Have a bunch of curtainless windows in your home? Or maybe you stuck with drapery that had already been installed when you moved in because it seemed easier than trying to change them? You’re not alone. Given all the factors involved, upping your window dressing can seem overwhelming. But never fear—this post is for anyone who has coveted curtains but has never known where to start. The Brownstone Boys are here to help you go from “curtain confused” to “curtain confident!” The Brownstone Boys’ newly installed curtains. Featured design: Provincial Stripes – Antique Blue curtains in Cypress Cotton Canvas by kristopher_k The Brownstone Boys: Hanging curtains is one of those interior design jobs that can get complicated fast, given all...
Driving up and down the Jersey Shore shortly after the end of World War II, hauling laundry along New Jersey Route 35 from Point Pleasant Beach to Seaside Heights, Fred Pearl and Ed Patnaude dreamed big. With the war over, here was their chance to turn sparsely developed ocean-view land into communities of vacation homes like the suburban tracts with modest, single-family homes springing up across the country. If they could get a bit of money together, they could build little cottages for the average working person—cop, baker, butcher and returning GI. One by one, the banks all turned them down. They had no collateral. But Ed’s brother-in-law bought into the dream when the banks wouldn’t. Fred and Ed were...
Driving up and down the Jersey Shore shortly after the end of World War II, hauling laundry along New Jersey Route 35 from Point Pleasant Beach to Seaside Heights, Fred Pearl and Ed Patnaude dreamed big. With the war over, here was their chance to turn sparsely developed ocean-view land into communities of vacation homes like the suburban tracts with modest, single-family homes springing up across the country. If they could get a bit of money together, they could build little cottages for the average working person—cop, baker, butcher and returning GI. One by one, the banks all turned them down. They had no collateral. But Ed’s brother-in-law bought into the dream when the banks wouldn’t. Fred and Ed were...
These easy ideas will transform your deck—or patio or terrace—into a comfortable haven for all your favorite summer activities Your deck can feel like a cozy outdoor room with comfy chairs, a rug, the right lights, and more. By Sharlene Breakey With summer about to go into full swing, it’s time to ready your deck or backyard for all the gatherings you have planned—or that spontaneously arise—during this kick-back time of year. No doubt your outdoor space already has much of what it needs for good times, such as chairs to relax in, an umbrella for shade, and a great grill. But if anything could use a quick cleanup or replacement (broken wicker? nonworking string lights?), or if you’re simply...
These easy ideas will transform your deck—or patio or terrace—into a comfortable haven for all your favorite summer activities Your deck can feel like a cozy outdoor room with comfy chairs, a rug, the right lights, and more. By Sharlene Breakey With summer about to go into full swing, it’s time to ready your deck or backyard for all the gatherings you have planned—or that spontaneously arise—during this kick-back time of year. No doubt your outdoor space already has much of what it needs for good times, such as chairs to relax in, an umbrella for shade, and a great grill. But if anything could use a quick cleanup or replacement (broken wicker? nonworking string lights?), or if you’re simply...
