Decorating a multi-level home with awkward and unusual spaces
New Silestone countertop and subway tile backsplash
Our subway tile backsplash and Silestone countertop in “Lagoon” are finally finished and I couldn’t be happier with the new look. Our previous perimeter countertop was black Formica that just sucked the light out of the kitchen and looked a bit sad and dull. By changing the surface to the Silestone on the perimeter counters … Read More
Planting Zinnias
Last fall I pulled out all the daylilies that were planted at the end of our driveway to make way for new plantings in the spring. I planned to fill the space with Limelight Hydrangeas then Covid-19 happened and I began thinking that these flower beds should be filled with flowers that would bring a … Read More
Adding a centerpiece to a patio table with umbrella
We have two tables with umbrellas on our patio at the back of our house. It’s a very sunny patio near the pool so having an umbrella gives us a break from the sun when needed. I’ve always struggled with eating and socializing at a table with a pole in the middle of it and … Read More
Kitchen Counter Upgrade
Updating a kitchen with new Silestone countertops and subway tile backsplash
Antique Finds
I recently made an antique haul on Facebook Marketplace, local thrift stores, and a few antique shops. I was thrilled when I found these crocks on Facebook Marketplace. I’ve wanted a Red Wing crock since we moved to Minnesota 28 years ago. Red Wing is a little over 40 miles from our home and one … Read More
A New Corn Broom
An old fashion corn broom is both functional and pretty
Office / Studio
My Studio | Office is one of my favorite rooms in our house. This room does double duty for me. It is where I work and where I create. I keep my art supplies in an antique Hoosier cabinet on one side of the room and on the office side it is all business with … Read More
Painted Steps
Color decisions There are four sets of stairs in our quirky cottage and three of them needed an update – a color change and a coat of paint to freshen them up. The fourth set of stairs will be tackled another day because, unfortunately, they still have carpet on them. With the stairway walls and … Read More