Hailing from the coast of Maine, it’s no wonder Mary’s home has a pretty coastal vibe. You’ll find loads of decorating inspiration in her charming home at At Home on the Bay. Mary recently moved to Cleveland but today’s charming home tour showcases Mary’s Maine home. Colorful pillows line up playfully on Mary’s living room couch….
Not too too far from our house is beautiful Lake Shabbona, named after Chief Shabaney of the Potawatomi Nation. The lake is situated in the middle of Lake Shabbona State Park and is home to a variety of fish, including muskie, blue gill, bass, catfish, and more. When I was just a wee girl, my grandparents would…
Gardening has always been one of my favorite hobbies. For me, the yard and landscape is like a blank canvas to brush a sea of flowers on it. I love digging up perennials, dividing them, and moving them around. The garden is ever-evolving and never ceases to be a work in progress. Keeping garden tools…
Yes, you read that right! As part of our Fun in the Sun blog hop we’re giving away a chance to win $250 cash!! The entry form is at the end of this post. Yesterday a group of bloggers shared summer inspiration … a variety of DIY projects, home decor, and more. Here’s the line-up…
Here in the suburbs of Chicago, the farm to table movement is gaining in popularity. This also means that more people are interested in learning about farm life and we have a few working farms in the area that are open to the public. Primrose Farm is just a 10-minute drive from our house and we…
It all began with 2 lithograph prints by Swedish painter, Carl Larsson. I purchased them shortly after moving into the first home I ever bought … it was a Sears kit bungalow home and the prints fit beautifully in my dining room. Ever since, I’ve been drawn to Swedish interiors and have brought a bit…
You don’t need to be a professional florist to decorate with lilacs or any other type flower. Today’s floral arrangements are casual and fuss-free, allowing you to create simple bouquets without sweating the rules of formal flower centerpieces. Use flowers that are blooming in your garden, and you’ll have both economical and easy flower arrangements….
My friend Jennifer Rizzo has graciously offered to give 5 of my readers a FREE spot in the ‘Building a Creatively Made Business 2.0’ online course that she’s teaching with Marian of Miss Mustard Seed and Jeanne Oliver. This is an amazing opportunity if you have a creative business … whether it’s a blog, an…
Today I’m super excited to offer you a special giveaway for a $50 gift card to Antique Farm House, which is one of my all-time favorite places to shop online! Antique Farm House features unique farmhouse style décor, vintage reproductions and home decor design sales up to 80% off retail. Their prices and shipping costs are extremely reasonable…
If you’ve been reading my blog for awhile, you know I sometimes talk about running … my absolute favorite fitness activity. If you’ve ever thought about taking up the sport, I highly encourage you to do so! It doesn’t take a lot of coordination and you don’t have to buy a bunch of fancy equipment….
All week my fellow bloggers and I have been celebrating the season with spring inspiration … from decor to recipes. Today we’re hosting a Spring Linky Party for you to link up your own spring projects … or simply visit the links for even more spring recipes and decorating ideas. And we’re offering a big…
Would you like to win a $300 Pottery Barn gift card? I know I would! Since I truly appreciate each and every one of you who visits my blog, I’m happy to offer giveaways from time to time. The entry form is at the end of this post … you can perform just one of…
When it comes to comfort food, pasta is right up there on the top of my list! There are so many ways to make it … so many things you can do with it. I don’t really have a favorite type of pasta. I love them all. I recently discovered this One Pan Linguine Recipe…
I’m new to Instagram and thankfully for friends like Liz at Liz Marie Blog, I’ve been motivated to jump on the Instagram bandwagon! Liz and Emily at Everything Emily created a weekly Instagram Hop for you to link up and meet new instafriends! Follow the simple steps below and have fun! Please read carefully over the…
Today I’m thrilled to be part of a group of bloggers that are giving away a special Valentine’s treat … a $1,500 Carnival Cruise Gift Card to use toward a cruise of their choice! There is no expiration date on the gift card, so you can use it whenever you want to plan your vacation! How cool…
You know, I’ve never written specifically about money saving tips, but a lot of my blog posts talk about decorating your home on a budget. I love primping my home but I’m not one to spend tons of money just to make my home pretty. I shop flea markets, consignment shops, thrift stores, and bid…
