When it comes to celebrating Christmas with my loved ones, I prefer to host an evening holiday meal. I love the glow of candles and the tree lights while dining. It creates a warmth and ambiance that everyone appreciates. With that in mind, this year I created a natural and somewhat romantic Christmas table for…
You’re in for a treat today! I stumbled across a pretty home by Julie Ranee Photography, decorated in simple holiday farmhouse style. I think think you’ll find that a “less is more” approach can end up making a bigger visual impact. Photo by Julie Ranee Photography The predominantly white kitchen is the perfect backdrop…
Today’s charming home hails from Upstate New York and was built in 1849, so it has all the charm of yesteryear. Inside, it’s filled with colorful flea market finds and outside. This colorful country home photographed by Rikki Snyder has a view of Vermont’s Green Mountains. Farmhouse Living Room by New York Photographers Rikki Snyder…
I’m excited about sharing this vintage farmhouse by DeGraw & DeHaan Architects because it exemplifies all that I love about older homes! And it starts with the six-over-six windows, clapboard siding, and a wealth of charming vintage details inside. Photo by DeGraw & DeHaan Architects “They don’t build them like this anymore,” is a phrase…
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…
Are you ready to fall in love? This fun and colorful bungalow by Jameson Interiors, Inc. has completely stolen my heart and I’m ready to move in! First off, the bright orange exterior with a dark blue door oozes plenty of curb appeal. It’s not a paint color you typically see on a home, but…
Normally I save home tours for Sunday, but I have so many houses lined up that I decided to start featuring them on occasional Thursdays. Today’s cozy stone cottage by Susan Anthony Interiors is sheer perfection with its warm hues and intimate spaces. A mix of elegance and rusticity creates living spaces that wrap you…
Decking the halls usually means hauling out the garlands, wreaths, and trees. It can be a lot of work but one of my favorite Christmas decorating tricks is swapping out your everyday wall art with holiday art in about the same size. You don’t have to wonder where you’re going to hang a banner or…
Happy Halloween! For today’s tour I tried to find an older home that looks like it could be haunted, but I couldn’t find a decent one. So I settled on a house by Natasha Habermann Studio located in Salem, unfortunately it’s Salem, New York – not Massachusetts. The home does have a couple of cats…
Do you love this season of crisp days and getting the house cozy for the autumn season? Cabin style decorating is a great way to add coziness to any room in your house. I think you’ll agree once you see these inspirational photos that showcase the warmth and comfort a cabin provides. (This post contains…
This year I didn’t join any autumn tours with my fellow bloggers. I wasn’t sure if I’d decorate for fall this year. With a full-time job and spending our weekends getting away more, I just didn’t know if I’d have time. I did manage to make a few subtle changes to a couple of rooms…
Hello friends! Leaves are just beginning to change color here in greater Chicagoland but we’re still having warm days, which is fine by me. You’ll find inspiring fall decorating ideas today from my SS friends below. Enjoy! Town & Country Living | Fall Lantern Table Setting Worthing Court | 5 No-Fail Ways To Change…
Hello friends! How are things in your corner of the world? I’ve been feeling a little overwhelmed because I’m spinning a lot of plates these days. But the good news is I recently wrapped up a 300-page coffee table book project at my day job. My co-worker, Lori, and I celebrated the completion of the…
Normally I save Thursdays for room tours, but today I have the honor of featuring a charming beach cottage that you can rent for vacation through VRBO. The home is located in Ocean View, Delaware and is just a short drive (or walk) to Bethany Beach. I love when readers reach out to me…
Today we’re enjoying a tour of a Wisconsin lake cabin by Jessica Juelirer. You might remember the living room in this charming home when I wrote a post about cabin style decorating. This particular cabin seemed to be the most popular in that line-up. Photo by Jessica Jubelirer Design Whitewashed wood creates a bright and…
Today marks the final full week of summer in 2021, but one thing I’ve noticed over the last several years is that summer weather is extending further into the fall season. This is great for someone like me who craves warmer temperatures, although I do enjoy the cooler mornings and evenings of autumn. Here in…
