Hope all is well, that you are doing great, and that you are healthy and enthusiastic about the Holidays. I know this year has been tough, but I believe that if we focus on celebrating the end of one year and the beginning of a new one, if we envision the 365 new opportunities and beautiful days that await us and focus on the positives in our personal lives, that is where the joy which we are all ultimately after resides. I am in no way minimizing the hardships some have suffered through all this, nor the impact these changes have had on kids and teens unable to attend school and be with friends. I know how imperative socializing is to kid’s development. I know how difficult it must be for those in industries that have been horribly impacted such as the Restaurant business, and worse yet their employees.

During this time of the year, it’s typical for us to get calls from prospective clients where one of the first questions they ask is, “Can you complete our kitchen before the holidays?” Which in turn generates a whole bunch of questions from us, starting with, “Which holidays?” A lot of folks here in the States begin their holiday season on the last Thursday of November, aka Thanksgiving.

I have known this client for about 2 years before I started working with her developing the concept for her enchanting, European Coastal Cottage. Using the term “European” loosely as my client who I am now proud to call my friend and esteemed doctor- loves Italy, is partial to England and is inspired by all things vintage, antique and cute.