I have clients who have bought a house in upstate New York. They are a NYC couple who are transitioning their lives to working and living full time upstate and going into the city as they need to. They admired this house from afar, and when it came onto the market a year later, they snatched it up immediately. They are now going through the process of renovating it to become the home of their dreams. Like any renovation project, they are discovering all sorts of issues and dilemmas that are…

Our homes need love and care, just as we do. Over time, homes fall into disrepair and need to be updated and cleaned deeply. Styles change, dirt accumulates, colors fade and our homes grow older like us. I write in CLEAR: How to Simplify Your Life & Live More Fearlessly, that our environment is a reflection of our inner selves. ... Read More

I have been loving the looks of white wash walls lately. It can add so much character to a room and not be overly expensive.

We have a lot of wood panelling in our basement that I would like to lighten up. But I can�t decide on painting vs. whitewashing panelling and the brick we have.

I was so tired of the wood paneling even though I had taken good care of it and oiled it over the years. It was the affordable and popular paneling of the sixti…

Whitewashed walls look very calm and relaxed, so today we're sharing great examples made of wood. They are even more cozy than brick ones.

I love the rustic tone it sets for the rest of the room.

My, my. How fast time slips by. It has been some time since my last post. I have shared before that my sister Betty and I are in the process of remodeling an old family carpet store into our very own vintage furniture and home decor shop. We are so excited but it is such a slow go since we both hold down jobs and have family obligations. But we are making some progress. We are finally beginning work on the inside (I will post some pictures of our completed cottage/country porch soon). My…

Whitewashing wood is an easy way to upcycle tired (or thrifted) dressers, tables, and more. Give your room a new look by following these steps.

Tired of old, dated wood paneling? This design trend is common in homes but can feel dated and unattractive. If you’re sick of looking at walls that remind you of grandma’s house, you’re lucky – it’s not a hard fix. And no, you won’t have to pay to replace the whole wall. Distressing wood […]