When it comes to windows, I like to keep adornments simple and sweet. I’ve never been one for layered drapery panels or lots of fuss at the window. I’m a huge fan of natural light and prefer to let as much sun shine into my rooms as possible. I always wonder why some people keep…
It never fails. When winter rolls around and cabin fever sets in, I find myself making a wish list to update every room in the house. Although a lot of my creative attention right now is focused on the dining room, I’ve also had a strong itch to freshen up the bedroom. One of the…
One of the main reasons I’m such a huge fan of older homes is the architectural details that you just don’t find in most houses built today. Bulls-eye trim, room pillars, arched doorways, and all those wonderful things that add character to a home. Yes, you can certainly have them in a new home, but…
I have to confess, sometimes I get tired of looking at my own rooms. I suppose that’s why home decorating blogs and magazines are so popular. We can live vicariously through these creative people. Thumbing through the pages of Country Living magazine, or scrolling through your favorite blogs, you can envision yourself inside someone else’s charming…
Now that the outside of our house is finally painted, my next goal is to create an intimate dining space in the backyard. Our yard at the back of our house is small and there’s really not much you can do with it. We own the lot next to our house so the vegetable gardening,…
Normally I don’t do a lot of patriotic decorating for 4th of July. Not because I’m unpatriotic, but because summer is always busy and we usually go to someone else’s place to celebrate the holiday. But the other day I found a patriotic bunting and some flags and yadda yadda yadda … I now have a…
Not too long ago I had the great pleasure of being introduced (online) to Bre at Rooms for Rent, who is highly talented when it comes to creating a charming home! Omigoodness, I love every square inch of her rustic, cottage style home and not only that, but she has a sweet, genuine soul as…
Snow, snow, go away! I’m trying to push away winter by adding bits of spring decorating throughout our home, and I went all out in our farmhouse kitchen nook. This week I’m joining some beautiful bloggers in the Seasons of Home Spring Tour … aka “Blooming with Color.” The weekly schedule is at the end…
While we were getting 10 inches of snow outside, I was fluffing the living room with a few touches of spring. The longer days are cheering my spirits despite the fact that Old Man Winter is hangin’ on for dear life. I brought in a few greens and changed the arrangement on the shelf above…
Ever since we moved into our circa 1875 house sixteen years ago, I’ve struggled with the living room. It’s somewhat long and narrow and has a lot of doorways in it. It’s stuck in the center of the floor plan so you really have to think about traffic patterns in this room. The living room…
Although the dining room is typically the room we use for formal dining like Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner, I like to dress up the kitchen nook for special dinners with hubby. We have just enough room in this nook for a cozy table and chairs. The table has a leaf so we can actually seat…
Taking indoor photos continues to prove challenging, to say the least! Pulling my hair out a little while getting acquainted with my Nikon D3000 and figuring out what aperture to use and blah, blah, bah humbug! Tis not the season to be wrestling with a new camera. I’m ready to sit down, eat, drink, and be merry!…
My 140-year-old dining room is screaming for a re-do. Well, maybe not screaming … but it could use a little help. I’m happy with the colors; Martha Stewart’s Quaking Aspen green walls paired with white trim, but the table and chairs could use some freshening up. The windows could use some dressing, too. Right now they’re graced with a simple, white, roman…
Creating a cozy breakfast nook can transform your mornings, offering a delightful spot to sip coffee, enjoy a quick bite, or gather with loved ones. Whether you have a small kitchen corner or a dedicated dining space, these nine breakfast nook ideas will inspire you to create the perfect morning retreat. A beautiful round, white…
Beautiful Coronado is a beach resort city just across the bay from San Diego. It’s known to have the best beach in the U.S., and also has beautiful places to live – like today’s beach style home by Burnham Design. Photo by Burnham Design A lighted anchor overlooks the sunny white kitchen with a beautiful…
Subtle vintage charm fills the walls of today’s traditional home by Bret Franks Construction. We begin our tour in the kitchen’s dining nook that’s wrapped in expansive windows with ticking stripe curtains. A colorful striped area rug provides color beneath an antique dining set with a lovely bench. Photo by Bret Franks Construction, Inc. Another…
