I love natural textiles like linen and cotton, and when those textiles are woven with a European flair, all the better! My newest sponsor, The French Elements, shares a variety of French inspired decor on her website. Intricate embroidery carefully woven onto French linen fabrics and more. It’s all quite dreamy. Take a look … Barb…
Last week it was 75 degrees on Monday and by Friday morning the snow was flying! It didn’t fly for very long but it reminded me that crisp days are ahead and it’s time to bring on the blankets! Blankets make any room feel cozier but who says they have to be relegated to a…
Omigoodness it seemed like forever before hubby and I would ever finish painting our clapboard farmhouse! We started the project toward the end of July and finally brushed the last bit of paint on her the weekend before Halloween … just before it got cold. Hubby predicted it would take 3 months and he was…
Colors come and go much like fashion. One day a color is in … one day it’s out. Aqua seems to be a hot color right now. You see it everywhere! But I always get confused as to what’s aqua and what’s turquoise, so I looked up their definitions and guess what? The definitions weren’t…
When my daughter Bridget was little, she wanted a pretty day bed. I promised to get her a white iron one to match her pink and white bedroom. She loved that bed and so did I. Sometimes I think about replacing one of our love seats with one. For inspiration, I compiled 10 examples of dreamy day…
This past summer I ordered a dust ruffle from Joss and Main for one of the beds and would you believe I never bothered to put it on? Until today that is. The reason why I procrastinated is because I didn’t feel like lugging the heavy mattress off the bed to put the skirt on. I finally buckled up…
Have you been enjoying my Charming Home Series so far? It’s been fun for me to feature different home styles each week with all of you. There are so many amazing houses out there that I’ll never run out of material! I do get permission from each person before showcasing their beautifully decorated spaces ……
Fall is the season of transitions … the exit of summer, the turning of leaves, the cooling of temperature, and the shortening of days. There’s a lot going on in the month of October, and it ends with a bang when we celebrate Halloween. Here’s my Halloween tour to get you in a frightful mood with…
Today’s charming home tour is filled with romance and nostalgia. When I look at Nita’s home at Mod Vintage Life I’m instantly taken back to Hollywood glam. Nita’s charming home is filled with rich, feminine touches and it’s easy to see she has a signature style all her own. From the chandie above to the…
If you’re a regular home decor blog reader you’ve probably come across a few Fall home tours these past couple weeks. I’ve been blown away by the creativity of so many talented bloggers in decorating their homes this season. I thought it would be fun to highlight a few of my favorites with you … just…
Today I’m co-hosting the “Inspiration Exchange” party with some of my favorite blogging friends! Each week they showcase their projects and then let others link up their projects to the monthly party. Here’s what was shared in September … be sure to link up what you’ve been doing! Before we get this party started come check…
You’re in for a special treat today, because we’re touring the country farmhouse of Anita at Cedar Hill Farmhouse in Texas. I love this ranch style home not only for its pretty decor, but because of the amazing views it enjoys. Anita also has a city house but we’re saving that tour for another day….
Sometimes in life, the simplest things are the best. I like uncomplicated days filled with beauty. Days that make me smile and fill me with peace. Flowers help me de-stress, and a simple sunflower arrangement helps to brighten any day. Sunflowers hold a special beauty all their own. I don’t like to detract from their…
Do you have a home design element that you absolutely love? Maybe it’s fireplaces or garden tubs. For me, it’s stairways! I don’t know why, but I’ve always had a thing for beautiful staircases. So today I thought I’d share a collection of stairway design ideas that I found on Houzz. Traditional Staircase by Cambridge…
I don’t consider myself much of an artist but I do like to tinker with creating pretty things. At least, I hope they’ll be pretty when I’m finished with them. Today I’m sharing an easy DIY botanic print art project. Earlier this month at our local flea market I ran across this beautiful botanic artichoke print…
This is the last Sunday in September and I can’t believe how quickly this year is coming to a close! I also can’t believe I’ve been featuring my Charming Home Series for 6 months now. Seems like it started just yesterday. Today’s tour is a fun one (aren’t they all?) as I’m featuring Angela from…
