When renovating an old house, any house for that matter, you must draw the line where history begins and ends. The last owner of this …
Rock the Coastal Cottage
The coastal town of Yankeetown has a decently recorded history. The most condensed version of this history we have found so far is in a …
Absence of Light
It’s hard to imagine what sorts of things went on in this tiny dark corner of the cottage. It wreaked of urine, the floors (and …
The 100 Inch Kitchen
Most people think “design” is all about making something pleasing to the eye. Although true, this is only half the soul of truly good design. …
June Lights Up
There’s no perfect way to begin, so just begin and see what happens next… Wayne the electrician has done an awesome job getting us ready …
Memorial Day Weekend 22
As Americans, we like to lay claim to our conquests by planting a flag on them. The moon, Iwo Jima, and even sometimes a cheeseburger. …
Dawn on the Daybook Cottage
There’s something about the sunrise when you’re on the coast that says, “today is full of possibilities”. When I look at this old craftsman-inspired cottage …