My oldest daughter Stephanie gets married next June. As we plan for her formal wedding at Hotel Baker in St. Charles, I find myself looking back to my youngest daughter Bridget’s wedding this past October. While Stephanie’s wedding is all glitz and glam, Bridget’s wedding was a DIY rustic wedding held on a farm. We…
About 3 months ago I started a bottle collection. Some of the bottles I’ve left in their original state, and some I’ve been prettying up with paint and embellishments. This past Saturday I visited Cracker Jax in Dekalb and scored two finds. One was a creamy matelasse coverlet and another was this adorable little perfume…
Lately I’ve been lovin’ bottles. I’m going to blame it on Rosemary over at Villabarnes. Ever since I bought 2 ofย Rosemary’s bottles (one from her Etsy Shop and one from her booth at the flea market), I just can’t get enough of bottles. I’ve actually been playing with her Old World finish a bit on…
About 15 years agoย I bought a little black desk for $35. Since that time, it’s been painted a couple different colors … mainly because I was never satisfied with it. But now, I think that’s all changed. I think my little desk has finally discovered who it was meant to be. This is the after…
Last weekend I took a little detour on the way home from seeing my daughter. Rather than turn right toward home, I turned left to venture down a dirt road that leads to Garfield Farm and Tavern. It had just snowed and I knew the historic farm on 281 acres would present me with some…
Beautiful flowers and quotes to enjoy as you anticipate spring’s arrival … “I hope to someday meet God because I want to thank Him for the flowers.” ~ Robert Brault “I’d rather have roses on my tables than diamonds on my neck.” ~ Emma Goldman “The flowers of late winter and early spring occupy places…
Town and Country Living is a blogย about living life where the western ‘burbs of Chicagoย give way toย the farm fields of Illinois. I love both the city and the country and want to write about all of it … urban and rural scenery, decorating withย special finds from nearby boutiques, cooking veggies grown in the garden, special…
I know what you’re thinking … gross, right? That’s what I thought when I saw a recipe for Lettuce Arugula Soup. Didn’t we learn as children that anything green tastes terrible?ย I thoughtย this soupย sounded so disgusting but yet, I was intrigued and had to try it.ย Fate laughed in my face as I fell in love with…
This light, healthy Vegetable Frittata is a great way to enjoy some fresh, tasty veggies. Most frittatas are cooked on the stove and in the oven, but not this one. It cooks up quick and easy on the stove top. Pin It The light fluffy eggs provide a pleasing contrast to the flavorful vegetables. Grab…
Town and Country Living is a blog about living where the city ‘burbs meet the cornfields of Illinois. Living here affords me the best of both worlds … Town … and Country. Lucky for me, my daughter and her newย hubbyย don’t live too far and invited us for lunch. I was truly hoping Bridget would make…
Come for a walk with me, won’t you? It’s frosty outside and we’ll hear the comforting crunch of snow under our feet as we stroll down historic Pouley Road. Thanks for strolling down historic Pouley Road with me. Let’s head inside and warm our tootsies by the fire, shall we?
Is it a muffin or a cupcake? Looks like a muffin. Tastes like a cupcake without the frosting. ย But actually, I like to think of this tasty morsel as the muffin version of chocolate chip cookies. My mother used to make Cocoa Pink Cuplets all the time when we were kids … Back in the…
Recently I’ve been given 2ย awards that are to be passed on to other bloggers. So this post is all about spreadin’ the blog love. One thing I’ve learned in my short time of blogging is that there are a LOT of talented bloggers out there. So many crafters, cooks, decorators, writers, photographers … Go…
My hubby rescued these cute little tables from his Aunt Marian’s home when she passed away. They’re full of charm but had seen a bit of life and were in need of a fresh scrubbing. ๏ปฟIt started with a coat of white paint, which lasted for months. But that seemed too stark. A little bit…
I’m in love. Butterflies in my stomach and feelin’ giddy all over. Annie Sloan Chalk Paint is the next best thing to sliced bread. I’ve been reading about this paint all over blogland and finally tried it out on my dining table and chairs. I mentioned in a previous post that I’m making some changes…
“Rockin’ around the Christmas tree, at the Christmas party hop.” Thank you, Brenda Lee, for making this holiday song such a classic. Tis the season for sharing gifts, food, and most importantly … love and joy. Unfortunately, Christmasย can be stressful and even sad for many. I think it’s important not to get too freaked out…
