When I was in my 20’s, I developed arthritic symptoms and was diagnosed with the autoimmune disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis. I was treated with steroids for a year, but when I got pregnant I had to stop them for the sake of the unborn child. Thankfully my arthritis went into remission during pregnancy and has not …
Furniture with a New Purpose
One time when I was shopping at a thrift store I came across a beautiful antique Victrola cabinet that had been gutted. I knew this piece of furniture was high quality and I had a vision for repurposing it. So I loaded it in my car and dragged it back to the shop. I decided …
My Grandmother’s Fine China
I am the youngest of 5 children and my siblings are much older than me. When I was a young girl, my grandmother (the only grandparent I had growing up) would take care of me to help my mother out. She owned a quaint motel in Charlestown, NH. I have fond memories of going to …
Let’s Take the Old & Ordinary Out of Furniture
My shop is located 20 minutes from The Villages, which is a large retirement community. Over the years I have seen a lot of Northerners bring their furnishings down and decide it doesn’t fit their Florida decor. In the following example my client had an oak bedroom set they liked for the size and …