For the majority of my life I’ve loved older homes … the main reason being all the charm that’s built into them. No two seem to be alike and I love that. I once lived in a brand new home in a new subdivision and many of my neighbors had the same floor plan as…
Can a cottage be elegant and charming all at the same time? Yes, it can if you’re Emily from The Wicker House! I think you’re going to enjoy this tour of Emily’s light and airy home that she’s lived in for just a little over a year now. She’s done a lot of creative work…
It all began with 2 lithograph prints by Swedish painter, Carl Larsson. I purchased them shortly after moving into the first home I ever bought … it was a Sears kit bungalow home and the prints fit beautifully in my dining room. Ever since, I’ve been drawn to Swedish interiors and have brought a bit…
I love when two styles come together in perfect unison and Sally at Cottage Fix has brilliantly married cottage style with shabby chic. Her charming shabby cottage home style is simple and pretty … just how I like it! Lots of white, my favorite color, paired with soft textiles and great architectural details! First up…
Lately I’ve been wanting to do something with dish towels, napkins, pot holders, etc. I’m not sure why … I just thought it would be a quick and easy way to add some prettiness to the kitchen and dining room. So I broke down and took a trip to Hobby Lobby for some inspiration and…
Of all the architectural styles known to man, the charming cottage bungalow is my all-time favorite! The first home I ever purchased was a cottage bungalow. You know, one of those Sears kit homes you bought out of a catalog. I remember walking in the front door of that darling house, seeing all the gorgeous wood…
If you love farm houses as much as me, then you are going to LOVE today’s featured home, which is the second feature in my new Charming Home Series! And if you love the shabby chic style, you’ll love it even more! Laurie at Heaven’s Walk has the most romantic and charming farm house I believe…
For many years I’ve been a huge fan of painted furniture. I love that you can transform a junky old piece into a thing of beauty with just a few coats of paint. I do not, however, enjoy painting furniture … that is until I discovered Annie Sloan Chalk Paint®. The paint adheres easily to…
After spending a little time on Houzz the other day, I had a whim to dedicate one day a week to stuff I love other there … and so begins Humpdays with Houzz! Each week I’m going to focus on some type of design element and share it with you. Houzz lets you easily embed…
Last week more than 30 bloggers came together for a spring inspiration mega party and over 300 projects were linked up! That’s a lot of creativity and work all in one location. I’ve spent time combing through many of those projects that were shared and want to highlight a few of my favorites, which ended…
Farmhouse style decorating is growing in popularity and it’s easy to see why. The casual comfort of farmhouse style lends itself well to today’s busy lifestyles. As our world changes with technological evolution, something within us yearns for the simple times of yesteryear. Farmhouse style decorating is the perfect way to satiate that need for…
Happy Valentine’s Day!! If you follow my blog then you probably love many of the same things I do. So today, the day of love, I thought celebrating Valentine’s Day with things I love would be a good idea. Since my list is long, I shortened it up … otherwise we’d be here all day!…
Valentine’s week is finally here and that means adding romantic decorating details in the home. When you think of romance, flowers and candles immediately come to mind. I prefer pink and white for Valentine’s Day since we had plenty of red at Christmas. Last summer I found this elegant, wrought iron candelabra at the…
Ah, Valentine’s Day! It’s the bright spot in the middle of winter and has always been one of my favorite holidays. Today I’m taking part in a Valentine’s Showcase with several other bloggers (see the schedule at the end of this post). As a kid, I loved taking a plain old shoe box to school…
Are you ready for a little more winter home decor and recipes to inspire you through the remainder of this frosty season? Once again I’m teaming up with some very talented and special bloggers to celebrate Seasons of Home ~ Winter Edition this Wednesday, January 22nd. These ladies are some of my favorite bloggers because…
Old Man Winter is out in full force and most of us are huddled in our homes trying to keep cozy. I try not to make my winter decor too heavy. Instead, I like to use candles and a snuggly throw or two. The first thing that comes to mind when creating a cozy home is…
