Tag Archives: shoestring

Hamptons Reno: Paint, Tile, Elbow Grease

Posted on May 14, 2013 by cara

Beach plums in bloom STEAMING TOWARD A MOVE-IN DATE of this Friday at my new/old house in East Hampton, N.Y. Yes, I know it doesn’t look move-in ready, and the fact is, I still don’t have water. But that’s my … Continue reading →

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Hamptons Reno: Kitchen Decisions

Posted on May 8, 2013 by cara

UPDATE: Something went kerflooey after I published this post last night, and it disappeared from my WordPress site. I’ve fleshed it out with a few more photos and am publishing it again. Apologies to subscribers who get a second email, … Continue reading →

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Hamptons Reno Inching Forward

Posted on April 22, 2013 by cara

MEASURING OUT PROGRESS in coffee spoons here at my low-budget Hamptons reno. Can’t even call it a reno, really; it’s more a matter of making sure I don’t get electrocuted, burgled, or die for lack of water. That’s all I … Continue reading →

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Shoestring Summer Decorating

Posted on May 28, 2010 by cara

I LOVE VINTAGE RATTAN FURNITURE so much, I once thought of opening a store devoted to it and calling it Bamboozled. I didn’t, for many reasons, but I’m still a sucker for the stuff. It’s sturdy, stylish, and cheap. (Rattan … Continue reading →

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