When we were redesigning our outdoor space the most important thing we wanted to create was a space that felt quaint and cozy. We aimed for increasing the character and to feel like it could be original to our 1950's cape. We didn't want the patio to be too large; instead we wanted to create an ... Read More about Backyard Patio Renovation
Simple Living Room Fall Touches
Fall is such a beautiful time of the year here in the northeast. The outdoors give us such a beautiful show of changing leaves and the weather turns with a crispness in the air. This year I kept things very simple when updating our living room with a few easy changes on our bookshelves, coffee ... Read More about Simple Living Room Fall Touches
Decor that is Fun and Functional
When we were renovating our little house on the lake, we knew we wanted to keep the space as a place we could kick back and have a good time. I love a beautiful home, but if it doesn't function for the way you live, then it really doesn't work. Since we were working with only 500 sq ft in the main ... Read More about Decor that is Fun and Functional
Sleeping on the Porch
Sources: Disclaimer - This post contains affiliate links, I may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no extra cost to you. Just click on the highlighted links. Seems like lake life needs to include some sort of sleeping on the porch space. When we purchased ... Read More about Sleeping on the Porch
Lake house Bathroom Renovation
There was never a question if we were going to gut this space or not. It was not only in rough shape, but the layout was so narrow and tiny that we wanted to see if we could reconfigure it to allow for a slightly bigger shower and a better floor plan. My husband gutted the entire space and ... Read More about Lake house Bathroom Renovation
Large Affordable Entryway Planters
It’s April 1, and as if on cue, the forecast is calling for a few flurries - no April Fools. Upstate NY seems to hang on to winter as long as it can - even after the calendar has told us Spring has arrived. Needless to say, we move on planning for spring and hoping in another month or so we can ... Read More about Large Affordable Entryway Planters