Welcome to my new rustic (aka gravel) patio for outdoor summer dining! Today I’m joining a wonderful group of bloggers to bring you a variety of summer tablescapes. Thanks to Alicia at A Burst of Beautiful for organizing this fun event. Last year we put in a gravel patio after finishing the deck by…
Decorated paper mache boxes make cute storage units for a variety of things, from jewelry to sewing supplies and more. The boxes are fairly cheap and it’s easy to decorate them in vintage style. Read on to find out how! (This post contains affiliate links.) Today I’m joining the Seasonal Simplicity Spring DIY tour…
At the beginning of each New Year I like to look back and see the top ten reader favorite blog posts here on Town and Country Living! 1. My Summer Colors Home Tour I chose an apple green color to brighten my rooms for the summer months. 2. My Christmas Home Tour My holiday home…
One thing I greatly miss after removing Christmas decorations is the greenery of the garlands and trees. So it’s no surprise I focus on adding houseplants this time of year. Houseplants not only add softness and greenery to rooms throughout the house, but they help filter the air. Those of us who live in…
The next couple of months are going to be busy, so why not plan ahead and avoid some of the stress that comes with the holiday season? This week I’m joining several bloggers for the Styled + Set series. Each day you can enjoy fall and Thanksgiving table ideas for your own holiday setting. (This…
Driving down the country roads in Illinois, you’ll see plenty of roadside farm stands selling sweet corn. In the summer you can smell the scent of corn fields from blocks away. If the wind is blowing just right, I can smell the corn fields from our house. To savor the sweetness all year long, simply freeze…
Summer is carefree and beautiful, with its riotous palette of flower colors all over the landscapes and fields. Put those pretty petals to good use with any of these 19 summer flower arrangements. Photo by Kandrac & Kole Interior Designs, Inc. Clip flowers from the garden and tuck them in pretty decoupaged pots. I’ve…
The official definition of shabby chic is “a style of interior decoration that uses furnishings that are or appear to be pleasantly old and slightly worn.” It’s an endearing (and affordable) style made popular by designer Rachel Ashwell. If you’re a fan, then you’ll appreciate the following shabby chic dining room ideas. (This post contains…
Blackberry Lemon Muffins combine the fruity goodness of blackberries with the citrus-y appeal of lemons. The combination of flavors makes for a delightful muffin that’s perfect for breakfast or snacking. Today I’m joining several other bloggers to bring you a collection of seasonal summer recipes! A special thank you to Krista at The Happy…
The bedrooms in our circa 1875 home have always provided a decorating challenge. The rooms are small and there’s lots of angles to consider. Once furniture arrangement is figured out, you can start to decorate your bedroom for the season – in this case – spring. Since we had a little snow this weekend, I…
Some people collect antiques. Others collect shoes. Lately I’ve been collecting houseplants. I’m trying to place a few plants in every room of the house to help filter the air. Here are some of my favorite houseplants. Philodendrons are an easy-to-care-for plant that enjoy bright, indirect sunlight. Allow the soil to dry out slightly before…
Welcome to the spring installment of the Seasonal Simplicity tours! Several bloggers are joining together to provide oodles of inspiration and ideas for decorating your home for spring. You’ll find links to their spaces at the bottom of this blog post, which focuses on adding spring colors to your home. Welcome to those of you…
Welcome to Spring Styling Week! I’m joining fellow bloggers to bring you spring decorating inspiration for different areas of your home. What’s different about this blog tour is that we’re all sharing simple steps to spring decorating. Each day of this week focuses on a certain room. You’ll find all the links at the end…
Welcome to the Easter edition of Styled + Set where a group of bloggers share their ideas for dining and entertaining during a holiday season. Jennifer at Celebrating Everyday Life is the blogger just before me and I just love her trophy centerpiece! I’ve set a pink and blue Easter table setting to give you…
Welcome to Heartfelt and Handmade! In honor of Valentine’s Day, 28 bloggers have joined together to share something they made by hand for Valentine’s Day. You’ll find crafts, recipe, artwork, printables, and more! Heartfelt and Handmade runs Monday through Wednesday this week and all links are at the bottom of this post (just remember that…
It’s the first week in January and that means it’s time for a look at the year in review for Town and Country Living. Here’s your Top Ten favorite blog posts from 2017 (i.e. the most visited), in order of popularity. Thanks to all of you who frequent my blog – without you, there would…
