One of the things I discovered when I first moved to France several decades ago, was the fact that although the French love their food, and although it is normal to sit down to eat long meals together, the French
Category: Home Improvement
Got home improvement projects? Check out the library’s list
Need a hand being handy? Know a Mr. Fixit who doesn’t live up to their name? Did DIY turn into “Ahh, I have a spring in my eyes!!!”?
Don’t despair at the failure.
The Vancouver Public Library (VPL) may have
Are Home Improvements Tax Deductible? Your Guide
Can you deduct the cost of home improvements on your taxes? The answer is a qualified no — under most circumstances, you cannot claim home improvement expenses as a tax deduction. However, there are several exceptions
Spring Porch Decor – French Country Cottage
Something inspired by lavender and lovely today. And the best part is- this new look on your porch for spring can be put together in just a few minutes.
First up- Thank you for all your lovely comments and thoughts
Porch Renovation-Sunroom Ideas – French Country Cottage
First up- Happy First Day of Spring! I am SO READY for spring and I know so many of you have the same feeling. Winter has been a bit of a doozy and we are starting spring off with rainy
Nova Scotians are cautioned to be wary of rising home improvement scams
BBB Atlantic says one of the reasons home improvement scams have been on the rise is due to demand for home improvement services in the Nova Scotia market
Nova Scotians are being warned about a rising number of home improvement
7 Ways to Use Dried Flowers in Decorating
While flower bunches are always beautiful – dried flowers bring charm to a room as well. Whether you’re using them to create a romantic, vintage-style mantel or a versatile seasonal centerpiece, dried flowers are the perfect finishing touch to any
our may 2023 box and a giveaway
I’m happy to announce our May box giveaway! This May Box is all about spring and will be curated around the theme, Vive le Printemps. I love to live by the seasons, but I’m the first to admit that
Collecting: Vintage Floral Dishes – French Country Cottage
Anyone else in the vintage dish collecting club? You know the one where you can’t walk by a pretty vintage dish without picking it up, contemplating bringing it home, setting it down and trying to walk away and then turning
7 Home-Improvement Projects You Shouldn’t Put Off Any Longer
It can be easy to procrastinate when it comes to home-improvement projects, especially when the projects you’re considering don’t seem super urgent or necessary. But there’s a short list of updates that you can, and should, consider making, even if