Another week has gone by and there was no lack of inspiration to share with you. When I come across home and garden ideas that I think will be of interest to you, I add them to my list. Sometimes I wonder if I’ll ever run out of content to share but there’s enough creativity...

Memorable spaces aren’t always defined by a major piece of furniture or a dramatic renovation. Often, it’s the smaller decorating moments that make a home feel personal. It could be the collection of objects on a dresser, a favorite painting propped above a cabinet, or a pitcher filled with flowers from the garden. These arrangements...

Some kitchens impress with dramatic renovations and the latest design trends. Others are memorable precisely because they resist them. Today’s historic kitchen is full of the craftsmanship that gives an older home its soul. Decor is purposely kept to a minimum to let the woodwork shine. (All photos by Clay Banks.) Letting the Original Woodwork...

First up on today’s list for Style Showcase is a home tour and it reminds me that this coming weekend is Cavalcade of Homes in the Chicagoland area. I bought tickets my daughter and me. Several builders open up houses (some private) to the public. I plan to take photos so I can show you...

Cute wallpaper has a way of giving a room something that paint alone often can’t. Pattern adds movement, color adds warmth, and even the simplest room can suddenly feel remarkably charming. And when I say cute wallpaper, I don’t necessarily mean sweet or whimsical. Some of the prettiest wallpapers are sophisticated botanicals, tiny traditional prints,...

Let’s take a walk into the woods to discover a cozy a-frame cabin that has all the charm and convenience you’d need for a hygge-style getaway. I’d love to find a spot like this nearby where hubby and I could spend a weekend away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life (photos courtesy of...

Autumn is the perfect time to give the front door a little extra attention. Some of the prettiest fall wreath ideas are made from little more than berries, dried grasses, branches, or leaves gathered into a loose circle. Whether your style leans traditional, romantic, rustic, or wonderfully simple, today’s fall front doors offer plenty of...

Finally things are cooling off here in Chicagoland and it’s starting to feel like the beginning of fall. There are so many things I want to do in the last few months of 2026, like take a Chicago architecture boat tour, visit Abe Lincoln’s home in Springfield, and explore neighborhoods I haven’t discovered yet. We’ll...