A big shout out to my interior designer and personal stylist for making the Shookhill Secret workspace so incredibly beautiful! This office transformation is a game changer for us. What was a messy, cramped dumping ground has now become a sanctuary and beautiful place to work. When you have a clean organized space, getting to work just seems easier and more enjoyable. You spend less time searching for needed items and more time being productive. This was never more apparent than when I allowed a designer into my space. The image on the far left shows how desperately my little Harry Potter office under the stairs needed a makeover. I absolutely love the Serena & Lily wallpapered accent wall, refinished cabinet, upholstered chair and the Commodore navy paint. The new live edge piece of canary wood that we found at West Penn Hardwoods is absolutely stunning. You were absolutely right, this new floating desk is a perfect fit for my petite office space. It is so nice to have a lovely place to work. I enjoyed every step of this project and can’t wait to tackle another makeover project with you. I appreciate all of your finishing details like the Safavieh rug, elegant desk lamp, and woven organizer baskets. Of coarse, a fresh bouquet of hydrangeas for the “reveal” always makes everything nicer. You are a very talented young woman..this office transformation is a 10!
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Making Blueberry Jam…
Preserving the flavors of summer… We look forward to visiting Maine every summer! The weather is beautiful, the food is fantastic and there are always fun activities to enjoy (including making blueberry jam). Time just seems to slow down there and everyone relaxes. We are able to leave our hectic schedules at home and just slow down. It’s as if time is suspended in mid-air when we are there. We are able to enjoy some of the simple pleasures of the summer. If you have never visited, the summer is the perfect time. Some of these simple pleasures are activities such as swimming on a warm summer afternoon, digging for clams to make chowder, and picking blueberries for pancakes, muffins, and our favorite, blueberry jam. Our Maine summer activities are only dependent on the tides, the weather, and our whim. One way to capture the flavor of Maine is to make, can and serve delicious blueberry jam. We process our jam in 8 oz jars so we can share a little bit of Maine with others. Here is the recipe for our lower sugar blueberry jam. https://shookhillsecret.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/466C8A5B-3A70-4A08-B2B3-2E5F2652BBE1-1.mov Early August is typically the best time of the year for blueberries in Maine. One of our traditions is picking blueberries and turning the fruit into delicious blueberry jam. The blueberries grow on bushes like clusters of grapes in this part of the country. Everyone gets involved in the process from planting and picking, to jam production and canning then, of course – sampling. This tradition is a favorite and the spoils are shared with family and friends throughout the year.
