Hi everyone. A few months ago I visited my sons. They’re both bachelors and their apartment needed a little attention — especially on the walls, which were nearly bare. We wanted to add some artwork without spending much, so after moving in a few new pieces of furniture we looked around and found a leftover … Read more

Disclosure: I received product for this post. All opinions are my own. I only recommend products I truly use and enjoy. I always tell myself I’m done decorating for Christmas, but somehow the job is never truly finished. I love repurposing items and turning overlooked things into new decorations. For this project I shopped at … Read more

Hello everyone. I have a short announcement: after two months of work, I have completed translating all of my blog posts into Greek. If Greek is your preferred language, you can now read the entire blog in Greek. Although Greek is my first language, English is the language I am most comfortable with because I … Read more

How I Easily Warmed a Room with Fabric A few months ago I shared my wooden bedframe makeover and many readers asked about the pretty “wallpaper” behind the bed. I have a confession: it wasn’t wallpaper at all. In this post I’ll explain what I used, why it works, and how you can achieve a … Read more

The other day, while cleaning out the basement, I came across several very thin pieces of wood. I’ve always liked chalkboard-style décor, and I wanted a quick, low-effort project, so I decided to turn them into simple chalkboard signs for the holidays. Admittedly, I’m procrastinating about putting up the tree, but a few handmade signs … Read more

This month some blogger friends challenged me to create a project using only dollar store items. Our local store is small and a little limited, but I was pleasantly surprised at what I could assemble. With a few simple supplies I made an easy, colorful lattice flower wall using faux dollar store flowers—perfect for brightening … Read more

With the summer heat and New York humidity sapping my energy, progress on the bedroom has been slow. I did create a mood board to help guide the refresh, but with a playful puppy underfoot, painting and sewing feel like big tasks. Still, one small project came together quickly and improved the room more than … Read more

Nautical Sign That Was So Close to Amazing This post comes from the heart. It’s about seeing trash and making the best of it — about turning something discarded into a meaningful piece. It’s also a small tribute to KariAnne of Thistlewood Farms, whose work inspired me to paint my own “happy chairs.” This story … Read more

Buildings of New York — A Photo Essay I visited my sons in New York this past January and, although most of my time was spent painting, cleaning and rearranging their apartment, I managed to spend an afternoon in Manhattan photographing the city’s architecture. What follows is a short photo essay showcasing a variety of … Read more

This photo essay took nearly a year to complete. These images were taken along a small beachfront in Greece a few weeks before we moved on. I started editing these many times but never felt satisfied until the right season arrived. Now I can share a fresh perspective on a Greek beach and explain a … Read more