Before I started blogging, I was reading several blogs and gaining inspiration from them. One of those first blogs that I read was Designing Domesticity. Liz lived in the Chicagoland area just like me, but has since moved to the low country of South Carolina. Although her house has changed, her beautiful decorating style remains intact….
I can’t pinpoint when I first fell in love with Scandinavian style. It might very well have to do with the fact that I was raised in Geneva, Illinois … a quaint Midwest town west of Chicago with strong Swedish roots. I remember shopping as a child with my mother at The Gift Box ,…
They say you only have one chance to make a great first impression. The same can be said for your home so why not create a welcoming entry way for friends and guests? I turned to Houzz for a variety of examples to add style and warmth to your foyer or mud room. Farmhouse Entry…
Last week I shared most of my Christmas home tour but I have a few more spaces to share with you. This week I’m joining another group of bloggers for a showcase of holiday homes. Be sure to visit the other homes for amazing inspiration … the schedule is at the end of this post. Special thanks…
Santa’s elves have been busy at my house hustling and bustling to trim the tree and deck the halls. Well, actually it was one elf … little ole me! Today I’m participating in Jennifer Rizzo’s annual Holiday Housewalk and I’m so excited to share my Christmas home tour with you! I’ll warn you now ……
I’m so happy to be sharing Jill’s home with you today! Jill blogs at Sew a Fine Seam and I had the pleasure of meeting her last fall at the Country Living Fair in Ohio. I had been reading her blog for a while prior to meeting her. In fact, I bought some of her…
Hubby and I have been casually searching for the perfect kitchen table. There’s nothing really wrong with our current table … I’d just like something that’s not completely painted. Maybe a rustic wood table top with painted legs. I found some inspiration surfing through the pages of Houzz. Rustic Kitchen by Menlo Park Home Builders…
This past week I’ve been up to my eyeballs in Christmas decor, with a goal of getting all the halls decked before Thanksgiving. Why so early? Because the week after Thanksgiving I’m joining a virtual holiday house walk with about 30 other bloggers. But for now, I’m turning an admiring eye toward Anita’s city house…
My house is a disaster these days! Boxes of Christmas stuff are stacked in the living room and I feel like everything is in disarray. We recently purchased a new sectional (more on that later) which led to rearranging the family room … which led to moving stuff around in the living … which led…
If you like creating your own decor projects you’re going to love the collection of free printables compiled by a fantastic group of bloggers! Today I’m sharing my own free printable that I used in a Christmas mantel vignette, and at the end of this post you’ll find links to many more printables created by…
Today I have a very special charming home tour for you (do I say that every Sunday?). Alice of Thoughts from Alice is someone I’m quite fond of even though we’ve never met face-to-face. She truly has a sweet, loving spirit and I love her artistic style. I also love her home, which is a…
Christmas. It’s consuming my brain lately and this weekend I’m ready to deck the halls and get it out of my system. I want to do things a little different this year and turned to Houzz for some inspiration. Since I shared my Christmas Mantel on Wednesday this week, I didn’t do my normal Humpdays…
At Thanksgiving I typically gravitate toward traditional or farmhouse style table decor, but when Bormioli Rocco Glass Company approached me about creating a tablescape with their gorgeous Italian dinnerware, I opted for a modern country table setting. And I’m excited to share that they’re offering $200 worth of their exquisite tableware to one of my blog readers!…
Last Sunday I took a break from the Charming Home Series in order to participate in the Thanksgiving blog hop with some of my friends. Today I’m happy to be back at the home tour series and you’re going to love today’s tour! Karen from Karen’s Up on the Hill has only been blogging for 4…
Last week it was 75 degrees on Monday and by Friday morning the snow was flying! It didn’t fly for very long but it reminded me that crisp days are ahead and it’s time to bring on the blankets! Blankets make any room feel cozier but who says they have to be relegated to a…
Yes, I’m getting started with Christmas early this year. Every year I wait until after Thanksgiving and then I feel rushed and pressured. Not this year. I vowed to start with a few DIY Christmas decor projects and these bleached and glittered pine cones are a favorite of mine. Pine cones are special at the…
