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My hydrangeas are turning the prettiest shades of plum and wine. While picking them I placed them in a basket. I photographed the basket full of blooms and made pretty hydrangea free printables to share with you. I’m in LOVE with all these colors. The blues, the greens and those deep plums. I’m so excited…
Early Fall marks a transition from the lazy, hazy days of summer to apple picking and the change of colors here in New England. I thought it would be fun to share how to make a dried hydrangea wreath in celebration of Fall. You may remember how glorious our hydrangeas were looking in the…
My favorite type of post to read and write is a before & after. Can you believe we’ve now been in our home for 5 years!!! Those years just flew by. A lot has happened and changed so I thought it would be fun to do a Before & After Home Tour. If I’m honest,…
It wouldn’t be proper summer here in New England without some fresh seafood. I was so inspired by our trip to a local oyster farm that I created a vintage fresh oysters sign. I’m excited to share the full tutorial today with you on the blog. In case you missed our trip to Island Creek…
Ever wonder how an oyster grows? Well, I learned just that the other day at Island Creek Oysters. This post contains a few affiliate links, you can read my full disclosure policy here. Life by the sea is slower. The tides and sea life are a huge part of coastal living. My husband LOVES oysters….
I’m humming along to Jack Johnson and dusting off the patio furniture. I’m excited to share some simple outdoor entertaining ideas today. I love how our home seems to double in size in the summer months. We enjoy coffee out here in the morning and dinner on the grill in the evening. As I told…
From a very, very young age my mom started me antiquing. We’d go on little antiquing adventures where she always got lost. The thrill of the hunt is real and there are certain vintage items I can’t resist at antique shows. The above photo was from Brimfield a few years back. Brimfield is actually starting…
While it doesn’t feel like spring here in New England, it is my favorite season. Today I thought it would be fun to share 20 Home Ideas for Spring. These ideas are so easy, and just bring a breath of fresh air into any space! All you need is some flowers (real or faux), perhaps…
Valentine’s Day is just two days away. Why not make DIY Heart Crayons! Here, at our house, we put great emphasis on spending time together and also how much something you make can be more meaningful than something you buy. I told you the other day that I’m not a huge fan of Valentine’s Day…
Happy Thursday, friends! I have some exciting news to share with you today. I’m featured in the Spring issue of Where Women Create! I’m a huge fan of Jo Packhan the creator of this magazine and always inspired when reading Where Women Create. I love sitting with a big mug of coffee or tea and…
It’s February which means we’re in the dead of winter and also Valentine’s coming up! I’m sharing a Romantic Breakfast and Our Winter Bedroom. Now, I don’t want you guys thinking we laze around here all week eating breakfast in bed. Although that would be really nice. Ha! Ha! I thought it would be fun…
To sit by a roaring fire is a noble past time. Read on for my ideas for cozy afternoons by the fire. Last month, we redid our fireplace. We refaced it and had ventless gas logs installed. You can read the full post here. I’d always, always dreamed of having a working fireplace in this…