Casa Cristina: Inspiration Springs Eternal

Mary Freeland | February 24, 2011

From blooming bulbs to sunlight streaming through open windows, spring brings beauty and inspiration. Here at Tuscan Home we’ve decided to pay homage to spring by bringing in some of our own muses from the Casa Cristina line.

Create a Homey Atmosphere in Your Tuscan Bedroom With Accessories Like Lighting, Mirrors, and More!

Mary Freeland | October 1, 2010

Nothing feels quite as institutional as a bedroom devoid of personal touches or ambience. That’s why it’s so important to accessorize! Unlike the stark, empty expanses favored in contemporary and modern decors, Tuscan style should have that lived in, comfortable feel.

Wardrobes and Chests Provide Ample Storage and Great Design for Your Tuscan Bedroom

Mary Freeland | September 17, 2010

If you think a chest of drawers or a dresser is your only bedroom storage option, it’s time to start thinking outside the box! For the most authentic Tuscan feel, wardrobes and blanket chests are actually the best option.

Tuscan Décor Offers Beauty and Function for Outdoor Dining

Mary Freeland | August 28, 2010

Tuscan design is all about harmony with nature, so don’t feel like you have to keep your Tuscan design on the inside of your home—enjoy great food and fellowship right in nature itself with a brand-new Tuscan-inspired outdoor dining room!

Wrought Iron Sets the Mood in Your Tuscan Dining Room

Mary Freeland | August 13, 2010

Sturdy, rustic, and timeless: wrought iron can infuse the right splash of Tuscan style into your dining room. Both beautiful and laid-back, wrought iron furniture and accents can help bridge the gap between formal and informal that homeowners often face when they are creating a Tuscan dining room.

Put Formal in its Place: Create an Informal, Welcoming Dining Room with Tuscan Décor!

Mary Freeland | August 6, 2010

The first step in creating the right mood for your Tuscan dining room is simply being aware that Americans tend to consider the dining room a formal space. Break free from rigid formality and use the laid-back feel of the Mediterranean countryside to create a welcoming, informal space in your Tuscan dining room. From an eclectic variety of furniture to bright dinnerware and simple table linens, it doesn’t take much to make your dining room look and feel cozily Tuscan!

Take Your Tuscan Living Room to the Next Level: Accessorizing Will Make Your Style Shine!

Mary Freeland | July 30, 2010

When the walls are painted, the fireplace installed, and the furniture in place, it’s time to add the accessories and accents that will round out your Tuscan décor. But what items will create that sense of authentic Italian style? Here are a few ideas!

Furnishing Your Tuscan Living Room: Make the Ambience of Italy Come Alive with the Right Pieces!

Mary Freeland | July 16, 2010

In our last post about Tuscan living rooms, we talked about focal points and flow, but not about the specifics of furnishings for your space. So now that you know what NOT to do with your furniture in your Tuscan living room, let’s look a little more specifically at what types of furnishings you should use as you create that desired flow and focal point.

Add Color to Your Tuscan Kitchen with the Traditional Beauty of Earthenware Pottery

Mary Freeland | June 12, 2010

When it comes to dishes in your Tuscan kitchen or dining room, forget about fragile china in fussy, pretentious patterns. Across Tuscany, kitchen tables and dining rooms are set with pottery dishes decorated in gorgeous, colorful patterns.

Casa Cristina Platter Winner

Mary Freeland | June 9, 2010

The winner of our Tuscan moveable feast series blog post contest is Shannon. Each post was assigned a number, those were plugged into a random sequence generator to select the winning number. Congratulations Shannon! Email your shipping information to tuscanhdd@comcast.net to receive your platter. It will be a beautiful way to serve the Italian recipes [...]