The Concept of Home
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The Concept of Home

ByMary Crozier

Since my visit last weekend to Patina Farm for the book signing by French Country Cottage, I’ve been pondering the concept of home. Brooke and Steve Giannetti spent countless hours planning and designing their home, making it unique and special to them. Courtney Allison’s home is filled with romance in the French country style. It’s hard not…

Getting Ready to Stencil a Wood Floor
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DIY~Stenciling a Wood Floor

ByMary Crozier

We are fortunate to head to the mountains for the holiday weekend. Typically that means rest and relaxation, but instead I am tackling a DIY project~stenciling a wood floor. The weather this particular afternoon was chilly and hailing…very conducive to working indoors. To see more of our mountain cabin, click here. The space needing improvement…

E-commerce subscriptions and Gift ideas
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E-commerce subscriptions and Gift ideas

ByMary Crozier

I am not the most current on trends, but I find the concept of e-commerce subscriptions fascinating. My first encounter was Stitch Fix, nearly five years ago.  Stitch Fix, is a company that mails you a monthly box of clothing and accessories. The items are hand-picked by Stitch Fix’s 3,500 full- and part-time stylists, who…

A Little Peace and Quiet
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A Little Peace and Quiet

ByMary Crozier

My husband and I spent the weekend in the mountains of Arizona.  It was SO peaceful and quiet.  Since my life is rather frenetic and busy, there is not much down time. It wasn’t until I was the midst of serenity and stillness that I realized how much I miss the absence of noise. For…

August Happenings
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August Happenings

ByMary Crozier

August is like the Sunday of Summer…..unknown I am finally back in town.  As much as I love to travel, transitioning back home is a bit of work. Luggage to unpack, bills to pay, dead plants to discard, laundry to do~~in addition to the mental shift of getting back into the swing of things. My…