Author: Jessica

I am a teacher, traveler, artist, writer, homemaker and a whole lot more. In January 2009, I bought the Cape of Dreams. It was the second house that I had ever owned, but it was the first that I bought by myself. I now live in the house with my husband Douglas, our dog Kahlua, and Crème de Menthe, the cat. Because, what life is complete without a little Kahlua and Cream? I love arts and crafts of all kinds, and I refinish furniture as well. We are slowly redoing our entire house. You can read about my projects on my blog www.CapeofDreams.com

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What do you mean, you do not have a hole in your basement? I thought that everyone was blessed with at least one. We have a couple of holes in our basement floor. One of them contains the sump pump. …

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No, I did not forget how to spell. The title references our newest piece of furniture. Yes, we have a new chaise lounge, and it is making me very happy. You did not think that we needed one? Well, neither …

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Fall is here. At least, that is what they say, but I have a hard time believing it as long as the temperatures remain in the 80’s. Weather aside, this is my favorite season, and I wanted to celebrate that …

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