Lately I’ve been focusing on darker colors and I do think home design is trending toward deeper, richer hues. However I will always love creamy white living spaces, whether contemporary or shabby chic style. When decorating in creamy white tones, make your living space warm and inviting with the use of texture – like the…
You may have noticed recently that I’m discovering a new fondness for darker, cozier interiors. Today’s snug cabin home tour is filled with cozy rooms in richer colors. The effect is warm and welcoming. Photo by Heidi Caillier Design Dark gray paint covers the entryway paneling. It’s like stepping inside and getting a big…
It never fails. Shortly after a New Year begins I always find myself longing for my garden flowers. Although I prefer flowers from my garden beds, our cold Midwestern winters force me to settle for decorating with store bought flowers. Following are 13 ideas to turn store bought flowers into beautiful decorations for your home….
One thing I greatly miss after removing Christmas decorations is the greenery of the garlands and trees. So it’s no surprise I focus on adding houseplants this time of year. Houseplants not only add softness and greenery to rooms throughout the house, but they help filter the air. Those of us who live in…
We’re officially in “one more week to Christmas” mode. I still need to wrap presents and finalize the holiday menu. During the last week of preparation, I enjoy visiting Christmas inspiration from fellow bloggers. I thought you might too so I’m featuring a roundup of decor, crafts, and treats for you to enjoy! CHRISTMAS TREES…
Welcome to my Christmas Home Tour! You’ll find a mix of neutral tones with metallic finishes sprinkled with a little holiday magic. This week is the annual Holiday Housewalk week organized by Jennifer Rizzo. Each day different bloggers showcased their homes decorated in a variety of holiday styles. Today’s the last day of the…
Deer plates and a quaint ceramic village with bottle brush trees create a modern country Christmas table setting for the holidays! Welcome to the holiday edition of Styled + Set where a group of bloggers share a variety of entertaining ideas. Links to the other bloggers are at the end of the post. (This post…
When it comes to holiday decorating, I like to plan ahead and make a list of any items I might need. Without a list, I tend to buy more stuff than necessary so it pays to spend a little time thinking about Christmas decor. I found a few Christmas mantel ideas that might inspire you, too!…
Sometime between now and Christmas we plan to paint our family room a new color, but that’s not all. I want to create an accent wall to add depth and interest to the space – meaning I’d like to add a wood texture treatment or similar to one wall. The family room wall with no…
Today we’re traveling to Moscow to see a quaint cottage with warm, minimalist style. You’ll find a lot of charming details throughout the house. Photo by Константин Малюта The kitchen caught my eye with its tiled floor, shiplap walls, and warm wood pieces. Photo by Константин Малюта I wish my kitchen was large…
I don’t venture into the city too often, but when I do, I love walking the many neighborhoods and admiring the architecture. As I wander the streets of Wrigleyville or Hyde Park, I wonder what the beautiful homes look like inside. Today we’re getting a taste of Chicago city living with a tour of a…
Are you ready to start decorating for fall? Today I’m sharing how to make a pretty Fall Berries Grapevine Wreath! Not only am I showing how to make a fall wreath today – but so are several of my blogging friends. You’ll find the link to their wreath instructions at the end of this…
Enjoy the best of both worlds in this craftsman home that uses both light and dark decor to their fullest advantage! Photo by Katie Denham Interiors Step inside this cozy, charming craftsman home and be greeted by dark, rich wood work! The first house I ever owned had wood trim like this. It was…
It’s no secret I love farm animals. I love animals of any kind – even snakes. I also enjoy decorating with farm animals throughout my home. No, not the real type of animals, regardless of how cute they are. I’m talking about decorating with these types of farm animals – the statuary kind like…
Romantic shabby chic is a little bit white, a sprinkling of pastels, a few ruffles here and there, and all things vintage. A few of you have asked me to share a few shabby chic blogs to follow because you love the look as much as I do. Following are some of my favorites for…
Fixer Upper style gave rise to simple farmhouse decor in black, white, and neutrals. Today we’re touring a Maine modern farmhouse that’s not afraid of color. Photo by Banks Design Associates, LTD & Simply Home Step inside and you’ll find a pleasing coastal style with plenty of color for those who like to enliven…
