Baskets make a great decorating accent! You can use them in every room and you’ll find budget-friendly baskets in thrift stores or at garage sales. Baskets come in a wide range of styles and sizes. Use them for decoration, style, storage, and more! This post is all about how to use baskets in your home….
When January rolls around I think of ways to enjoy the frosty months ahead. When I was younger that meant visiting the ski slopes with my dad and older brother. Much to my brother’s dismay, my dad said I was the better skier. I haven’t skied for years now but the thought of spending a…
Lately I’ve given some thought to my diet and feel a need to get back in the kitchen to cook healthy meals. I love the act of cooking, but I don’t like the time it sometimes takes. A well-organized kitchen makes meal prep more efficient, and I found a beautiful farmhouse kitchen in a 1902 house that…
The Vermont home by Smith & Vansant Architects PC that you’re going to see today has all the best details that create old house charm. An abundance of nooks and crannies, wood floors and painted floors, and a few updates make this charmer a true gem for those who love old homes. Photo by Smith…
Next week my family and I head to Galena, Illinois for our annual Christmas trip. We always rent the same house and enjoy its familiarity. We all have our designated bedrooms and each morning starts with a fire in the fireplace and a round of lattes and cappuccinos. It’s so nice to chill and spend…
One of my favorite schoolgirl memories of Christmas was studying how other countries celebrate Christmas. I envisioned being a Danish child putting my wooden shoes by the fireplace instead of hanging stockings. Or dreaming of one day having a collection of colorful German nutcrackers. Participating in a Mexican Posada to mimic Mary and Joseph’s journey…
We’re traveling to Bozeman, Montana today to tour a modern country ranch style home. The house was expanded and renovated by StoneHorse Design, Inc. The interior feels cottage cozy while the exterior has vertical wood siding paired with white horizontal siding. The result is quite appealing. Step inside to clean, fresh, and uncluttered interiors with…
When I saw what projects my Style Showcase friends were sharing today I said, “Oh, that’s so pretty!” I love both of the wreaths from Marty and Shannon, the ornament by Janet is subtly glamorous, and Rhoda’s DIY privacy fence is going on next spring’s to-do list. And I’m sharing a Christmas table setting featuring…
Remember when earth tones were popular back in the seventies? Knotty pine paneling was making its appearance in family rooms across America. Couple it with the popular harvest gold and avocado green tones from that era and your home was in high style. Warm, earthy tones are making a come back in every room of…
Welcome to another edition of Style Showcase! Today we’ve got a gorgeous fall home tour, my Halloween mantel from a couple years ago, Suzy’s stunning kitchen remodel, and a beautiful outdoor table setting from Janet. Shannon at Fox Hollow Cottage is on a small break but will rejoin us soon. Southern Hospitality | Fall Home…
You may have noticed that shades of red is making a comeback. Neutrals continue to remain popular but tonal reds are enjoying a comeback, from wine and burgundy to warmer hues like brick tones. If you’re a fan of red, this news should be music to your ears! Some people are a bit fearful of…
Today’s Style Showcase features a roundup of fall decor, from pretty flower arrangements to making a cozy first impression in your entryway, and more. Enjoy all that this beautiful season has to offer! Shabbyfufu | How To Stack Up The Pumpkins Southern Hospitality | Fall Foyer Table Ideas Town & Country Living |…
Perhaps one of the most inexpensive ways to decorate your home from season to season is with free prints. I have a set of fall house printables that go together and I thought you might enjoy printing and framing your own set of them. Or download and frame just one of them. (This post contains…
Home decorating magazines filled with fall inspiration have arrived in my mailbox. And stores like Pottery Barn are stocked with cable knit blankets and plaid pillows. So I guess it’s not too early to share a few fall porch decorating ideas, is it? The steps above are overflowing with brightly colored pumpkins and gourds. But…
This past weekend I started unpacking some of my favorite fall vases and foliage to get my home ready for the autumn season. I probably won’t swap out summer decor for fall decorations for a few weeks yet, but I like to plan ahead so I can decide if I want to purchase anything new…
This week’s Style Showcase brings another round of summer inspiration for you. First, I’m totally intrigued with Rhoda’s motorized screens on her patio that are simply genius! And then there’s the beauty of interior spaces by Suzy, Shannon, and Janet. Their homes never disappoint. As for me, I’ve got a handy kitchen wall basket that…
