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

Valentine’s Day Framed Heart Craft — International Bloggers Club About the International Bloggers Club It’s my favorite time of the month: joining my friends from around the world to share another edition of the International Bloggers Club. This month marks our one-year anniversary of this special series. It’s been a fun and eye-opening year filled … Read more

Celebrating Three Years: A Photo Essay of Doors from Greece Welcome! Today I’m celebrating my third blog anniversary — my blogoversary. I can hardly believe I’ve reached three years. It’s been a long and sometimes difficult journey, but also a rewarding one. Last year I shared some of my favorite posts; this year I wanted … Read more

The Long Overdue Fireplace Makeover Why did I call this post “The Long Overdue Fireplace Makeover”? Because that’s exactly what it is — a project I kept postponing until it finally became impossible to ignore. The fireplace had been bothering me for months, and after a winter of considering options, I finally committed to transforming … Read more

I can’t believe I’m writing this — has it really been two years? Two years ago today I published my first blog post, and looking back I can see how much has changed. My photography and styling have both improved, and what began as a small hobby has grown into a true passion. Last year … Read more

I’m always on the lookout for unused furniture and small items that are taking up space and not serving any real purpose. Not long ago I found a small folding stool that was simply impractical — too small to sit on comfortably and too narrow to serve as a useful side table. I decided to … Read more

After generations of crossings back and forth across the Atlantic, my family has collected quite a few vintage metal trunks. With a little paint, these weathered pieces can be transformed into beautiful, usable storage — here’s how I revived one using Old Fashioned Milk Paint. Painting Old Trunks Disclosure: I received product for this project, … Read more

Transform a Dirty Entry Wall into a DIY Chalkboard Wall Do you have a wall by the front door that never quite looks clean? Turn that problem area into a charming, useful feature by creating a DIY chalkboard wall the whole household will enjoy. This project is affordable, kid-friendly, and gives your entryway instant personality … Read more

Wondering what to do with old cookie tins? Repurposing them into decorative storage is a simple, rewarding craft. With a few basic supplies and some scrap fabric, you can transform plain tins into pretty, functional containers that look custom-made. It’s the end of the month, and that means it’s time for the Int’l Bloggers Club … Read more