Thanksgiving might look a little different this year, but there are still simple ways to dress up your table and celebrate the blessings in your life. I first start with a nice table linen and layer in a textured runner to add a little dimension. You can also use a wide piece of silk ribbon or even a fall scarf…
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I’ve always admired people who had a hobby – painting, knitting, drawing – I love the idea of getting lost in a craft that can give you a break from everyday stresses and provide a creative outlet. I’ve always felt decorating my home has been that for me, but I still yearned for a crafty type hobby that I could…
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When we gutted our 800 sq.ft. lakeside cottage, we removed our only large closet in the entire house (more on why we did that another time). The other closet is a tiny space in the knee wall upstairs, barely able to fit anything. That’s why when we added in a gas fireplace we needed to utilize the space behind it…
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We went back and forth whether to completely gut this kitchen and start from scratch or save on the budget and work with what we had. After much debate, we went with option B. We decided to keep all appliances, cabinets and the countertop as these could be big ticket items in a renovation and they were in pretty good…
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Never in a million years did I ever think I would be an owner of a lake house. For one, I’m a jersey shore girl at heart, and second I am petrified to swim in lakes (result of seeing Friday the 13th at too young of an age). Then came this listing 20 minutes from our current home. This house…
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