When I was a kid, I'd watch my dad mow the lawn about once a week. We lived in a 1960s split-entry home in a neighborhood with over a hundred houses that all looked the same. Square front lawns, all of us out there on Saturdays, some people clearly better at the upkeep than others. Dad would come ... Read More about Why I Finally Bought a Self Propelled Lawn Mower (and What My Dad Was Really Trying to Tell Me)
Small Cottage Bedroom: How I Created My Dream Feminine Sanctuary
When I bought my little Vermont cottage, I wasn't dreaming about a perfect kitchen. I wasn't thinking about landscaping. I wasn't even thinking about the bathroom. I was thinking about one room. My bedroom. After years of moving, rebuilding, and starting over, I wanted one space that ... Read More about Small Cottage Bedroom: How I Created My Dream Feminine Sanctuary
How I Afford My Vermont Cottage as a Single Woman
When people see my little Vermont cottage now, they usually notice the feminine decor, gardens, the green metal roof, the cottage charm, and the way it all feels peaceful and personal. What they don’t always see is how I afford my Vermont cottage as a single woman —or the amount of work it takes to ... Read More about How I Afford My Vermont Cottage as a Single Woman
Vermont Cottage Renovation | One Project at a Time
When I First Saw This Little Cottage The first time I drove by this little cottage I just knew it was my home. It was during the pandemic. I was living in an Inn with my dogs after my living situation dissolved. Beyond crazy times! I parked at the end of the road in front of the lake and called ... Read More about Vermont Cottage Renovation | One Project at a Time
How I Turned an $80 Vintage Dresser Into a Cottage Bathroom Vanity
The day I walked into the bathroom of my little cottage, I knew it needed some love. The previous owners had done their best to freshen it up before selling the house, but it felt like a collection of different decades rather than one cohesive space. The dark wood door and window trim reminded me ... Read More about How I Turned an $80 Vintage Dresser Into a Cottage Bathroom Vanity