This past weekend was all about gardening and sprucing up our outdoor spaces for the warm months ahead. My front porch was embellished with hanging baskets, some potted violets, impatiens in the window box, and a container at the foot of the steps filled with deep pink geraniums and blue and white lobelia. Today I’ve…
Get ready to fall in love! Today’s home tour features historic traditional decor pulled together by Heidi Caillier Design. I must confess, I love every square inch of this beautiful Seattle Tudor. From the wallpaper to the artwork, and everything in between, this home oozes comfort and style with a nod to historic elements. Photo…
Today we’re touring the inside of a beautiful Georgian style home by Imperfect Interiors located in the U.K. The dwelling spaces have a wonderful mix of traditional, farmhouse, and Victorian styling to create a unique and gorgeous home. It has a touch of eclectic flair which makes it all the more interesting. Photo by Imperfect…
This weekend is going to be sunny and 70 degrees!! I’m looking forward to getting outside, pulling weeds, and maybe even planting a few new perennials. Every year I say I’m going to spend less on flowers, but that never happens. Please tell me I’m not the only one who gets carried away at the…
Today I have a lovely Victorian style bathroom by TKS Design Group for you to enjoy. This bathroom remodel has some wonderful modern conveniences like a heated floor and towel rack. But its charm is Old World in nature and it truly is the cat’s meow. Take the tour and see for yourself! A lattice-patterned…
Usually when we think of updating our entryway, our minds turn toward a new paint color for the wall, perhaps a new piece of art, or a new table or bench to place just inside the front door. But have you ever considered adding a colorful, patterned floor in your entry to make a memorable…
Today’s features at Style Showcase are all about the beginning of warmer weather and enjoying the spring and summer seasons. Hopefully the longer days have put a pep in your step and you feel like getting outdoors or tackling a few projects inside your home. See what my blogging friends and I have in store…
As we head into May, warm breezes are becoming more frequent as the days slowly grow longer. Some of you are probably starting to spruce up your outdoor living spaces. I cleaned my Adirondack chairs, swept the deck, had my pond cleaned, and started pulling up the woods that are populating the yard. I love…
Today’s home might possibly be the most beautiful, luxury cabin I’ve ever seen. A modern country style was applied to the interior spaces and the result is a comfortable, pleasing combination of color and earthy finishes. The project was created by a collaboration with The Cabinet Gallery, Ed McDonald Custom Homes, and Homeward Design. Photo…
Let’s take a trip to Canada today and visit a modern traditional Toronto home by rtg designs. When you think of modern style meeting traditional elements – you come up with “transitional” design. Today’s tour pulls it off beautifully! Photo by rtg designs An exposed brick wall (above) adds warmth to the home’s entry hall….
Summer is on its way! Are you ready for it? I have a LOT of weeds in the yard to get after before they get too far out of control. I do find something satisfying about getting them out by their last root. I guess it’s a form of therapy for me. Enjoy a collection…
Have you ever been to England? If you answered yes, hopefully you were able to explore the southwestern countryside that features charming Cotswold cottages. Much to my surprise, I was asked to go to England in July to attended a waterlily symposium. Yes, there is such a thing! Many of you know my day job…
I always thought it’d be great to have a kitchen with two ovens. Especially during the holidays when you’re feeding a crowd and need the extra cooking space. But four ovens? And two pantries? That’s what you’ll find in this fascinating English kitchen by deVOL kitchens. Warm wood floors create the foundation for this bespoke…
Today for Style Showcase we’ve got three home tours for you (one of which was torn down), along with garden tool tips. I almost pulled weeds this past weekend but let myself get sidetracked with other things. I’ll need to do some garden tending this coming weekend, for sure. Things are already starting to get…
Happy Monday, Friends! I hope that you enjoyed your weekend. Today we’re visiting a Lake Michigan cottage by The Cottage Company of Harbor Springs. I use the term “cottage” loosely because the home is actually quite spacious, but it does possess the look of cottage style along with Scandinavian influences. For example, one of the…
We’re headed to the Florida town of Naples to see inside a stunning waterfront home by A Lantz Design that offers color and luxury living. Every room is impeccably decorated with the sunny colors of the southeast. Photo by A Lantz Design and Lantz Collective  The entryway features a colorful “thank you” sign above…
