Once upon a time, on a shore not far from here, there was a family. This family purchased a lovely home with beautiful lake views and thought they'd live happily every after. But despite the design of a pedigreed architect, the home didn't work as well as they felt it could. When the house was filled, especially throughout the summer months, with friends and family, the kitchen was tight. The layout - while magazine-worthy - a little restrictive. And so they hatched a plot to

Why start over when you can refresh for less? I’m talking about furniture pieces – those you purchased yourself, or maybe inherited from a parent, or aunt, or even a friend. They’re comfy, cozy, and fit perfectly in the corner of your family. But maybe the fabric that suited Aunt Mildred in the 70s just doesn’t work for you. Or maybe the material you picked yourself simply screams 1995 (which just happens to be the year you picked it). These days it’s pretty easy to chuck