This home is located on a Tidal Marsh in New Castle, NH, and sits high on the lot for a wonderful view of water and wildlife. The original home was actually a modular home and turned into quite the challenge. But if any builder was up for it, Havenhill Builders was. It was not… Continue reading The New Castle Tidal View Home
Category: Interiors
Characteristics of a Screen Porch / 3- Season / Sunroom
For those of you who love the outdoors and want to sit back, relax and enjoy nature without having the bugs eat you alive or get wet from rain, a screen porch / 3- season room / sun room are usually at the top of your list when we start designing a space. But what… Continue reading Characteristics of a Screen Porch / 3- Season / Sunroom
Why Tile Sets the Stage for Any Space
Do you know why tile sets the stage for any space? Well, let me tell you (in case you didn’t know) tile is expensive and fairly permeant. There is definitely a skill-set when it comes to installing tile and not one that I have ventured into myself. Along with electricians and plumbers, I figure… Continue reading Why Tile Sets the Stage for Any Space
Before & After of New Englander Meets Modern
Before and after photos are some of my favorites and New Englander meets modern is one of my all-time favorites. Remember, we work on projects for a LONG time before they are actually photographed. In this project, I started working with the clients in November 2017, designed until April 2018, the Portsmouth Planning Department slowed… Continue reading Before & After of New Englander Meets Modern
These are a Few of My Favorite Things
Raindrop on roses and whiskers on kittens, these are a few of my favorite things… just kidding, but they actually are, yet I doubt you care. My favorite things in the design world, you might care about so let’s give it a try… TILE Subway (all shapes, sizes and colors), 24×24 porcelain, 12 x… Continue reading These are a Few of My Favorite Things
Home Improvements for While You are Home During Coronavirus
Are you looking for some home improvements projects that you can do while you are in quarantine with Coronavirus? There is no doubt that this is a crazy and difficult time for everyone and staying focused is difficult. But along with eating right, exercising outside, breathing deep and focusing on the positive, being productive is… Continue reading Home Improvements for While You are Home During Coronavirus
Prayer Ties
I’m inviting you and my community to make and hang the prayer ties outside your home or business as a symbol of prayer, peace, gratitude and support. At this time of social distancing, I want to emphasize contemplative insights and practices that help us heal our sense of separation and isolation, promote connection and awaken… Continue reading Prayer Ties
6 Key Morning Routines to Keep You Going During COVID-19 Crises Lockdown
Have you established your new morning routine for this COVID19 lockdown? I have found my new routine is setting my mind straight and ready for the day. On March 6th, we went on vacation to the Bahamas, meeting our daughter, Kate who goes to KU for her spring break then my other daughter, Elle joined… Continue reading 6 Key Morning Routines to Keep You Going During COVID-19 Crises Lockdown
How To Create a Spiritually Healthy Home
During this time of “Lockdown” it is vitally important to create a home that feels safe and spiritually balanced. Even going to the grocery store is stressful so be intentional about setting up your home to be a relaxing relief from the anxiety and stress of the world right now. When designing a home,… Continue reading How To Create a Spiritually Healthy Home
The Rewards of Refinishing Cabinetry
Do you love your cabinetry? If not, refinishing your current cabinetry is a great option rather than replacing it. In this featured project, the cabinetry was originally installed in 2010 and the homeowner never liked it. But, since they had just completed a huge renovation project and they “just wanted to move in” (a feeling… Continue reading The Rewards of Refinishing Cabinetry