Beatrix Potter is Making a Comeback

I fell in love with Beatrix Potter when decorating Elisabeth’s nursery almost 25 years ago. The wallpaper border, crib canopy and all her bedding was Beatrix Potter. I purchased some clothing in Coaticook, Quebec. As I remember it was more popular in Canada then the US. We enjoyed reading her the books as Elisabeth remembersContinue reading “Beatrix Potter is Making a Comeback”

Think Spring!

Life has been very hectic with work and talking care of my dad. Decorating for holidays always gives me peace and enjoyment.  Includes needlefelted eggs I made and vintage glass eggs my grandmother purchased 50 years ago. Though the weather is not spring like, Easter is coming. May Christ’s glory and the promise of thisContinue reading “Think Spring!”

Collecting Mary Hadley Pottery

Mary Hadley stoneware pottery started in 1939 in Louisville, Kentucky. I started collecting Mary Hadley pottery years ago as both my mother and grandmother collected the pottery. Many of my pieces have come from my mother and grandmother. Displaying and using the pottery brings me such joy. I was lucky a few years ago andContinue reading “Collecting Mary Hadley Pottery”

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”

Our River Home – 5 Years Later

Despite a speedy 6-month renovation, we have spent the past 4 1/2 years working to bring joy to every corner of our home and renovating along the way. In order to adhere to our motto, we have constantly been making improvements and adding new antiques and collectibles that bring us joy. On the five-year anniversaryContinue reading “Our River Home – 5 Years Later”