original on Houzz.) Dining Room…
Do you try to resist temptation when it comes knocking at your door? For me, that temptation normally comes in the form of white ironstone but this time, it came in the shape of 3 blue and white transferware vases. I first saw the vases in an email from Antique Farmhouse. Then I made the mistake…
Today’s charming home tour marks the one-year anniversary of the Charming Home Series! I can’t believe it was actually a year ago when I launched these Sunday tours of beautiful homes across the country. Most of these houses belong to bloggers I’ve met over the years … some I’ve met face to face … others…
Whenever I tour Kelly’s home at The LilyPad Cottage, my spirits are immediately lifted and I’m put in a good mood. Her home is bright, beautiful, and livable. Kelly’s a lucky girl because her home is situated lakeside. You’ll see a beach theme reflected throughout her decor and I know you’ll find it such a…
