Fluffy flakes of snow are gently falling down as I write this. My house feels warm and cozy inside. After packing away Christmas, we painted my country style sitting room this week in Lace Handkerchief by Benjamin Moore. I was craving something different for this small space. Hopefully you can tell the paint color is…
Let’s take a break from all the Christmas decorating to talk about creative ceiling treatments. We think about our floors and walls, but often times our ceilings are left plain white. Take a look at these gorgeous ceilings to see how an impressive ceiling can become the star of a room. Photo by SLC Interiors…
Much of the country is enforcing more stringent gathering rules as the virus gains momentum. Indoor dining is not allowed where I live and I sure to miss it. So why not create a restaurant worthy dining space to enjoy some home cooked meals for the time being? Photo by Anne Niedergang, Architect I’ve…
August is one of my favorite months because the days are still warm and long, and the vegetable garden is ready to harvest. I’m enjoying as much of the sun and outdoors as I can. Because I love sun light, I’ve always wanted to have a sun room – here’s a few pretty examples for…
Normally we think of the fall season as the time to start adding pillows, blankets, and other textiles to our home. But don’t forget about the warmer months! See how to add summer textile to any room to create a comforting vibe – like this dining room with white linen slipcovers on the chairs. Photo…
Ever since our world was turned topsy-turvy from the virus, I’ve been working from home. Since I don’t have my normal 25-minute commute, I can linger a little longer over my morning coffee. Here’s a few dining nook ideas that I find to be worthy of your morning coffee. Photo by Carpenter & MacNeille …
We had a super rainy weekend which didn’t make me happy because I have four new evergreen trees waiting to be planted and it was much too wet. I didn’t feel like going anywhere so I thought of some simple fall decor ideas for the family room and got to work. (This post contains affiliate…
When it comes to fall decorating, I always seem to gravitate around a theme and this year is no different. I fell in love with these wooden mushrooms at a local boutique but told myself I didn’t need them. About a week later I realized my error and decided I did indeed need them for…
Some people add a guest suite to their home for frequent family visitors. Or in the case of my sister, she added one to care for my aging parents. Today’s guest suite inspiration hails from Maine and is both beautiful and comfortable. Photo by Huffard House Interior Design You’ll find plenty of charming details…
If you love nature and being outside, a three season room might be a great option for you. Ample windows, often screened, make you feel like you’re living outdoors while keeping the bugs and other pests at bay. Photo by Linda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris Home A three season room tends to be…
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…
Create a fresh spring dining nook with beneficial houseplants and a simple table throw. The look is effortless and organic. This is the second day of the Styled + Set spring tour hosted by Lory at Designthusiasm. A special welcome to those of you coming from Shabbyfufu. I’ve always loved Janet’s soft and classy…
Today is the first Saturday of January and that means it’s time for another Cozy Living post with my blogging friends. I cozied up my dining room for the winter with a new area rug in brown, beige, and sage green. Similar to the colors in the landscape painting on the wall. (This post contains…
Goodbye bamboo script mats. Hello new dining rugs! I’m adding cozy warmth to my home this fall and winter by replacing my bamboo mats with cushy rugs. (This post contains affiliate links.) Since today is the first Saturday of the month – it means it’s Cozy Living Saturday where my blogging friends and I…
An easy and fun way to update a room is with new artwork. Prints and canvas art can be inexpensive and immediately gives your home a new look. Since adding board and batten to our dining room, I’ve been searching for new artwork for the south wall. I found an Antique sign for the…
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…
