Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee

So lovely. I am looking forward to fall in New Jersey. We are already getting some color in the maple trees. photo source

Cutest Vacation Cottages

Tiny cottages in Lincoln, New Hampshire

Teleport me there, NOW.

I love vacationing in a tiny individual cottage.

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The exact location has been found.

Gilcrest Cottages and Motel in Thornton New Hampshire

Nautical Kitchen

Nice tile backsplash behind the cooktop.

My Bedroom Bookshelves, Decluttered

The lower three shelves on the left side have been pared down considerably. I'm getting a lot of pleasure looking at this new arrangement from my bed which is reflected in the TV screen. Little by little, I'm helping a good cause and they are helping me in return. The annual auction and sale in tents and outdoors at the firehouse is less than two weeks away and I'm getting nervous about missing my chance to donate. Books are first. Wish me luck. xo

Fun with Shelves

It's so much fun to play with your treasures and arrange them on shelves. I've been doing this all week. Hopefully tomorrow I will show you the shelves in MY bedroom. Good night. xo

Everything Starts in The Kitchen

A home doesn’t need to be large and modern to have an open plan, as illustrated by this charming cottage where one side of the kitchen flows into a cozy sitting area. 

Kitchens continue to be the hub of the home, and increasingly designers are opening them to other living areas. In renovations and new construction we’re seeing few walls between kitchens, dining areas, and family rooms, so family members may easily interact with each other and entertain at home.

See more "hub" kitchens here in a 29 photo slideshow. I'm still busier than ever, currently organizing my books and cleaning the shelves, a daunting job.

A Skateboard Video w/ 14 month old Boy

A man gives his 14-month-old son a skateboard and zero instruction.

SIX DAYS from Colin Kennedy on Vimeo.
Cutest thing ever! Everyone will love this.

An Old Photo of My Kitchen + Pantry

This photo is from an old blog post September 2008.