It’s no secret that I greatly admire the life and work of Mary Brooks Picken. I’ve shared with you many of her words of wisdom, helpful advice, and thoughtful stories. She was constantly at work on one project or another, and had a seemingly endless well...
As I travel, I am always looking for vintage inspiration, whether it’s a home with wonderful architecture, like this Mackinaw Island estate… or a charming little shop, such as Curiosities in Alden, MI or antique show brimming with treasures that have...
Vintage Wisdom, Modern Voice. ”I say these words a lot, but I want you to know that their sentiment comes directly from my soul. This phrase is, to me, a way of summarizing everything that I think about when I am collecting, researching, and sharing my...
I collect windows – on my phone at least! I love the infinite window designs in architecture. New York especially has some gorgeous windows and I photographed them throughout my visit. Are there any architectural details that you especially...
In that sublime season after the kids are out of school and before the full heat of summer descends, life seems to move in one direction outdoors. More than just a change of environment, this is a time to savor the pleasures of life: relationships with family and...
