Today when I woke up I noticed several of the trees have tiny little leaves peeking through their buds. For more reasons than one, spring will be especially welcome this year! So much craziness in our world. Take a moment to relax and refresh and see what my friends and I have for you today…
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Getting Ready for Spring: Style Showcase
Today’s Style Showcase focuses on home decor and ideas for the upcoming spring season, which officially arrives on March 19th. So, we’re just a month away from saying good bye to winter. To help inspire your home decorating plans, check out the following ideas from my Style Showcase friends. How pretty is this old lampshade…
My Secret to Easy Holiday Decorating
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #DamageFreeHolidayDecor #CommandDoNoHarm #CollectiveBias One of my goals this Christmas is to follow a stress-free, easy holiday decorating approach! I tend to get overwhelmed with all that has to be done this time of year so I’m simplifying the…
Six Pretty Holiday Decorating Ideas: Style Showcase
Hi friends! Today I’m back with another episode of Style Showcase – where a few blogging friends and I share some of our favorite home decor. Today we’ve got a roundup of pretty holiday decorating ideas! Shabbyfufu | How To Paint Pine Cones The Right Way Town & Country Living | Modern Country Table…
Good Changes Coming to My Blog!
Happy Saturday to all of you! I’m just popping in today to let you know about some changes coming to my blog, Town and Country Living. I started my blog seven years ago! I can’t believe it’s been that long ago since I nervously published my first post about my daughter Bridget’s burlap and lace…
Transitional Mantel from Winter to Spring
Winter storm Harper is blowing through our neck of the woods and I’m hunkering down with candles at the ready in case we lose power. I’m also keeping our decor simple while we paint a few rooms and pieces of furniture. In that spirit, I created a transitional mantel to last from winter to spring….
Modern Farmhouse in Chicago Suburbs
Today’s modern farmhouse tour would make Joanna Gaines proud. It carries her signature black and white farmhouse style and is located not far from where I live. Large double front doors let in plenty of natural light through their windows. I’m not a fan of exterior doors that don’t have a window. If privacy is…
Fresh and Airy North Carolina Home
Today we’re taking a break from all the Christmas decor to tour a fresh and airy North Carolina home in muted tones. There are several elements I love about this charmer! Photo by Ally Whalen Design The first thing that caught my eye in the kitchen was the pair of framed cow prints (no wonder,…
Christmas Inspiration You Don’t Want to Miss
We’re officially in “one more week to Christmas” mode. I still need to wrap presents and finalize the holiday menu. During the last week of preparation, I enjoy visiting Christmas inspiration from fellow bloggers. I thought you might too so I’m featuring a roundup of decor, crafts, and treats for you to enjoy! CHRISTMAS TREES…
Marvelous Mid-Century Modern Island Retreat
Today you’re in for a special treat as we take a tour of a mid-century modern island retreat in Vancouver, B.C. The home is amazing with expansive views and tasteful contemporary interiors. Photo by Johnson + McLeod Design Consultants Varied levels within the home create a unique layout – anything but traditional! A vaulted…
Tour a Simple Farmhouse Cottage
Sometimes enthusiasm for decorating can lead to a cluttered looking room. Today’s home tour features a simple farmhouse cottage dressed with a light hand, allowing the home’s beautiful bones to stand out. The home’s entryway includes a rustic bench upholstered in linen grain stripe fabric. Windows are left unadorned so as not to block nature’s…
Fresh Spring Look for the Kitchen
Remember when I confessed that I spent too much money on faux flowers in a single shopping spree? I’m attempting to turn buyer’s remorse into shopper’s glee by using the flowers as much as possible. So it should come as no surprise that I created a fresh spring look for the kitchen using said flowers….
Spring Bulb Gardens to Soothe Your Soul
It’s the end of January and I figure we can also use a dose of cheery spring goodness to soothe our souls! Enjoy this collection of spring bulb gardens to lighten your mood and help you anticipate the joy of longer days and warmer breezes, not to mention the beautiful colors of spring! Entryway Gardens…
Cozy Bedroom with Kantha Blanket
Welcome to the third installment of our Cozy Living series! Each month our “cozy group” brings ideas for hygge style living on the first Saturday. It’s all about simple comforts, foods, and traditions! You’ll find links to cozy living ideas by my blogging friends at the end of this post. January is proving to be…
Cheater’s Guide to Christmas Gift Wrapping
Last night it snowed here in Illinois and it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Just two more weeks until the big day and I have a confession to make. I’m not a fan of wrapping presents. My hunch says many of you feel the same way so I’m here with the cheater’s guide…
National Coffee Day Is Coming Soon!
Are you a coffee lover? Next Friday – September 29th, 2017 – is National Coffee Day! Do you plan to celebrate? Maybe you’ll enjoy a decadent coffee recipe on this special day. Or maybe you’ll finally create that coffee bar in your home that you’ve been craving. In anticipation of National Coffee Day, I’m sharing…
