Make the BEST first impression with your entry because sometimes that's all people see. Of course your family and good friends come and go and may not even use your front door, but I always want our front entry to be spotless and inviting. One thing I do often (almost daily) is either sweep or blow off the dust on the porch. I clean the door with window spray to remove any fingerprints and then ...
DIY Shibori Designs
I've been loving everything indigo lately so when I saw a summertime tie-dye post on on Sonoma Cottage's instagram I had to know more. Tara is a huge source of inspiration. I "met" Tara by way of her sister Terri who lives in the same town as me. They grew up in Santa Barbara and love gardening and making their homes beautiful with fresh flowers, candles, yummy food and a little DIY mixed in to ...
Modern New England Beach Cottage for a Young Family
I'm so thrilled to be sharing this home tour with you today. Caitlin and her husband Chris have created a charming modern New England beach cottage for their young family in Fairfield, Connecticut. Caitlin and Chris both grew up in New jersey and began their lives together in Hoboken before making their way to Connecticut. They started in Greenwich and then found a home in Wilton. Their first ...
Easy Summer Bruschetta Recipes + DIY American Flag Wreath
Easy Summer bruschetta recipes for making life easier so there's more time to spend doing what we love outdoors. Bruschetta is one of my favorite quick dinners to put together with a salad or to serve as appetizers with friends. These are two of our favorites and they are not so much of a recipe as a combination of good foods assembled and enjoyed together. For dinner, I may use a crusty bread ...
Modern Farmhouse Meets Cottage Style + Outdoor Living
My friend Diane Karmen has the most beautiful modern farmhouse meets cottage style home tucked into a quiet corner close to town in Westport, Connecticut. Everything is in black and white and she has a mix of styles both inside and out. She blends zen with farmhouse-cottage seamlessly and has managed to create a stunning home inside and out for her family of four. Diane is an interior designer ...
Creating an Outdoor Space for Summer Living . . .
Currently it's 27º and snow is in the forecast with temps eventually returning to normal for this time of year by end of day...As we get closer to patio weather, I'm updating this post with a few ideas that I found on World Market. We put away our outdoor furniture from Target for the winter, but I'm so ready to put it back out. It's still available and 15% off if you select in-store pickup. The ...