Another flea market weekend has come and gone at the Kane County Flea Market in Illinois. The market is held the first weekend of each month from March through December and it’s a big flea market! The doors open at noon but they’ll let you in early, which is a wise thing to do because…
Today’s stunning home tour is not only beautiful … it’s intoxicating! Aiken House and Gardens is one of the first blogs I started reading so it holds a special place in my heart. Carolyn’s charming, romantic home draws you in and captivates your senses. Once you start exploring her home and gardens, hours pass before you…
Lately I’ve been wanting to do something with dish towels, napkins, pot holders, etc. I’m not sure why … I just thought it would be a quick and easy way to add some prettiness to the kitchen and dining room. So I broke down and took a trip to Hobby Lobby for some inspiration and…
Not too long ago I had the great pleasure of being introduced (online) to Bre at Rooms for Rent, who is highly talented when it comes to creating a charming home! Omigoodness, I love every square inch of her rustic, cottage style home and not only that, but she has a sweet, genuine soul as…
If you’re a regular reader of my blog, you know that I recently started a Charming Home Series where I feature different types of homes every Sunday, each with their own unique and charming style. Well, it just so happens that today my home is the one being featured … over at Southern Hospitality! It’s…
As the weather warms I like to spend more time outdoors which means I have less time for stuff indoors. Food preparation becomes less complicated and table settings turn simpler. Today I’m sharing an effortless spring tablescape as I join a group of bloggers that are sharing a week of pretty tablescapes. At the end…
Our local Kane County Flea Market is touted by USA Today as one of the 10 top places to shop for antiques, and I have to agree. It’s a pretty big flea market and it’s always a highlight for me each month. As with any shopping spree, some outings are more productive than others. In…
Last year at our local flea market I came upon a vendor with gorgeous topiaries sprouting from moss covered garden pots. Her plants were a little pricey but I loved the pots and caved to temptation, taking two of them home with me. But a few months later their appeal lost its luster and I…
Easter is still about a month away but I’ve started bringing a little of the holiday into my home, along with touches of spring. I love the colors of spring and Easter decorating … I’ve always been attracted to white and pastels. All week a group of us bloggers are bringing a little Spring and…
These past few days it’s been hard for me to keep quiet about the Charming Home Series I’m launching next Sunday! I’m super excited about it but wanted to wait until today to announce it. In a nutshell, every Sunday I’m going to showcase a charming home … all for your viewing pleasure! A few…
To help beat the cabin fever that has been settling in, I ran out to the store and picked up a houseplant, and I don’t know if it was the weather affecting me or what, but I thought this cute little ivy could use some color … so I made colorful button flowers to brighten…
It’s time to celebrate! The snow is almost gone!! Not only that, but I heard it’s supposed to be 60 degrees on Sunday! It was even pleasant enough to take a walk outside with hubby and we saw about 20 robins in the field looking for worms. This inspired me to play around with some…
One of my favorite magazines is Celebrating Everyday Life with Jennifer Carroll. The photography and projects are all so beautiful and inspiring. I was looking forward to this spring issue and am happy that Jennifer is allowing me to share some of the magazine pages with you! Further down is a button to order the…
Ah, the colors of spring! I love them all! Pink, yellow, lavender, spring green, pale blue, and more. The scent of spring intoxicates me, as well. A whiff of fragrant lilacs mingled with the smell of fresh earth warming up. What’s not to love? Today I’m sharing some spring color over at Jennifer Rizzo’s blog…
Spring has officially sprung but we still have a few remnant snow piles hangin’ on for dear life. This time of year I find it harder to pass by the floral section of the grocery store without snatching up a few blooms. I can’t wait until I can clip fresh flowers from the yard, but…
Don’t let the cheery spring decor in my farmhouse kitchen fool you … snow is still on the ground outside! But tomorrow’s temperature is supposed to be above 50 degrees so I’m hoping all that white fluffy stuff melts and washes away. When the weather warms up I like to do some editing around the…
