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 […]
new art prints available on Society6
The upside and downside of pieces of art are each work is one of a kind. That’s why it makes it special to own one. But, one upside of a painting is that, unlike a piece of furniture or an antique I’ve fixed up, prints can be made of painting! So, those who loved the […]
new lights for the hallway | 1970 home renovation
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Lamps Plus. As always, all words and opinions are honest and my own. As I shared yesterday and in other posts about our 1970s home, one of our goals is to brighten it up. So far, we’ve removed unnecessary window coverings, added recessed lights in six rooms, and pulled […]
challenges & opportunities | encouragement
One thing I paid attention to when we were house hunting in Minnesota was light. What kind of light came into the house? Would it have mood-boosting sunny rooms that the camera loves? The house we ended up purchasing had so much light. Too much at times, in fact. But, I basked in it and […]