A lifestyle blog
Our story over the past 7 years has been rocky, somewhat like the craggy coastline that is synonymous with Maine. Seven years is around the time that we fostered than adopted a five year old girl, who is now our daughter. I had a thriving Interior Design business, and had just signed on one of the biggest clients of my…
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The 4th of July is around the corner, and while we celebrate the deeper meaning of Independence Day, the day also is synonymous with gatherings of family and friends. Barbecues in the south, and clam bakes in the north. For me, the 4th of July also marks the beginning of Summer. I grew up in Upstate New York, and we…
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Growing up in a large family, we all had to help out around the house. My job was to bake, although I never looked at it as work. I took recipes from cookbooks passed on through generations, marveling at the handwritten notes of my grandmothers. All of whom had left personal messages on timeworn pages, adding more of one spice,…
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It’s hard to believe that Summer is almost over, giving way to the glorious colors of Fall. Living in Georgia, the weather can remain sweltering through November, so I’m still in a summertime frame of mind. We are still swimming in the warm waters of the lake, and enjoying balmy evenings on the dock, watching the sunset over the foothills…
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Worlds away from the hustle and bustle of the city located in an area where you have to chase cell service is our little piece of the world (existing somewhat off the grid). And while Sweet Pond Cottage is remote, I still love modern amenities and having the option of plugging into the outside world occasionally. While I’m here to…
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The fact is it’s been awhile since I’ve posted, but I decided to spend time making the Cottage a home. It’s been a year of scouring antique markets and looking for just the right pieces, those that have meaning. If I’ve learned anything as a Designer, it’s that you simply can’t rush the process. In fact, there are still bare…
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