Chawton Cottage ~ Discover Jane Austen During our recent trip to London, we had the opportunity to visit Jane Austen's home Chawton Cottage. It was an unexpected thrill. My husband Tom, was a good sport and went along without complaint. We spent the day with new friends who live in Southampton. I'm a huge Jane Austen fan, but didn't realize … [Read more...]
6 Deck Styles: Which One is Right for Your Home?
6 Deck Styles There are many reasons to build a deck in your yard. Besides the added value to your home, a deck gives you plenty of extra living space. Nothing is better than stepping outside onto a beautiful deck to enjoy a good meal, relax or entertain friends and family. When choosing the appropriate deck style for your home, assess your … [Read more...]
Do the British Speak English?
Do the British speak English? Vacations to English speaking countries are easy trips for Americans to plan. After all, there is no language barrier or is there? The Irish have an accent and so do the Brits, although they're always surprised when we mention it to them. On a recent trip to London, we spent a day in Southampton with our new … [Read more...]
Travel~ Travel~ Travel!
Travel~Travel~Travel! Travel, I confess, it's become an obsession. As soon as I return from one trip, I'm already planning the next. I don't know why it took so long for the light bulb to go on, but I decided to start a travel blog. It will get me through the months between trips and I can share the things I've discovered, learned and love … [Read more...]
Chicago Condo
I'm a city girl at heart and was very excited to work on redecorating a fabulous Chicago Condo. It's a 34th floor home, several blocks from Lake Michigan with floor to ceiling windows. The skyline views are breathtaking. My client N not only moved to a new city, but she wanted her new home to be completely different from her any place she lived in … [Read more...]