Summer Snapshot Slipcovered Antique French Chairs. Oh, there is nothing that gives a cool and easy summertime vibe more than slipcovered furniture. I recently had my antique French chairs covered in antique French métis. The chairs were found a few years ago at Round Top. They sported their original dark wood finish and 100+-year-old dusty and dirty needlepoint upholstery. After I removed 10 million staples the chairs were given a makeover with paint and upholstery. While I still ... View the Post
Summer Snapshot, Our New Flooring
I had wanted to do a big, splashy reveal post for our new flooring. But summer has arrived and it is in full swing. If I waited until everything was cleaned and decorated and the house was empty of teenage boys… well, it would be a good month or two maybe never for that post to be possible. So here is a summer snapshot, our new flooring. So a good summer snapshot of the renovated spaces will have to suffice. Let’s get the product details out of the way first. After months of indecision, we ... View the Post
The Ultimate DIY Part II
Perhaps a more apt title than The Ultimate DIY Part II should be “It Took Me 31 Years To Finally Graduate and I Want To Inspire You So That You Don’t Give Up On Your Own Dream”. But that is a bit wordy. (smile) This past Tuesday I took a two-hour college final worth 200 points. Despite my previous A + work in the upper-level class, the instructor had made passing the final criteria for passing the class. So if I didn’t pass the final I would not pass the class. Which meant I would not ... View the Post
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis’ Childhood Home Merrywood
The childhood home of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was recently listed for sale by Sotheby's. This brick and limestone Georgian gem was built in 1919. The estate is located just northwest of Washington D.C. and just a few miles away from George Washington's “Mount Vernon”. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis’ Childhood Home Merrywood. The home is 23,000 square feet and includes 9 bedrooms, 11 full bathrooms and both an indoor and outdoor pool. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis’ Childhood Home Merrywood The ... View the Post
How To Stay Safe This Summer
Today I will have the tough parental job of escorting my son to the funeral Mass of a fellow Boy Scout. It's an experience that led me to write How To Stay Safe This Summer. I write this post to honor the memory of Boy Scout John “Reid” Comita. Reid was an amazing 15-year-old upcoming sophomore and honor student. He was actively involved in his school men’s chorus and the Scouting program. Just last month Reid, along with my son, completed their Order of the Arrow challenge and became ... View the Post
Summer Home Decorating Trends
This past week my dear friend Marty of A Stroll Thru Life hosted an amazing summer home tour. Each and every home on the tour was full of lovely summer goodness and inspiration. Summer Home Decorating Trends. There were a few summertime trends that caught my eye: Beautiful outdoor living spaces You must go see Southern Hospitality’s garden with beautiful blue hydrangeas. Summer Home Decorating Trends Duke Manor Farm has a new swimming pool and the surrounding outdoor spaces only ... View the Post
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