When you talk to Gerry Masse, owner of Louisville Antique Restoration, you’ll be inspired to take a new look at the old furniture in your life. Old furniture tells a story — just think of your kitchen table growing up, Gerry says. It held Christmas dinners. It held your … [Read more...] about Bringing Old Treasures Back To Life
Home Improvements
Refine Your View
Because not all of us live on multi-acre manicured estates, we often have a view that is less than desirable. Sometimes we focus on what others see — our curb appeal — rather than what we see. Let’s take a moment to dream about some structures or plantings that add … [Read more...] about Refine Your View
Rooted In Memory
I was at the garden center of a Home Depot one afternoon, hovering by the shade-tolerant plants, when a woman investigating the hostas turned to me and said, “I’ve always said that if you have to buy hostas, you need more friends — but oh well, here I am anyway!” I laughed, … [Read more...] about Rooted In Memory
Bring Nature Closer
After an especially cold and snowy winter, spring beckons us outside. Its smells, sights, sounds, textures, and tastes offer us countless chances to enjoy its beauty. These rich experiences don’t just boost our mood and health — they also exercise our body’s sensory system, which … [Read more...] about Bring Nature Closer
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