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Visiting Ocracoke Island, North Carolina
We just returned from a glorious week in Ocracoke! This was our third time visiting the island, and it gets better each time. I can’t…
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adding caning to louvered closet doors
When we renovated the second story of our house in late 2019, money got a little tight toward the end of the project. So when…
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replacing window screens
Over the past few weeks, we’ve been cleaning and fixing up our screened-in porch, a glorious spot that our whole family loves. It’s been neglected…
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visiting New Orleans
One of our favorite places in the world is the Big Easy! I love the music, the heat, the food . . . the city…
● About Me
I’m Vanessa, a wife and mom living in the DC suburbs. In 2017, I bought a rundown house and began renovating it with my husband, John. Together, we’ve made our small house into a cozy, comforting space for us and our four kids.
