When it comes to organization, I think many of us make it more difficult than it has to be. I know I am naturally drawn to organizing projects that create an individual place for every item in the house. I have certainly pinned my share on Pinterest, but I am facing a reality that might cause…
Living in the frozen northeast is nothing like living in California. I know that is a great big "duh" for most of you, but sometimes I am just awestruck by how much work it is to live in a four-season climate. At the end of this week, we are having some tree work done. The…
June to December
It is hard to believe that we have lived in Blake Hill House for six months. When we first moved in, I committed to starting this blog because Blake Hill House is such a treasure, and I wanted to share this little piece of history with all of you. I love to write,…
I ventured out today at first light. The snow was hip high. Hip high! I sort of blew off the storm yesterday, but I realize today that it truly was >insert hyperbole here<. I planned to walk around the entire house to take photos, but that proved difficult in snow that was so deep. Later, the kids…
White stuff, in copious amounts, has fallen from the sky. A driving ban is in effect. BHH is nice and toasty. Bring on the warm blankets, hot chocolate, and snuggling.
The Woods
Out the Back Window
Behind the House
View out the Front Window
Fall is Over
Right out the Front Door
Umm...I forgot what this stuff is.
Rather than sit and watch the adhesive dry on the walls of our One Room Challenge bedroom project, I decided to make myself useful by completing a straightforward furniture repair instead. In a house with six people, something is always either breaking, broken or will be broken soon. I do not think that we are…