Weekend In Philadelphia
A few weeks ago, we took a trip to Philly to help our daughter move into her new apartment in Rittenhouse. Something about the whole Philly experience just makes me smile. We were listening to Teddy Pendergrass singing ‘Wake Up Everybody’ and gazing out onto Rittenhouse Square from our perch at the Rittenhouse Hotel, and […]
Glamping, Old Silver Shed Style!
Hi! It’s Nathalie! My mom asked me to write this blogpost about the glamping weekends we’ve hosted at Old Silver Shed for 2 years in a row now. The first was a combination undergrad/grad school party. My friends and I all left our senior year of college in a rush as the pandemic started, and […]
Worth the Wait…
Back in 2008, we finished our home enough to move in —and it was a bit like glamping. We made the best of it because our rental lease ended and we had no choice. We had only one working bathroom in the house. Our primary suite bathroom was not even close to functional but I […]
Finishing Touches-Tying Together our Living Room and Workspace with Serena & Lily
Adding my vintage desk to the window corner in our living room was brilliant. Creating this little side office made practical use of the corner; I use it, my guests use it and my kids use it- it’s like an at-home WeWork area. The only problem was that my existing living room rug was not […]
A Father’s Day Tale
Phil and I moved to Zurich, Switzerland shortly after we got married for his work. I was able to commute once a month to my work as a stylist for a company in NJ. In the Fall of 1996, I caught a lingering cold, and suffered for a few weeks in Zurich, waiting until I […]
Valentine’s Day – A Simple “Five Senses” Gift-Giving Guide
Old Silver Shed Amazon Valentine’s Day Storefront (Items below included!) It’s rare February 14th is warm here in the northeast so for us Valentine’s Day traditions are rooted in cozy, warm moments together. Valentine’s Day is an opportunity for us to create a memory, set a tradition in place, or just enjoy each other’s company. […]
Old World Traditions and Simple Things Made from Scratch – Oma
Our Oma… If you have been following along in my Instagram stories this month, you have seen my Mother-in-Law working away in my kitchen-baking with the twins, playing her “Zither” in the background or crocheting blankets! Oma, who has been here visiting us since early December, will turn 90 next month and is an inspiration […]
Mother’s Day Gift List (Hint Hint)
I’m sharing my personal wishlist for next Sunday, in case you need ideas for yours. (We have a history of last minute shopping for holidays). Of course, it’s a mix of old & new. FLOWERS & CARDS: Urban Stems— you can’t go wrong. Funny and charming cards with personality. (Nathalie’s Picks) Click photo for links. […]
