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Fall Accents
Happy fall!During my drive to the shop this past Monday morning, I actually had the heat on. The season is, once again, changing. The parched landscape will soon be rehydrated and revitalized. Golden...
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A DIY Chalkboard
Ceane, my friend and client, and I were chatting about all the changes in her newly updated kitchen (the one I wrote about here), and what else was left for us to tackle. Artwork came up, and I knew we...
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Castine Fall Foliage
It's foliage season once again in New England. Maine, which is nearly half of New England and predominately forested, is ablaze with fall colors now. Maine's hilly terrain, red blueberry fields and...
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November Greetings
Well, it's been a while! Great to be back on theblog. All good here, just lots going on.To start, we recently received a packed 40-foot container at the shop. That's twice the amount of antique goodies...
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Small Bathroom Renovation
Happy Holidays!Have you decorated for the holidays?Tom and I are busy wrapping up a few projects before joining in the season's festivities.Speaking of busy, I haven't had a lot of blog time lately -...
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Happy Holidays
Christmas is just days away. And soon, 2015 will be over. We're keeping it festive at Tone on Tone! Enjoy this holiday vignette with gatherings from nature.Wishing you much joy now, and in the year to...
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Ironstone: Harmony in White!
Happy New Year!I hope your holiday season was filled with family, friends and festivities. After all the buzz, I'm ready for calm. And after all the color saturation, I'm ready to welcome back a bit of...
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Tone on Tone in Martha Stewart Living
On a grocery run with my mother in the early 1990s, I picked up something to read while we were waiting in line at the checkout. That something was Martha Stewart Living, and that particular issue most...
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On the Move!
A BIG thank you for your kind comments about our feature in the February issue of Martha Stewart Living! As always, your enthusiasm inspires me.I started this blog to promote the shop, but now it has...
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Our Maine Home
How many more weeks did Mr. Groundhog say until spring? It's been such an extreme winter in DC. I'm getting restless.At our former home, this is the time I start checking on my early bulbs for signs of...
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Patina Farm Book
At last, spring! I've been looking forward to the return of songbirds, fresh landscapes, and brighter days. I love the sights, sounds, smells and sunshine this time of year.I've also been looking...
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Arrangements in White
Is there a prettier season than spring? Just walk outside and behold: all of nature is in BLOOM! So grab your clippers and bring a few branches, blooms and buds to enjoy inside. Even in the simplest...
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Powder Room Renovation
Are you a fan of wallpaper? I am! So are many of my clients. Wallpapers can add that additional pattern, texture and depth. I'm getting ready to paper a historic home's living room and study in two...
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Our Newest Shipment!
Well, hello there!Remember me :) ? It's been toooooo long. Apologies for being out of touch. Lots going on, and life has been crazy busy.Tom and I are still living at the apartment while work continues...
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Castine House And Garden Tour
There is much to see and do in seaside Castine: golfing, sailing, kayaking, hiking, biking, playing tennis, museum going, shopping, dining, and relaxing on the beach. And this time of year, when...
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Highlights of the Castine House and Garden Tour!
It's July and that means summer in Maine! Summer in Maine means lobsters, blueberries, sailing as well as house and garden tours.I'm thrilled to say that the 2016 Castine House & Garden Tour,...
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In the Limelight
Hello! Welcome back!Where did summer go? There is still another month left, but with the bombardment of fall catalogs and the start of school (which is earlier each year) it sure seems like summer is...
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White Fall Decor and New Arrivals
They're heeeeere!! Luminas, Baby Boos and other white pumpkins have invaded local grocery stores. While it is still somewhat warm to fully dive into fall decor, I just couldn't resist these ghostly...
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Hello and New Shipment Preview
It's been toooo long! Lots to catch up on.First, I hope you had a warm and wonderful Thanksgiving. Tom and I celebrated with my large family, feasting on turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, ham, pecan...
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Christmas at our Home
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas....everywhere you go! From Maine to Maryland, we love this festive time of year.Tom and I are back from Maine, and we're thrilled to be spending the holidays...
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