It may not feel like it outside, but Spring will be here this weekend! And I, for one, can’t wait. It’s not that it was a terrible winter, but by the time we get to mid-March, I get a little anxious for some green, growing things and freshening up the cottage. Since it’s not quite time …
We’re going all farmhouse on you this week. Actually, we’ve never believed in sticking strictly to one decorating style in our homes, and our cottage is a mix of cabin, cottage and farmhouse decor styles, which enhances its coziness. Mixing decor styles makes your home more you – a true reflection of your personality and individual style. …
What do you think of when you hear the word cricket? A mystifying English sport played with a bat and a ball? An insect, said to bring good luck? Or, the stony silence that you hear when you launch something for sale and no one responds? All good answers. But we’re thinking of one more. The …
Having a good time, old sport? When the first captains of industry began to build the Adirondack Great Camps in the late 1800s and early 1900s, their main aim was to escape city life and find rest and recreation. The Adirondacks offered unspoiled natural beauty and unlimited opportunities for outdoor activities. Boating, canoeing and fishing …
Many of you may be too young to remember this reference. Back in the 1960s there was a movie theme song called “What’s It All About, Alfie” written by Burt Bacharach, that was a hit for Dionne Warwick. It became a bit of an anthem and a phrase we used often as an ironic question. …
The Premier of Ontario announced a new emergency order to stay in our homes yesterday. Guidance includes only going to the grocery store once per week, and no other travel other than going to work, Dr. appointments and picking-up prescriptions. As everywhere else it seems, Covid threatens to overwhelm Ontario hospitals and is devastating nursing …
I read a really good article in Forbes over the holidays https://www.forbes.com/sites/sethcohen/2021/12/30/you-survived-2020-these-4-ideas-will-help-you-thrive-in-2021 It suggested that we write a personal vision statement as we head into the new year. And it made me think about my true vision for our little business and what I would like it to look like at the end of 2021. Don’t get …
It’s been a hard year … Like us, you may not have seen your children and grandchildren, visited with friends, or even enjoyed a dinner out. It’s been a real challenge to get through, and some of you may have experienced the loss of a loved one due to Covid-19. If so, we are so sorry, …
Even though no one will see it this year … It makes us feel a bit happier to see these charming decorations in our entry when we come through the door. The entry is basically made for holiday decor. In a normal holiday season, it would be a warm welcome for your guests and a …
As we embark on a different holiday season this year … when we might not be spending time with loved ones … it could lighten our mood to spend a little time embellishing a corner of our homes with some holiday cheer that sparks joy in our hearts. Our kids, grandchildren, and extended family won’t be visiting …