Saturday Socks

The ornament of a house is the friends who frequent it (DIY home improvement, combination dining & living space)

Welcome to our combination living/dining area. Our condo was built in the 80’s and had little character compared to the historical homes in our neighborhood. We love antiques, but wanted a modern vibe too. When we combined our homes after we married we were amazed by how well our things blended. Please visit our kitchen space which … Continue reading →

A crust of bread, a bottle of wine and thou! (DIY home design for Galley kitchen)

Ours was a typical condo galley kitchen. We’ve begun our transformation by painting the melamine cabinets and adding a warm Venetian plaster to the walls. My husband Dann hand tooled the copper countertop. Now the “fast food” pass-through is a usable space! We love antiques and wanted an updated traditional feel with a touch of … Continue reading →

My Inner Shore (inner peace in a garden)

The Lake Isle of Innisfree By William Butler Yeats I will arise and go now, and go to Innisfree, And a small cabin build there, of clay and wattles made: Nine bean-rows will I have there, a hive for the honey-bee; And live alone in the bee-loud glade. And I shall have some peace there, … Continue reading →

Saturday Socks

DIY Closet Makeover (with reading nook)

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

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

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

The ornament of a house is the friends who frequent it (DIY home improvement, combination dining & living space)

A crust of bread, a bottle of wine and thou! (DIY home design for Galley kitchen)

My Inner Shore (inner peace in a garden)