Do you ever crave a color? Maybe you desperately want a pink dress or a pair of red shoes. Right now I’m craving the color yellow and I’m chalking it up to the emergence of spring and all the daffodils that are in bloom. So for those of you who are in the same boat…
Today I’m super excited to share a peek inside the new decorating book, Lived-In Style: The Art of Creating a Feel-Good Home by Ki Nassauer, CICO Books. Its pages feature several stunning homes that will inspire and delight you. Each house shows how to incorporate a lived-in look that’s both beautiful and comfortable. That’s what…
Bit by bit I’m getting closer to my dining room reveal. I shared when I got new furniture (smaller table, less chairs), but we’ve since added board and batten, new paint, and today I ordered wallpaper! I haven’t papered anything in the last 20 years but I still have all my dad’s old tools and…
Are you tired of a certain room in your house but don’t currently have the time or budget to do a big makeover? No worries – transform your space with any of these unique wall art ideas. A vintage restaurant sign looks great in a kitchen or dining room. You can find items like this…
Yesterday I was reading an article about interior design, and it mentioned that the most interesting rooms are those with a great backdrop. When you think of a room’s backdrop, think windows, flooring, and walls. You can spruce up flooring with beautiful rugs, and windows with curtains, blinds, or shutters. Walls can be enhanced with…
Not everyone can enjoy a magnificent view from their homes, and lucky is the homeowner who enjoys the beauty of a gorgeous scene through a window. Check out these beautiful rooms with amazing views? Pretty interiors with peaceful scenes outside make staying home more enjoyable. Photo by Marsha Jones Interior Design, Ltd. Waterfront views…
One thing I love about older homes is the unique built-in ideas you find within their walls. It’s nice to see some of the newer homes adding these custom features. Photo by Lisa Tharp Design I started writing this post about built-in ideas for every room in the house, but I found so many…
Are you a collector? Maybe you’re not a hardcore expert on vintage collectibles, but you have a gathering of a few similar pieces that you can’t pass up at the flea market. See how to transform your space with your favorite vintage collectibles with the ideas shown today. (This post contains affiliate links – see…
Wallpaper can be expensive, but fortunately you don’t have to break the bank to enjoy its beauty in your home. Rather than paper an entire room, consider these options for adding pretty wallpaper patterns to smaller areas. Photo by Sarah Greenman Above, one-third of the wall displays a graphic wallpaper design. The lower half is…
Valentine’s Day will be here soon and I thought it’d be fun to share some ideas on how to infuse the color pink into your home to create some romance and a little bit of frivolity. From the front door through the rest of the house, pink can add a special sparkle. Photo by Richard…
My mother never liked turning on overhead lights in any room. She preferred lamps, saying the overhead lighting was too harsh. I take after my mother in this respect. I swapped out low wattage bulbs in my dining chandelier to keep the light softer and more romantic. My favorite light is natural light from the…
Today is a special day here at Town and Country Living. I’m so honored to be able to give away a copy of Creative Style liveable loveable spaces by Lizzie McGraw. It includes the words of Fifi O’Neill and photos by Mark Lohman – always a winning combination! To enter for a chance to win,…
Sometimes it can be challenging to choose pleasing artwork for your home. Original art is expensive, and mass produced prints can feel impersonal. See how to decorate with maps – which can be fun and inexpensive all at once! Photo by Entrance Fastighetsmäkleri Add a quick and easy pop of color to any room with…
If you’re lucky enough to live on the water or in a mountain range, I hope you have a room with a view. But even if you live on the prairie, you can enjoy pretty views outside your window. Here’s a collection of 17 rooms with spectacular views that will take your breath away! Mountain…
We’ve had a lot of rainy days the past couple weeks and I’m craving sunshine – big time! Not to mention the shorter days as we approach winter solstice. To lift my spirits – and hopefully yours as well – today’s post features beautiful sun rooms that I think you’re going to love! I’m especially…
The Christmas spirit is in the air! Stores have stocked their shelves with holiday decorations and shopping ads appear everywhere you look. I actually ordered a new tree even though I vowed not to. But I really like this one! LOL. I don’t intend to buy a lot of new ornaments, but a few favorite…
