January is almost over and for some reason, I didn’t loathe it as much as I normally do. I decided to use my indoor time to be productive with decorating, cooking, and baking and those efforts paid off in a better attitude about winter. Scrolling through inspiration like you’ll find today also boosts my spirits…
It’s been just a few days that my Chicago Bears lost their playoff game and while it’s a little sad for me, I’m pretty proud of what the team accomplished this year. My grandson loves the Seahawks so now I’ll cheer his team on. In the meantime, let’s take a look at what’s in store…
When it comes to blogging, January is always a weird month for me. It’s too late for holiday inspiration and too early for spring. So I try to focus more on general home decorating ideas and since houseplants are a mainstay in my home, I’m featuring the benefits and types of houseplants for today’s edition…
The year is almost over and we’re wrapping up 2025 with some great inspiration to end another 365 days before heading into 2026. And I’m excited to announce that beginning next week, Annie, who blogs at Zevy Joy, will be joining us for Style Showcase! I know you’ll love her ideas. Keep scrolling to see…
‘Twas two nights before Christmas and all through the house, everyone was scurrying to finish all holiday tasks. Hopefully you’re not scrambling too much and can afford yourself a little time to enjoy the calm before the big rush of the day. Grab a coffee or hot chocolate and enjoy the last of pre-Christmas inspiration…
How is it already December? It seems it was August just yesterday. I suppose that’s because we had such a warm fall and here we are now with at least eight inches of snow on the ground! I’m not ready for the white stuff yet. LOL. But what I AM ready for is today’s inspiration…
Is everyone almost ready for Thanksgiving? Whether you’re hosting or playing the important role of guest, I hope you have a peaceful holiday with those you love most! And if you’re cooking and serving, remember that everything doesn’t have to be perfect. Just put your love into it and it’ll all be fine. And now…
Are you ready for Thanksgiving? I’m hosting this year, which led to some changes to my home. Like new (and inexpensive) dining chairs because I didn’t have enough. I also bought a new rug for the living room because our sick kitty stained it by frequently puking on it! And now I plan to add…
Who had snow this weekend? The Chicago western ‘burbs had a light dusting of the fluffy stuff and it’s already melted under the sun. The snowfall was appropriate for the weekend because I put up my Christmas tree! I debated back and forth about tackling that task and finally caved to the holiday spirit. I’m…
Although the holidays can be stressful, they can also be fun and memorable. My hope is that you’ll be able to enjoy these next two months with some careful planning along with choices to keep things simpler. My blog friends are sharing some great Thanksgiving tips on today’s edition of Style Showcase, while I opted…
Happy Halloween Week! Our first two features today are things you can do for Halloween which is just three days away! I’m showcasing a fellow blogger’s home and Rhoda has some great homes of New England for you. Keep scrolling and take a look! Duke Manor Farm/Halloween Treats How yummy are these marshmallow treats from…
Hello friends! Today on Style Showcase I’m happy to be sharing a collection of fun, outdoor decorations for the fall season. And of course, my blog friends are featuring some wonderful inspiration, too. On another note, it occurs to me that I didn’t announce the winner of Visions of Christmas yesterday – so congratulations to…
With the cooling of days and initial turn of the leaves, I’m motivated to do more walking and exploring outdoors. Hubby and I went on a moonlit walk last night down the path from our house that leads to the forest preserve. It was a little spooky, not being able to see everything clearly, but…
October is finally here but summer weather is still hanging on! We had a cold spring and an unseasonably warm fall – who knows what winter will bring? But I can tell you what today’s Style Showcase has in store; some wonderful inspiration and ideas for your home. Take a look! Finding Silver Pennies |…
Welcome to Style Showcase! For those of you who might be new to my blog, every Tuesday includes decorating inspiration from me and a few blog friends. I’m featuring a blogger’s home tour while my friends are sharing fall decorating inspiration. Keep scrolling to see what’s in store for you today. Duke Manor Farm |…
Happy Fall Y’all! I can officially say that now with autumn making its formal entrance this week. Some of my favorite fall activities are baking, making soup from scratch, taking nature walks, and curling up on the couch with a good book and a blanket. I also enjoy perusing blogs and websites for fall decorating…
