I know I’m not alone when I say the prospect of hosting the holidays is a little anxiety-producing. Don’t get me wrong, I’m no Scrooge and I love having friends and family over if only to remind me how lucky we are, and that I should count my blessings. But every year, and it is…
When we moved into our first house as a married couple, I thought everything was perfect. Prior to completing our purchase, we had a full home inspection and an hour before the actual closing we did a walk through. Everything seemed great. So when a skylight dripped rain onto the hardwood floor during a heavy…
All summer you’ve enjoyed your outdoor space as a place to relax and entertain. Thanks to a gloriously extended season of warmth, your porch, deck or yard have been well used and loved. But the days are getting shorter, the light is fading, and evenings are downright cold. Layers of flannel shirts and collection of…
The trauma of watching TV news about seasonal storms can send me mentally packing straight back to Hurricane Sandy in October of 2012. The sinking feeling returns, that I experienced watching what looked like Niagara Falls cascading down our long, downward sloping driveway, heading straight to the garage and leaving us with a soaked, wet…
I won’t soon forget the day my teenage son was taking a shower in one of the three bathrooms of our 70’s built high ranch house when he suddenly started shouting and cussing, using language he’d been advised not to use.
When I tell people about my profession as an interior designer, I often get responses like “oh my gosh, that’s SO cool. I would love to do that!” Well, I’ll tell you first hand, this industry is not all that it seems. It’s not really like “reality” TV shows or the numerous channels dedicated to…
Water is one of the most essential things we need to survive. It’s no wonder so many of us gravitate towards water in one way or another. Water views, lakeside living, scenic ponds, water features, backyard pools. Having water incorporated at your home can help drive resale value and benefit your quality of life. This…
As the weather improves you might be finding new ways to get outside and shake off the winter blues. Check out some of our previous posts on outdoor decks, patios, firepits and more. This post is all about unleashing the true potential of how to enjoy your outdoor space for recreation. Here’s a list of…
April showers bring May flowers, and as we see more and more green out our windows and spend more time outside, it’s time to look inside and how to make our homes more green too! Earth Day is in April, a holiday started in 1970 during the start of the modern environmental movement.
Fall weather is growing cooler and the summer season has come to an end. Now is the ideal time to prepare your home for the ever-changing New England weather. The beautiful foliage is one of the benefits of living in the Northeast, but it can also be a hindrance for homeowners. Take the time to…