Saturday Socks

Grab your self a cup o'comfy and MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME! I'm Sara Maurno and I blog about DIY, HOME IMPROVEMENT, GRATITUDE and my GREYHOUND! I dig sharing all the great things about living and working in my fabulous community of Salem MA, and the ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT scene in which I thrive. Since I am also a REALTOR with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage serving the North Shore MA, you will find a few REAL ESTATE tips thrown in for good measure.

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DIY Closet Makeover (with reading nook)

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 →

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My True North (Compass Rose ceiling medallion, economical solution, DIY, interior design, lighting)

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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Envelop Yourself in the Pages of Well-loved Books ~ Quite literally! (deconstructing books in DIY interior design)

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 →

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A Walk in a New England Blizzard (Nemo hits Salem, Massachusetts)

When Nor’Easter “Nemo” hit Salem Massachusetts on the this weekend, our rescued greyhound Teo had never seen such snow! This is our Florida boy’s walk in a new world. Won’t you come take a walk with us?

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A Day in the LIFEbridge (antique, vintage & retro treasures in Salem MAThrift Store)

I’ve been a thrifty Frugalista long before it was fashionable.  Age four when my babysitter brought me to my first church bazaar;  Mom armed me with a dollar in my pocket.  Uncertain how the parish school would get a “white elephant” in the basement, I entered with extreme caution. Until I spied a table loaded with plates and glassware typically reserved for holiday dinners in my home. I spent most … Continue reading →

DIY – Brown Paper Bag Floor (economical floor alternative in home improvement)

I was looking for an inexpensive alternative to carpeting or hardwood flooring.  Brown Craft Paper or Brown Bag flooring did the trick! PLEASE use the PAUSE button if the text is going too fast for you. : )

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Re-LOVE the Earth (Re-Cycle, Re-Purpose Re-Use, Re-THINK!)

Re-LOVE the Earth (Re-Cycle, Re-Purpose Re-Use, Re-THINK!)

If THIS doesn’t inspire you to re-THINK nothing will. RE-CYCLE – Re-PURPOSE – Re-USE – Re-THINK – Re-LOVE

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Let’s get this party started! (early spring in my Urban Oasis patio garden, Salem MA)

Let’s get this party started! (early spring in my Urban Oasis patio garden, Salem MA)

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!

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Episode 9: Salem GASworks (a Guild of Artistic Sorts) in Salem MA

Episode 9: Salem GASworks (a Guild of Artistic Sorts) in Salem MA

Hey folks we are back from a brief hiatus with a grant from the Salem/Massachusetts Cultural Council and some FAN-taboulous guests. Denny Tentindo is a prolific local artist, and Erinn Brown and Steve Peabody of EB3 give a live performance. Enjoy! If you want to keep up with all the great things happening in town: “like” us on Facebook … Continue reading →

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The BOOM is back and Salem MA is sittin’ pretty! (Boston Best Places to Live)

The BOOM is back and Salem MA is sittin’ pretty! (Boston Best Places to Live)

I am LOVIN’ this article. It’s great news for us all and the real estate market in Salem Massachusetts is sure sittin’ pretty. Boston Magazine Boston Best places to Live Here is an insider’s peek at livin’ the good life in Salem MA! Our condo in downtown Salem Arts & Entertainment A winter blizzard 2013 Snowball fight on the … Continue reading →

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Waiting for Buckley (incorporating minimalist fine art in any interior design)

Waiting for Buckley (incorporating minimalist fine art in any interior design)

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 →

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The cusp of spring at Salem Harbor (winter into spring)

The cusp of spring at Salem Harbor (winter into spring)

Originally posted on The Salem Garden:
Here’s a great photo that Blaire sent me last night. We love our wharves here in Salem! Have a wonderful day! Michele

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Courting Couple needs a good home! (re-cycle, re-use, Re-LOVE!)

Courting Couple needs a good home! (re-cycle, re-use, Re-LOVE!)

Originally posted on The Seasoned Dish:
Recently I went to a local antiques store to pick up a couple of butter knives and ran into THIS. A drop dead gorgeous set of Frenchy china with 22 carat gold trim. Marked down to $250.00. If this isn’t a perfect example of the crime of throwing out…

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How to unlock your creativity and start thinking like a designer: Exercise #2

How to unlock your creativity and start thinking like a designer: Exercise #2

Originally posted on L' Essenziale Home Designs:
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…

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“The Boy” has cabin fever! (rescued greyhound in winter)

“The Boy” has cabin fever! (rescued greyhound in winter)

Anyone who owns a greyhound will confirm that they do live up to their nickname “The 45mph couch potatoes”. However this last month in New England has really gotten to The Boy.  While he still enjoys his walks, if it is raining or windy he simply refuses to go outside. He even runs away from … Continue reading →

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