How detailed exterior vintage wooden shutters can be remade for interior use. After I shared my search for os de mouton chairs, I received several emails asking about the vintage wooden shutters door to the right of our fireplace. The space was originally intended to be a guest coat closet. Since we were able to add a closet to our back hallway, we had another use in mind … [Read more...]
Ulster County Stone Houses
Stone houses are daily reminders of the long and rich history of small New York towns Stone houses date back to the mid 17th century in Ulster County. School children are taught that New York City was originally New Amsterdam, settled by Dutch immigrants. A lesser-known story is of a small group of French Hugenots who, in May 1677, purchased land in Ulster County (today just … [Read more...]
Scandinavian Summer House
Experience tranquility by the sea at this idyllic Scandinavian summer house on a private island. One of my dear friends spends a few weeks each summer at her family’s Scandinavian summer house on an island in Finland. There, in utter tranquility, they and their guests can relax, enjoy crayfish season, indulge in sauna followed by a quick plunge in the sea, go for boat rides … [Read more...]