Am I the only one who cannot believe we are half way through September? There is a very slight shift in the weather and it seems to be the beginning of fall temperatures entering the Southwest. The mornings are in the mid-70s but we are still at high 90s to low 100s during the day….
The mudroom is perhaps the most used, and abused room in our home. Located right off the back door of the house, the mud room is also adjacent to the kitchen, laundry room and library. This small room has 4 doors and a back stair case up to the 2nd floor. The Before Here is…
During my very quick trip up to the cabin for the Labor Day weekend, I finally tackled a project that has been bugging me for years. Our cabin’s exterior is cedar plank with 4 over 4 windows and multiple sliding doors. All the windows have anodized bronze frames, a deep brown to blend in with…
When we first designed the master bathroom, I had visions of having a special spot for make-up application near my sink vanity. I’m not sure what I was thinking, because I do not wear a lot of make-up, and if I do, the application takes about 1 minute. So for the last 22 years, I…
I am getting ready for turning 60 pounds of fresh tomatoes into jarred tomato sauce, so having enough room in the pantry is critical. It seems that every few years I need to organize the kitchen pantry. Here is the story of before and after and how I use this small, yet efficient space. The…