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Let's do this again!!!    #girlpower

Let's do this again!!! #girlpower

 Several years ago I came upon a Instagram post that had a profound impact on me. I was made aware of the Kenya Drylands Education Fund (formerly The KERA Project) that was co-founded by Sarah Hadden, in Vermont, to help girls that live in...
general decoration - 2020-07-29 19:18:29
Please Help and become part of a "village" for this lovely young girl in Kenya...

Please Help and become part of a "village" for this lovely young girl in Kenya...

Catherine Letipo, surrounded by her uncles in northern KenyaIn this season of giving I am hoping we can all come together to become a village and give the gift of a high school education to this beautiful girl, Catherine Ntasanwa Letipo, who...
general decoration - 2019-12-13 19:18:28
Pop-Up shop:  Artie Vanderpool

Pop-Up shop: Artie Vanderpool

I am very excited to invite you to a pop-up shop I am hosting from my friend, designer and artist, Artie Vanderpool.I am honored that this beautiful collection was "inspired" by the farmhouse and our property.  Artie has been our guest and seen...
general decoration - 2019-11-11 19:19:54
you can never have too much art!

you can never have too much art!

Art makes me happy!  Every time I look at my bedside table filled with favorite things my heart races a bit.  That\'s the magic of living with things that you love?A new favorite is the small painting done by my friend, designer and artist...
general decoration - 2019-11-11 19:19:54
my mother...

my mother...

My mother died last Friday.  She was 91 years old,  three months shy of 92.  This is one of my favorite recent photos of her taken last Christmas at my cousin Kim\'s house.  My sister and nephew had planned a trip to visit her last week.  My...
general decoration - 2019-08-02 19:20:09
Jalapeño Crab Dip and the "farmhouse" margaritas!

Jalapeño Crab Dip and the "farmhouse" margaritas!

When I posted this photo of a margarita happy hour we had last weekend over on
general decoration - 2019-07-13 19:21:55
We have, officially gone to the dogs!!

We have, officially gone to the dogs!!

And then there were Four.photo by Richard OrtegaMeet our new rescue girl....Bunny!Given (by me;) name... Bunny Williams!  Bunny, because of those ears, and Williams, well- because of my adoration of the iconic designer and dog rescuer Bunny...
general decoration - 2019-02-16 19:16:08
We have, officially, gone to the dogs!

We have, officially, gone to the dogs!

And then there were Four.photo by Richard OrtegaMeet our new rescue girl....Bunny!Given (by me;) name... Bunny Williams!  Bunny, because of those ears, and Williams, well- because of my adoration of the iconic designer and dog rescuer Bunny...
general decoration - 2019-02-15 19:17:23
a simple skincare tip...because I love you!!

a simple skincare tip...because I love you!!

While for the love of a house started as a renovation blog some 10 years ago now; I feel it has morphed into a lifestyle blog at this point.  I love sharing our life, our girls, our home, my designs, projects, the gardens, my favorite things, et...
general decoration - 2019-02-09 19:14:54
a holiday tradition, please leave your calling card 2018!

a holiday tradition, please leave your calling card 2018!

   Happy New Year\'s Eve! Here are a few shots around the farmhouse from this past month!The $15k Christmas wreath;) finally made a return on the barn- after its three year absence ? (despite my bitching disapproval, Dan put it up himself, but...
general decoration - 2019-01-01 19:24:38
Hello, it's me...

Hello, it's me...

Hello, it\'s meI was wondering if after all these years you\'d like to meetTo go over everything....-Adele-Helloooooooooo!!!  Is anyone still here"!  I am SO sorry for ghosting you for over a year on the blog and five months on Instagram. ...
general decoration - 2018-12-06 19:23:11
Texas Proud...

Texas Proud...

TEXAS STRONG.sourceI lived in Houston for four years after college, and as a native Texan I have been gutted by the devastation that Harvey brought to my home state and the city I once called home.  My constant thoughts and prayers go out to all of...
general decoration - 2017-09-05 19:14:45
The KURA Project... for girls

The KURA Project... for girls

Hello!I am sorry I haven\'t posted in a while.  I have been dealing with an issue with my 90-year -old mother for several months now and it has emotionally and creatively drained me.  Hopefully the situation is resolved and she remains safe and...
general decoration - 2017-06-07 19:15:17
for the love of Daisy, please microchip your cats

for the love of Daisy, please microchip your cats

I\'ve been meaning to pin this post for several months, and today as the story came full circle it seems like the perfect time to write it.Though it is no surprise that I have a obsession great love of dogs, especially rescue dogs, I also am very...
general decoration - 2017-04-22 19:20:09
for the love of a house in "The Boston Globe"  !!!

for the love of a house in "The Boston Globe" !!!

I am extremely honored and excited to tell you that tomorrow, Sunday April 9th,  the farmhouse and blog will be featured in a special spring home hunt section, called "Address" in The Boston Globe !!! You can read the online article HEREI\'ll...
general decoration - 2017-04-09 19:15:51
Nor'easter March 2017

Nor'easter March 2017

 This post is for all my southern peeps who were asking to see snow photos from  around the farmhouse on Instagram today.  I posted a video this morning of the snow event, aka blizzard, we are having.  If you don\'t follow me on IG...
general decoration - 2017-03-15 19:11:07
Happy Valentine's Day...come to a Celtic wedding at the farmhouse

Happy Valentine's Day...come to a Celtic wedding at the farmhouse

Well... not a "real" wedding, but a wedding photoshoot for my very charming, talented, detail-oriented and fun friend-  event planner Sorrell Downing of Events by Sorrell!  The photoshoot highlighted a long list of talent from makeup artist,...
general decoration - 2017-02-15 19:16:04
It's a new year... bring some joy to your life!

It's a new year... bring some joy to your life!

ADOPT!!! ?It will change your life, change the life of a dog/cat that needs you, plus open up another space in a shelter/rescue for another homeless pet.... win/win/win!!!  If I could bottle the laughs/joy/love/happiness that our three rescue dogs...
general decoration - 2017-02-06 19:17:23
a copper roof for christmas

a copper roof for christmas

The farmhouse got a copper roof for Christmas!  We have wanted a copper roof over the front porch of the farmhouse ever since we renovated the house and added the composite roof, but at the time it wasn\'t financially feasible.  Since removing...
general decoration - 2017-01-12 19:15:54
for the love of a house kitchen in New Hampshire Magazine

for the love of a house kitchen in New Hampshire Magazine

my photoI am excited to share with you our kitchen featured in New Hampshire Magazine!The lovely, fun and talented Amy Mitchell of Home Glow Design also writes for New Hampshire Magazine.  The magazine article is HERE.   Amy also did a blog...
general decoration - 2017-01-09 19:16:41
Happy New Year to you!!

Happy New Year to you!!

I hope you had a wonderful, relaxing and fun holiday season and you are excited as I am about this new year!  I think it is going to be a great one.  Thank you to everyone who left your calling card on the Christmas tray for our holiday tradition....
general decoration - 2017-01-03 19:14:47
Please leave your calling card.... a holiday tradition

Please leave your calling card.... a holiday tradition

     As you might recall from Christmas\' past, this antique Victorian brass tray is a favorite of mine that I like to bring out this time of year.  It was originally silver-plated, but now only hints of silver remain on the solid brass...
general decoration - 2016-12-23 19:15:26
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