The weather in New England, what do they always say? “Wait 5 minutes and it will change”! Mark Twain was…
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Raeside-Dame Home
A Shady Solution: Sun Shade Sail Awning
Do you seek shade from the sun in the summer? When it’s hot outside? Do you have a room, porch,…
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What Does Frugality Mean to You?
Join me for all the thrifting adventures from Vermont to Maine and my friends from around the country, as we share all our thrifting adventures along with tips and tricks!
Blue Checkered with MacKenzie-Childs
MacKenzie-Childs certainly has me crushing over their blue checkered Avant Garden Collection this spring. Known for their vibrant and checkered…
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Outdoor DIY Planter Shelf
After an early and rainy spring day visit to Snug Harbor Farm in Kennebunk, Maine, I found the inspiration for…
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Front Door Valentine’s Day Wreaths
Here we are in early February, and I am hanging on dearly to our three Christmas Wreath Tradition on the…
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A Beautiful Snow Day on the Seacoast
A snow day on the Maine seacoast is just so beautiful! It’s a fond remembrance of the storms from my…
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Our New England Winter Cottage
The first Nor’easter of 2020 has just passed us by, leaving only about 3″- 4″ of new snow at our…
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A Front Door Christmas Wreath Tradition
As I was going through some old photos here at our home in Maine early last winter, I discovered a…
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How We Restored our Aged Cedar Shake Siding
Cedar Shake Siding Cedar shake siding is so beautiful and long-lasting wood shingles that are so often seen on coastal…
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How to Build a Simple and Classic Stone Fire Pit
Cool evenings sitting around a backyard fire pit is simply the best! This stone fire pit was one of the…
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A Patriotic Alfresco Breakfast Table
Patriotic Alfresco Table Welcome to our backyard here in coastal Maine! With the fourth of July around the corner, I…
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