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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Memorial Day weekend

Please take a moment this weekend to remember and honor the men and women who gave all for freedom — here and for others around the world.  Remember. Remember. Anita

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Progress in the bedroom…

We are slowly but surely making progress not only in the master bedroom, but throughout the whole house and grounds as we prepare for the photo shoot Monday. At least I tell myself I’m making…

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Progress and old hinges

Things are finally progressing around here…from this six years ago: …to this last spring:  And now to this: Yes, I still call it progress. Other people call it crazy. But the most exciting thing is…

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Getting the garden ready

My mother–singer/songwriter, clothing designer and master chef, is really the farmer in the family.  Having come from a farming family, she has always loved growing things and learned from her parents, and her brother, who…

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It’s the little things…

I have always thought the little details are what make things special. When trying to achieve true vintage style, the details are really important. When I found the stack of perfectly preserved solid wood doors…

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