I’m finding it a bit challenging to settle back into everyday life after being away for nearly a month. After so much visiting, sightseeing, and enjoying coffee shop stops, I wander through the house wondering where to begin working. Today I decided to sit down in my little office corner and write a bit before the memories fade. I have a stack of photos and stories, and the first one I want to share is a tour of my sister’s charming home.
If you like family details: there are five of us siblings—three girls and two boys. I’m the youngest, and the sister I’m featuring here is the second youngest.
There she is—the one in the middle. She kindly let me photograph her home and agreed to a small tour on the blog. As I edited the photos I wished I had captured more full-room shots, but I focused on the details, so you’ll need to use a little imagination for the overall flow.
Susan’s house sits in the small farming town in Montana where we grew up. While our childhood farmhouse was six miles out of town, this house is in town and was built long ago before a thoughtful renovation made it livable for Susan and her family. Despite updates, the house still shows plenty of old farmhouse charm, thoughtfully mixed with colorful, creative accents.
As you walk up to the front door you’re greeted by a delightful little porch that invites you to linger.
We sat in those cozy chairs every morning for breakfast, coffee, and planning our days. It was such a pleasant spot to start the day.
The Entryway
The entryway functions like a covered porch and is always styled with charming furniture and curated vignettes. One corner shelf unit was crafted from an old door by her husband—a clever, rustic touch.
For the summer visit, her accessories included sunny yellows, coral, and aqua—pops of color that felt fresh against the vintage backdrop.
The Dining Room
Off the kitchen sits the dining room, which features a delightful coffee bar corner. Susan once ran her own coffee shop, so she knows how to style and stock a coffee station—and the coffee truly tasted wonderful.
Different coffee flavors are displayed in jars on the shelf above, and extra supplies are stored neatly in the lower cabinet. The setup is both practical and decorative.
She had a variety of mugs to choose from, and the bright yellow ones were a cheerful favorite.
The table centerpiece continued the coffee theme with a simple, creative arrangement—plus a playful idea where plain bottles were transformed to spell “home.”
The Living Room
I focused on vignettes rather than whole-room shots, so here are a few of the details that define the living room. A gallery wall above the couch centers on an old window, giving the space a collected, homey feel.
Painted jars—upcycled Snapple bottles—serve as colorful accents throughout the room. One was even turned into a hanging flower vase.
The Guest Room
At the top of the stairs, at the end of the hall, was the guest room Susan had prepared for us. It was beautiful—calming, carefully arranged, and stocked with thoughtful details to make our stay comfortable.
By the bedside there was a pitcher of water and a small glass, towels and washcloths were neatly folded on the cedar chest, and a fan awaited if the room needed cooling. All the little comforts were attended to.
The Master Bedroom
Each room features pretty arrangements and details that fit the space. I could have photographed many more corners, but I’ll leave you with one last image from the master bedroom that captures Susan’s blend of creativity and warmth.
Susan has been creative for as long as I can remember. I watched her draw and arrange rooms from a young age, and her creative energy continues to shine in how she transforms finds and simple materials into beautiful home details.
Thank you, Susan, for your wonderful hospitality and for sharing your inspiring home. I wish there weren’t so many miles between us.
PS. If you’d like to peek into other family homes, I’ve written about the farmhouse we grew up in and my niece’s home tour in previous posts; I’ll also share my other sister’s kitchen soon—decor ideas and family style run deep in our house tours.
