We’ve been working away on this New Build project for nearly a year now from modifying the builder plans to selecting the furnishings and finishes. And we are finally getting close to the finish line…
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3 Mistakes to Avoid when Decorating with Bright Colors
What better way to warm up your room and give it life and energy than adding bright colors? But how do you decorate in bright colors successfully?
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Pistachio Orange Cardamom Biscotti Recipe
Biscotti is one of those endlessly flexible recipes - you can add any combination of ingredients that appeals to you…kind of like ice cream mix-in’s only in a delicious crunchy cookie. If you have never had good biscotti…
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The Top 5 Must-Haves for your Home Office
One of the trends that has arisen, out of necessity, over the last year is a home office space. Home offices are being used for both work from home and remote learning situations right now…
Just like the design of any room, designing a home office should begin with a list of what needs to happen in there. Ask yourself these questions:…
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How to Organize Your To Do List
Organization is the key to efficiency. And having to juggle a lot of remembering of all-the-things takes up brain space that could be better used for creative thinking. These days there are many efficient systems available, and I have tried a lot of them! But my latest discovery, I just had to share, because I think it is so useful for ANYONE juggling multiple responsibilities and goals…
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What's New at the Market Stalls at the Boston Design Center
One of the things I’ve missed most in the last year is visiting the Market Stalls, the curated antiques and unique goods from a variety of vendors set up in one end of the second floor at the Boston Design Center. I ALWAYS walk through to see what looks interesting whenever I’m at the BDC. Here is what I spotted earlier this week…
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Delicious Black Bean Soup
Start the year on a healthy note with a virtuous and tasty soup recipe! While Black Bean Soup is not the most photogenic entree, it IS delicious! And black beans are little nutrition powerhouses as well…
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6 Decor Trends for 2021 and Beyond
There are many home design related trends that arose during our time at home that we’ll be keeping in 2021 and beyond. Here are my top 6…
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Color of the Year 2021 Roundup
Color Trends are an interesting thing to watch. Part marketing, part magic-8-ball-level prediction, several major paint companies traditionally select a paint color of the year…here is the roundup of selections for 2021…
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The Year in Review
Well, for most people seeing 2020 in the rear view mirror is long overdue. It has been what some have aptly described as a “dumpster fire” of a year. Here is a look at the surprise lessons of 2020…
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Plant Life, the Simple Joy of Growing Things
2020 has been quite a year and while many families opted for pandemic pets, we went the slightly lower maintenance route of pandemic plant parents. I am NOT a gardener, and we have less than ideal growing conditions at our house, but we have managed to keep a few actual plants alive. There is a simple joy in growing things…
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Merry Christmas from our home to Yours - a short Holiday Tour
Wishing you the warmest of holidays from our home to yours…a peek at our home all dressed up for Christmas!
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