The lives of Mr. and Mrs. Bones began out of a desire to connect with our neighbors during October of 2020. Many people were taking walks outside, and I wanted to give them something to smile about during the uncertainty of that time period. I posted their story on Facebook as well, which brought smiles to friends near and far. Many skeleton displays are frightening. My main … [Read more...]
Upholstery Reimagined
Whether you are ordering a new sofa or recovering a pair of club chairs, choosing upholstery fabric is an important (if a little daunting) decision. Fabric selection is the opportunity to add your own style to the space. Flipping through racks of fabric samples or skimming webpage after webpage of options is overwhelming. Here are some ways to focus your search and find the … [Read more...]
Picture Perfect Patio
Summertime is here! That means more hours of sunshine each day and the chance to enjoy those long, summer evenings. As the temperature starts to ease off in the evenings, we can spend time outdoors enjoying quiet moments on the patio. Maybe you have a seat poolside, perhaps it’s time for a rest after a long day at work or you simply like to sit and listen to the locusts … [Read more...]
Bathing Beauty
A spacious but dated bathroom gets a major overhaul When tackling a bathroom renovation in an older home, a likely challenge is the lack of space to work with. This was not the case when this bathroom received a complete overhaul. The home was built in 1959, but the bathroom had been added on and designed to be ADA accessible. New homeowners appreciated the space it offered … [Read more...]
Spring Cleaning Starts with Letting Go
I think it’s typical to dread the deep spring clean, but the results are effective in improving our physical and mental health load. First, though, one needs to declutter before you clean. I find that it’s easiest to start with the smallest space with the least amount of required work. Maybe it’s a hall closet, laundry room, a guest room or even a junk drawer. Once you conquer … [Read more...]