Eagles, birders, and tourists flock to Sheffield Mills Eagle watch every winter. We’ve been hearing about the eagle viewing in the Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia for years but had never been. So this was the year! It’s really quite fascinating and a wonderful winter day trip if you are in the area for family, photographers…
Last week we did a crazy thing – we went to visit the Jesse Stone House! “The Jesse Stone House” as it’s known around here, is from the Tom Selleck series filmed in the area (2005-2012). It’s beautiful and iconic, set on an island accessed by a footbridge. We are not looking to move, but…
Have you ever dreamed of a simpler life? To run away from your current life and chase a simpler, easier, more fulfilling way to live? In 2017, in our 50’s, as empty-nesters, we decided to run away from home and do just that. Leave the hectic and hustle behind. We’ve been asked a lot lately about…
Last summer our daughter came home for a month from New Zealand and we wanted to freshened up our cottage guest room before she arrived. We did it on a tight budget and I’m so pleased how it turned out. I thought I would share for some inspiration. I’m writing this as we continue to…
Open shelving in the kitchen, boy everyone has a strong opinion about this. :) Hi Friends, who wants a cottage update? Many of you do apparently ha ha. I have received so many kind emails asking about the downsizing, moving and the renovations to the cottage, I am overwhelmed with your kindness and interest. I’ll…
What to do about ugly acoustic tile on the ceiling? As many of you know, we are moving super soon to our tiny cottage by the sea. We’ve sold our home and we’re making the big move. It was a romantic idea at first. As a cottage, it is simple and lovely. To live full time, it…
It’s true, our house has sold. It didn’t take long, and now we’re freaking out! It all sounded great on paper. Franchise the business (that story here), open a studio in Lunenburg (that story coming), sell the house, move to the cottage by the sea. Easy. Scary. Ha Ha. So many of you have been…
We are often asked, “what is shiplap?” With the popularity of Chip and Joanna Gains of HGTV’s Fixer-Upper, shiplap has become super popular and in-demand to add character to the interior of homes. Shiplap adds a lot of character and I personally love it. We always called it “planking” a wall. But call it…