My farmhouse-style shelves are dressed for fall with a simple KISS approach: Keep It Simple, Sweetie! Decorating for fall — or any season — can easily become overwhelming. Between work, family, and everyday life, who wants to spend hours stressed over styling? That’s why I follow the KISS method for seasonal decorating: Keep It Simple, … Read more
My Colorful Laundry Room Makeover When we moved into our house it was a builder’s spec model, and nearly every room—including the laundry room—was painted an off-white neutral. While neutrals are lovely and work beautifully for many homes, I knew I wanted color and personality in this space. The result is a small laundry room … Read more
Are you hosting Thanksgiving dinner this year? These six practical, easy-to-follow tips will help you host a smooth, memorable holiday meal and enjoy the day with your guests. This post and photos may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. If you purchase something through any link, I may receive … Read more
Welcome to another inspiring week of the Style Showcase. Here you’ll find seasonal decorating ideas, easy DIY accents, showhouse inspiration, and fresh centerpiece concepts to help you refresh your home for the holidays and beyond. This week’s lineup includes a traditional Christmas living room tour that showcases classic holiday styling, a simple DIY using dried … Read more
Create your own cozy breakfast nook on Christmas day! I will show you how with my own fun holiday decor. This year I finally knew in advance how I wanted to decorate for Christmas — a rare treat for me. In past years I’ve often improvised at the last minute and ended up in a … Read more
Every home has a mix of strong features and areas that could use a little attention. The good news is that with a few thoughtful updates you can bring out the best parts of your house—no matter its age or style. These practical decorating and home-improvement tips will help you highlight strengths, minimize weaknesses, and … Read more
At the end of Part 1 of this farmhouse bench tutorial we had finished building the bench base. If you missed Part 1, follow the included link to review construction tips and measurements before continuing. With the base complete, the next steps are painting the frame (if desired), building and upholstering the seat frame, and … Read more
There’s something quietly powerful about a nativity scene at Christmas. A thoughtfully arranged nativity display brings focus to the season’s meaning while adding warmth and beauty to your home. Below are more than twenty inspiring nativity scene display ideas and practical tips to help you create a meaningful centerpiece or vignette that reflects your style … Read more
Use this simple idea to make your Valentine’s Day decorating fast and easy Do you have a favorite spot in your home that you update for each season or holiday? My go-to place is the open shelves in the breakfast area. Because they sit between the family room and kitchen, those shelves are highly visible … Read more
Happy New Year and welcome to the first Style Showcase of 2025! We’re kicking off the new year with fresh seasonal inspiration and practical ideas to refresh your home for winter and beyond. This week’s picks include after-Christmas-to-winter decorating ideas to transition holiday cheer into a cozy winter home, a warm and inviting lakefront condo … Read more
