Your home is so beautiful! And I can tell from the way you write that it is a really happy one. Thank you for sharing. Your Substack is one of my joys! I always open the moment I see it in my inbox. Take care, Amelia!
I enjoyed seeing the photos and reading your experience of the spaces and the home’s evolution. It is such a privilege to peer into the very personal creation of a home.
The curated article on debunking the myth of “Men as hunters” is absolutely fascinating. I’ll be sending links to it all around.
Ellen, thank you so much for reading! Making a home is an ongoing expression of love and joy and I really appreciate mine - I'm glad you enjoyed "visiting!" That article is eye-opening - glad you found it interesting.
Lovely home! The stripe, check, and floral trick is neat. The wall map room where you play games seems cave like and makes me feel safe and protected just looking at it. ❤️
This was so fun! I had very similar feelings about having a good spot for a Christmas tree when I bought my house. The first time I walked in to my house, I saw the spot and that was it. We made an offer the next day.
I love that! Whenever I look at places to live, I've always assessed the "party potential" - could I imagine inviting people over/where would we entertain!
Amelia! Your home is so cozy and beautiful. Ollie and Sandy are adorable. Hudson Valley! Ah! Thank you so much for sharing it with us. What a wonderful life you’re gifting the kids. I so miss wide open spaces and ancient trees. 😭 Please feel free to post pictures of that view anytime!! 😍
I’m most grateful for living two blocks from the sea, that I can smell the sea air from our back door, our cozy fireplace in the living room, that we have such a spacious place to live so close to the city—we are in Rockaway, 45 min away. We are in the middle of renovations and I can’t wait until they’re finished. This post gave me something to look forward to. Thank you ❤️🔥
Living close to the sea is a very special thing - you are lucky! That sea air smell! Renovations are a blessing and a curse - we just finished ours a year ago so I know exactly how you're feeling. It's going to be so great when it's done. Thank you for the kind words - I'll give the dogs a snuggle for you! ❤️
Your home is so beautiful! And I can tell from the way you write that it is a really happy one. Thank you for sharing. Your Substack is one of my joys! I always open the moment I see it in my inbox. Take care, Amelia!
oh, thank you so much for reading, Betsy! you must made my day! I am so glad you enjoy the newsletter.
Your house is a dream.
oh, thank you so much! It feels so good to love our home - I truly appreciate it! ❤️
I didn't know you were in the Hudson Valley. My parents are in Troy. Maybe we can meet up sometime.
I'd love to!
I enjoyed seeing the photos and reading your experience of the spaces and the home’s evolution. It is such a privilege to peer into the very personal creation of a home.
The curated article on debunking the myth of “Men as hunters” is absolutely fascinating. I’ll be sending links to it all around.
Ellen, thank you so much for reading! Making a home is an ongoing expression of love and joy and I really appreciate mine - I'm glad you enjoyed "visiting!" That article is eye-opening - glad you found it interesting.
Your house is stunning. Wow. Love every thoughtful touch and room and decor nook!
thank you Kristen! ❤️
Lovely home! The stripe, check, and floral trick is neat. The wall map room where you play games seems cave like and makes me feel safe and protected just looking at it. ❤️
Thank you Shannon! That room is so cozy - and checks/stripes/florals is the easiest design trick ever - I swear by it! ❤️
Checks, florals, and stripes! Borrowing this!!
It's truly a great trick! Pulls things together in the easiest, non-fussy way! 🎀
Your house is gorgeous! And so intentional. I love it. (And now I must steal the “dirty dish towels basket” idea from you and Ina 😂)
Aw, thank you Sarah! The dirty dish towel basket makes me feel super-professional! 😉😉
This was so fun! I had very similar feelings about having a good spot for a Christmas tree when I bought my house. The first time I walked in to my house, I saw the spot and that was it. We made an offer the next day.
I love that! Whenever I look at places to live, I've always assessed the "party potential" - could I imagine inviting people over/where would we entertain!
Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us! It looks like such a lovely sanctuary!
Thanks so much Lizzie!
Loved this!! More home pics please- it’s beautiful 🥰
Oh, thank you Ashleigh! I wanted to take pictures outside as well but it was too much for one email-another time! 😉
Amelia! Your home is so cozy and beautiful. Ollie and Sandy are adorable. Hudson Valley! Ah! Thank you so much for sharing it with us. What a wonderful life you’re gifting the kids. I so miss wide open spaces and ancient trees. 😭 Please feel free to post pictures of that view anytime!! 😍
I’m most grateful for living two blocks from the sea, that I can smell the sea air from our back door, our cozy fireplace in the living room, that we have such a spacious place to live so close to the city—we are in Rockaway, 45 min away. We are in the middle of renovations and I can’t wait until they’re finished. This post gave me something to look forward to. Thank you ❤️🔥
Living close to the sea is a very special thing - you are lucky! That sea air smell! Renovations are a blessing and a curse - we just finished ours a year ago so I know exactly how you're feeling. It's going to be so great when it's done. Thank you for the kind words - I'll give the dogs a snuggle for you! ❤️
Be right over
Can't wait! 😉
What a feast for the eyes, thank you!
Oh gosh, that's such a nice thing to say, thank you so much Lesley!
What a beautiful, warm and welcoming home! I'd love to know where you got the zinc table from? Thank you for sharing your space with us.
Thank you! I got the table from a Rhode Island company - ours was a floor model and on sale - here's their website: https://kingstonkrafts.com/dining-tables/zinc-top-tables
The house tour we’ve been waiting for!! So gorgeous and welcoming. And thank you for letting me share some links ☺️
Thank you, Aja!