Reframing Colonial Williamsburg Prints to Let them Sparkle
My prints from famed Virginia artists, Don Cannvaro and Caesar Monturano, were custom framed by an amazing team, who willingly worked with my vision.
18th Century Virginia Musings
Category: French Country Townhouse – Chesapeake Style
Painting my Steel Front Door without Sanding or Priming
Since I wanted to paint my front door, which is made of steel, I was elated to stumble upon a water-based paint that promised no sanding or priming.
Mulching my Garden after Rain Galore Created a Jungle
Propelling me was the knowledge that mulch keeps weeds at bay, while holding in moisture to prevent the need to continually water the plants through the summer.
Floating Desktop for my Sewing Machine Nook
My new sewing nook is everything I’ve dreamed, with great lighting and a floating tabletop that fills the space so no fabric falls to the ground.
Remediating our Lack of Townhouse Storage
As a result of improving four different inefficient areas of the house, we’ve significantly improved our storage in this townhouse.
French Country-fying my Kitchen and Office
The guest bedroom began as hot pink, then became grey and modern. After we married, I inherited it as my office which I’m turning to French Country.
Low Maintenance Garden Blooms while I help with Grandbaby
On a rare night at home, while eating dinner on our deck last week, I spied flowers cheerfully peaking over the edge of the decking at me.
Rustic Beach Laundry Room with Sink in the Basement
Probably the greatest transformation we’ve made in this house has been in the laundry room, a space I wanted to address in the beginning.
Beachy Shabby Chic Powder Bathroom in the Basement
While looking at floor tile, I found this stunning Shabby Chic look which would be perfect, since my sewing room comprises the bulk of the basement floor plan.
French Country Style Patio Furniture for our Deck
Wanting to bring a bit of the ocean to our deck, I leaned towards aqua colors to coordinate with the metallic blue heron I had purchased for the garden.
