Refinancing for home improvement: How it works
Strategic home improvements can substantially increase your home’s value (read: price tag at selling time), but they come at a cost. Often, a well-into-the-five-figures cost. If you don’t have the…
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Five home improvement projects to take on in Summer 2023
Summer is the perfect time to tackle home improvement projects that enhance both the functionality and aesthetics of your property. With the sunny weather and longer days, you have the…
Beautiful Vintage Aqua Damask Chairs
Vintage Chairs Sometimes there is a vintage treasure that speaks to you. Like vintage chairs which always seem to speak to me. But when they speak loudly- you listen. You…
The Art of Slow Living & 5 Tips
The Art of Slow Living When we went to Europe for the very first time- my husband and I noticed that there was a very different feeling in the way…
Buy Tools for Home Improvement or Rent Them? Here’s How to Decide
Now that we’re deep in the throes of home improvement season, many people will inevitably face a big dilemma — deciding to rent tools versus buy them. Renting tools for…
getting grand with flowers – MY FRENCH COUNTRY HOME
I was recently lucky enough to spend 24 hours in the Loire Valley. We have a tour there at the end of August, and I need to check some addresses…
A Flower Garden Weekend View
Happy Weekend everyone. This week, the weekend view looks a lot like summer- warm weather, sunshine filled days and blooms in the garden. Garden Blooms After a long cold, crazy…
Beautiful Peonies in the garden
Peonies in the garden sounds so delightful doesn’t it? Peonies are one of my favorite blooms- and they are often on repeat over here during the most wonderful time of…
7 Things for a Beautiful English Cottage Room Makeover
Oh those English cottage rooms with layers of lovely patterns get me every time. When we visited the Cotswolds in summer last year, I felt even more in love with…
Real vs Faux- How to Decorate with Beautiful Flowers
Have you ever wondered how artificial flowers compare to real – side by side? I got a message from a reader recently after showing some faux floral decor on the…