Author: Laura

Landmarking our historic home

Landmarking our historic home

Historic home living We have always chosen to live in historic homes. We appreciate the history and interesting architecture. Historic homes tend to be located near charming towns and parks, allowing for a very walkable lifestyle. Landmarking our historic home was easy and we learned 

Bathroom Flip Project: New Vanity and Light Fixture

Bathroom Flip Project: New Vanity and Light Fixture

Please read on for an overview of a recent bathroom flip we worked on. This bathroom flip project included a new vanity and light fixture. We also replaced the toilet for an even more updated appearance. The Before I love remodeling projects. However, this project 

Quick Cabin Decor Update – New Door Knobs

Quick Cabin Decor Update – New Door Knobs

We love our little Northwoods cabin. When we purchased it 2010, we knew there were a lot of projects to tackle and opportunities to add decor updates. This is also a vacation home. Therefore, it’s important to me that we manage the projects so we 

Salmon Cream Cheese Spread

Salmon Cream Cheese Spread

This Salmon Cream Cheese Spread is a delicious way to use leftover salmon. Perfect on a bagel or cracker for breakfast or an appetizer. If you are following a Keto diet, this salmon spread tastes great on celery. When serving this salmon cream cheese spread 

Patio Life – Building an outdoor fireplace into the side of our garage (Part 2 – Construction)

Patio Life – Building an outdoor fireplace into the side of our garage (Part 2 – Construction)

We enjoy spending time on our patio. What a great place to relax, dine and entertain. Many years ago, in a former home, we built our first outdoor fireplace. It’s amazing how an outdoor fireplace allowed us to extend our patio season into early spring 

10 Quick, Easy & Delicious Weeknight Meals

10 Quick, Easy & Delicious Weeknight Meals

These 10 Quick, Easy & Delicious Weeknight Meal recipes will help you get dinner on the table in no time. No need to grab drive-through or order delivery even on busy nights. Just takes a little planning to make sure you have the ingredients in 

Key West – What to Do & Where to Eat and Drink

Key West – What to Do & Where to Eat and Drink

For several years, we have been entertaining the idea of making Key West our retirement destination. I had never visited, but spent a lot of time in Gulf Shores, AL as a kid and had a strong feeling I would fall in love with Key 

DIY Sea Glass Necklace

DIY Sea Glass Necklace

What a perfect way to remember your coastal vacation. This project also makes a wonderful gift. Check out the supply list and instruction guide to make your own DIY Sea Glass Necklace. Collecting Sea Glass (vacation) We have collected sea glass during several of our 

Smoked salmon, cucumber and  caper salad

Smoked salmon, cucumber and caper salad

Need a quick, healthy meal? Try this smoked salmon, cucumber and caper salad. It comes together quickly and is perfect for lunch on the go or dinner at home. It’s easy to keep these simple ingredients on hand to whip this dinner together after work, 

DIY Holiday Floral Decor

DIY Holiday Floral Decor

Holiday decor creates a warm and welcoming feeling as temperatures drop and the days grow shorter. A beautiful floral arrangement can be very expensive in home decor shops and catalogs. Save some money and have some fun. Create your own DIY Holiday Floral Planter. Check