Oh, 2020. What a year you have been. Now we're nearly at Thanksgiving, and it would be in my nature to list all the things that have happened this year as a way of appreciating how far we've come. But, that doesn't sound very fun since we're still very much in the midst of it all. But one thing has sort of surprised me in the middle of all the doom and gloom. It's that being at home is where ... View Post
How to Survive 2020 at Home
Hi there! I hope you're all hanging in there okay. How is HOME treating you these days? Does it feel like a serene getaway from the outside world or, well, not so much? Is it hazardous to walk from one room to another while carrying the cat (if you have Lego-hoarding kids, you know what I mean). Are you having trouble figuring out how to enjoy being home when you're there a lot? If you have made ... View Post
How to Choose a Contractor
Starting a home renovation project can be daunting for anyone. There are so many choices to be made and so many things that can go wrong. But, if you choose the right people to work with and have the right attitude, your project can be exciting and fun rather than miserable. I wrote an article for American Farmhouse Style magazine about how to choose a contractor to help give you some ideas on how ... View Post
