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We’re in the last few days of January and well on our way into our New Year's Resolutions.  Or are we?  According to Psychologist, it takes three weeks of a repeated action to become a habit. I welcome the quiet month of January for several reasons.  It’s my birthday month and I love the double dose…

As a designer, I usually find myself on the brighter side of a move – preparing floor plans, selecting paint colors, accessorizing and helping clients move into their new homes. However, this November and for the first week of December, my husband, Mike, and I sorted, donated, discarded and sold our home of 19-plus years.…

One is truly blessed if they’re fortunate enough to live in New England in the fall. Its spectacular, warm, subtle hues are a welcome break from the bright colors of summer. The long, late afternoon shadows that usher us indoors for a cup of tea give us time to pause and appreciate our interiors again.…

When a snail outgrows his shell and needs to find a new home, he simply slips out of his shell and slides into another one better suited for him. If moving were as easy for us! Maybe I’ve spent too much time at the beach this summer to even contemplate such a thing! This past…