Let’s head to North Carolina to tour a sweet dream cottage that looks fabulous both inside and out. Clean lines, rich wood floors, and a dash of color here and there create a comfortable, functional home. Photo by Mary Hannah Interiors Step through the double doors into the light and airy entryway. Note how…
Hello Friends! I hope you’re doing as well as you can be during this weird time in our world. And if my blog brings a little ray of sunshine into your life, it will truly make my day. It’s Tuesday and that means it’s time for a little sharing with my blog friends for Style…
Farmhouse style is still popular and probably will be for awhile. There are many ways to add the farmhouse look to your home, but today I’m focusing on barn doors that I think you’ll love. Steinberg Custom Designs When I think of barn doors, the above is what I envision. A flat planked door on…
If you were here yesterday for part one of my spring tour, thanks for coming back today for part two! I’ve got more spring decorating stuff in my house – mostly in the form of spring flowers. Like these gorgeous tulips in shades of pink that found their way into my family room. Each…
Welcome to part one of my spring decor home tour! I keep reminding myself that spring will be here soon. Truth be told, I haven’t done a ton of seasonal decorating but there’s a few touches here and there that might inspire you. And for even more spring inspiration, visit my friends at the links…
Elegant and Farmhouse. That almost seems like a contradiction of terms. Farmhouse is a comfortable, relaxed style whereas “elegant” conjures up images of fancy gold mirrors and other high end furnishings. But “elegant farmhouse” is how Southern Farmhouse Designs, LLC describes this Texas home renovation project of theirs. Note: this is a previously published home…
Welcome to another edition of Style Showcase filled with inspirational ideas for your home from me and my blog friends. Simply click on the links to learn more about the projects. We’ve got a little bit of spring DIY and home decor today! Town & Country Living | Spring Entryway Worthing Court | DIY…
Welcome to “Flow of Home” week! A small group of bloggers have joined me to show the actual layout of our homes in greater detail. One of my readers commented that she wished we’d feature wider angles of rooms in order to better show what our houses look like. That’s exactly what we’re attempting to…
Today you’ll find plenty of Valentine’s Day inspiration here on Style Showcase. In case you’re new, Style Showcase is every Tuesday when I gather with a few blogging friends to share some of our projects and decor from previous years. And today we have a new person added to the group – my wonderful friend…
Last week we toured a sunny beach style cottage, and today we’re doing just the opposite and enjoying a rustic ski barn that makes the most of the snow and winter season. Photo by Kelly and Abramson Architecture Gorgeous Windsor chairs gather round a large, natural wood dining room table (above), while Windsor-style bar…
When I saw that this traditional home was located in historic Beacon Hill, I knew it would be beautiful. Each room has a unique pop of color that provides an element of surprise to the stunning interior design. Photo by Erin Gates Design The dining room is what first caught my eye in this…
Although I’ve been adding earth tones and darker colors to my house, I do still love soft colors. We all have our color preference, whether we love the warm sunny colors of Tuscany, or are more drawn to the cool tones of the sea. I pulled together a few ideas for decorating with soft colors,…
Today I’m joining a group of bloggers to review home decorating changes from 2019 and what we plan to do in the New Year. My style shifted from cool shabby chic farmhouse (is there such a thing?) to a warmer modern country look. Let’s start with January when I found a new rug for…
At the end of every year I look forward to Pantone announcing its Color of the Year. Classic Blue is the honored color for 2020 and following you’ll find inspirational ways to use it in your home. Photo by Designerpaint Classic Blue is a calming, confident hue that “highlights our desire for a dependable and…
Less than two weeks until Christmas! It hardly seems possible. Before you panic about hosting your holiday dinner, check out these eleven Christmas table setting ideas that are sure to inspire your creativity for a fun holiday meal. Colored plates are a great way to create a festive holiday table setting. Red plates (above) look…
Welcome to my Christmas Country Home Tour!! Getting the house ready for Jennifer Rizzo’s Holiday Housewalk is a bit of work but lots of fun and it’s such an honor to be included every year! I’ll warn you now – there are a lot of photos ahead – I sincerely hope you draw inspiration from…
