When our founding fathers began outlining our government they looked back to the ancient democracies of Greece and Rome. After gaining Independence from England in 1776, political pride spilled over into architecture and interiors. It was known as Federal style which was popular from about 1780 until 1820. This neo classically based style had already become very popular in England where it was known as Georgian style in honor of the British monarchs. The name was changed in the states to be more ... View the Post
Day 10 Spanish Colonial Architecture
Growing up in California and now residing in the Phoenix area, I have been surrounded by beautiful homes, missions, and buildings. Many have been influenced by Day 10 Spanish Colonial Architecture. Day 10 Spanish Colonial Architecture Structure often has white stucco walls, horseshoe arches, decorative ironwork, and low pitched roofs covered in red tiles. But Spanish Colonial Architecture is so much more than these few elements. To truly understand the Spanish Colonial Style one ... View the Post
Day 8 British Colonial Style
My children are home on fall break this week so I hope you will enjoy this post on British Colonial Design that originally ran on July 18, 2008. I have updated information and provided a few new photos for Day 8 British Colonial Style. A reader recently requested a post on British Colonial Style and Decor. She is currently in the midst of redecorating her home and wanted a few ideas. Day 8 British Colonial Style If you are a regular reader of my blog you may be aware that I like ... View the Post
Day 3 Front Porches Decked Out For A Fabulous Fall
This post is full of inspiring ideas on how to decorate outdoors. Day 3 Front Porches Decked Out For A Fabulous Fall. Day 3 Front Porches Decked Out For A Fabulous Fall Someday I hope to have a nice lovely porch area. With a few stairs that lead up to the entryway. I think the key to creating a successful front entryway for fall is bounty. You decorate with the notion of “When you think you have enough, add one more.” Mums The Word Mums really say “Fall” to me. I ... View the Post
Day 2 Cabin Style
Welcome to Day 2 of 31 Days of Décor To Adore. I imagine that most of my regular readers (aka Adorable People) thought I would kick off this series with a form of French style. That style will be coming, but given that it is fall and my thoughts have turned to cozy and comfortable nesting I could think of nothing better than Day 2 Cabin Style. Now as rustic and charming as you might think this image of a tin-roofed cabin propped up on cinder blocks, with a protruding rusted stovepipe ... View the Post
A Garden of Autumnal Splendor
It’s that time of year again ~all my favorite blogs start showcasing their fall finds and I turn orange with envy. It hard to envision fall when the temperature is still 100 degrees plus here in Phoenix. Dreaming of A Garden of Autumnal Splendor. A Garden of Autumnal Splendor Thankfully I just got back from attending my cousin Sarah’s wedding in Las Vegas. We arrived a day early and since I am not a gambler I headed to one of my favorite spots, the Bellagio Conservatory. Every ... View the Post