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Sunny Forecast
Tourists often bring home souvenirs from their vacations, but knick-knacks just wouldn’t do the trick for Canadian residents, John and Kathleen. Instead of purchasing “I Port Charlotte” T-shirts, the...
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Remake It with Paint
While enjoying a recent stay at my high school best friend’s home, we decided to embark on an unplanned makeover to her living room. I can’t wait to show you all the details of how this room went from...
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A Modern Industrial Look That is Timeless
Retirement was quickly approaching and he was itching for a coastal escape—one that would accommodate his love for golf. Living in Wisconsin, Keith wanted to retire in a place where he wouldn’t have...
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Keep It Light & Bright
Splitting their time between Massachusetts and Florida has allowed our clients to lead a bit of a double life. Retired snowbirds, George and Marilyn, purchased a Florida condominium in May 2021. The...
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See the Forest for the Trees
If you’ve been following my blog during this past year, you know that we experienced a horrible ordeal when Hurricane Ian, a monstrous category 4 storm, made landfall in Port Charlotte, Florida. The...
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Time Capsule
Hurricane Ian, the monstrous category 4 storm, crossed into Port Charlotte, Florida at 5:22 a.m. on September 28, 2022. My husband and I knew it was coming. When Port Charlotte issued a voluntary...
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Shhh…It’s a Secret
I was recently invited to my friend’s lovely home. After I rang the doorbell, my friend swung the front door wide open. As I crossed the threshold, I knew I could expect a big friendly hug from my...
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The Gift
Nine years ago the unimaginable happened. My handsome 33-year-old son with beautiful blue eyes, dimples, and a gorgeous smile died unexpectedly. He was an incredible human, full of life, love,...
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Happy Hour Begins Here
When you turn left onto Evaro Drive off Hillsborough Blvd., then make another right turn onto Eric Street, you’ll find yourself in a unique Port Charlotte neighborhood. The area consists mostly of...
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A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words. But I believe a picture can sometimes actually speak louder than a thousand words. For instance, there’s an oversized framed photograph which hangs...
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Dark Brown and Moody Color Scheme Makeover
When I was a child growing up in Michigan, I have memories of my grandparents protecting their living room furniture to keep it in pristine condition. My grandparents had clear plastic covers on the...
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Timeless Assisted Living Facility Kitchen
One of the last projects I designed shortly before my retirement was GrandCare Assisted Living Facility located in Port Charlotte, Florida. This is an assisted old-age home where adults 65 and older...
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Our Gallery Wall
I knew I wanted to create a gallery wall after we renovated our home. It would be a place to hang our most-prized framed possessions and pay homage to the past. I felt there’d be no better place to...
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Made to Treasure
When I was growing up I often heard various expressions: ‘It’s better to give than receive’ or ‘giving is more joyous than receiving’ and lastly, ‘it’s not about the size of the gift that matters.’ I...
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Before and After: A Light and Bright Kitchen Makeover
In today’s world, where life often feels like it’s moving at a million miles an hour, many of us are on the hunt for a little slice of sanctuary. Snowbirds, John and Ali, found their little corner of...
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Over the Years
Call me “sentimental.” I have an emotional attachment to greeting cards, especially the ones with handwritten notes. I have collected joyous baby shower cards, hilarious birthday cards, jolly...
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Do You Really Want a Freestanding Bathtub?
When we first purchased our home thirteen-years ago, there was a whopper-sized garden tub in the master en suite. What is a garden tub? You might ask. Well, the term garden tub originated in...
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The Calm after the Storm Kitchen
Holy smokes, I never thought we’d see this day! But oh my, the transformation is amazing! And I’m so, so excited to tell you more about it. But first, here’s the quick backstory. Shortly after...
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The Unexpected Gifts
The ink hadn’t quite dried on the mortgage loan papers when my son Andy began working on our new-to-us home. He set to work, power washing and painting. He offered to install backsplash tile in the...
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Before: Builder-Grade | After: Designer-Made
To say this stunning kitchen reveal is a long time in the making is an understatement. This project has been in the works since 2022. Remember the story I posted about the traumatizing accidental...
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