SHAW'S SAVES THE DAY As the leaves begin to fall our thoughts turn to Thanksgiving.  The menu, the guest list and other thoughts ar...

RESTORATION NEEDS A GENTLE HAND There are two cities that I love the most.  Both are in Massachusetts in Essex County: Newburyport and ...

A MYSTERY SOLVED Cape style houses with gambrel roofs, now known as "Cape Ann Cottages" are what I call the signature hous...

CAPES: THE GOOD AND THE BAD Many people purchase a shabby old house because it is affordable and they think with a little sweat equity...

    ALL THAT GLITTERS IS NOT SILVER There is something nice about having a silver spoon with which to stir your cup of coffee or t...