Who enjoys a fun and/or relaxing weekend retreat to get away from it all? I know I do! A few weekends ago my daughters and I took a trip to nearby Ottawa located on the Illinois River. We stayed at a small resort called Heritage Harbor, where I’ve stayed before. But this time, I booked...

If you’re looking for country cottage decorating ideas, few decorating elements have the power to transform a room quite like timeless patterns. Whether it’s cheerful gingham in the kitchen, delicate toile in the entryway, or tiny ditsy florals in the bedroom, these classic prints instantly create warmth and personality. The beautiful spaces below show how...

Summer decorating has always been one of my favorite times of year to freshen the home. There’s something about light rooms accented with fresh pops of color that instantly makes a home feel brighter and more inviting. This week’s Friday Finds is filled with inspiring summer cottage decorating ideas, the season’s prettiest kitchen colors, and...

Have you ever visited Madison, Wisconsin and its beautiful state capitol? Let me say what a wonderful, small city that it is. I was impressed with its cleanliness and aesthetic appeal of tree-lined streets when I visited. Not to mention, people were so friendly there. The first thing I want to share from the trip...

It’s July and what means cozy to me this month is enjoying an outdoor summer evening when it’s not too hot. Typically, in our locale, the evenings cool off enough to be outside at dusk and past sunset. And when you’re out past dark, you need a bit of lighting in the garden. Here are...

Hello friends! A lot is going on in our world right now and if you’re like me, it can cause some angst and stress (I’ve always been a worrywart). Hopefully the inspiration you find here can take your mind off things and lift your spirits. For today’s Style Showcase, I’m featuring 14 darling cottages, but...

After I bought my first bungalow-style house many moons ago, I made all the curtains myself. I like simple window treatments so the sewing part wasn’t hard at all. There’s so much joy in heading to the fabric store to choose material for each room. Sadly, it’s been a long time since I’ve made curtains....

Happy Sunday, friends! It’s time for another enchanting home tour and I decided to resurrect an oldie but goodie. Today we’re touring a previous home feature that belongs to Home by Heidi. Her home features traditional style that’s still relevant today – it’s one of the perks of decorating in a classic, timeless style. Heidi’s...