Who’s ready for a shot of beautiful color in the form of breathtaking spring flowers? ME!! And probably you too, since most of country is experiencing a polar vortex. Today’s post is total eye candy and everything that there is to love about spring flowers and gardens. Sigh! A beautiful, blooming cherry tree above is…
Friday Finds #38: February Fun Facts
Did you know that the month of February was added to the calendar in 700 B.C.? The name of the month is derived from the Latin “februo” which means “purification rites.” Thousands of years ago people performed purification rituals during the Roman festival “Lupercalia” during this month, earning it the name “februarius.” February was added…
White Beach Style Kitchen with Blue Wallpaper
Wallpaper is making its appearance once again, this time in a fresh, white, beach style kitchen. Lots of windows provide sunny appeal and leave you feeling like you should be whipping up a healthy salad before heading outdoors for a nature walk. You can see from this more panoramic view that the blue and…
DIY Spring Flower Arrangement
How about a DIY spring flower arrangement to brighten your spirits on a day when most of our country is experiencing below freezing temperatures? Arranging flowers used to intimidate me, but not anymore. Look at fields of flowers and you’ll realize their appearance is haphazard. I used to feel like floral arrangements had to…
Style Showcase #69: How To’s for You
Welcome to a collection of home decor how-to ideas for you. February is a great time to do a final sprucing of interiors spaces before warm weather calls you outdoors. On a personal level, once I start gardening, I tend to neglect the inside of my home, except for the requisite cleaning. Enjoy today’s round-up…
Elements of Craftsman Style
The first home I ever purchased was an incredibly cute craftsman style Sears catalog home. Back in the early 20th century you could order an entire home out of the catalog and the components were delivered to your lot for someone to piece together. I clearly remember the day the realtor took us to see the…
Colorful Beach Bungalow in Door County
I don’t know what it is about Wisconsin, but I’ve been choosing plenty of houses from Green Bay Packers country to feature on the blog. Today’s colorful beach bungalow by Virge Temme Architecture will cheer your heart and lift your spirits. Photo by Virge Temme Architecture Inc Pink and blue accents add cheer to…
Pairing Plants with Pots: My Favorites
One thing I’ve noticed about collecting houseplants. Pairing plants with pots becomes an art form of sorts. I find myself putting a plant into a variety of garden pots before finding just the right one. For example, variegated or spotted leaves look better in solid color pots while solid leaves look great in patterned pots….
Friday Finds #37: Waiting Out Winter
Hello friends! I hope you’re all doing well while we wait out winter. Our temps are staying in the teens with more snow on the way. I have to confess, it does look pretty outside and I’m finding ways to enjoy being indoors until the wind chill calms down. (This post contains affiliate links.) Eating…
Light Green Classic Kitchen in New York State
Light green cabinets freshen up a classic kitchen by Bright Ideas by Martinec in the town of Painted Post, New York. Wood flooring, subway tile, and bead board cabinets create timeless appeal in this dreamy kitchen. Photo by Bright Ideas by Martinec The pale shade of green adds color without being overwhelming. Open shelving…
Pink and Gray Valentine Table Setting
Beautiful pink tulips are the inspiration for a sweet and soft pink and gray Valentine table setting. Seeing tulips at the grocery store for purchase has helped to brighten my spirits. We had two snowstorms one week apart in our area, which doesn’t help to relieve the winter blues. It’s funny how something as simple as…
Style Showcase #68: A Bit of Valentines
Valentine’s Day is this coming Sunday, which is nice that it falls on a weekend. Today we’ve got a bit of Valentine inspiration along with a couple other inspirational things. I’m sure you’ll find something that inspires you! Town & Country Living | DIY Valentine Bottle Brush Trees Worthing Court | Make A Valentine’s…
Oak Brook Garden Tour with Lush Plantings
Who’s ready for a garden tour? We have at least a foot of snow outside so I’m more than ready to enjoy lush green spaces. Today we’re touring a gorgeous Oak Brook garden by Bertrand Landscape Design that’s sure to put you in the mood to get a little dirt under your fingernails! This Oak…
Wisconsin Lake House with Modern Country Style
I’m placing a bet right now that you’re going to love today’s home tour. This Wisconsin lake house by Park and Oak Design is filled with modern country style that’s fresh, clean, warm, and inviting all at once. Pure perfection! Photo by Park and Oak Design And guess what? The design firm is just a…
How to Create a Cozy Entryway
Welcome to the first Saturday in February! I’m making a few small changes in my house this year. The first change was painting the sitting room a warmer color. The second thing is creating a cozy entryway that’s also welcoming. Today is “Cozy Living Saturday” with my blogging friends. We’re each sharing what we’re…
Friday Finds #36: Let’s Talk Flowers
I’m not just talking about real flowers that you grow in your garden or arrange in a table top bouquet. I’m talking any kind of flowers you might find when decorating a home. Whether it’s loud and proud wallpaper, or a simple primrose in the windowsill, today is all about flowers. Winter is really gnawing…