Our garden is bursting with colorful flowers and ripening vegetables and I couldn’t be happier. I love this time of year and sometimes I enjoy simply standing in the garden watching the butterflies and inhaling the smell of the nearby tomato plants. I’m taking photos of my flower beds this weekend and will share them soon….
Having arrived home from England on Saturday evening left me little time to enjoy the weekend. But I managed to deadhead all the fading flowers and worked around the pond a bit to clean things up. We had a tornado come through town while I was gone and fortunately, none of our trees were knocked…
We’ve officially turned the corner in blogging world where everyday decorating becomes Christmas decorating. Enjoy Christmas houses, trees, a table setting, and a guest room for your holiday visitors all on today’s edition of Style Showcase. Southern Hospitality | Grandmillennial Guest Room Rhoda is sharing her gorgeous guest bedroom that features a wonderful mix of…
This weekend our town has its big festival of the year that kicks off with a one-hour long parade early Friday evening. The mandatory carnival rides, tractor pull, and mud volleyball are all part of the festivities. The first year I lived in town, a friends somehow managed to persuade Ronald McDonald to perform magic…
Happy August! I love this time of year when the harvesting of vegetables from the garden begins. Visiting farm markets is also a joy because their bins are filled with tons of healthy options. I always buy a lot of sweet corn to freeze and enjoy in the winter. But enough about that, take a…
Welcome to Style Showcase! Today I’m featuring a collection of cheery cottage kitchens that are sure to make your heart sing. And then there’s the country home tour that Janet is featuring. Omigoodness, the first picture of the homes garden space is true eye candy. Be sure to explore everyone’s inspiration today at the links…
Kevin McAllister was the star character in the Home Alone movies, and he was obsessed with Christmas trees. I feel the same way about the holidays. The tree is my favorite decoration. There’s something magical about a tree lit up for the season. Today I’m sharing a collection of Christmas trees, along with a bit…
Technically it’s still summer, but the blogging world is fully immersed in fall. See some fall decorating favorites that my friends and I have to share with you today. I’m featuring a DIY berry wreath that’s super easy and inexpensive to make. Hang it indoors, or on your front door. Shabbyfufu | Floating Garden Centerpiece…
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…
Hello friends! Welcome to another installment of Style Showcase where I join a few blogging friends to bring you some decorating hits from the past. Settled down with your coffee and enjoy today’s selection. My feature is at the end and includes my favorite wall art – farm animals! Worthing Court | High Impact Projects…
Is it finally warming up for spring in your neck of the woods? Our weekend was warmer but now the temps are back in the upper 40s again. Spring is being stubbornly slow this year. At least the robins are back and the tulips are starting to bloom. The leaves on the trees seem somewhat…
April has arrived and along with it, a collection of spring and Easter inspiration for our first Style Showcase edition this month. It’s fun to see spring colors and green things growing both inside and outside the home. Enjoy today’s collection as trees are leafing out and birds are singing! Town & Country Living |…
Happy Tuesday, friends! Welcome to another Style Showcase segment where a few blogging friends and I feature some of our past posts. You know, when you blog for many years, some of your oldies but goodies get lost in the shuffle and it’s fun to resurrect them. That’s what the Tuesday showcases are all about….
January is typically the month when most people try to get their homes organized, so it’s no surprise that some of my Style Showcase friends are sharing organizational tips. The rest of us are featuring home decorating ideas. Personally, I feel like I should spend more time these days organizing closets, drawers, and anything else…
It’s definitely Christmas season in the blog world and your email inbox is likely filled with loads of holiday inspiration. So it should be no surprise that today’s Style Showcase is also filled with holiday ideas from my blogging friends. Fox Hollow Cottage | Vintage Pink Christmas Home Tour Shabbyfufu | Colorful Retro Vintage…
Turkey Day is just one week and one day away. Are you ready? If you’re still looking for Thanksgiving table ideas, I’ve got some fresh inspiration for you, along with some past holiday tablescapes that are favorites of mine. If you live in a warmer climate, consider taking the party outside! I love this…
