When I was a little girl, probably around the age of eight, my father took me to my great grandparents’ farmhouse. It was just down the road from where my grandparents lived and it had sat empty for years. Even as a child I could see the beauty of the architecture of the turn of the century house. … [Read more...]
How to Afford Luxury Style on a Budget
Hello sweet friends! One of my favorite things when designing is to find great deals. I don’t want to brag, but it’s kind of my thing. Seriously. It’s a gift. And today I’m going to let you in on my secrets so you too can create your own style and still have money left in your bank account! Fair … [Read more...]
10 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Taking on a Home Renovation
Hello Friends! Have you ever thought about doing a home renovation? Renovations can range from a simple cosmetic update to a complete gut job and rebuild. Knowing your personality, abilities, and financial situation can help to determine what kind of renovation (if any) is right for … [Read more...]
Cordelia the Castle Gets a Makeover
This has been an exciting month of projects around here! One of the biggest changes to happen to Cordelia the Castle is our exterior paint makeover. I am loving the new color on the wood trim and stucco! Every time I glance out the window or pull into the driveway I smile. This project has been on … [Read more...]
Our Journey to Owning a Historic Home
Hello sweet friends! One of the questions I’m sometimes asked is how we afford our house. It’s one of those delicate questions that people are curious about but afraid to ask for fear of sounding nosy or rude. My husband and I are a one income family. I used to be an elementary school teacher before … [Read more...]
Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins
Hello sweet friends! Can you believe summer is coming to an end? Our family has had so much fun these last couple of months and we’ve really enjoyed spending time together. As we prepare for our new fall routine we have some big changes happening at our house. My oldest is starting kindergarten this … [Read more...]
Haven 2016
Oh Friends, have you ever had one of those magical times in life when a dream that you’ve carried in your heart for years actually comes true? This blog is part of my dream. It means the world to me that you spend time visiting my little corner of the internet. When people tell me they read the blog … [Read more...]
Welcome to the Circus!
I’ve always dreamed of having my very own art studio, a little room devoted to creativity, beauty and inspiration. A room that would hold my massive collection of art supplies in such an organized way that my husband would no longer refer to my craft addiction as “hoarding”. This dream room would … [Read more...]
A 90th Birthday Party!
“Birthdays are good for you. Statistics show that the people who have the most live the longest.” ~ Larry Lorenzoni Life is full of important milestones. Recently my family gathered at my grandparent’s house to celebrate my grandpa’s 90th birthday! We had such a wonderful time sharing our favorite … [Read more...]
Having a Clean-ish House
Hello Sweet Friends! Do you ever like to clean up your house before you invite people over? I do. In fact, I actually enjoy having people visit so that I’m motivated to clean! I’m not the kind of person to worry too much if there is dust on the bookshelves or baskets of laundry needing to be folded … [Read more...]