kitchen shelves & the butler’s pantry
Now that the cabinets are painted, I’m hoping to finish some other parts of the kitchen over the next few weeks. The freshly painted cabinets and walls are a great backdrop, but the kitchen needs some more texture and warmth. I am on the hunt for fabric to make...
butler’s pantry, hutch swap & all of the ironstone
As I’ve been unpacking and settling in our new house, there are days when I can make a large push to get things done. Other days, the bulk of my time and attention is required elsewhere, so I just have to sneak some work in here and there. On those days,...
things I miss about our MN house
When we bought our home in Minnesota, we knew it was a great house with good bones, but if you told me I would think about it and miss it with some regularity, I’m not sure I would’ve believed you. There are things I’ve loved about all of our homes,...
kitchen cabinet shopping & selections | 1970s home renovation
This is the year of the kitchen makeover and I am so, so excited about it. Every house we have lived in has had a kitchen that was too good to completely redo. We’ve always been fortunate to have solid cabinets, a great layout, and good bones, so I have always...Hello!
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So, last year I shared a post about lovely surprises I was finding in our yard as bulbs peeked up in the Spring, perennials woke up, and bushes leafed out… Read more: the war on bishop’s weed - spring 2024 projects
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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,… Read more: front garden plans | 1970 home renovation - elevating the look of an artificial plant
I haven’t taken much time to wander around in a store like Target for quite a while. I’ve gotten used to placing online or curbside pick-up orders, which are convenient,… Read more: elevating the look of an artificial plant
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