Monday Inspiration | Fresh Modern Colonial

Today is the first day of school and there is a perfectly timed touch of fall in the air this morning.  We dropped our oldest son off at ECU...

Celebrate Spring!

Lately I've been thinking a lot about ways to add natural touches to our home - especially things that add a touch of spring/summer.  I...

Add Curb Appeal With a Pretty Spring Wreath

When spring rolls around, I'm always anxious to refresh the planters on our front porch and replace spent flowers with something prolif...

Happy Spring!

Cottage and Vine I opened the window this morning to find a foggy scene, but it wasn't long before the sun was trying to make its appear...

Friday Link Love

Happy Friday loves!  My round-up this week definitely has that easy going summer vibe. Maybe that means that I'm due for a vacation?  Or...

Exterior Paint Before & After

Have I ever told you how much Mr. and I love our neighborhood?  We do!  It is made up of mostly 1930's houses that all started with basi...

A Pretty Home Tour By The Sea

Follow my blog with Bloglovin I recently discovered the work of Mohon-Imber , a dynamic design team located in Austin, Texas.  Their work ex...

Four Porches, Four Styles,

Although many of my friends in the Midwest are still dealing with snow, the rest of us are beginning to focus our attention on the outdoors....

Garden Inspiration: Creeping Fig

Lately I've been focused on our garden and the tiniest details that make a big difference.  Creeping fig is on my radar and actually has...

My New House Crush

Lately I've been a little underwhelmed in the decor department.  I've been content with stretching out somewhere comfortable, far aw...

My Secret Wreath Hanging Method

Last week when I shared my DIY pine-cone wreath , a reader left a question about how it was hung.  About two seconds later, my family and I ...