Is it just me or are you at a point in life where you enjoy snow more from the inside looking out than being out in it?
I think the many years I spent in Upstate New York and New England digging out my driveway and being caught ‘under dressed’ in the interest of fashion over [...]
Did you ever look at the color scheme on a home and instantly think, “Love it!”? That was my reaction when I saw this home while in Provincetown, MA. I loved the color scheme but even with my knowledge of color it wasn’t immediately apparent to me why it worked so well.
I really had [...]
The well thought out scheme and bold use of color make this charming Victorian one of my favorites homes in Provincetown, MA.
Five reasons I think the color scheme and attention to details make this adorable Victorian stand out.
1. The homeowners had the confidence to use a bold color for the home’s exterior.
While a color this [...]
I just hate it when I break a dish especially one of my brightly colored ones and it is even hard for me to throw the broken pieces away. I’ve seen where some people have broken dishes up into ’tiles’ and set them into interesting designs. I know that is not going to happen [...]
Part topiary, part trellis, part English garden these shutters are on a charming home in Provincetown, MA.
The vines are well established and upon closer inspection I could see the original once painted green shutters beneath the ivy.
A friend mentioned to me the other night that her home has a purple front door. I told her I couldn’t wait to see it so rather than make me wait she send me this picture that she took last summer.
Don’t you think it looks just perfect with the wreath and basket of petunias?
Purple [...]
I love Adirondack chairs. Sure there are so many more wonderful choices now for outdoor furniture and many are practically no maintenance and as comfortable as your favorite sofa but those are more like fabulous new friends not my much loved grandfather.
There is just something that is just so classic about this long-time favorite [...]
Unless you live on a large piece of land or deep on a wooded lot you need to consider the colors of the homes that surround your home.
You will want to select an exterior color that is different but works with the other homes in the neighborhood. You can pick a color that blends in [...]
Flowers are blooming, birds are chirping and paint is cracking. Yes! It’s spring time again. Here are some things you need to consider, before heading out to the paint store.
Color! You can wildly spin your color wheel on the interior, but not on the exterior.
Consider the neighborhood’s palette; do you need to comply?
Most paint companies [...]
Many are the clients whose biggest challenge is selecting paint colors for their wooden houses when they are “stuck” with partial brick or stone façades. In my experience, this can actually be a plus.
You see, replacing stone or brick is expensive. However, using these fixed features as your color inspiration, or seeing them as part [...]
