Colleen Healey Architecture has revamped a home on a radial lot facing Washington DC’s Logan Circle, retaining historic details while updating the spaces for contemporary living. The renovated eight-bedroom house fronts Logan Circle, one of the city’s grand rotaries that connects several major avenues, created as part of engineer Pierre L’Enfant’s original master plan. During…
February 11, 2023 BookLove Carnival is back at the South Bank, London this half term! Yass!!! If you are in the area, you absolutely don’t want to miss this bookish treat, and the chance to meet some very talented children’s authors. BookLove Carnival at the South Bank, London where: BookLove lounge, Imagine Children’s Festival, Royal…
Take a tour across the US to visit all the former Presidents, well, their graves at least. Traveling as a means to discover American History is something This Family advocates all the time. There are literally millions of stories waiting to be uncovered and as ever generation passes, we run the risk of losing those…
Otherwise titles Colonial Clothing 101. What DID people wear in the 1700’s? Do we even know? The answer is YES! We actually know quite a lot about what our forefolk (forefathers and foremothers) were wearing. Colonial clothing is interesting. It is fashionable and functional. What’s interesting is that different social status is displayed not in…
This Valentine’s Day consider showing the ones you love you care by supporting American small businesses. It’s a double win to show those you love you care with little tokens and you are supporting communities and small businesses throughout our nation. Instant love fest! We have Valentine ideas for your love, your kids, even your…
A new HGTV competition show premieres this weekend and we couldn’t be more excited. the show, Renovation Resort Showdownis hosted by fan favorite Bryan Baeumler of Renovation Island and Scott McGillivray from Vacation House Rules. Scott recently acquired a lakeside resort, and he’s calling in some outside help for the redesign and renovation. Scott and…
The White House is stepping up pressure on lawmakers to renew a section of electronic surveillance law which permits the government to conduct targeted surveillance of foreign persons located outside the US. The provision, known as section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (Fisa), is set to expire at the end of the year….
Was your home a bit of a fixer-upper when you bought it? Have you been meaning to make updates for months … or even years? If the delay is financially-driven, it may be hard to get started — or know where to begin. These tips can help. Life is expensive — and so are renovations!…
June 25, 2023 Welcome to the #DreamTeam linky! A fab place to share your writing, read what others have been up to, and share a bit of blog love! Come join us… via GIPHY Is anyone else melting?? In true Brit style I can’t wait for summer, then when it arrives in all it’s sunshine……
June 10, 2023 The sun is shining and it’s a beautiful day to sit in the garden and build… a GreenScience Hybrid Crabot! Woohoo!!! I’m really excited by this fantastic find as not only does it encourage the little ones (and big ones!) STEAM skills, but it’s also beach themed #mycupoftea #winning. So, these days…