Home & Haven
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When Wallpaper Won’t Budge: A Kitchen Refresh, a Pivot, and a Very Happy Accident
At Blue Haven, I love a good transformation—but sometimes the best projects aren’t the dramatic ones. Sometimes, they’re the simple, real-life refreshes that meets a home exactly where it is. This week, I spent a few hours helping my sister freshen up the kitchen in her 1910 home. Like so many older houses, it came…
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The House That Chose Me
Some houses are just buildings. And then there are the rare ones that feel like home before you even understand why. Twenty-six years ago, this house was never supposed to be mine. I wasn’t looking for a home, and homeownership wasn’t part of my plan. But here I am on June 1, 2026, celebrating more…
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Embracing Peace: Morning Rituals at Blue Haven
A slow, peaceful morning at Blue Haven — coffee on the deck, birds at the feeders, and a quiet walk through the garden.