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2021 Plans For Blake Hill House

Living & DecorJanuary 6, 2021172Views 0Likes 8Comments

I am an optimistic person by nature. Even on the heels of one of the rockiest years of our shared lives, I can't help but greet 2021 with hope and enthusiasm. Pain and trauma are real for so many, and oh, how I wish the "better days switch" flipped right along with the calendar pages.…

The Friday Post: Organizing the First Aid Kits

Living & DecorApril 3, 2020113Views 0Likes 0Comments

Three weeks ago, a couple of days into self-isolation, there was a funny meme going around about how we should all stop mopping and shining our floors because that was a "day 15 of quarantine task." It was too soon for such a painstaking chore. Now that about twenty days have passed, it does feel…

The Friday Post

Living & DecorJanuary 11, 2019136Views 0Likes 2Comments

Today, the morning walk with Millie was frigid ( 13°F), but beautiful. Even though it was difficult to get out of my cozy warm bed, the beautiful sunrise, ranging from deep pink to orange and yellow, was a proper reward. So, yesterday, my newly 18-year-old son boarded an airplane to California for a trip that…

A Place For Everything: The Jungle Bathroom

Living & DecorJanuary 9, 2019365Views 0Likes 20Comments

Few rooms in Blake Hill House elicit stronger comments than the Jungle Bathroom. People either love it or hate it. When Andy and I bought BHH, we inherited the decor. Dorothy, the previous owner, was a fearless decorator. Although we have been making changes in nearly all of the rooms here, neither Andy nor I…

2019 – A Fresh Start

Living & DecorJanuary 3, 2019173Views 0Likes 6Comments

Thank you for the kind comments on my last post. It is good to know that when I sweep out the dark corners of my mind, it does not scare everyone away. Also, I appreciate the feedback on the new look for the blog. I am still tweaking things and making changes, so if there…

Mitten and Glove Organization – A Painted Box

Living & DecorDecember 15, 201496Views 0Likes 2Comments

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…