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Ways to Navigate Life Now
ByMary Crozier March 31, 2020March 31, 2020

With every dark cloud, there is a silver lining. But in times of crisis you really need to look for it. Lately, I have found that when I pay attention to the small things I have missed in the past, I am in a state of rediscovery. Before I was always running to meetings or…

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The Projects Have Begun!
ByMary Crozier March 28, 2020March 28, 2020

It has been such a busy week. The Corona Virus Honey Do List is slowly getting accomplished. Seriously, I don’t do well with idle time and keeping myself busy is a good thing! First task on the list is washing the windows. It’s a bit treacherous with some of the outdoor planting. I think I…

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Italian Fountain Project is Complete!
ByMary Crozier February 26, 2020January 25, 2025

Our Italian stone fountain, which is located in our front yard, was beginning to show signs of deterioration. The iron spouts had completely rusted and the stone was covered with crusty lime that was leeching from the stone. You may recall, this project is on my New Year’s list of home maintenance needing attention (see…

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Random Saturday Morning Thoughts
ByMary Crozier February 22, 2020February 22, 2020

This week began with my husband going out of town for 4 days. Do I tackle a big project or sit and watch chick flicks and relax? As his plane was departing I was already pulling things out of the “does a hoarder live here?” garage. Two out of the 3 bays are relatively organized,…

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What Paint and (a lot) of Elbow Grease Will Do
ByMary Crozier February 18, 2020February 18, 2020

I know you love Before and After pictures. This blog post is about a neglected foyer that transforms to a gorgeous stately entry, using paint and a lot of elbow grease. Let’s look at the grand exterior of this 1920s historical house I restored/remodeled. This beautiful home is now owned by a wonderful young family….

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