I had this idea. I wanted to redecorate a room in a friend’s home with things they already owned. My friends Sue and Stacey thought it sounded like fun, and said they would help me. Sue’s sister, Patty graciously volunteered her home. Patty and Jimmy are good friends of ours. They work hard. Jimmy works as a carpenter at the… Read More

Thank you so much for participating in the reader survey. I learned so much about you. You are kind and intelligent women looking for some down to earth and inspiring ways to refresh your home without breaking the bank. Dining Room Chairs We share our time between a rental home outside of Boston (my husband works nearby) and the home we own in… Read More

Sue and Spencer’s Kitchen Redo Our good friends Sue and Spencer live in the small town of  Brooksville, Maine. They are blueberry farmers and their family owns and operates a blueberry processing plant and freezer. They have the best blueberries in all of Down East in my humble opinion. They built their house in 1981 and Sue claims that they have… Read More

Are you traveling to London anytime soon?  It’s on my bucket list, and I know exactly where I will stay – professional photographer Debi Treloar’s B & B apartment.  It’s located in the quiet section of Queen’s Park close to central London and the accommodations are perfect, eclectic and comfortable … not to mention exquisitely decorated. Debi turned her garage that… Read More

   This is a real treat for me take you on a tour of my friend’s sleeping porch. It’s been decorated with budget friendly finds and has a charming, collected and cozy feel. Stacey has a real eye for design and a talent for transforming thrifted finds into treasures and her husband, Mark, is very handy with tools and home… Read More