billy bookcases for the studio
I don’t do this very often, but I fell off the face of the blog world at the end of last week. I really just needed to dive into getting things done and, as you can imagine, stopping to take pictures and write about it all slows things down quite a bit. So, I took […]
overwhelm & order
Yesterday, I worked on the things on my daily list to get done (I try to limit it to three big things, which you can read about HERE), but then I found myself shuffling around, a little lost at what to do. There is just so much to do. Do I paint more? Do I […]
faux boxwood topiaries
When we had the bushes removed from the front and the pine and holly trees removed, it made the house much more visible. That is what we wanted, but now the things we need to work on (like power washing and painting) are a bit more prominent and the porch looks a little naked. I […]
books, bow windows, & blinds
One of the challenging parts about a home renovation following a move (in which things were packed up not knowing what house they were going to) is the stuff management. I mean, we’re still not fully unpacked and definitely not even close to being organized. Spending time on organizing even seems pointless when things will […]
ironstone pitchers | which way should the handles face
This post has been sitting in the drafts for a while and I opened it up, looked at the pictures, and it made me smile. So, let’s dust it off. This post draft came from a few comments I’ve received over the years about the direction of the handles on the ironstone pitchers in my […]
front garden plans | 1970 home renovation
When we tell people that we moved to Maryland from Minnesota, the first thing they mention is the winters. “Oh, I bet you’ll enjoy these winters a lot more!” Well, actually, no. I’m one of those rare people who prefer the cold. I am pale, blonde, with light eyes, and I just melt in the […]
evolution of a window
As I was thinking about what to write about here on the blog, I walked past the door to our room and the light streaming through the window caught my eye. The way it flooded through the window and fell on the floor in front of the antique French chair and wardrobe was lovely. It […]
two sketchbook tours | artistic endeavors
As I have shared in a few posts recently, I made the commitment to draw and/or paint daily in 2023. Daily-ish. And I’d say I’ve done pretty well given the number of paintings I have produced and that I’ve finished two sketchbooks that had been languishing in my studio unfinished for a while. I have […]