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...
The Parisienne Farmhouse
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...
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...
PVC Pipe Makeover – Adding Old World Charm to Your New World Home
What’s a girl to do? She finds a dream-of-a-sink in the woods; a sink that would have cost $1200 at a big city salvage store but the drain is a cruddy mess and proper plumbing seemed rather impossible, cue the need for PVC. However, nothing kills an Old World look...
4th of July Design. Come Thrift with Me.
https://www.youtube.com/embed/0HPW-auhdg8 Life moves so fast, and I've been dreadful about posting our latest videos here on the blog, so humor me this week as I get caught up. The 4th has past us, but who doesn't love a good trip to the thrift shop no matter what...
Kitchen Questions and Answers | TOP 10 Questions About Our OLD WORLD Kitchen | Where’s Your Fridge??
💋Over the years I've received so many questions, so after last week's spring kitchen tour, it's time for Kitchen Questions and Answers, the top 10 Questions about our Old World Kitchen. Like, Where's your fridge?? I hope you enjoy this video as I'll be taking...
Spring Farmhouse Kitchen | FRENCH KITCHEN TOUR | Before and Afters | SPRING DECORATING | Old World
Spring decorate with me! The snow has melted (for now) and I'm ready for some spring decorating. Full of before and afters here's a look at my spring farmhouse kitchen with a full, visual French kitchen tour. A lifetime of gathering antiques and learning to cultivate...