It’s hard to believe that ten years have passed since we embarked on the journey of transforming our 1839 farmhouse along the Hudson River into the cozy, memory-filled home it is today. This milestone gives us a chance to reflect on the countless hours, challenges, and joys that come with breathing life back into aContinue reading “10 Years in Our Home: A Decade of Love, Memories, and Renovation”
Author Archives: Elisabeth Dubois
Instant Garden Take Two
It is that time of year again… The annual perennial sale at Blackhorse Farms in Coxsackie, NY is here! After a near complete overhaul of our yard last year during the annual sale, we decided to tackle our last remaining “empty” space. To tie the front yard together and improve the curb appeal, we decidedContinue reading “Instant Garden Take Two”
Tips for Caring for Someone with Alzheimer’s
Watching a loved one suffer is never easy. Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related diseases are debilitating for everyone involved. The mental and physical strain that such a diagnosis carries to the patient, their family, their friends, and their caretakers are insurmountable. To those family and friends that have been or are currently in my shoes youContinue reading “Tips for Caring for Someone with Alzheimer’s”
Spring is in the Air
Springtime is officially here. As the ground thaws and temperatures start to rise, the best parts of spring are within reach – flowers blooming, visits to local nurseries, and planting (although this may still be a month away). Over the past two weeks, we have enjoyed sporadic afternoons outside – getting the various gardens andContinue reading “Spring is in the Air”
Bringing New Life to a Small Bathroom
Updating our kitchens and bathrooms should not break the bank but all too often the grueling task of such updates is too much for our mentality and wallets. Yet, after 6 years of living in our Hudson River home, we thought it was time to give the upstairs guest bathroom (aka. Elisabeth’s bathroom) new life!Continue reading “Bringing New Life to a Small Bathroom”
Upcycled License Plate Birdhouses
Looking for something to do with your scrap wood and old license plates? Consider building a nice home for chickadees or other birds in your backyard. This project upcycles many of the things we often consider junk or throw away. Using scrap wood (or old barnboard), nails, and an old license plate you could buildContinue reading “Upcycled License Plate Birdhouses”
Fighting for #FairPay4HomeCare in New York State
Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related diseases are debilitating for every party involved. Yet, outside of our own families and if lucky enough, paid caregivers, the support is limited. My own struggles with the disease have been two-fold, watching my paternal grandparents suffer for 10+ years and fall victim to this disease and currently supporting my maternalContinue reading “Fighting for #FairPay4HomeCare in New York State”
DIY Upcycled Driftwood Windchime
We are always looking for new projects and using natural materials to create beautiful pieces of art. After several trips to the beach across the street to salvage wood that has washed along the shores of the Hudson River and collecting driftwood from our various trips to the ocean we have created a stockpile. AsContinue reading “DIY Upcycled Driftwood Windchime”
Using the KonMari Method to Organize My Life Starting With Clothes
Recently, my mom and I have been watching Tidying Up with Marie Kondo on Netflix. We then ordered her books on Amazon and binge-read them. This has spurred our own tidying up adventure. So, off we went with step #1 of KonMari Method. This weekend we tackled my clothes (which was an exhausting feat). SeeContinue reading “Using the KonMari Method to Organize My Life Starting With Clothes”
DIY Potting Bench
Fantastic birthday present from my parents! During the pandemic, spending time in my garden became my own form of relaxation. Since moving to NY, we have expanded the garden almost every year (I think we have reached our limits lol). Yet, I have been using an antique farmhouse table and even balance pots on theContinue reading “DIY Potting Bench”
Upstate Vintage Living 