Make Your Porch a Holiday Haven
With the warmth of the summer long gone, it is time to turn my front porch into our own holiday haven. When it is time to get into the Christmas spirit, my porch is the first place I turn! There is something so magical about our 101-year-old farmhouse all dressed up for the holidays. […]
DIY Autumn Floral Arrangements
DIY Autumn floral arrangements are a simple way to make your home fit the season! Now that we are midway through November, there is no mistaking that late fall is in the air! The warmer October temperatures have given way to chilly nights and the leaves are falling all around our Midwest farm acreage. I […]
TRENDING: Morris & Co. Prints
Let’s start with a little background on the Englishman himself, William Morris. He began designing and crafting his unique products in 1861. He combined Medieval art-style motifs with all things natural, including birds, leaves, and flowers. Typically, the backgrounds were a deep color to off-set the patterns. He exhibited his stained glass, fabrics, and wallpapers […]
Have Fun with a Fall Floral Arrangement
Some people decorate their homes full of skeletons and bright orange pumpkins in the Fall…I am not one of those people! To each their own, but I prefer a more subtle take on the season. Since remodeling our 101-year-old farmhouse a few years ago, I have enjoyed experimenting with new seasonal décor. One of my […]
It’s All About The Lighting- Part Three
We’ve covered table and floor lamps, wall lamps, and sconces. To wrap things up, let’s take a look at how to choose the best chandeliers and pendant lights! Are you planning to purchase a chandelier or pendant light fixture for your new home or remodel? Follow along with me for some important tips to keep […]
It’s All About The Lighting- Part Two
Now that we have discussed table and floor lamps, let’s turn our attention to wall lamps, sconces, and picture lights! Wall lamps make a room more welcoming. For my farmhouse’s newly remodeled back entry, I chose a double-arm wall lamp with parchment shades. I centered it between some of my favorite botanical prints and a vintage-style […]
It’s All About The Lighting
Let’s Talk About Lighting! Since homes began being wired for electricity in American homes in the late 1800’s, the modern lamp as we know it has come a long way! I often think of lamps as the most important accessory in a home other than art. For this blog we will focus on tips to […]
My 5 Favorite Tips: Master Bathroom Edition
Whether you are planning to design a master bath for your soon-to-be-built home or are remodeling your current master bathroom, this post will show you how to create a master bathroom you will love. I will show you two of my favorite projects as examples, a contemporary remodeled master bathroom, and a traditional new-construction master […]
My 5 Favorite Tips: Functional Powder Room Edition
My 5 Favorite Tips: Functional Powder Room Edition Does your powder room need to be multi-purpose? Perhaps it is next to your mudroom and laundry area, or maybe it is near bedrooms and includes a shower or bathtub. Let me share my favorite interior design tips for functional, fabulous, family-friendly powder rooms and bathrooms. Tip […]
My 5 Favorite Tips: Powder Room Edition
My 5 Favorite Tips: Powder Room Perfection I hope you’re ready to create the powder room of your dreams! I design powder rooms to be both welcoming and unique. Here are my five favorite tips for creating the perfect powder room…from start to finish! First, take a look at one of my recent powder room […]
How to Make the Most of Your Guest Room
How to Make the Most of Your Guest Room Whether your extra room is a designated guest bedroom or it is multifunctional as a home office, I have several tips to make the most of your guest room for you and your guests! #1 – THE BEDDING Washable bedding is a must, including the comforter. […]
Give Your Porch a Summer Refresh
Give Your Porch a Summer Refresh A wide and welcoming front porch is a prominent feature of the American Foursquare style of home. So, when we were remodeling our 1923 Foursquare Farmhouse, I was so excited to give our porch some much needed TLC. Now that it is restored and redecorated, it is one of […]