Renovating a Cape Cod Style Cottage | Bamboo Shades for the Living Room

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Two things had to happen in order for today’s post to come together: the bamboo shades I ordered two weeks ago had to be delivered; and I had to figure out a way to install them myself, with only an antique drill and a puny screwdriver as helpers. But the stars aligned, the shades arrived, and I found my inner Bob Vila just in time so I can share my latest decorating tweaks with you. If you’re on the market for some new window treatments for a room in your home, and are considering bamboo shades, I highly recommend them. There are many different sources and price points available, and you’ll probably want to do your own research, but I’ve had the same shades in our family room and have been very pleased with them so far so I ordered a couple more for the living room. These bamboo shades are beautifully made, the width and length of the shade can be customized to fit any window and, more importantly, you can install them yourself, like I did 🙂

Bamboo Shades

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Last Week’s Finds

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Marking the end of a busy week, and the start of another, here are a few favorite finds that have made it to my wishlist, shopping cart or must-read list of books and design stories. I hope you see something that piques your interest! 

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What’s Hiding Behind Your Shutters?

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If you have south-facing windows framed by stationary shutters, the non-operable kind that are screwed into the siding of your home, then you, too, might be curious to see what’s hiding behind them. Or not, depending on how brave you are 🙂 

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Clear Your Clutter with Feng Shui 

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Happy October, dear friends! I hope you’re well, happy and healthy, and enjoying the gentle change of seasons. Despite the gorgeous weather we’ve been having lately, I spent the better part of last weekend cooped up indoors, decluttering our home (and making a big mess in the process). Every year around this time I get an overwhelming desire to simplify our life and our schedule, and decluttering our home is a big part of the process. Do you feel that way too?

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This Week’s Finds

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Happy weekend, friends! It’s been a cold and rainy one here in Western Mass, but the change of temperature brings a welcome break from our normally busy weekend schedule. Our coziest blankets are out, the house smells of freshly baked apple pie, hot tea and honey, and we’re all curled up with our favorite books, enjoying the quiet, and the rain. Over the last couple of weeks I came across a few items on my virtual shopping sprees, and thought I’d share my favorites with you. They are an assorted bunch: a stunning English country home decorated by antiques dealer Max Rollit, a lovely beach house on the shores of Rhode Island, the former home of Max Sinsteden, a beautiful set of botanical prints, a metal drinks table (like the one that holds my coffee as I write), newly released design books, a cozy mystery by Anthony Horowitz on my nightstand, and more. I hope you see something you like! 

A set of 6 framed botanical prints 

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