Recipe for Perfect Gray/Brown Hardwoods

Maple floors are less common now, because maple doesn't take traditional wood stains very well. But they were very common back in the day. You will find old maple floors, with these skinny 2" boards all over in old homes, especially in the east and mid-west. Staining maple is not a problem with our products, as you can see. Just apply stains and let them air dry! So this is a great project for your old maple flooring, to update it and bring it into the 21st century! Not to mention, this is the easiest way to stain your own flooring. Let's get to it!

Walk Around the Arno River in Florence

End of the day walk around Florence! The Arno River has been a source of life for Florence for thousands of years. We don't have a car when we stay in cities, so we have walked this trail on the regular to get just about anywhere in Florence. 

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Incredible Hospital of the Innocents in Florence

The hospital of the Innocents! 👶  I have been itching to tour this place and the day finally came. This building started as a hospital in the 1400’s, but quickly became an orphanage for the unwanted. 💔 At its peak, 1000 kids were brought in a year. It's so heart breaking to think about all those unwanted babies. They even had a window where you could drop your baby off anonymously- which seems quite modern and sad, to me. 

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Driftwood Gray Shiplap Install

Ohh, ahhh! Showing off our Home Depot Wood Siding today and isn't it dreamy? [link] Is has been an amazing opportunity to sell thru Home Depot and I am excited to show off the finished goods!. Ready?

The Fabulous Pitti Palace in Florence

Pictures from the Pitti Palace! Probably my favorite museum name - because isn’t it fun to say? The architecture in the Pitti Palace is a-may-zing!! This is the tapestry hall. Che Bella!

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