This building tucked away in the southern corner of the back bay is an exquisite beaux-arts condo. It's been on the market for nearly a year.| Laurel Home
Hi Everyone, Phew! This post has been epic! But, it’s done. Hooray! I don’t believe I’ve ever done a three-part post with two anchor links. The first link that says part 3 goes to the final installment, part 2, was from last Wednesday. If you’re here for the first time, would like to review or […]| Laurel Home
lighting for the lower-level moody entry. Originally, I thought one table lamp and the two lanterns would be sufficient light. Nope. Not even| Laurel Home
details of all the residential lighting and fixtures I used in my newly renovated historical Boston condo...and also share what I would have| Laurel Home
My wife's retreat is the dark one. In fact, it's a brown, quite masculine room! Or, at least, what most people consider a "masculine room."| Laurel Home
I've had the window treatments for at least a month...This isn't just about getting the windows washed and booking the installer...if only!| Laurel Home
According to their website, there are 12 new Farrow & Ball Colors 2025. But, that's not exactly true. While some are new, three have been...| Laurel Home
...as I began collecting, I realized that there is a glut of gorgeous dining furniture-- on sale. And a lot of it is for a short time only.| Laurel Home
There are thousands of poorly laid-out floor plans, and almost all are open-concept. To be clear, not all open-concept floor plans are bad,| Laurel Home
I can, but only so we can all relax when the colorful wall colors start to get painted, and it feels like the earth is caving in. It's not.| Laurel Home
and now for the renovation tour. But before we begin, I'd like to point out a few important things.I find it easier to walk, talk, and show| Laurel Home
One the one year renovation anniversary, I woke up today to the sound of intense construction. That is very rare...(Monday) was not a good day| Laurel Home
...this view doesn't exist. I'd have to be downstairs, standing in the common space perched on a ladder...that's all the renovation news...| Laurel Home
Hi Everyone, Or, maybe you will believe what’s going on. Welcome to my reno rant. A reno rant that’s happening days before the renovation has begun. But, hang in until the end because it’s not all bad. Oh, man. I woke up today, dragging myself out of bed while seriously asking myself why I […]| Laurel Home
Below is the schedule I made the other day that includes the renovation end date...my GC didn’t respond even though I followed through with a| Laurel Home
the renovation construction, except for the den, should be finished this coming week. I am pretty sure I've found a new painter and a new...| Laurel Home
Now in month eleven, this post chronicles my home renovation in 2024—the good, the bad, and the spectacular!| Laurel Home
Chris is bringing over more samples for the new paint colors...He is getting quarts of the samples. The one-cup test samples have proven...| Laurel Home
They also covered my lovely new primary bathroom floor with thick brown paper.If you missed the beautiful new floor, you can see it here.| Laurel Home
this was the first time I had raised my voice....hardwood floor refinishing rule #1 is:...ESPECIALLY if the homeowner(s) live there.| Laurel Home
The beautiful, creamy white marble bathroom tile floor... I was sure...that the Mediterranean Sea was on the other side of the windows. haha.| Laurel Home
Happy Renoversary. It is 14 months, and we are in the final stretch of the renovation!What does that mean? It means the living room and den| Laurel Home
...the team says that to their collective eye, and there is no discernible difference in new and old colors in the white bedroom paint color.| Laurel Home
I could see that this was a brighter version of Swiss Coffee. I guess coffee with an extra shot of milk....He would have...make a custom mix| Laurel Home
Before we get into the little-known topic of tinted wallpaper...Last night, around 8:00 PM... I received a notification...I better go...fetch| Laurel Home
While I also adore the Solitude mural, I love the English Parks Grisaille even more for my primary bedroom suite...One compelling reason I| Laurel Home