Elisabeth Dubois

Bringing Color and Order to Our Den/ Library

The last couple of weekends, Elisabeth and I have been focused on reorganizing the very small den. This home is half the size of our old colonial home in Vermont. We had two dens in Vermont. Here, we have one very small den which doubles as a library. Last weekend we reorganized all the knickContinue reading “Bringing Color and Order to Our Den/ Library”

Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

Crab Stuffed Mushrooms These mouthwatering crab stuffed mushrooms add a flair to traditional appetizers or make a nice side dish. Ingredients : Cooking Spray for Pan 1 Package of Baby Mushrooms 3 Cloves of Garlic, Chopped 1/4 Cup of Spicy Panko (Or Whatever Panko You Prefer) 1 Jar of Fresh Cooked Crab Meat (We UsedContinue reading “Crab Stuffed Mushrooms”

Raised Flower Beds

For Mother’s Day 2017, Rick built raised flower beds enclosed to protect our flowers and vegetables from the variety of wildlife in our backyard. Due to our love for industrial style and the need to protect the garden, we decided on corrugated raised fencing. I am sure by now that you can tell we loveContinue reading “Raised Flower Beds”

Our Kitchen Got a Face Lift

Spring 2019 Due to the urgency to make the house livable in a timely fashion, we rushed doing the kitchen with the knowledge we would work on it down the road. To begin, we bought butcher block from Lumber Liquidators for the outer cabinets and to save time and money chose a simple tile forContinue reading “Our Kitchen Got a Face Lift”

Building a Ship-Lap Wall to Hold Our Electric Fireplace

Fall 2017 In our home in Vermont we had two pellet stoves, yet due to the size of our new home there was no need for another source of heating. Yet, we wanted a fireplace, but it was too expensive to run a gas line to the living room. During one of our regular tripsContinue reading “Building a Ship-Lap Wall to Hold Our Electric Fireplace”

Driftwood Jewelry Tree

This project started at last week’s auction, where Elisabeth found a tall, skinny mahogany bookcase in which she wanted to display some of her books in her room. Yet, seeing her room was already full with little room for the new bookcase, she went about rearranging her room. After spending a day rearranging and reorganizingContinue reading “Driftwood Jewelry Tree”

Antique and Flea Market Adventures

No matter who you are or what your interests are, there are places and adventures out there just waiting for you to explore. For antique lovers or treasure hunters though, these adventures bring about fantastic finds, skilled negotiations, and great memories. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we have missed our antique adventures but are excited toContinue reading “Antique and Flea Market Adventures”

Finding a Connection to the Past

July 10, 2019 Last July, we went to the Brimfield Antique Show in Brimfield, MA. The Antique show occurs for a week in May, a week in July, and a week in September. We try to attend the show once or twice a year. For those of you that have not been to the Show,Continue reading “Finding a Connection to the Past”

Traveling the Maine Coast

August 29, 2019 When people talk about true beauty, they often talk about the golden temples in India, colorful cities in Italy, or bustling life in Singapore. Yet, one does not need to travel halfway around the world to experience true beauty and tranquility – just visit your backyard or even the Maine Coast! LastContinue reading “Traveling the Maine Coast”

Day at the Brimfield Antique & Flea Market

September 13, 2019 Last week we attended the Brimfield Antique & Flea Market with thousands of other prospective buyers and as usual had a blast. Both of us, along with our friend Eilleen left at 7 am and after about 2 hours of driving arrived at Brimfield. Due to the sheer magnitude of dealers andContinue reading “Day at the Brimfield Antique & Flea Market”