Most homes do not offer enough closet space, so we are always looking for storage solutions that are not too big or too small, compliments our home’s overall design and that blends in with my decorating style. This was never truer than when we purchased our co-op. It...
As we discussed in Finding Storage Solutions ~ Part 1, I never have enough storage, so I have trained myself to see potential storage where the is none. In our Eastern Shore home, we went all out to include as much storage as possible. There was none when we bought...
Just when we thought that all the projects were completed in the home, we have been restoring for 4 years, the rooms that seemed acceptable when we moved in (and there were not many) now seem shabby. A prime example was our upstairs hall bath, a space marred with a...
Starting around Halloween, I begin to think about Christmas decorating. I spend hours getting ideas to see what I can do with what I have, and what I may need to purchase this year. I then take those ideas and design my decorations around the style of our home, the...
Having a small kitchen does not mean that you must give up on having ample counterspace with lots of storage. You just need to be creative with your design. We had been waiting for a year for an apartment to become available, in an historic cooperative building...
Utilizing every square inch of space when unlocking the potential of your home involves reimagining traditional spaces to meet your unique lifestyle in every room of your home. The desire for a dining room, for example, shouldn’t result in it sitting unused...
We set about creating a cat climbing wall to improve the quality of life for our beloved cat, Graycie. She was diagnosed with a rare disorder called Feline Hyperesthesia. After a couple of months of trying different medications, we were concerned that we were...
I always wanted a functional mudroom. You know, the ones you see on Pinterest with lots of storage, a place to sit, and somewhere to hang coats and put your muddy boots. What I didn’t have was the room for one. My predicament was a peculiar space (seen below)...
I am on a journey to live an abundant life filled with joy. I want to surround myself with the beauty of cottage gardens, to grow organic vegetables and fruits for the table, to prepare healthy, delicious meals for my family and to create a home that soothes us after a long day. I believe that anyone can find joy in their surroundings if given the right tools to envision their dreams. I hope that along our journey, you will find the skills to create the vision you want for your life.