Beachside Church Charmer

by on April 28, 2013

Since my own renovations are coming along at a painfully slow pace (ack!), thought I’d feature a stunning little church renovation we spotted yesterday in Colonial Beach, VA. This church is St. Elizabeth’s of Hungary, attended by my husband’s family for eons. This is the original church built in 1906. And this is how the church [...]

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Easter Decor a la Swiss Chocolate

by on March 31, 2013

Last week I saw first hand the beautiful chocolatiers for which the Swiss are known. And when it comes to Easter, there are bunnies and bears and all imaginable chocolate creatures.   I managed to get a few home intact and make a little Easter display.     The nice thing is they’re so cute [...]

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Teeny Weeny Makeover on a Teeny Weeny Budget

by on February 27, 2013

Take a look at my half-bathroom wall… This is the scene that greets you as you enter the room. Are you bored yet? It’s impossibly lackluster and after two years it was time for a fix. If you know me, you know my love for board-and-batten and all things cottage/farmhouse. (Not to be confused with “country” [...]

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“Color Styling” the Bookshelf

by on February 8, 2013

This little bookshelf sits in my living room. A lover of books, I like having the classics nearby even if I only manage a once-yearly trek through the beauty of Jane Austen. But this bookshelf wasn’t doing it for me. It’s a low, dark shadowy spot in an otherwise colorful and lifting room. NOW, please [...]

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