See how we turned a hideous nightmare into one of a kind feature wall. Oh yeah there is a closet behind there! We had a view of a builder-grade closet from our bed. Nice to wake up to right? It had a lot of wasted space, the boring hollow core doors kept falling off the … Continue reading
One of our dear friends gave us a fire-pit for our wedding a few years ago. We loved it! The problem was we could never use it because it is against fire codes here in Salem. Each year I have tried to turn it into a water feature. This is the first solution I came … Continue reading
It’s April 1st and today I take my first steps outside to assess the damage to my Urban Oasis after a long New England winter. Yes, it’s April Fool’s Day, but luckily the only jokes on me are a few the pup left behind! lol Click HERE for what dreams may come!
This afternoon I am looking forward to having coffee with a cherished new friend, fine artist Dick Buckley. You can visit his website and read more about his work and inspiration. Yet rather that write too much, and take away from his fine art, I’d like to SHOW you a few” flights of fancy” that his work … Continue reading
I thought I’d post a few pictures of a recent DIY home project that was an economical solution to a big problem. We had serious water damage to our already hideous popcorn ceiling. Yet we didn’t have the time or money to fix the entire ceiling and knew just patching it would result in an ugly popcorn ceiling with an … Continue reading
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This is the second article in a series of creativity exercises. If you missed the first one, you can find it here. One of the key points in my first post was that creativity is mainly connected with three human abilities: – to observe – to make connections…
I got a lot of great feedback from folks who liked my post on updating old furniture. It’s a great solution if you’ve inherited a piece of furniture, but it is just not in keeping with your modern style. I also find fabulous vintage furniture in local thrift shops and even on the side of the road! Most often … Continue reading
If you’ve read my post “Don’t Judge a Book” (deconstructing books in DIY design), you know I’ve been researching ideas to update my multi-purpose Home Office/Guest Room/Meditation Space. Determined not to spend a dime on the project, I shopped my house for ideas. My eyes landed on a few tattered but well-loved books on my shelf that … Continue reading
Oh I know you will think this has nothing to do with home decor, but I confess to blasting Ms. O’Connor loudly when I am doing any art or DIY project ’round here. Whenever the naysayers spout, “You can’t do THAT,” this Irish chick, rolls up her sleeves and turns up the volume. “Last Day of our … Continue reading
I’ve had a life-long love affair with books. Since childhood I loved losing myself between the pages and getting lost in the current of a great story. As an educator my favorite subject to teach was writing – helping children find their own voice on the page. Is it any surprise I married a writer? Yet I … Continue reading
Saturday Socks 