Modern Farmhouse Design

One great surprise was that my favorite rolling cart, that I often use for entertaining, matched perfectly with our new rustic, built in BBQ. It also fits perfectly in the area adjacent to the BBQ, so I have started using is as a mobile bar, snack and buffet table.

By being selective in the colors I displayed it brought a cohesive look to my living room and is a reflection of what I love. Try this simple idea for fall decorating and see how it transforms your home!

Well, the summer season has officially begun and I am so excited to show you our new built-in BBQ area! This has been many years in the making because when we built our home 6 years ago, we could not decide where to put a BBQ center in our backyard. We finally made a decision and I am thrilled with the result, so I wanted to share all of the details with you today!

This week I styled one room in my house, in three different ways, to show you all how, with a few easy changes, you can express your own fall decorating style.

I have found that using unexpected or unusual containers for my potted plant arrangements, often results in a more beautiful look, especially when arranged in a vignette. Some of my favorite containers are galvanized buckets that I find at HomeGoods or online. They are usually inexpensive and the contrast of the soft gray color with bright colored plants or greenery is always a great look.

To me, French country means colorful and bright often with a mix of floral prints and patterns. The easiest way to get that French provincial look is to lay the foundation with a French or french-inspired cloth or table runner.

Not all artificial flowers are created equal and I have spent a lot of time sourcing the most realistic and beautiful faux options available. I'm sharing my 5 steps for how to make artificial flowers look real!

In keeping with the French country style, I love the look of a colorful garden centerpiece. This doesn’t mean that all of the flowers have to literally come from your garden, but using some foraged greenery and flowers adds a casual touch that looks great.

I have to admit, I’m a little bit giddy about our garden this year. You see, this is the romantic English garden I dreamed of three years ago, when we moved into this house. And trust me when I tell you, it seemed like a BIG dream considering where we started.

Unique Container Ideas for Garden Planting | And finally, while these are not ‘planters” I do love how these willow cloches and obelisks look in my garden. These also look great in a pot with plants flowing out.

Not all artificial flowers are created equal and I have spent a lot of time sourcing the most realistic and beautiful faux options available. I'm sharing my 5 steps for how to make artificial flowers look real!

There are few things that bring me as much joy as puttering around the garden and creating pretty little vignettes with my potted plants. As with fresh flower arranging, I don’t discriminate when it comes to the containers that I plant my garden plants in. Anything goes as far as I’m concerned, so today I thought I would share some unique container ideas for garden planting.

How to Plan an Extraordinary Outdoor Party | Whether you are having barbecue and beer or serving a multi-course meal, these five tips for creating an extraordinary outdoor party will create an atmosphere that will make your guests want to linger long after the sun goes down…

How to Plan an Extraordinary Outdoor Party | Whether you are having barbecue and beer or serving a multi-course meal, these five tips for creating an extraordinary outdoor party will create an atmosphere that will make your guests want to linger long after the sun goes down…

How to Plan an Extraordinary Outdoor Party | Whether you are having barbecue and beer or serving a multi-course meal, these five tips for creating an extraordinary outdoor party will create an atmosphere that will make your guests want to linger long after the sun goes down…

Unique Container Ideas for Garden Planting | Equally rustic is this old wooden wheelbarrow I found at a vintage shop. It is the perfect container for trailing greenery and seasonal color. I love the way this looks sitting on the lawn. It adds a nice country feel to the yard.