I was at a party recently when I overheard one of the guests commenting to the host about the gray paint color on the wall. “Our realtor wants us to paint the walls of our rental house a light gray before we list it to sell, but I’m just not sure if it will look good with the wood trim," he … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2017
Our Front Door Makeover
One of my favorite features of our 1927 tudor house is the arched front door. When we first moved into our little castle the front door had a few areas where the protective varnish had worn away, but overall it was in pretty decent shape. Since the inside of the house needed so much work, the front … [Read more...]
Adventure Awaits! An Interview About Travel, Values, and Life
Friends, it’s always fascinating to watch people develop their natural gifts and talents and find their passion in life. And when people work towards making the world a better place while pursuing their dreams, it’s a win-win! I’m writing a new series here on the blog where I interview people that I … [Read more...]
Amazing Vintage Finds and Stories About the “Sister Houses”
There are two beautiful old stone houses in our town that have always reminded me of our little castle. The houses have similar architecture with an exterior combination of stone and tudor style details, leaded glass windows, and arched front doors. They are the kind of homes that make you slow down … [Read more...]