Flowers Aren’t Optional (Spring Mantel 2014)
Flowers, for me, are not optional. When I do my weekly shopping at Trader Joe’s I always pick up a bunch of pretty flowers. I usually…
The Day Better Homes & Gardens Came to My House
I’ve been waiting and waiting and waiting to share these images with you all. Guess what?!? Now, I can and I’m so excited. You may…
Highlights of the Duxbury Antique Show
What an amazing and fun and tiring time we had at the Duxbury Antique Show. As you know, I’ve been gearing up for this for…
The Duxbury Show – A Preview
Wow! What a week it has been! Phew! John was sick, I was busily getting ready for the Duxbury Show and Poppy, our lovely dog,…
Jocasta Writing Desk (Before & After)
Good Morning, Everyone! I’m excited for you to meet Jocasta today: She’s a pretty Governor Winthrop desk with serpentine drawers and lovely feet. Here’s what…
The Grantham Dresser and Nightstands (Before & After)
This one is for those of you who have an adventurer in you, a world traveller, a dreamer, a lover of literature and love the…
Happy St. Patrick’s Day
“Your feet will take you where your heart is.” – Irish Proverb Happy St. Patrick’s Day, my friends! I really feel the above…
Caroline French Side Table (Before & After)
Meet Caroline! Isn’t she pretty?!? I’m so delighted to present her to you today. If you’ve been following along, then you know that I’ve been…
A Simple Spring Wreath
I wish I had a furniture makeover for you today. Really I do. I’ve been working so very hard on several pieces – sanding, staining,…
How to Make Sea Glass Bottles
It is no secret that I love sea glass. If you’ve been following the blog for a while then you know that we love taking the…
Mark Your Calendars – The Duxbury Antique Show
Hi Friends! Happy Friday! I’m so excited to share a bit of fun news! I’m going to be taking part in the Duxbury Antique Show…
Spring Dining Room
Have you ever wanted something to come so badly? Well, that is how I feel about spring…. Only this year, it feels like it isn’t…