This small, narrow house in Maryland has amazing views of the Chesapeake Bay. It was nice enough before, but it was looking a little dated and lacked a clear style. It also lacked space for a first-floor master suite, mudroom/laundry area, ... Keep Reading
The Enchanted Cottage from “The One I Love”
In the 2014 movie The One I Love, Mark Duplass and Elisabeth Moss play a couple whose marriage is falling apart. Their marriage counselor (Ted Danson) prescribes a weekend getaway in a charming white house where everything looks picture ... Keep Reading
Model Home #2: Taking a Tour of a Smaller House Plan
Welcome back, fellow lookiloos. Hope you enjoyed yesterday's model home tour and are ready for another one. This is a smaller house plan they offer in the subdivision and has the garage in back, so I liked the exterior better. Take a ... Keep Reading
A New House with Turn-of-the-Century Style in Ocean City
Whenever I see a builder incorporating old-house details into new construction, I want to cheer. This one in Ocean City, for example, was inspired by the classic turn-of-the-century vacation homes on the Jersey Shore. It was built by ... Keep Reading
Giving Our Playroom a Makeover with Board and Batten
This is how my kids' playroom looked when we moved in. Very "builder white" and boring. We finally got around to decorating the playroom this summer, and I thought you might like to see how it turned out. First of all, we knew we ... Keep Reading