A reader named Allison wrote me about the (kinda sad, very brown) 1950s duplex that she and her family recently renovated in Kure Beach, North Carolina. After 10 months of working on weekends, they transformed it into a colorful ... Keep Reading
A Coastal Cottage Gets a Makeover on the DIY Network
Have you followed along with the DIY Network's Blog Cabin project as they remodeled this old cottage on the water in Atlantic, North Carolina? They're giving it away to one lucky viewer, and the winner will be announced on October 11, ... Keep Reading
“Home & Harmony” Blogger Selling Victorian-Style Farmhouse
Never take good blogs for granted. That's one thing I've learned from seeing so many come and go over the years. It was always inspiring to follow Rie's projects at Home & Harmony as she and her husband worked on their new ... Keep Reading
Lisa’s Cozy Mountain Hideaway in Fall
When Lisa sent me photos of her home in the mountains of North Carolina, I sat back and sighed. Ahhh. This looks like the perfect fall retreat to me. So warm and cozy with panoramic views of the autumn leaves. She said I could share them ... Keep Reading
“Revenge:” Emily Thorne’s Beach House in the Hamptons
Are you hooked on the soapy TV drama "Revenge"? Today we're going to take a closer look at both Emily's beach house in the Hamptons (both the real one and the TV version) and Nolan's place. Emily Thorne's Beach House In some ... Keep Reading