creative life at home

Make the most of life's challenges through creative expression in home arts and grow your creative self in a new direction. Watch the doors open to a life you love even more when you not only feel more empowered but ARE empowered just by making your home a unique reflection of you!

I'll show you what I do. You want to give it a go, too?

With xo to you and your home from me and mine,

Karen

Found! Midcentury Treasures

I didn't know quite what to do with this week's Monday. I was a little off kilter, slightly directionless and more than a little giddy about the sunshine. No doubt I walked in circles from kitchen to living through dining and back again as I waited for something to just catch hold of me.

First Impressions of the Downsize House

For thirty years my house was my home-place and a holder of a lifetime of memories. In thirty years it grew us a nice chunk of real estate equity to help fund our retirement.

At about year number 25 we … Read the rest

Renovation Reality Continues

It's pretty amazing to see a little worn out house come to life so quickly. It's like it got a brand new outfit and it is looking good!

And We Have Water in all the Right Places

A little renovation reality and a lot of progress in the baths. And we have a shower. Lux!

The Look Back

Hello Friday, and hello you!

Mondays are fresh starts. Fridays, with their anticipation of weekend (“What is a week end?” Oh, Violet , I do love you.) time spent with Bruce, family and friends, I look back. I hope that … Read the rest