Throwback Thursday: Lobster Buoys

Lobster buoys might be cool  artistically but they are also very serious business for those who make their living by catching lobsters in Maine.  Specifically, Maine is very stringent in their lobstering laws in order to preserve the longevity of the trade. My sweet friend Barbara Elkhorn lives on an island off the coast of… Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Lobster Buoys

Throwback Thursday: Fiddleheads

Do you like Fiddleheads? Fiddleheads are the furled fronds of a young fern, harvested to use as a vegetable in the early spring before unfolding in to the fern leaf. The fiddlehead represents one of the most important growing periods of the fern’s life cycle. Ferns regenerate through the spreading of rhizomes (root structure). The fronds… Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Fiddleheads

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Countertop Controversy

Countertops are a huge financial investment and a huge visual impact! Every homeowner has an opinion about countertops because they are a huge part of your daily life. Do they show dirt? Do they stain? Can you ruin them with heat? How do they feel to the hand? What is the difference between natural and man-made… Continue reading Countertop Controversy

Friday’s Find: Looking for the Best Coffee Table

Are you looking for the perfect coffee table? They are surprisingly not easy to find so here are some guidelines: 1) Size – choose something that fits your space appropriately. You should have about 12 – 15″ between your seating to the coffee table all around. Also, make sure it is not too high or… Continue reading Friday’s Find: Looking for the Best Coffee Table