Another year of decorating, entertaining, and cooking has come and gone. It’s always fun to look back on the year and see how much was accomplished. I’m joining my blogging friends to share our top ten projects, resulting in the best of 2016! I’d like to give a shout-out to Cami at Tidbits for organizing…
Happy New Year! We’re starting 2017 off with a tour of a gorgeous traditional LEED Gold home. Not only is the interior beautiful, but this house is LEED-certified at the Gold level. LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. In order to be certified, a house or building needs to follow a variety…
Merry Christmas, friends! I hope you’re enjoying holiday time with loved ones and maybe you popped over today for a little “me-time.” I’ll keep today’s home tour brief with a colorful country house from Ohio. It wears classic country decor and I think you’ll enjoy it’s comfortable appeal. Photo by Julie Ranee Photography Most…
Have you noticed that the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas fly by faster than any other days of the year? It’s like we’re all flying along with Santa at warp speed to get everything done. Today I’m taking a deep breath and putting together a simple Christmas brunch table setting. (This post contains affiliate links.)…
Chip and Joanna Gaines, along with their show Fixer Upper, are helping to promote the popularity of farmhouse style. Clean lines, white backgrounds, and utilitarian items are often found in farmhouses across the country. The style is simple and functional, and today’s charming home tour showcases the appeal of the iconic farmhouse. Take a step…
Christmas is coming, the snow is falling, my shopping is half done, and I’m a happy camper. Last year this same time I felt so stressed with all the decorating, planning, and shopping. This year I made some changes. My Christmas decorations are up earlier and I’ve purchased all of my gifts online. It sure beats…
How many of you fell in love with the little stone cottage featured in the movie, “Holiday”? Cameron Diaz plays the starlet who vacations in a charming cottage to escape her Hollywood life for a couple weeks. An English cottage is featured in today’s charming home tour, but this one has been updated. (All photos…
Glitter is flying everywhere, ornament boxes are strewn about the floor, and kitties are chasing errant curls of ribbon around the house. My favorite season of blogging is finally here and once again I’m honored to participate in Jennifer Rizzo’s Holiday Housewalk, sponsored by Wayfair. The past few weekends have been a little chaotic getting…
Today we’re heading across the pond to visit a beautiful Swedish country house. I have always loved the simple elegance of Scandinavian decorating. You’ll often find a generous use of white paired with rustic elements or bright colors. Homes also have large windows to let in as much sunlight as possible during short winter days….
This weekend has been filled with holiday decorating and I’m overdosed on glitter and sparkle. So today I’m sharing an eclectic Australian house decorated in neutral tones. The home of Kara Rosenlund has an organic vibe with earthy elements. (Photos by Kara Rosenlund, featured on Houzz.) You’ll find plenty of texture throughout Kara’s home, which…
Welcome to another charming home tour here at Town and Country Living. Today’s Northshore Farmhouse by Kristina Crestin Design is filled with classic American style. Clean lines with a few fun touches makes this home a pleasure to see! (Click on photos to be taken to original on Houzz.) The living room pairs a soft…
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…
Happy Sunday Friends! It’s time for another charming home tour and I’m super-excited about this one. I think you’re going to love Heidi’s bright and airy home today. She blogs at Home by Heidi where you’ll find her creative style and joyful spirit. Heidi’s living room is … well, perfect. It’s easy to see the…
Hello Friends! Welcome to a special week of holiday entertaining organized by the very talented Lory who blogs at Designthusiasm. She invited me to participate in Styled and Set, a Holiday Entertaining Blog Tour. All week you’ll enjoy creative inspiration from a variety of amazing bloggers. I hope you’ll find ideas for your own plans for…
Georgian style homes are noted for their classic symmetry and today we’re taking a tour of this beauty located in the canyon. Georgian style was very prevalent in the U.S. from the 1700s through the Revolutionary War. I think you’ll love the clean lines and traditional styling of today’s charming home tour from Tim Barber…
Today’s charming home tour features a fellow blogger! I love her traditional style and use of color throughout each room. Barbara grew up in a little town outside of Philadelphia and moved to New Jersey as an adult. She loves decorating and her friends like to call her “Martha.” It’s easy to see why when…
