Christmas Dollhouse and Purple Poinsettias and the perfect N

The French Dollhouse has become a Christmas centerpiece since it movedto the antique table in the living room. I stuffed it with twinkle lights and it...

18-12-2020 18:52

Celebrating in our homes this Christmas

Well its already December! I\'ve been busy with family life during these COVID times.  I think its more important than ever to try to make o...

03-12-2020 18:52

Decorating with Antique Delft Tiles and Florentine Pumpkins

Delft tiles have been catching my eye when I have been antiquing this summer.  They never did before, but this is why.After receiving this p...

15-10-2020 18:52

Low Carb Meals, Harry and Reeve

Fall has arrived in the Boston area. My little shed has been decorated with Indian corn and kale.The vintage flower cart I found this summer is p...

13-10-2020 18:52

Lakehouse kitchen cabinets

MerrilatOur lake house plan is finally at the finish line! The process of building a modular home is very different than building a custom h...

23-09-2020 18:52

A Castle Room and Princess Dress for Reeve's Magical Sleepov

A magical reunion with Reeve It had been five months since my granddaughter Reeve had been to our house and she finally was coming back for a two...

24-07-2020 18:52

Dramatic Bedroom Mural

Our guest bedroom got a new look with a photo mural.  We updated the room because our son\'s best friend, Kai, is coming to live w...

23-07-2020 18:52

Blue Transferware, Reeve Turns Three and the Lake House

 Summer has arrived and with it comes some decorating changes.This time as I decorate I am imagining the decor in the lake house we will bui...

06-07-2020 18:52

Courtyard Planters and French Daybed

Sprucing up the courtyard after the long winter has been underway for several weeks. A fresh coat of black paint was needed for a few scuff marks...

30-05-2020 18:52

Country House Door Baskets

 There is nothing prettier on a door than a basket of flowers!It is the epitome of a Country Style welcome.While I often put baskets on my doors,...

13-05-2020 18:52

Garden Obsessions of Tuteurs and Peacock Chairs

 This may be the longest break I have taken in blogging since I had my shops.Just hard to get motivated to put a post together during this Corona...

09-05-2020 18:52

Don't buy my greenhouse!

 Don\'t buy this greenhouse kit! I was excited to share with you all this little 6x4 greenhouse I ordered from Amazon and I blogged about it...

28-03-2020 18:52

Building a Greenhouse kit

There are greenhouse kits, like this beautiful brick based kit from BC Greenhouse, and then there are the inexpensive hobby greenhouse kits on Am...

26-03-2020 18:52

A Fancy French Comtoise Clock

A French  Comtoise clock has long been on my radar as an object of desire.The Comtoise clock, also known as a Morbier or Morez clock is a longcas...

24-02-2020 18:52