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Why is it when we go shopping for a specific something (like that perfect dress for a party this weekend), we can never find it. But when we don’t need anything in particular and are just wandering the aisles of the store aimlessly, BOOM – there it is! Last month, I lugged an old red…
It’s back! After an extended summer vacation, Eclectic Home Tours are back and better than ever! After you tour this home, make sure to check out all of the tours to get tons of decorating inspiration. I found Louisa Craven on Instagram and fell in love with her little bit of vintage, little bit of…
I’ve been on a purging mission. This past weekend, I went on a rampage and decided to clear out my garage to make room for our second car. A few trips to the dump, a few piles to donate and even more to consign but I couldn’t part with this red vintage rug I got…
I wanted to share my bounty of hydrangeas so I turned My Fall Mantel into a free watercolor hydrangea printable for you! Click HERE to download and print 8″ x 10″ printable for personal use only P.S. Don’t miss my super popular vintage corkscrew printable HERE. I love adding art to unexpected places like…
Somewhere over the rainbow … you’ll find my colorful living room makeover! Last month, I showed you my Color Lovers Design Plan for this space and I’ve been working feverishly to turn my dream into reality. Raise your hand if you love color? I’ve teamed up with nine other Color Lovers and each of us…
Update: I’ve had my Sven sofa for over a year and a half and I’m answering all of your burning questions that I get on a weekly basis. You can read up updated Sven Sofa Review here. I’m shouting it from the rooftops … I’M IN LOVE! We enjoy lounging by the fire with a…
Today’s Eclectic Home Tour of Alison Kandler‘s Beach House is a truly happy home! She infuses her place with color and whimsy and it’s sure to put a smile on your face. Alison Kandler is is not one to shy away from color! “As an interior designer and decorator, I enjoy creating beautiful rooms that…
After 13 years, countless movie nights, lots of wear and tear from two kids and our dog, it’s finally time to get a new sofa! Out with the hulking monsters with rolled arms that took up way too much space and made the room feel cluttered instead of cozy. In with (cue the choir) … my…
After her tenth move in 18 years, Maggie of Maggie Overby Studios has making a house into home down to a science. Says Maggie, “I look thru magazines and see beautiful thing that cost loads of money, but who is that realistic for? I have learned that there are so many beautiful things out there for a…
Tina of Union Willow lives in a little village outside of Buffalo, NY in an old house built in 1850. She’s filled it with vintage pieces, thrift store finds and lots of eclectic charm. “I like so many styles and I really don’t know much about actual design. I like vintage and antiques, farmhouse, cottage,…
Spring is in the air and it’s time to spring forward! Spring is the perfect time to freshen up our homes and I always like to start with my mantel. I’m sharing some unique spring mantel decorating ideas through the years to help put a spring in your step. Flowers scream spring so it was…
Brit of House Updated has been slowing transforming her old house and it’s filled with color and whimsy. Says Brit, “Happiness is a sheet of plywood, some power tools, and an afternoon to paint. Throw in happy hour on the deck afterwards, and my day is made.” She had me at cocktails! Tour this happy house then swing back…
Outside of Chicago, Tonya of Rustic and Woven blog has created a warm and welcoming home. “It’s about surrounding yourself with what you love and making the most of what you currently have. If a space is authentic to who you are – it will feel like home to you, and be a welcoming space for your family and friends.”…
Who’s ready for a home tour that has tons of money saving DIY projects! I love when a family can create the home of their dreams with a little bit of elbow grease. Alicia of A Burst of Beautiful envisions it and her hubby builds it – including a stunning farmhouse dining table, industrial coffee table…
Today takes us to the Lone Star state to tour the beautiful home of Shelley at Crazy Wonderful blog. Shelly says, “My belief is that with a little creativity and elbow grease, you can make your home look like a million bucks without spending it.” This is House #164 in my Eclectic Home Tour series so…
Today’s Eclectic Home Tour of Sandra’s house of Old Silver Shed is a minimalistic, farmhouse, coastal dream home! She shows us that less really is more. The front porch is so welcoming with columns, a glass door, and of course the world’s cutest golden retriever. A basket of kale mixes with hydrangeas for a welcoming front porch and…
I met Aniko of Place of My Taste at a conference where she was teaching a photography class. She’s a talented artist and photographer and her creativity can be seen in her home and her creative mix of color, pattern and texture. See More Eclectic Home Tours I love how plants can bring life to…
I think Kris of Driven by Decor and I are long lost plate wall, Boston Terrier loving sisters. Kris lives in a 60 year old Connecticut Cape Cod and describes her style as: “I’m a lover of neutrals and use them to decorate in a timeless style with a collected-over-time feel.” See more Eclectic Home…
It’s definitely a small world! Elizabeth of EDB Designs was born in the same town where I live! She’s an east coast girl transplanted to the California coast. Elizabeth turned a 1950’s ranch into a coastal charmer – welcome to The Little Glass House. After your tour, stick around and take your pick from all of my…
This early summer home tour is filled with an eclectic assortment of vintage finds used in unique ways. Get creative summer decorating ideas here. This weekend, I was glistening up a storm (I was actually sweating buckets in the 90 degree heat but glistening sounds better) so in my book, it’s officially summer even though…
SALE ALERT – World Market is having a 30% off the entire store through 5/2 so hurry over to print your coupon or shop online. Jennifer of The Willow Farmhouse lives in a small rural Ohio town in a 1918 Sears & Roebuck Dutch Colonial with farmhouse flair. Jennifer says: “My favorite thing about…
I started stalking, I mean following Isabelle of Fruisabelle on Instagram and can’t get enough of her dreamy Swedish home. This is just one of my Eclectic Home Tours so swing back around and take your pick for tons of decorating inspiration. I love the simplicity and function of this Swedish home tour. Love the visible storage…
What’s not to love about Susan of Love of Home western NY farmhouse with it’s classic details and country charm. This is just one of my 130+ Eclectic Home Tours from farmhouse to cottage to mid century to everything in between so make sure to stop back here after your tour. Now let’s get on with this…
I love Cape Cod. The cedar shake homes, the clear blue water, the hydrangeas around every corner. So when I discovered Sandra of Old Silver Shed on Instagram, I fell in love with her dream coastal home on the cape that is the perfect blend of modern and vintage style. This is one home in my Eclectic Home Tour series…
“Whatever is true and noble… Lovely and praiseworthy… Think about such things!” Anisa of Truth and Co doesn’t miss a thing when it comes to design as can be seen from her own Atlanta home. Tour today’s Eclectic Home Tour then come back for more – over 130 of the best homes from farmhouse to cottage to…
Ashlea of This Mamas Dance lives in a 1940’s farmhouse in Canada. Together, she and her husband have created an addition that blends seamlessly with the farmhouse. Tour the farmhouse then come back to check out so many amazing Eclectic Home Tours – everything from cottage to coastal to mid century to modern and everything in between….
Love peeking into people’s homes? You’re in the right place. Take today’s tour then swing back around and browse through more than 140 Eclectic Home Tours filled with tons of beautiful decorating inspiration. And best part – at the end of this post, I’ve gathered up my favorite affordable decor so you can get this look! Today…
Lauren of Bless’er House moved into a brand new, cookie cutter home in North Carolina a couple of years ago and has made it her mission to put her stamp on it by demo-ing, DIY-ing and decorating the you know what out of it. Enjoy the tour … then make sure to stop back for more decorating inspiration from more…
Can you believe I’ve been featuring the most amazing home tours for four years and there are now more than 130 Eclectic Home Tours! I love pouring over every detail and hope you do too. Today’s tour brings us to a 90 year old Idaho cottage that belongs to Emily of The Wicker House. She believes that how a…
Tori of New Arrivals, a retailer of kids and nursery decor, is showing off her beautifully renovated Florida beach home today. Enjoy the tour then come back to get major inspiration from the more than 130 Eclectic Home Tours here. Spanish influence creates major curb appeal from the carved front doors to the tile around the archway. White dominates the…
Kicking off my annual Eclectically Fall Home Tour with my home decked out for fall and sharing 15 other fabulous fall home tours filled with tons of creative fall decorating ideas. Fall! It’s pumpkin spice latte, jeans and boots wearing, pumpkin pie eating and Eclectically Fall Home Tour time! Three homes decked out for fall every day…
This year, if I don’t win the 2015 HGTV Urban Oasis Home, I want one of you to win (so you can invite me to stay for an extended period of time). It’s my latest Eclectic Home Tour and it’s a doozy. A cozy cottage in Asheville, NC filled with amazing details. Check it out then…
Hi Friends! I’m taking a little summer break so over the next couple of weeks, some of my friends will be popping over here to share their favorite vintage finds and how they use them in their homes. See you soon – Kelly. Take it away Bre from Rooms for Rent … Hi everyone! I’m so excited…
Hi Friends! I’m taking a little summer break so over the next couple of weeks, some of my friends will be popping over here to share their favorite vintage finds and how they use them in their homes. See you soon – Kelly. Take it away Cassie of Primitive and Proper … Hi all! I am so…
These summer home tour decorating ideas will have you making your own home a cozy place to be in summer. Summer. The days are longer, warmer, brighter and just all around happier. Plus I love a good bomb pop from the freezer (and an ice cold margarita). It’s also the perfect excuse to decorate my house, so…
Time for another thrilling installment of Eclectic Home Tours. Enjoy the tour then spin back around to check out some more of the amazing home tours I have collected for you. Rachel of Shades of Blue Interiors is turning her St. Louis ranch into a creative and colorful family home. She builds tables and gliders and…