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…
We’re halfway through September and Christmas is making its appearance in stores already. But here at Style Showcase we’re still focused on the beauty of the autumn season and have some wonderful inspiration for you. Take a look! Southern Hospitality | Shopping Cotton Mill Exchange I wish we had a Cotton Mill Exchange near where…
Don’t you just love this time of year when the weather cools off, the colors of foliage just begin to change, and there’s a calmer vibe in the home as we get ready to cocoon for the winter months? Last night I skipped my exercise class and went for a run/walk instead and felt so…
It’s that weird time of year when the temperature still feels like summer but all other indicators are saying it’s fall. Kids are back in school, the days are slightly shorter, and fall mums are abundant at the garden center. And here in blogland, there’s plenty of autumn inspiration. Duke Manor Farm | September Garden…
Town and Country Living | Early Fall Decorating Ideas for You Next to Christmas, I think fall is the most popular season for home decorating. There’s something so comforting about adding layers and warmer colors and today’s feature has plenty of inspiration for you. Duke Manor Farm | Explore a Tennessee Lake House Laura…
August is one of my favorite months in large part because the farmer’s markets are brimming with locally grown fruit and veggies. I make a pit stop at least once a week to stock up on whatever’s available. When I can’t eat everything I buy, I make muffins with the fruit and casseroles with the…
Will you be watching tonight’s meteor shower? I told my grandson it’s his own fireworks show for his birthday today. Hopefully I can stay up late enough to watch it, but for now, let’s enjoy some inspiration from me and my blogging friends. Finding Silver Pennies | DIY Sea Fan Art Danielle always has a…
