I’m wrapping up this year’s patriotic home tour with my favorite summer spot… the pool. When we first started dreaming about this space, I wasn’t convinced we needed a pool. Honey, on the other hand, never gave up on the idea. Looking back now, I’m so thankful he did. It has become the heart of… Read More
Today’s stop on my patriotic home tour is the porch, which may just be my favorite place to enjoy all the red, white and blue. Our neighborhood hosts a spectacular fireworks display every Fourth of July, so we often gather here with friends and family before the show. Because I love stretching the season as… Read More
Happy July! There isn’t a time of year when I love the outside of our home more than the Fourth of July. I try to have my patriotic décor up by Flag Day and keep it out through the end of July to soak up every bit of that stars-and-stripes spirit! One of my favorite… Read More
I’m wrapping up the indoor portion of this year’s patriotic home tour in the dining room, and I have a confession to make… I loved last year’s table so much that I recreated it almost exactly. In fact, I didn’t purchase a single thing. There is something incredibly satisfying about pulling out favorite pieces year… Read More
Today I’m sharing the kitchen, which is always one of my favorite rooms to decorate for the seasons. Since my Blue Willow china is displayed year-round, patriotic decorating comes together pretty naturally. A few pops of red, a handful of American flags and some fresh flowers are often all it takes to make the space… Read More
I’m back with another stop on this year’s patriotic home tour as we celebrate America’s 250th birthday. The star of the room is undoubtedly our Fort McHenry flag. Since we’re not using the fireplace this time of year, I love draping it across the mantel where it softens what would otherwise be a big black… Read More
I absolutely love adding patriotic touches throughout the main areas of our home and soaking them in all summer long. The foyer is always one of the first spaces I decorate because it sets the tone the moment you walk through the front door. This year, the simplest additions brought festive charm. I tied red,… Read More