Welcome to another installment of Humpdays with Houzz! On Wednesdays I share inspiration and decorating ideas from the popular web site. Today is all about flea market style, which is vintage and eclectic all at once. My favorite place to shop for home decor is our local Kane County Flea Market, held once a month….
One of the best and easiest ways to decorate your home is to personalize it with things you love. For me, that means decorating with vintage finds. I much prefer a unique item from the flea market than I do a brand new shiny object that’s mass produced. I still buy home decor items from…
The first weekend of every month is flea market weekend in Kane County, Illinois and I try to never miss it! Hundreds of vendors are spread across the local fairgrounds and it takes a few hours just to walk past them all. Known as the best in the Midwest, the Kane County Flea Market never…
Whenever you get Fifi O’Neill and photographer Mark Lohman together in the same room, magical things are bound to happen. In Fifi’s latest book, The Romantic Home, you’ll enjoy vintage treasures artfully displayed in 11 homes across the country. From Rhode Island to California, each dwelling has its own unique style, each one with its…
Have you ever struggled with what to hang on a wall that will give your room character and personality? Rather than settle for a reproduction print, why not try something a little more outside the box? Here are some of my favorite wall décor ideas that you can use in any room. Photo by Nordic…
Hello February! We’re now officially one month closer to spring! This is always the time of year when I get cabin fever and can’t wait to get back to outdoor activities. Don’t get me wrong – I don’t mind being out in the snow, but not when the wind chill is below 20 degrees. Unfortunately,…
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…
The Windsor chair is a classic beauty and worthy of a seat at any dining table. This style of chair originated in England during the 18th century and was widely popular during the revolutionary period of America. Â Windsor chairs were first used in gardens and were typically painted green and left to weather outside. Eventually…
Nostalgia. That’s why vintage Christmas decor is so appealing. They invoke the awe and excitement we experienced as children, waiting for the celebration of baby Jesus or the arrival of Santa with presents. As a child, everything about Christmas seemed magical. Remember when decorating with teddy bears was the trend – especially at Christmas…
Calling all color lovers!! You’re going to love today’s fun and colorful Kitchen of the Week. It’s cheery, it’s whimsical, and I can’t imagine not being happy when cooking or baking in this space. Photo by Alison Kandler Interior Design From the cheery salmon-colored kitchen island to the whimsical light fixtures and vignettes, you’ll…
Today it’s 80 degrees in Illinois. On Thursday and Friday the temps drop down to the 40s. This is fall weather in the Midwest. To be prepared for the temperature drop, I like to create a cozy reading corner in my house. Here’s a few ideas to help you create your own special place. Photo…
When I was first married, I decorated our little rental home with Asian influences. I loved ginger jars, oriental paintings, and black lacquered furniture. My sister on the other hand, was decorating in country style and the more she talked about it, the more I was drawn to it, too. Country style decorating has evolved…
Welcome to a tour of my spring porch and entryway! My house was built circa 1875 in a small farming town that is growing into a popular Chicago suburb. The town has more than doubled its size since we moved here. Today I’m joining the Seasonal Simplicity Spring Tour that features other bloggers showcasing part…
Here in Illinois we’re enjoying a “heat wave” of sorts. It’s in the mid 60-degree temperatures which is almost unheard of this time of year. I want to get out and take some photos of adorable bungalows and cottages in our area … maybe tomorrow. But for now, you can enjoy Kristy’s fun and colorful…
My home has gone through a lot of transitions, and my dining room is probably the space that’s changed more times than any of the other rooms. Â The family who lived here previously used the room as a music room. When we moved in we used it as a dining room, then it became a…
Over the years of decorating several homes I’ve lived in, I never really thought of myself as having an affinity for farm style. I just know I like quirky old houses and vintage finds. Since living in my current home, where the streets of town meet the country roads, I find myself drawn more and more to farm…
