Random summer sneak peeks and a life lesson…

There is something about summer that really puts me in a vintage and retro kind of 1950s mood. Well, I’m always in that kind of mood:-) I have been working on a summer home tour…

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Greeting each morning…

 One of my favorite spots in the early morning is the porch on the side of our house because it faces our creek. It is such a lovely place for that first cup of coffee.…

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Vintage bath reveal

I have worked on this hall bathroom forever it seems. It’s dark and small. Did I mention it’s dark?  First, I’ll show you some *before* photos. And I really mean before. This is a look…

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What’s under your rug?

Anyone who really knows me is well aware of my passion for buying American-made products. If you look at labels like I do, you will know how difficult it is to find products of any…

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Summertime, and the livin’ is easy…

Ok, so it’s not really that easy but there are moments to steal just for enjoying the beauty of this season.  Every morning I start my day out here on the porch with a cup…

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Roses, Peonies and another new door…

I am quite sure y’all are tired of hearing about my antique door project. But this one is a little different, so I think you will be ok with my sharing it:-) As you can…

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Back porch living…

One place I really enjoy during the summer is our back porch. I really didn’t change much from last year but it was sure nice to get it pressure washed and everything clean and back…

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New vintage bedroom and the photo shoot…

Finally we finished the renovations in the bedroom just in time for Anne Gridley and Gary Graves to photograph it and the rest of the house last Thursday and Friday. If you have followed our…

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