Happy December, and welcome to TFT! This is now my EIGHTH year co-hosting this fabulous weekly link party for bloggers and blog readers with Katherine of Katherine’s Corner and a fantastic group of bloggers!
Hello my friends! It’s time for another fun Pinterest Challenge! After missing out on all the creative challenges this summer due to my Scotland trip and also missing early fall with back-to-school obligations, I am super excited to be joining my friend Cindy of County Road 407 and several other talented bloggers for a Thanksgiving centerpiece themed challenge, especially since Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday!
Happy August, friends! With school starting back and the anticipation of fall’s official arrival in just a little over a month, I have started transitioning our home from late summer to fall with subtle touches. I really like to savor all that each season has to offer, (so no pumpkins around here yet) but sunny sunflowers and autumnal tones are giving some of those cozy in-between-season vibes that I actually enjoy. Today I am sharing how I started making seasonal changes in our foyer with my late summer/early fall flower arrangement inspired by our recent summer trip to Scotland.
Welcome friends, and welcome fall! Today I am excited to be joining my friend Marty of A Stroll Through Life and 30 talented bloggers for the annual Fall Home Tours! If you are coming over from Savvy Snowbirds or if you just happened to stop by, I am very pleased to have you here! *This post contains affiliate links.
Hello friends and happy holiday season! Yes, it’s true…with Thanksgiving just a little over a week away, the holidays are already upon us! Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, so I am so glad to be joining some amazing blogging friends in sharing a Thanksgiving ideas today in the “Grateful Gatherings” blog hop hosted by my friend Laura of Decor to Adore. If you are coming over from Cindy’s beautiful home at County Road 407, or if you are just stopping by, I am so glad you are here! *This post contains affiliate links.
Happy fall my friends! Don’t y0u just love decorating for this beautiful and cozy season? It is certainly my favorite time to decorate although my “methods and materials” for fall decorating has changed over the years. Instead of using a lot of cutesy store bought fall items, I have been using more natural items or things I can find around the house with fall themes. Dried hydrangeas are one of my must-haves in fall decorating, although I love using them year round too.
It’s the time of year once again when we start thinking about cozying up our homes for fall, but it’s still 100 degrees and sunny outside! If you are unsure how to decorate during August and September, think “Simple Sunflowers!” They are the quintessential transitional flower that will brighten up any area indoors or out from now through Thanksgiving!
Hello friends! I hope you are enjoying the beauty of late August wherever you are! Summer is winding down and fall is just around the corner. Sunflowers are putting on a lovely show right now in Kentucky, they and will be in bloom for a few more weeks as we slowly transition into autumn. I have always loved how these bright and cheerful flowers take us from summer-to-fall in the garden and home decor. With that in mind, today I am sharing some beautiful ideas for summer-to fall decorating with sunflowers. *This post contains affiliate links.
Welcome friends! Today I am excited to be joining my friend Marty of A Stroll Thru Life for the 2019 Fall Home Tours! This week thirty creative bloggers are sharing all kinds of beautiful fall decorating inspiration. You can find links to each of the tours via the links at the end of my post. This post contains affiliate links.
Hello friends! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday! Labor Day has come and gone, so that means fall is here, right? Well, not exactly, but it’s certainly okay to start transitioning our home decor from summer to fall. If you struggle with decorating between summer and fall then you’ve come to the right place! *This post contains affiliate links.
Hello friends! I am pleased to have my special Instagram friend Laura of The Classic Cottage here to share another guest post with us! Laura has the most gorgeous Instagram feed full of photos of her beautiful cottage decorated with farmhouse and vintage cottage style decor. Today she is sharing tips for creating a simply beautiful farmhouse Thanksgiving tablescape. Welcome Laura!
Moving into a new place always brings a mix of anticipation and pressure, and anyone starting fresh will usually hope for a home that feels easy rather than overwhelming. That’s where turnkey living spaces come in, offering homes that are ready to enjoy from the moment you arrive. Instead of spending your first days unpacking endless boxes or trying to make an empty room feel comfortable, you step into a space that already functions the way you need it to.
It’s a practical, calming way to begin a new chapter, especially when you want comfort without the strain of setting everything up yourself. Remember, you can always personalize the space with your favorite decor and sentimental treasures.

One of the strongest advantages of turnkey homes is how they remove many of the small tasks that often pile up in a traditional move. When everything is already arranged, you don’t have to spend your first few days figuring out where to sit, how to organize kitchenware or what needs to be collected from the store. The basics are already in place, which creates an immediate sense of comfort.

This simplicity spills into daily routines. You can cook without spending hours finding pans, relax without needing to build furniture and sleep easily because the bedroom was prepared before arrival. These little moments might seem small, but they shape how smoothly life begins in a new environment.
Turnkey living helps long after the initial move because it reduces the time spent on maintenance, purchases and general setup. You don’t have to track down missing items or plan weekend errands around stocking the home. Over time, this convenience adds up, leaving more room for work, social plans or simply enjoying downtime.
The streamlined approach also means fewer interruptions. Instead of pausing life to wait for deliveries or manage repairs around the house, you can settle into your routine right away. It’s a practical way to free up mental space during a transition.
Turnkey living spaces are usually designed with a consistent style and layout in mind, and that makes them feel balanced the moment you arrive. Someone who appreciates an environment that feels intentionally put together benefits from this curated setup. You get cohesive decor, coordinated furnishings and a layout that supports movement around the home without awkward spaces or mismatched items.

This sense of harmony often makes the adjustment period quicker. A comfortable and visually pleasant home helps you feel grounded sooner, which can be especially helpful in busy seasons of life. Nobody wants to feel like their house isn’t their home, and turnkey living spaces can be a great option because of how quickly you’ll fit right in.
Another advantage of these homes is that many come with features that go beyond the basics. Some options, such as amenity-rich furnished housing, include convenient perks like on-site gyms, common lounges, dedicated work areas, cleaning services or outdoor spaces. These extras create a lifestyle that feels more supportive than what you might get in a standard rental.
The presence of built-in conveniences can also reduce how much you spend on outside services. Having access to helpful amenities right where you live makes life easier and often more cost-effective over time since you won’t be spending lots on extras, add-ons or services you’d normally need elsewhere.
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For someone moving frequently or working across different locations, turnkey living is appealing because it removes the constant cycle of buying, transporting or storing household items. You don’t need to worry about the logistics involved with each transition, and that frees you to make decisions based on opportunity rather than obligations tied to belongings.
This style of living offers a sense of freedom. It’s easier to explore new neighbourhoods, switch cities or embrace temporary assignments without the stress that normally comes with uprooting a home and moving your life elsewhere. It’s also a fantastic way to “try out” new places to live before you ultimately decide to settle down somewhere.
A major perk of these homes is that they help you avoid the long list of upfront expenses that often come with traditional housing. There’s no need to buy furniture, appliances, decor or immediate essentials. This keeps early costs predictable and prevents unexpected spending in the first few weeks. It also gives you time to settle in before making any long-term financial decisions.
Turnkey living also reduces the chance of overspending out of urgency. When someone moves into an empty home, they often rush purchases simply to make the space usable. Starting with a fully functional home removes that pressure and gives your budget more breathing room in the long run. It allows you to replace or upgrade items slowly rather than feeling forced to do everything at once.
A turnkey setup can be especially helpful when someone is moving in to a new home during a period of change. Life events like starting a new job, studying in a different city or relocating after a big shift often come with emotional and practical challenges. Arriving at a space that’s already prepared can make the transition feel calmer.
Instead of handling dozens of small tasks, you can focus on settling into your new routine at your own pace. This sense of stability makes the early days feel less chaotic, helping you feel comfortable sooner and freeing up mental space so you can adjust to your new surroundings more naturally,
Turnkey living spaces offer a straightforward way to settle into a new chapter with less effort, fewer expenses and far more comfort. By combining convenience, curated design and practical lifestyle benefits, they create a smoother, easier and more enjoyable start no matter where life takes you next, and it also supports a calmer transition by giving you everything you need without added stress or extra decisions.

Most interior problems introduce themselves only after they’ve been growing from the outside in for months. The leak that shows up as a stain, the draft chill you cannot quite pin down, and the squeak in floorboards from something shifting underneath long before you hear it.
The outside, as you can imagine, breaks down faster than the interior does, but it’s not a fast degeneration like interiors can be due to wear and tear. It’s a slow degradation that happens just out of sight, unnoticed until it’s gone a little bit too far.So what do you need to fix or focus on to help you keep your external areas looking and working as well as the interior?
One of the great things about owning your own home is that you can control how it looks and functions. When you remodel the property, you can turn it from a house that works for your family to a dream home. You can also change it according to the changing needs of your family. So, here are some tips to help you take on the bigger challenge of renovating your home.

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One reason that you might be renovating your property is to increase the value and make it easier to sell. A house is a financial investment in itself, so if it’s time to sell your home and move somewhere else, you want to make sure you get as much back from your investment as possible.
You don’t want to spend a lot of money and time doing renovations on a property that won’t give you dividends later. Avoid passion projects that focus on a personal interest. While these might be great ideas if you want to stay in a house, you want to instead focus on renovations that appeal to more people.
The most important things are the basics, which involve making sure the house is in good condition without obvious issues like a leaking roof or damp that might put buyers off.
If your family is growing or you have different needs, an extension could be a great option for you. Loft extensions can add another bedroom or a home office to get more use out of the existing space in your home.
A great way to use a large backyard could be to add another room or two to your home by installing either a single or double-story extension. This could add a lot of value to the property, both for potential buyers and for your family.
Speaking of the backyard, another way to make sure this space doesn’t go to waste is by considering outdoor upgrades. For example, if you have a smaller backyard, you can still get a lot of use out of it by focusing on potted plants and working out where you can put furniture. You can even put a couple of chairs out so you have somewhere to sit and eat breakfast or drink coffee in the morning.
You can do even more with larger backyards, such as starting a vegetable garden or setting up an outdoor eating area that has enough room for you to entertain guests and cook food.

There are some jobs where you can do most of the work yourself, which could save you a lot of time. But with larger jobs, it’s always best to get remodelers to work on your home. This way, you know the task will be done more quickly and to a much higher quality. You’re also much less likely to have to go back to it and repair any mistakes you’ve made.