Style Showcase #79: DIY and Outdoor Dining

It’s going to reach ninety degrees this week in Chicagoland. Summer is here even though it doesn’t officially begin until June 21st. Are you ready for it? To help you get into the spirit of warm, carefree days, check out this Tuesday’s roundup of Style Showcase ideas and inspiration. Southern Hospitality | Tips to Light…

January is almost over and for some reason, I didn’t loathe it as much as I normally do. I decided to use my indoor time to be productive with decorating, cooking, and baking and those efforts paid off in a better attitude about winter. Scrolling through inspiration like you’ll find today also boosts my spirits…

Hello February! We’re now officially one month closer to spring! This is always the time of year when I get cabin fever and can’t wait to get back to outdoor activities. Don’t get me wrong – I don’t mind being out in the snow, but not when the wind chill is below 20 degrees. Unfortunately,…

The day that it snowed this past weekend is the day I saw my first robin of the year. I always say it’s not officially spring until the robins return. Luckily the snow melted within 24 hours as more robins made their way into town. Spring is definitely on its way and today’s Style Showcase…

Oh, we’ve got some fun DIY projects and a lovely home tour on today’s Style Showcase edition. I don’t which appeals to me more – Janet’s colorful candles or Rhoda’s porch swing bed. And then there’s Suzy’s curtains! At the end of the post is my inspiration for the day – a charming tour of…