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The THRILL of the HUNT | A Summer’s Worth of Treasure Hauls Revealed | Watch me BARGAIN
It's not so much the treasures as it is finding them!(Well, sort of. You can't take 'em with you, but I do love my treasures!) But finding them - THAT's the thrilling part. Scanning tables, booths, lawns, and boxes for that perfect piece - then finding it! Oh, the...
To Every Season
I didn't know it was raining. I woke up at 5 a.m., made an Americano, returned a few emails, and got dressed to go out for my big morning walk. It's pitch black at this time, so I attend for a few things to avoid making the entire trek in the dark. We have a new pack...
Two Hours of French Farmhouse and Coveting Corfu
Hello, hello! HOW IN THE WORLD is it the second week of August already? Goodness, I can't even bear to think about the F word. Here in Door County, F --- is a gorgeous season, but SHORT-LIVED, and then it just turns drizzly and horrible, and I start surfing Corfu real...
Old World Nautical, Yes, You Can
So often, Nautical style is expressed solely through the aisles of Homegoods or an end cap at Hobby Lobby. Made in China knot art. Achors stamped onto stretched canvas (how many did I just offend??)
Summer French Farmhouse Tour | MAXIMALISTS WELCOME
Goodness, I need a marketer. I never know WHAT to call my blog posts, but apparently, "Hour Tour Inside" worked 'cause you're here:) How are you today? It's Monday, so that means Friday must have been a doozy because I didn't get my Friday newsletter out. It was a...
The Secret to Keeping Poppies Fresh | POPPIES & DILL ARRANGEMENT | How to Cauterize Poppies
Keeping poppies fresh is easier than you think. Watch or read how to make use of this beautiful crepe paper-like flower.
Kitchen Design DIY | MY UNFITTED FRENCH COUNTRY KITCHEN | All You Need is a Little Rearranging
The list is long, friends - tile floors, new paint, a larger island with marble countertop, new faucets... we've got a LONG WAY TO GO in this kitchen, and at the same time, it's as charming as all get out, and it's an amazing space. 'That whole two things can be true...
Protected: July Design Call! Amazing Questions and Answers!
Spring 23 Digital Magazine
Home Decorating Questions Answered
Writer's block. I've got it. Right here. Right now. Starting at this screen wondering what to say. Do I confess how keeping up with social media is literally impossible? I mean, I can answer a few comments and direct messages here and there, but I could spend all day...
Fancy Nancy Strikes Again
Bon Vendredi to you! That's fancy for "Happy Friday." Remember the Fancy Nancy children's books series? I always thought it was adorable how she would speak French and then say, "That's fancy for..." Let me tell you; sometimes French doesn't feel that fancy. I'm...
Giverny Made Me Cry | CLAUDE MONET’s HOUSE AND GARDEN FULL TOUR
I know I've shared this on Youtube with you, but I had to take the time to share with you a few stills from my day at Giverny. My fourth trip to Paris and first trip to the iconic home of this incredible artist. Did you know that our Sur le Rocher design is very much...
Slow Down for Christmas
It's a week before Christmas, and all through the house, I'm taking a deep breath like a woman who's just given birth. And I have, creatively speaking of course... A few years ago, I got an idea for a short film for our Youtube Channel. I took a few tries back then,...
Interior Design Principles with Angela
As part of our Old World Design Society studies, we are taking a basic look at the principles of interior design and how to use them in our homes every day. A basic understanding of these principles can help the design enthusiast hone in on giving her home a "designer...
Interior Design Principles with Angela
One Spot, Two Tables, and 3,000 Macarons
Girlfriend! Another week to go, and then it's my FAVORITE Holiday of the year... or maybe it's Easter... but then, I really do love Christmas... AH! I can't decide. The Holidays give this Farmgirl a chance to indulge her Parisienne. Pretty dishes, pretty dresses,...
Maidens and Their Artist
This lovely lady has a spotlight in my YouTube video from the other day. I look forward to sharing that with you here: She’s a lovely maiden in bronze, and someone made her by hand, and yet, I can find nothing about her creator. She lives on, but her artist’s name has...
First Thoughts on Returning to Paris
I’ve been sitting here for a week now, trying to decide what to write. How does one even begin to put into words the joy of returning to something that you thought was lost to you forever? I’ve typed and deleted about a hundred sentences in the last half an hour… I...
Everything You Need to Know About Snapdragons
Oh! this special, fabulous flower! If you don't grow them yet, give me the pleasure of convincing you to! I was raised with these dragon-faced flowers. They were my Great Gramma's favorite (aside from lilacs) and my mom grew them in that tradition. We had a long...
Gardener’s Creative Block
Gardener's Creative Block - it's a thing and until recently, I've had a pretty mean case of it. I've been in a bit of a panic the last few years. Every time I look out my window, I take in the beauty we've created in the last few years and I'm grateful, but...
Far North Gardening CAN BE DONE | Potager 2022 Week | FRENCH FARMHOUSE
The tulips from last week have died back, the peony are trying to come about and I'm experimenting with some grasses to compliment the future blooms of the digitalis. Morning is my favorite time in the garden. It's very quite aside from the bird song and the sun isn't...
Potager 2022 Week One
In this video, I'm sharing what I would call "Week 1" of the gardens. Don't get me wrong... I've been working my tail off for weeks, but as far as something to stroll through, the time has come. For our 2022 Youtube Summer season, I'd love to focus on the gardens...
Monet or Pollock
Happy almost weekend to you! It's raining; cold, in fact. I made the kids a cozy fire and sat down to stare at a blank screen...It's raining; cold, in fact. I made the kids a cozy fire and sat down to stare at a blank screen... Thursday is a computer day for me. In...
Why Keeping it Fresh Matters
I've been pretty committed to my kitchen lately. There's a lot of work to do there and even more if I'm really in the zone. I've got my new freeze dryer and I'm pretty GIDDY about it. Talk about freshening things up??!! It's added a whole new element to my home dairy...
Why Keeping It Fresh Matters (And How I’M Doing it. FULL VERSION, Society Members Only
Three Easy Design Questions to Ask Yourself
Where there is a will, there is a way. Adapt and overcome. Don't take no for an answer. A quick cozy photo I grabbed early this morning. Dirty floors and all, friends. Though I fear I exhaust the people around me, these are the mantras that drive me each day. I don't...
Three Easy Design Questions to Ask Yourself (Extended Members Only Version)
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My Love for an Overused Word
Spring is in the air. Sort of. By that, I mean there is a fresh blanket of snow here in Door County, but I've got my snapdragon seeds started (my signature Potomac Appleblossoms), and it's supposed to be 45 degrees here today so bring on the MUD! I swear, I'm...