Nothing tugs on my heart strings like a charming farmhouse that exudes beauty through its simplicity. It is, and will always be, my favorite type of house. Utilitarian in nature for the type of life the farmer leads, you won’t find fancy and elegant things. But what you will find is a peaceful beauty in…
For the majority of my life I’ve loved older homes … the main reason being all the charm that’s built into them. No two seem to be alike and I love that. I once lived in a brand new home in a new subdivision and many of my neighbors had the same floor plan as…
Next week starts the Elements of Summer tour from the All Things Home group! All week, you’ll see oodles of summer inspiration as 30 bloggers come together to share summer decor, projects, and more. I’ll be sharing my summer inspiration with you on Monday to kick off the week long tour! But for now, here’s…
I love when two styles come together in perfect unison and Sally at Cottage Fix has brilliantly married cottage style with shabby chic. Her charming shabby cottage home style is simple and pretty … just how I like it! Lots of white, my favorite color, paired with soft textiles and great architectural details! First up…
When I was in junior high school I babysat for the family across the street. On Saturday mornings, the Mrs. would do her grocery shopping and run errands while her hubby was at work … he was the local undertaker (and yes, we used to wonder what he kept in the locked hallway closet). She…
Honestly I can’t recall how I found Jennifer Rizzo’s blog. It was most likely during her annual Christmas tour that I stumbled across it and fell in love. From there, I had the pleasure of meeting Jennifer in person at the nearby Kane County Flea Market where she’s a regular vendor. I love her style and…
One of the easiest ways to freshen your home decor is to move things around and create new vignettes. It’s a lot less work than moving furniture or painting a room! Plus, it takes a lot less time. The other day I was putzing around with potted plants in the kitchen and thought I’d share…
Well now that I’ve written that title I’m not sure if you’ll think it’s weird … but it’s true. I found a couple wire baskets that make taking a bath in our claw foot tub a bit easier! If you’ve been to my blog before you know we have 2 claw foot tubs in our…
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…
Cottage decor is one of my favorite decorating styles and nothing says cottage style like painted bead board. It lends a simple architectural charm no matter where it’s added in the home. Today’s Humpday with Houzz focuses on my love of painted bead board. (Click on pictures to see original photo on Houzz.) Traditional Laundry…
Lately I’ve turned a critical eye to both my living room and family room. Neither room is particularly large, but they’re adjacent to each other with a fairly large doorway so the spaces feel spacious. I thought I would use today’s “Humpday with Houzz” to do a little research and find small space living rooms…
