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
The moment we returned home from our cruise, I pulled out my patriotic decorations and got to work. I know some people wait until closer to the Fourth of July, but I love decorating early enough to actually enjoy it. And this year, there was one decoration I was especially excited to finally display. This… Read More
I’ve so enjoyed watching spring gently unfold in our yard and around the neighborhood. On this first day of May, I snapped a few photos of the door décor we’ve been enjoying since April… and will likely keep up through the rest of the month. The monogrammed crest and matching ribbon are from TomTom &… Read More