Mid-July is upon us and I have to say this summer has hardly felt like summer here in the Chicago area. Rain and cooler temps have worked wonders with my veggie garden, but I’m craving warmer, sunny days. There’s nothing like a beautiful home tour to break a melancholy mood so today we’re touring Doreen’s…
The sun is finally shining here in Illinois after a very rainy start to the summer! It only seems apropos that today’s charming home feature hails from sunny Southern California! Courtney over at A Thoughtful Place is one lucky girl with a beautiful home that’s bright and cheery. Courtney’s living room is comfortable and stylish,…
You know that feeling when you see a picture in a magazine or on a blog and your heart skips a beat and makes you stop to catch your breath? That’s how I felt the first time I saw a glimpse of Becky’s inspiring home over at Buckets of Burlap. I love her pretty yet…
Kelli from Along the Dirt Road is yet another blogger who I met first on Instagram. I love how our world is so connected these days! Twenty years ago I wouldn’t have had the opportunity to meet all the amazing and talented women I know today through blogging. Kelli lives on a farm and has an…
Southern breezes are blowing as we tour another Tybee Island rental cottage. The Breeze Inn belongs to novelist Mary Kay Andrews, author of Savannah Breeze. She named the cottage after the fictional Breeze Inn from her best-selling novel. This charming home has all the cottage appeal you’d expect to see in an island retreat. Ready for the…
Would you like to live in Paris for a while? That’s exactly what Texas native Rachel from Maison de Pax did with her hubby 6 years after they were married. Now they’re back in the states redecorating their classic Colonial home and raising their two young boys. I especially love her kitchen, but all of…
The beauty of Kristy’s home at Wicks Nest was first revealed to me on Instagram. I think I was following her there before she even started blogging. Her California home is light, airy, and tastefully decorated. A backdrop of white sets off eye-popping colors throughout this charming home. While it would make sense to start…
It’s the first Sunday of May and it’s a beautiful one! We’re enjoying fabulous weather right now and it’s put me in the best of moods. Hubby and I worked in the yard yesterday and will do the same today. But first, I’m happy to share Pamela’s charming home at From My Front Porch to…
Remember that song “Wide Open Spaces” by Dixie Chicks? I love that song and I love big spaces away from the hustle and bustle of traffic and people. I’m an introvert at heart and need room to spread out and breathe a little fresh air. When I saw Shayna’s home at The Wood Grain Cottage…
Deep in the heart of Texas comes a charming home that we’re going to tour today. Ashley is a DIY blogger with a young family. In fact, she just had a baby boy not too long ago, and he’s a cutie-pie! Ashley has made a lot of changes to her home in the past few…
Spring officially arrived a few weeks ago, and now I think it’s safe to say it’s here to stay. Daffodils and crocus are in bloom, the days are longer, and the soft breezes a bit warmer. It’s the perfect time of year to tour the fresh and light home of Amy at The Blissful Bee….
Today’s charming home tour marks the one-year anniversary of the Charming Home Series! I can’t believe it was actually a year ago when I launched these Sunday tours of beautiful homes across the country. Most of these houses belong to bloggers I’ve met over the years … some I’ve met face to face … others…
Whenever I tour Kelly’s home at The LilyPad Cottage, my spirits are immediately lifted and I’m put in a good mood. Her home is bright, beautiful, and livable. Kelly’s a lucky girl because her home is situated lakeside. You’ll see a beach theme reflected throughout her decor and I know you’ll find it such a…
Spring is officially here so I thought I’d give you a tour of my spring decor in my home. I’m joining several other bloggers to share our homes with you all week long! We worked with Kirkland’s who let us pick a few items from their store to help decorate. How fun is that? You’ll find…
Today is a very special day because I’m featuring the home of a popular and highly talented blogger … Kim of Savvy Southern Style! I’ve been reading Kim’s blog ever since I started blogging and am always amazed by her creativity and ingenuity. Her home is gorgeous and her spirit is sweet and genuine. It’s…
This coming Friday marks the first day of spring so today I’m bringing you a beautiful cottage style house filled with sunshine and spring colors! This charming home is located in Santa Ynez (Saint Agnes) California, just north of Los Angeles. I found this light-filled beauty on Houzz. Farmhouse Living Room by Santa Ynez Media…
