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We invite you on our journey as we transform this sad, unloved antique farmhouse in New Hampshire into our home.
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Thank you to those who have served...

I have the utmost respect and admiration for the men and women who have served our country... and those who have given the ultimate sacrifice- their lives. I thank all who have served- &nbs...

2 days ago

the South guest bedroom details

Thank you to those who left comments and sent emails about this guest bedroom.  The wall color is Benjamin Moores Misty Air OC- 44 in Eggshell with White Dove trim in Latex Satin Imper...

21 may 12 1 person likes this

the South guest bedroom

   

17 may 12 2 people like this

a favorite detail: multiple outlets on one switch

 I love lamps.  Nothing makes a house feel cozier.  At last count I was at 39 in the house, not including chandeliers, sconces and picture lights!  For me, a dark house ...

09 may 12 1 person likes this

Come with us to Vermont, wont you?!

One of the many things I love about where we live in New Hampshire is the fact that we are only an hour and a half from Maine, and an hour and a half from Vermont!  Yesterday we drove to Ve...

05 may 12

a new finial

While antiquing at the seacoast we found this small piece of white coral for $1!  I knew it would make a great finial, but didnt have a specific lamp in mind.  Lamp finials are like ch...

30 apr 12

the Spring mantel

Its Spring, and Im thinking green...  green with a hint of turquoise! The living room mantel is the only one of our five that I change seasonally.  I thought these vintage and antique ...

24 apr 12 1 person likes this

my favorite everyday glassware....

To tell you this is my favorite go-to, everyday glassware is a big statement for me, as I have a "thing" for glasses.  Some people do dishes (Im a white-dish girl, though I admit I ...

21 apr 12

Heres to Spring!

and to you! xojoan

11 apr 12 1 person likes this

the chairdelier

When designing a space I  love the rush of that split-second when you come up with an idea, a design, or a solution for a room and you just know that its the right one!!...

09 apr 12 1 person likes this

STOP THE CAR!!!!!

See it???! You would laugh if you heard the numerous conversations weve had on how we could get this baby out of the tree (which hangs precariously over a busy road!!)   Think "Lucy and...

05 apr 12 1 person likes this

Renovation Style "The Ultimate Guide to Kitchens & Baths"

A huge Thank You to Renovation Style and editor Erich Gaukel for including a feature on our master bathroom in the current Special Issue of Renovation Style "The Ultimate...

02 apr 12

lets talk!

 A couple of things I wanted to talk about... First, I love my All-Clad cookware.  I believe "good" pots and pans can make all the difference in how your meals turn out and how...

30 mar 12

Muffins Birthday Party!

Ella has had a full dance card lately.  In the last week she was personally invited to go to Bowerbird  (a favorite antique and retail shop in Peterborough, New Hampshire) an...

28 mar 12

the barn mud room details

As I mentioned in the previous post about the making of the barn mud room,  the term "mud room" turned out to be a bit of a misnomer since we dont actually use the sp...

24 mar 12

the barn mud room

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22 mar 12 1 person likes this

the making of the barn mud room...

Before I show you the finished barn mud room (next post) I want to walk you through the process of how the room came to be.  When we bought the farmhouse, the barn was a real (though in poor con...

20 mar 12

naturally, I loved him...

Someone on Pinterest once pinned a photo of the Italian case piece in  the reading room  and because of the contents wrote the comment-   "A naturalist lives here."&n...

16 mar 12 1 person likes this

Let the record show...

that on this March 13th, in the year 2012 - in the state of New Hampshire....  I have my windows open letting in delicious 70-degree fresh air! Crazy weather I tell ya, but lovin it!Is it c...

13 mar 12 1 person likes this

a favorite view...

In the eight months after we moved from Dallas to New Hampshire, the months when we were trying to talk ourselves out of buying this house, I would come over to the unoccupied&nbs...

11 mar 12

a little project: framework

desk in the master bedroom Years ago Dan found this vintage "wheat" lamp at a California flea market.  The lamp didnt have a finial, and I have no idea where I came u...

06 mar 12

Winter Essentials

With the exception of that crazy October snowfall we had last Fall,, we have had an extremely mild winter with hardly any snow this year.  Since it  finally feels l...

03 mar 12

to make you smile in the middle of the week!

Ive been working for hours on another post, but today is one of those days when writers block is instead a boulder, so instead Ill share this hysterically adorable pup t...

29 feb 12

to start your week off with a smile...

Ellas a mighty fine driver! This photo always makes me laugh-  I save it as my screen saver on those days when I need some extra humor in my life! Make it a good week!xojoan

27 feb 12

Living in New England: Christmas in January, February... March & April!

There are many aspects of life here that are so unique from other parts of the country, and I want to share those things with my family, and perhaps with you- if you have never been here. I thought i...

24 feb 12

the next best thing since "the clapper" ;)

I recently discovered this little gem of a dimmer when looking for a dimmer for a light fixture in the barn mud room.  Since you all seemed to like the screw-in light socket dimmer I t...

22 feb 12

"Cheers" to a lovely weekend!

Can I get you my favorite  Kir Royale (champagne and creme de cassis) or Dans favorite  Kir Imperial/ Raspberry Royale (champagne and raspberry liqueur)??! Heres to a lovely weekend!Cheers!!

17 feb 12 1 person likes this

the barn room chandelier

I love the chandelier that I found last year for the barn room.  Every time I look at it I am so grateful that it came to me at just the right time!   The room needed a large chandelie...

15 feb 12

happy valentines day...

Ella wanted to wish you a veryHappy Valentines Day!  She thought maybe you might like one of her organic Paul Newman heart-shaped puppy cookies..... Are you sure?  Ella says they are d...

14 feb 12

what Im reading... Segreto: Secrets To Finishing Beautiful Interiors

Ive written in the past about my love of paint, so when I listened to the interview with autho r Leslie Sinclair of Segreto Finishes on The Skirted Roundtable I had a strong&n...

11 feb 12

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