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.
Happy almost summer friends! Over Mother’s Day weekend I had a chance to start playing around with the planters and pots on our front porch. Our school greenhouse has a wonderful selection of affordable flowers. and this year I fell in love with their dark bronze leaf white begonias and interesting coleus varieties.
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.
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.
When most people think about maintaining their home’s exterior, they think about the landscaping or painting the fence. But the reality of keeping the outside of your home looking its best goes way beyond the aesthetics. There are practical steps you need to take to make sure your home is protected from damage, inside and out. *This post contains affiliate links.
Learn more about essential maintenance for your home’s exterior, and why it’s so much more than taking care of your backyard.
Your home is vulnerable to all kinds of weather. While extreme events like hurricanes and storms can cause immediate, severe damage, other types of weather, like rain and high temperatures, can also impact your home. Many exterior maintenance jobs are about protecting your home, ensuring it can withstand difficult weather.
A blocked gutter can spell disaster. Not only can it cause leaks and damp, but it could also affect your foundations if left alone. If your gutter is starting to show signs of wear and tear, it could be time for some repairs or replacement. Take a look at the cost of gutters with Gutter Guard to help you establish costs. Regular gutter clearing can help prolong your gutter’s lifespan, while also protecting your home from damage.
Your roof is particularly susceptible to damage in the colder months thanks to rain, wind and snow. Keeping a close eye on your roof to check for wear and tear can alert you to early signs of damage, which could result in repairs rather than replacement. If you do need a new roof, some roof replacement tips can be useful to know so you can get a better idea of costs and how it works.
Over time, windows and door seals can become damaged, especially if you’re dealing with fluctuating temperatures. When the seals become damaged, they can let in moisture that can lead to mold, damage paintwork, and more. If you’re on the ball, you can identify and fix a broken seal yourself; otherwise, you run the risk of needing a complete replacement later on.
While painting your fence can keep it looking fresh, there’s a lot more to it to help extend the life of your woodwork. Whether you have decking, fences or other wooden structures, you can apply treatments to prevent rot that will preserve your woodwork and other materials.
Maintaining your home’s exterior can be just as much work as keeping up with the interior, but it’s easy to forget its importance. The outside of your home isn’t just the first thing that people see; it also protects the inside of your home. Regular outdoor maintenance will help protect your home against weather damage and more, protecting its value while making sure it stands out as one of the best in your neighborhood.
If you ask people about their renovation plans in their home, they will usually tell you what they plan to do with their living room, kitchen, and dining room. However, they won’t usually mention the stairs, despite the fact that it takes up quite a bit of space in the home.
