Do you have lots of dishes and china? Some people collect shoes. I collect dishes and stemware. Fortunately, we have cupboards in the basement to store the items we do not use everyday. But, like most parts of the house that are out of sight, they can get messy and cluttered. My new project is…
Someone recently asked me where I put everything. The challenge with having a large property is to not fill it to the brim with stuff. I tend to organize by categories. Some people organize alphabetically or by color or project. But it’s easier for me to focus on the object~~looking for scissors? Go to the…
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…
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…