Creating a home inspired by Parisian style and European style houses. Layering textures, such as stone and velvet with the warmth of wicker and copper to build a home that is inviting and beautiful. A few favorite posts are Shiplap Kitchen Backsplash, Styling Faux Spring Flower Arrangements, How to Decorate with Antiques, and Growing Peonies.
Once upon a time, homes were built with warmth being the most important thing in mind. Many old homes have small rooms adjacent to the kitchen that house a fireplace. Modern homes are, once again, adding these spaces. Back in the 18th-century people coined the term “Keeping Room” and these spaces served a specific purpose….
Have you ever found yourself with a wall that has nothing on it, but it needs something to create visual interest? I find that no matter how large or small, gallery walls always make such a big impact when done well. Today, I am going to talk about how to make a gallery wall using…
Fall is quickly approaching and I won’t lie, it is one of my favorite times of the year. I think a lot of people love the shift from the hot, dog days of summer into the fresh, crisp fall weather. This year, I’m looking forward to making my home extra cozy and I’m going to…
It was about a decade ago that modern kitchen open shelving began to take its place front and center. I, certainly, took note of it and loved the casual and layered look of open shelving. I have created open shelves in both our current home and our previous home and today I’m going to share…
Area rugs can be a total eye catcher when it fits the room it’s in just right, but it can be disappointing when you spend time looking for the perfect rug, only to find that it is out of your price range. Today, I’m sharing where I find the best area rugs without paying a…
Spring flowers are some of the most loved, most anticipated flowers of the year. Maybe it’s because we are coming out of a long winter, maybe it’s because they are so pretty. Either way, everyone needs a simple guide to growing peonies so they can enjoy these spring blooms for years to come. I remember…
Many say that the kitchen is the heart of the home and for us, that is true. I live so much life within my kitchen and having a beautiful space to prepare meals in was a priority for me. Today, I’m going to share my eased-edge shiplap kitchen backsplash in hopes of inspiring you to…
Today, I’m sharing how I welcome the spring decorating season into my home with faux flowers, even when it doesn’t look or feel like spring outside. It’s spring!!! I love the transition into warmer weather and I always want my home to be blooming at the seams right when spring gets here, but it’s still cold…
As a homemaker who wants to make her garden a part of her home, the plants make all of the difference in how a space feels. Follow these tips on how to plant bare root roses so you can have gorgeous roses blooming in your yard! This post contains everything you need to know to…