We’re in the last weeks of Christmas and I truly hope no one is stressed out. Take a deep breath, grab a cup of your favorite coffee, and sit back and take a moment to enjoy these simple Christmas decorating ideas. Some of you may not have put your tree up yet and if you…
Welcome to my Country Style Christmas Home Tour! It’s Holiday Housewalk week with different bloggers sharing their festive homes each day. I’m truly honored to once again participate in this tour of festive homes organized by Jennifer Rizzo. (This post contains affiliate links.) I’m house #23 on the Holiday House Walk this week. If…
My flea market kitchen table has seen better days. It’s rickety, I’m constantly re-painting it, and I think it’s way past its prime. After having success with my new dining table, I started the hunt for the perfect kitchen farm table. I’m sharing some examples of style I considered, and then I’ll share the kitchen…
Cape Cod homes are cozy and cute, but sometimes “cozy” can mean cramped living spaces. Today’s home tour features a charming Cape Cod renovation by Anchor Builders out of St. Louis Park, Minnesota. They kept all the charm of yesteryear while creating a house that keeps up with today’s trends and lifestyle. The exterior of…
A warm and inviting Massachusetts family home creates beauty and convenient living within its walls. As you tour this pretty home, you’ll enjoy a mix of neutral finishes combined with texture and timeless, traditional style. A pair of tufted wing chairs with brown fuzzy pillows form a cozy conversational corner. A white orchid lends a…
Happy Saturday, Friends! I’ve been so anxious to let you know that next week is the launch of a new Cozy Living Series with a few of my blogging buddies. Join us each month to celebrate the joys and experiences that particular time of year means to us. We’ll share the various ways we create…
Have you started planning for Thanksgiving yet? I like to get an early start because it means I’ll be less stressed as the holiday draws nearer. This week I’m joining a lovely group of bloggers to share inspirational table settings; it’s part of the Styled + Set series organized by Lory at Designthusiasm. My dining…
The past few weeks I’ve been organizing my rooms and getting rid of some items. My neighbor took most of my small furniture pieces and gave them to family members. I’m glad they went to good use and I feel a bit freer and less stressed now that the house is getting in order. My…
Welcome to part two of my fall home tour! This week is another round of blogger home tours and I’d like to give a special thanks to April at House by Hoff and Krista at The Happy Housie for organizing this week’s Seasonal Simplicity event. Cherished Bliss is on today’s tour just before me. Be…
Welcome to the first part of my fall farmhouse tour! I’ve been getting rooms ready ever since Deb at Seeking Lavender Lane decided to organize this fall tour of farmhouse bloggers. Every day this week, different bloggers are sharing their homes decked out for the fall season. The links are at the end of this…
Once in a while you get lucky and a popular designer shares their own home. Such was my luck today when I came across the home of Swedish designer Anna Stenberg on Houzz. Scandinavian design is evident throughout the rooms of this cozy cottage. The porch is surrounded by windows that let in plenty of…
Farmhouse style has been popular for quite a while now, and doesn’t appear to be going away anytime soon. It’s comfortable and practical, and isn’t too hard to get the farmhouse look. An easy way to transition to this style is to add farmhouse animals … like cow decor. Hang a painting of a cow…
Have you ever visited Newfoundland? I’ve only seen images and video on TV and the internet. It’s a beautiful part of the Canadian country with charming homes and today we’re touring one of the country’s cozy homes! The Newfoundland cottage is called Hare’s Ears Cottage and was renovated for travel company, CapeRace Adventures. You can…
Summer is a great time for reading; I’m on my third novel so far this season. I also enjoy looking at decorating books for inspiration and one of my favorites is Romantic Prairie Style by Fifi O’Neill. I think you’ll love it too, so I’m hosting another book giveaway. Just leave a comment at the…
I’m so excited about today’s tour which features the home of my dear blogging friend Shannon of AKA Design. You might remember that I first featured Shannon’s house back in February of 2015. Well, Shannon has moved since then and I’m amazed at all she’s done with her new place! I think you’ll enjoy her…
If you love the color blue, you’re in luck! Today’s charming home tour features a traditional Southampton house decorated with a generous dose of blue. Rich traditional details keep the home from floating away in a sea of blue. The effect is both dramatic and appealing. The home is decorated by Anthony Baratta LLC whose…
