This isn’t a beautiful post. It’s one about struggle. And I need your advice. I LOVE this time of year. It’s the best weather, the prettiest flowers, the most beautiful birdsong. But notice, all of that is outside. So I want my outside space to be just right. If you’ve ...
Read MoreYou’ve Come a Long Way, Baby!
Iconic buildings, like our barns, evolve over time, and that’s what you’ve been witnessing this past year. These magnificent Chartreuse & co barns have been in my family and evolving for over 75 years. About 18 months ago we started a process of doing some significant upgrading to the barns. ...
Read MoreThe Transformative Power of Good Design (before & after!)
Some houses have an obvious flow. They seem to just tell you where to place the sofa, the dining table. Others, especially period houses, are more demanding. It’s in these challenges that solid vision and design can really strut their stuff. Check out the before and after of this adorable ...
Read MoreYou Won’t Believe this Before & After!
I love a challenge. And, for me, no challenge thrills me more than a decorating one. My sister, Margaret Koogle, is a real estate agent, and every now and then she comes upon a house that needs a little staging. Much as I enjoy challenges, I have a few ground ...
Read More(re)Defining Home – The Square Room
Some spaces my family doesn’t care about so much. “Do whatever you like,” is their attitude. However, there are certain spaces about which everyone has an opinion. I indulge a family which embraces tradition (read: no changes) and constancy (read: throw nothing away). These two qualities, together, can create a ...
Read More(re)Defining Home – The Long Room, pt 2
Thank you so much for joining me on this tour of my home. Your comments and feedback have all made me smile. Thank you! Here’s the rest of The Long Room. (If you missed the first installment, it’s at (re)Defining Home – The Long Room. And the vintage photos and ...
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