Updating a faded fence with black stain made a huge impact.
BATHROOM UPDATE
After years of talking and dreaming about remodeling our bathroom, we are ready to get this project executed. The bathroom is currently gutted and stripped down to the studs in most of the room, however, I managed to take some before photos to share where we began with this project.
A kitchen fireplace
You don’t see many fireplaces in the kitchen these days, but in Colonial times they were the center of the home; where meals were prepared and how the home was heated. I’ve always loved the idea of having a fireplace in our kitchen. Recently, Kirk and I looked at fireplaces and inserts, which got me … Read More
ORGANIZING RECIPES
As my recipe collection grew I began using 3-ring binders to organize my recipes. At first, there was only one binder, then two …. and you can see where I am now! This binder system works really well for me for several reasons.
Choosing a Recliner
Our search for a recliner we both could agree on has been years in the works. We looked at many recliners, read many reviews, and tested chairs when possible. We looked both online and in many stores. Each of us had a checklist for what we wanted regarding the recliners. Kirk’s list included a comfortable chair that “fit” him well head-to-toe and he preferred leather upholstery. Of course, aesthetics were high on my list.
How to style a kitchen sink area that is pretty and functional
I struggled for years trying to create a pretty and functional area by my kitchen sink. I found placing the dish soap, hand soap, scrubbers, etc. under the sink was cumbersome and not really practical. Then I tried decanting dish soap into an oil and vinegar cruet with a pour spout which failed too because … Read More
Cottage Life continued
When I wrote the post a few weeks ago about our cottage I was completely caught off guard by so many private messages from readers sharing about your family cottages, cabins, etc., and your fond memories of your places.
It’s only paint
After painting our built-ins a beautiful green I was inspired to keep painting another area of our great room.
Built-in shelves makeover
Painting our white built-ins a fabulous green color really added depth, an element of cozy and color to our all white room.
Cottage beginnings
For decades I missed the old cottage of my childhood. Then one day I realized we do have a cottage of our own. A place we can visit without packing a suitcase, or drive a distance, or maintain. Our home on a small knoll surrounded by trees on 2.5 acres with a body of water (pool) is our cottage. “A cottage is, at its most basic level, a place of human bonding, where family and friends gather and make memories