Owning a home is empowering but also scary as hell. Especially when your home is 100+ years old. In the close enough to 20 years I've lived in my house, thousands of dollars have been invested in improving the space to both suit my family and our lifestyle, and to make our home more comfortable … Continue reading Homeowner nightmares…
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Bridgeford Hardware
I will always remember the hardware store in my hometown, Greenwood Lake, N.Y. Despite the time of day, it always seemed like dusk inside and I can remember being fascinated by the uncountable bins filled with washers, nails, screws and other unnamed shiny metal things. On the hottest of summer days, the store emanated a … Continue reading Bridgeford Hardware
Taking it apart
image: bluewaternc.comStaying home this past week has done wonders for my inner peace. Truly. I've eliminated a bunch of crap I no longer (ever?) needed and my house feels very peaceful. And that's despite having a houseful of boys. I'm ready to go back to work and dig in for the next couple of months … Continue reading Taking it apart
Emptying out my closet
That's literal, friends. I am achieving great satisfaction on my hands and knees, cleaning my closet. I've wiped down the walls and the ceiling and the shelves, mopped the floor and am enjoying all the room an empty closet offers. Room for pretty things, lovely things, belongings to enjoy. Organizing handbags and shoes, and skirts … Continue reading Emptying out my closet
Where there’s a Will…
WillThis is my friend, Will. If you're an Albanian, chances are you've met him at some social event or another. Or perhaps at a restaurant because he does enjoy dining out frequently. Will is a realtor and the owner of a fabulously unique living space that was recently featured on All Over Albany. If you're lucky, you've … Continue reading Where there’s a Will…
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