Hello friends and happy Tuesday! Today at Style Showcase we’ve got two home tours, a home office makeover, and a couple of summer DIY projects. Enjoy! Fox Hollow Cottage | Summer Table With Free Flowers Shabbyfufu | My Summer Home Tour 2021 Southern Hospitality | Sweet Shady Lane Home Tour Town &…
Collection of Quaint Cottages and Tiny Homes
Maybe it started with children’s fairytales. Or maybe it’s a result of my love of Beatrix Potter books. But as far as I can remember, I’ve always had a thing for quaint cottages. The small houses with all their charm seem like such a happy place to live. How could anyone not want to live…
Old English Home in Shabby Chic Style
Have you watched the Downton Abbey series? I recently finished binge-watching the seasons over a few weeks and I miss it already! To help me get over my sorrow at having finished the show, I’m featuring an old English home decorated in shabby chic style with loads of detailed trim work. The basics of…
9 Metal Beds to Dream In
When my sister married and her new hubby carried her off to Michigan, I remember the white metal bed that graced their master bedroom. I wanted that bed. Badly. The desire stuck with me for many years and prompted me to purchase a white wrought iron daybed for my daughter Bridget when she graduated from…
Friday Finds #56: Guilt and Gardens
As I write this, I’m feeling a little guilty because I haven’t shared much about my pond this year despite saying I’d do so. The truth is, when I’m sitting by the pond enjoying its beauty and serenity, I don’t feel much like grabbing my camera for pictures. I just want to enjoy the experience…
Mid-Size Transitional Kitchen with a Touch of Farmhouse
Take a trip with me to Indianapolis to see this gorgeous, mid-size transitional kitchen by aaNovo! What I find so endearing about this kitchen is its clean lines with subtle farmhouse touches. You won’t find a lot of clutter, which allows you to appreciate all the design details. Photo by aaNovo Indianapolis is home to…
Harbor Homes and Scenes from New Buffalo, Michigan
A couple weeks ago I featured a tour of the charming little Airbnb cottage where we stayed on our recent trip to Lake Michigan. I also shared several of the charming bungalows and cottages from the town. Today I’m showcasing more of the beautiful harbor homes and a few other scenes from this adorable lakeside…
Style Showcase #89: A Few Decorating Goodies!
My Style Showcase friends have some good stuff to share this week. Suzy’s family room look so inviting and Rhoda sure has some beautiful hydrangeas. I’m intrigued with Janet’s gardening tools and Shannon’s bathroom gives me a coastal vibe and makes me want to head to the beach. And I’ve got a free “Gone Fishin’”…
9 DIY Summer Wreath Ideas
We’re two weeks into summer and if you don’t have one yet, it’s not too late to get a wreath for your door. I gathered nine DIY summer wreath ideas along with a few links to purchase one if you don’t want to make your own. (This post contains affiliate links.) One of my…
Contemporary Coastal Home in Rhode Island
Today’s home is truly a breath of fresh air – salty sea air, that is! A modern shingle style exterior makes way to expansive waterfront views from almost every room. Rhode Island designer, Kate Jackson, worked her magic throughout the living spaces to create a stunning yet comfortable contemporary coastal home. This house had me…
Fun Summer Evening Activities
July has arrived and I’m already telling summer to slow down! It’s such a carefree time of year and I love to savor every moment of it. Rather than spend evenings in front of the television, I have a list of fun summer evening activities. Some are free and easy, others cost a little more…
Friday Finds #55: Summer Dreams
Our garden is bursting with colorful flowers and ripening vegetables and I couldn’t be happier. Yesterday I harvested the first kohlrabi I’ve ever grown in the garden. This is also the first year we planted brussels sprouts and I’m anxious to see how those tiny cabbages turn out. In the meantime, I’m trying to turn…
Small Colorful Kitchen with Patterned Floor
My recent stay at a small Airbnb rental with a beautiful bathroom floor has left me craving patterned floors. Needless to say, I was delighted to find this pretty floor pattern in bluish gray and white inside today’s colorful kitchen by Fireclay Tile. Photo by Fireclay Tile This kitchen has so many amazing details throughout,…
Visions of Home: Decorating Book Giveaway
Are you ready for a little summer reading and loads of decorating inspiration all at once? It’s time for another book giveaway! Visions of Home features the gorgeous work of Historical Concepts, one of my favorite architectural firms. Showcased in the book are country estates, pastoral properties, and coastal retreats. The artisanal craftsmanship of these…
Style Showcase #88: Summer Decorating Fun
Get ready for some decorating fun with this week’s line-up of summer inspiration. From a tour of Fifi O’Neill’s Florida cottage to DIY patriotic decor, we’ve got you covered here at Style Showcase! Town & Country Living | Fifi O’Neill’s Cottage Worthing Court | Patriotic Decorating Ideas For Busy People Fox Hollow Cottage…
Decorating with Red, White, and Blue
July is just around the corner so I thought I’d share some inspiration on decorating with red, white, and blue in honor of our country’s upcoming birthday! I think it’s a fun look for the summer months. WARREN SHEETS DESIGN, INC. Red, white, and blue look crisp and clean in this nautical style family room….