The American Foursquare house was a popular mail-order home from the mid 1890s to the mid 30s and was a reaction to the ornate Victorian period. The foursquare home incorporated elements of Prairie or Craftsman style. Today’s charming home tour showcases a beautiful American Foursquare called the Park Hill House. Traditional Porch by New York Architects…
Today is the first Sunday in August and that means two things … it’s flea market weekend … and it’s time for another charming home tour! Hubby and I will be heading out to the flea market a little later but before we go, I want to share the charming home of Katie who blogs…
Today’s the last Sunday in July and since it’s mid-summer it seems only fitting that today’s charming home tour features a lakehouse! Tanya at Dans le Lakehouse has been transforming her Lake Superior home since she and hubby purchased it a little over a year ago. They enjoy a gorgeous lakeside view and are doing…
When I was a freshman in high school and cleaned house for Mrs. Ashby, I admired her butler’s pantry and told myself I would someday have one. Her service pantry was a small hallway between her kitchen and dining room and was the first one I had ever seen. She always had a bottle of…
Mid-July is upon us and I have to say this summer has hardly felt like summer here in the Chicago area. Rain and cooler temps have worked wonders with my veggie garden, but I’m craving warmer, sunny days. There’s nothing like a beautiful home tour to break a melancholy mood so today we’re touring Doreen’s…
The sun is finally shining here in Illinois after a very rainy start to the summer! It only seems apropos that today’s charming home feature hails from sunny Southern California! Courtney over at A Thoughtful Place is one lucky girl with a beautiful home that’s bright and cheery. Courtney’s living room is comfortable and stylish,…
Today’s charming home tour features Robin from Happy at Home. When I look at photos of her house, I think she’s achieved exactly what her blog is about … being happy at home. She has a pretty yet practical style, pairing vintage finds with homemade decor. Her garden is gorgeous too, and I can’t wait…
I think most of us want to personalize our homes with things we love or items that have meaning to us. Personal items can often bring a smile to your face as you remember a special moment tied to that piece. It could be a photograph, an old vase you found while antiquing with girlfriends,…
You know that feeling when you see a picture in a magazine or on a blog and your heart skips a beat and makes you stop to catch your breath? That’s how I felt the first time I saw a glimpse of Becky’s inspiring home over at Buckets of Burlap. I love her pretty yet…
I remember many years ago when we purchased a new house and had to pick out all the lighting fixtures for it. I most enjoyed choosing the chandelier above the dining table. There were so many choices available but I had a specific design in mind and stuck to that vision, which made it easier…
Kelli from Along the Dirt Road is yet another blogger who I met first on Instagram. I love how our world is so connected these days! Twenty years ago I wouldn’t have had the opportunity to meet all the amazing and talented women I know today through blogging. Kelli lives on a farm and has an…
Right around this time last year I gave away a $50 gift card to Antique Farm House. I like to do these giveaways as a way of thanking my readers. I truly do appreciate each and every one of you who stop by for a visit!! At Antique Farm House you’ll find plenty of vintage…
After my father graduated from college, he opened his own painting and wallpapering business and called it Community Decorating. He did this for a few years before becoming a math and science teacher, but he still kept the decorating business going for weekend and summer jobs. I worked with him during the summers when I…
Would you like to live in Paris for a while? That’s exactly what Texas native Rachel from Maison de Pax did with her hubby 6 years after they were married. Now they’re back in the states redecorating their classic Colonial home and raising their two young boys. I especially love her kitchen, but all of…
The beauty of Kristy’s home at Wicks Nest was first revealed to me on Instagram. I think I was following her there before she even started blogging. Her California home is light, airy, and tastefully decorated. A backdrop of white sets off eye-popping colors throughout this charming home. While it would make sense to start…
Do you like to sew? No? Then you’re in the right place because this is a no-sew blog hop with projects from fellow bloggers that require absolutely no sewing! I get lots of questions about the landscape burlap swag curtains in my family room so I’ve decided to show you the tutorial on how to…
