Shelter is my guiding word for this year. It is a non-striving word. A shelter offers refuge, provides safety, and embraces calm and quiet. I'm happy to report that I have lived to tell the story of my Swedish Death Cleaning Adventure -- my effort to make it easier for … [Read more...] about Finding Shelter…In My Home…Part 2
Downsizing
Living Large In A Small Space
The dream of a forever home is that it be used for decades of happy memories. Think about it — holiday dinners featuring smiling children and grandchildren passing the rolls and butter, playsets and pools in the backyard utilized during the warmer months, and glasses of sweet tea … [Read more...] about Living Large In A Small Space
A Clutter-Free Kitchen: Everything Has Its Place – Part 2 of 2
Kitchen shows clutter free countertops. Only items on the counters are things used on a regular basis, like olive oil, butter, and pepper, which are situated close to the stove. “Clean, crisp, and with not a lot of things going on,” is how Crystal Mains defines her … [Read more...] about A Clutter-Free Kitchen: Everything Has Its Place – Part 2 of 2
Living Spaces For Older Adults Has Gone Modern
Accessory Dwelling Unit The Granny Flat is another name for an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), a smaller, independent residential dwelling located on the same property as a single-family home–and these trends in aging-in-place apartments are making a splash across the county. … [Read more...] about Living Spaces For Older Adults Has Gone Modern
Building A Backyard Addition: Smart, Accessible, And Perfect For A Loved One
When Robin Wagoner’s larger-than-life father was diagnosed with cancer at 76, a shell game of living arrangements began. Within three months of his diagnosis, her father, the rock of the family, would pass—and everything her family knew to be true about home would forever … [Read more...] about Building A Backyard Addition: Smart, Accessible, And Perfect For A Loved One