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…
I swore I’d never hang wallpaper in my house again. After first moving to my current home, I papered five rooms right away and put a border in one room. And that was before peel and stick papers became popular. I hung the paper by myself the old fashioned way. Eventually I tired of the…
Are fall colors blazing in your area? This weekend we’re taking a leaf peeping trip to southern Indiana (we’re already here as I write this). The leaves are peaking in color and it’s so beautiful. Southern Indiana has rolling hills which adds to the eye candy. I’m taking photos and will share them very soon…
Organic vibes and finishes are still going strong in today’s interior decorating world. People are leaving all-white rooms behind and choosing wood finishes and rooms that feature color. Today we’re focusing on wood paneled walls that go beyond the pressed fiberboard paneling of the 1970s era that was designed to look real. Photo by Battle…
Happy Tuesday and welcome to another edition of Style Showcase where you’ll find some gorgeous home goodies. I’m featuring tips for creating a cozy reading corner while my blog friends share treasures of their own. Town & Country Living | Create a Reading Corner Worthing Court | How To Compromise Over Decorating Shabbyfufu…
Autumn is officially here and although summer is my favorite season, I have to confess I’ve been feeling fall in my soul. Spending time outside with fall foliage and cooler days is giving me all the warm fuzzies. A few types of trees are just starting to change color and you can’t deny the grand…
Today I’m so happy to announce a special giveaway for my readers! I’m once again partnering with Polder’s Old World Market to offer one of you the chance to win a beautiful, hand-carved charcuterie board. For many years I’ve been collecting wooden kitchen utensils from the Dreamware line at Polder’s and my newest acquisition is…
My daughter has been on the hunt for a new home and it’s been slim pickings in today’s real estate market. Luckily for me, she often asks me to tour the houses with her. I have to confess, the more curb appeal the home has, the more likely we want to see it. Sure, there…
Who loves mushrooms? Whether you enjoy eating them or using replicas as knickknacks, decorating with mushrooms creates an earthy, organic vibe in your home. Just this morning I saw little groupings of mushrooms in the yard and got excited. They always make me think of fairy tales with little gnomes living under them. Today I’m…
Wow. It’s been a month since my last Friday Finds post. This summer has been really busy and I’m struggling to keep up with my blog schedule. At least the busy-ness is all good stuff that includes caring for our expanding garden and helping my daughter find a new home. Bridget recently sold her charming…
When I was first married and raising my family, I made do with the resources I had. Since I was a stay-at-home mom, I had to be creative since we only had one income. So when we moved into our first house, I sewed all the curtains myself. The easiest curtains to make were café…
