When I was choosing a name for this site, I landed on the name Entri Ways with the idea being that I could always expand on it. I imagined posts on "ways to paint furniture", "ways to decorate a home", "ways to eat gluten-free", "ways to fundraise for your kids' elementary school", and so many more favorite finds & ways..." Well... two of my favorite bloggers share a weekly post on their favorite things. These are posts that list a few favorite finds in quick-read ...
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A California-Modern Newburyport Home Tour
Let's continue the home tours from the Newburyport PTO Kitchen Tour with this renovated California-modern home. The open living-dining-kitchen plan overlooks features black and walnut cabinetry, a show-stopping butlers pantry, a mudroom with gray stone herringbone tile, and a half bath with captivating wall treatment. Before we step inside, let's take a moment to appreciate the stunning architecture finished in dark gray and wood accents....As we stepped off the sidewalk and walked up the ...
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20+ Budget Summer Decorating Ideas
Are you getting your home ready for summer get togethers? Maybe a graduation party, a birthday, a home wedding celebration, or a family cookout. Then I'm here to help you get your home ready with these more than 20 budget summer decorating ideas that will have your home party-ready all summer long.A few weeks ago we had a combination graduation / wedding celebration / going away party at the house for my daughter and her new husband. They had a small private ceremony on the beach a few months ...
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Bright & Expansive Newburyport Farmhouse Kitchen Tour
Let's continue the home tours from the Newburyport PTO Kitchen Tour with this renovated bright and expansive farmhouse home. Throughout this home you will find thoughtful solutions to what could have been challenging architecture. Walk up the path and see what I mean....The sidewalk view of this 1916 renovation farmhouse now features the front door. But if you walk to the far side (the side of the original front door) you'll encounter the massive granite stones and steps, off-set perfectly ...
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A Newburyport Home Tour With a Backyard Surprise
Happy Mother's Day! This has been such an enjoyable weekend. I spent the day yesterday in the northshore coastal town of Newburyport, Massachusetts at the Newburyport PTO Kitchen Tour. It was my third year attending this incredible fundraising event and every year offers something new. This year we toured eight stunning homes. The first was this home with a backyard surprise...This years set of homes showed off beautifully blue and green painted kitchen cabinetry, light ...
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22nd Annual Newburyport Kitchen Tour & Taste of the Port – Saturday, May 11, 2024
For the past few years, I've attended the Annual Newburyport Kitchen Tour. Saturday, May 11th from 10:00am-3:00pm will be the 22nd year the Newburyport Elementary PTO is offering this amazing city-wide event. Each year, more than 50 volunteers and about 10 homeowner families collaborate to open up these homes for your viewing.Newburyport, Massachusetts is a historic seaport town on the north shore of Massachusetts and one of my favorite places to visit. About a 30 minute drive ...
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Delicious Honey Sriracha Cashews
I have a delicious treat for you today! A delicious, spicy, salty, sweet, crunchy, healthy treat. A treat that's super easy to make. You can keep them on your countertop in the prettiest of bowls so they're ready to grab a few when you're having a craving or just need a little something. Here's how to make delicious honey sriracha cashews..I attended a chocolate fair back in January. That's pretty funny for someone trying not to eat sugar.Oh yes, I was surrounded by sweets and treats and ...
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How to Choose Beds That Re-Sell Well
Many furniture refinishers and painters will tell you that pre-owned beds don't sell well. Most consignment shops won't even take them because they sit around too long. I disagree. There are actually certain types of beds that sell very well and very quickly. Here's how to choose beds that re-sell well....For the first two years of being in the business of refinishing and flipping furniture, I too would have agreed that beds don't sell well. I had beds sat around for a year ...
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