A version of this post originally appeared on Houzz. Truth be told, I may be a bit of a mason jar junkie. I have soooo many of them floating around and in regular use in my kitchen, though not used for what most people would think. Sure, I’ve made my…
This post first appeared on Houzz. In a decision of epic color-of-the-year proportions, PANTONE has decided to choose the blending of two shades, Rose Quartz and Serenity, as the Color(s) of the Year for 2016. The choice is meant to be soothing. The colors, when blended have a calming effect.…
My spices are a mess. They’ve taken over half of a shelf in my pantry cabinet, and I can never read any of the labels, except for one or two bottles right in front. Outside of that cabinet, I have a few that live haphazardly on the counter right by…
I grew up spending August at my grandparents’ New England shore cottage in Groton Long Point (GLP), Connecticut. I treasure those memories of historic cedar shake houses that lined the beaches and lagoon. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links. The sound…
I’m a practical person in so many ways, and that carries over to my [mostly] timeless design style. If I even have a definable style to my home decor, that is… The base style of my kitchen is kind of a traditional modern, if there is such a thing in that oxymoronic…
This post was inspired by Lady Catherine, the Earl, and the Real Downton Abbey by The Countess of Carnarvon. Learn more about the family who lived in Highclere Castle, where the popular British series Downton Abbey is filmed. Join From Left to Write on Dec. 17, when we discuss Lady Catherine,…