Christmas Sweets, Quotes & Gifts
Christmas Sweets, Quotes & Gifts contains recipes for a variety of sweet treats I have been making around the holidays for decades. Every family has…
Urban Farmgirl Christmas Decor Inspiration
I brought home some lovely Christmas decorations from Urban Farmgirl (in Rockford, IL) this week, where all sorts of farmhouse style, rustic, country, vintage style,…
Have Yourself a Vintage Little Christmas
Oh the lovely vintage Christmas decor inspiration I found shopping yesterday! Come enjoy the view at Trove in Rockford, IL! Have Yourself a Vintage Little Christmas…
Holiday Decor: Green and White Plus Twinkly Lights
The children in our neighborhood are full of joy for their favorite day of all time has arrived just now: SNOW DAY. Yep. School was…
Understated Holiday Decorating & Finds
What a contrast this will be from my last post with bold, delicious color from my cheese boards which are always a festive option for…
Thoughts on Falling Leaves & Love Right Where I Am
It’s quiet here this morning so I’ll be whispering this to you. I am gazing out the window at a “lawn” of crunchy orange fallen…
Is It Time to Paint a Room or Three?
I know I have the itch to tackle some projects around the house at the moment, and maybe you do too. Any painting projects on…
5 Designer Tips for Creating a Stunning Fall Table
Cindy Hattersley is one of my favorite interior designers in blogland for the loveliest reasons. First, her gracious, hospitable spirit shines through her all of…
Personal Reflections: Me Write Pretty Someday
In Personal Reflections About Writing, I am intimately sharing a chapter of my blogging journey. Always wired for words, it has been 10 years since…
22 Reasons to Admire European Country Kitchens
European country style kitchens are often timeless in design, frequently unfussy, warm and comforting, and built thoughtfully with fine craftsmanship. Sure, I could come up…
Provençal Bastide Beauty & Old World Inspiration
Today’s Provençal Bastide Beauty & Old World Inspiration is more than simply a random opportunity to ogle yet another country house in Provence. After all, more…
Nora Murphy Country Style to Inspire!
You’re in for a sweet country style treat with Nora Murphy Country Style to Inspire! Nora Murphy Country Style to Inspire! There are too many…
