Christmas comes too quickly! I wish I could stretch it out for about three months. Then we wouldn’t have to rush and we could enjoy casual Christmas comfort. Which is exactly the vibe I’m going for in our family room with this year’s holiday decor. (This post contains affiliate links.) My vintage-style red truck is…
Welcome to the first month of our brand new Cozy Living series! Eleven bloggers are joining together to share cozy living ideas with you the first Saturday of each month. We hope to inspire you to create memorable cozy moments at home for you and your family. Each blogger (I shared who the cozy living…
A warm and inviting Massachusetts family home creates beauty and convenient living within its walls. As you tour this pretty home, you’ll enjoy a mix of neutral finishes combined with texture and timeless, traditional style. A pair of tufted wing chairs with brown fuzzy pillows form a cozy conversational corner. A white orchid lends a…
Have you started planning for Thanksgiving yet? I like to get an early start because it means I’ll be less stressed as the holiday draws nearer. This week I’m joining a lovely group of bloggers to share inspirational table settings; it’s part of the Styled + Set series organized by Lory at Designthusiasm. My dining…
Welcome to the first part of my fall farmhouse tour! I’ve been getting rooms ready ever since Deb at Seeking Lavender Lane decided to organize this fall tour of farmhouse bloggers. Every day this week, different bloggers are sharing their homes decked out for the fall season. The links are at the end of this…
Although I love summer, I love fall too! I’m enjoying the emergence of the gorgeous colors of fall. Everywhere you turn there’s visual evidence of autumn’s charm. From the turning of leaves to the gathering wheat in the farm fields, there’s an abundance of eye candy. Wouldn’t it be fun to stack a pile of…
Is it ever too late in the season to plant and garden? I don’t think so. Even though it’s July, I’m still planting and today I’m sharing how to create cute container gardens using colorful and versatile Deco Planters. These fabric pots are water-tight and perfect for both water and terrestrial container gardens. They even…
Summer is a casual season and when it comes to having friends and family over, entertaining should be casual and easy too. I’m joining fellow bloggers in a summer entertaining series this week. A special welcome if you’re coming from Life on Virginia Street! Sarah always sets a pretty table. And a special thanks to…
Welcome to my short and sweet home tour with a few summer decorating ideas for you!  I’ve made a few simple changes for the season and am joining some blogging friends to bring you a week of decorating inspiration for the season! If you’re here from Paint Me Pink … welcome! (This post contains affiliate links.)…
Mother’s Day is right around the corner and there’s still time to make mom’s day special with handmade gifts. My mother is no longer with me, but there’s no reason I can’t give a gift to my daughters who are moms. While store-bought presents are always nice, there’s something special about a gift you make…
Now that my dining room is officially transformed into a sitting room, it’s time to start turning the living room into the dining room. Next steps are painting the walls, fixing the chipped up floor, and changing some of the wall decor. Since I don’t want the room to look too sparse in the interim,…
Cottage style seems to be growing in popularity these days and I think part of that is because people are yearning for simpler living. I have elements of cottage style in my own home … bead board, painted furniture, and light colors to name a few. To help you see how you can create cottage…
Little by little the days are getting longer and spring is in the air. I saw the first robins of the season, which put me in the mood for Easter. Today I’m joining fellow bloggers to bring you a bounty of free Easter printables. Thanks to Kristen at Ella Claire for hosting this fun event!…
Winter is the season for hibernating and sleeping. Even the animals know this is the time of year to catch up on a little shut-eye. What better way to snuggle up for a winter’s nap than with cozy comfy bedding? Â And if the bedding is soft and beautiful – all the better! Today I’m sharing…
The holidays are over and you deserve a break after all the cooking, cleaning, decorating, and shopping. What better way to unwind and relax than with a luxurious soak in the tub? Rose bath salts make the experience even better, with their intoxicating fragrance and therapeutic benefits. You’ll find it’s easy to make your own…
Christmas is over and it’s time to take a deep breath, relax a little, and enjoy a little “me time.” I’m sharing  ideas on how to pamper yourself so you can unwind. Chance are you’ve been decorating, cooking, baking, and cleaning. You shouldn’t feel guilty for taking care of yourself; it’s actually quite healthy. Enjoy a…
