We have an old 2 stall horse barn on our property. We’ve never had horses even though the girls REALLY wanted them. I am always so impressed with those that do take care of animals larger than themselves. Here’s what the barn looked like when we first purchased our home in 1999. In 2011, my…
The time between Christmas and the New Year is an interesting one. I love having less cars on the road, a fluid schedule, and more time with my family. The house is a bit messy but I don’t really care. As this year closes and a new one is ready to begin, it is a…
I don’t know if it is because I was raised in New England, but this time of year is one of my favorites. November is my “pause” month. A time to slow down and synch my rhythms to the earth. The days are shorter and the angle of the sun is soft and golden. We…
Our bedroom is one of my favorite spaces in our home and I want to give you a peek into this very serene space. It is located upstairs at one end of the house~~away from everything. The Foyer The official entrance into the bedroom starts with a set of French door. These open into a…
Our family room is one of the most utilized rooms in the house. I love the actual room as it feels like a solarium. It is my least favorite because I am not fond of how it has been decorated. Originally an outdoor porch, it was enclosed in the 1940s. The room is really large…