I am reading a memoir so poignant I can hardly stand it, in the best way possible. It’s called Glitter and Glue, by Kelly Corrigan. Can’t recommend it highly enough. The book is aptly named as it is so “sticking to me.” The book is about young and wanderlust Kelly’s …
Calling all house guests! After too many hours to count and still not the most thorough wall paper removal job ever, but close enough– we are legitimately ready to house guests. I have to admit, considering our last guest room set-up was in the basement, next to our humming (and …
You really haven’t lived until, you’ve removed wallpaper. What started out as some innocent picking, quickly turned into the waking of a sleeping giant. Oh yeah. Layers and layers of paper and tissue thin remnants and the adhesive and all kinds of other bologna lurking behind what I now consider, …
Pardon the title, I just can’t see to let a good pun go. Anyhoo, we scored at an industrial salvage store in Philadelphia a few weeks ago. Found several gems including an old enameled industrial barn light fixture. There were a few spots in the house I had in mind …
Less can often be more. Sometimes, “taking away” is as effective as “adding to” when designing. New sconces were on my decorating “wish list,” but suffice it to say I am in the DIY stage of things now. Luckily my design savvy brother visited this weekend and suggested using the …
Welcome to my p.o.v. of how to live a life well. Under the construct of 7 areas that I feel passionately about: Fashion, Fun, Food, Family, Friends, Philanthropy (aware not an f, but close enough) and Furnishing. Yes, quite the array I know. I bring you Living Well 7; Don't Wait-Enjoy Life!
