Life on Maryland’s Eastern Shore

It all began with an idea. Why not move to the Eastern Shore? We searched for a property that included land, one that was close to the water and, most importantly, within our budget. Just when we were giving up hope, we stumbled upon our home in Secretary. We count our blessings each day that our search brought us here.

Join us as we continue to renovate and restore our 1800s cottage and make it our home.

DIY Small Kitchen Remodel on a Budget…and a Question!
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DIY Small Kitchen Remodel on a Budget…and a Question!

Our small kitchen renovation is almost complete and the painted corner cabinets are done! This weekend I finished the job with the interiors. The thrifted valances are up, the old ironstone put away, and other than installing the blinds and my light fixture, our kitchen nook is finished. Come along and take a look at our cottage kitchen! Question...shall I replace our kitchen cabinets with new?

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Cottage Kitchen Renovation Updates! Painted Cabinets!
the secretary cottage Suzanne Bagheri the secretary cottage Suzanne Bagheri

Cottage Kitchen Renovation Updates! Painted Cabinets!

Welcome back to our cottage kitchen renovation journey! In this video, I'm excited to share all the latest updates, especially the transformation of our cabinets with a fresh coat of paint! I also paint our vintage ironing board cabinet, and our builder grade kitchen door. Watch as I walk you through the progress I've made, from choosing the perfect color to seeing the final results that brighten up the entire space.

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