Keeping House - The Study & Reference Library

What's Your Favorite House Style?

Sallie Borrink — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 14:08:20 +0000

Do you live in your favorite style? Which one would you choose? I like many of them for different reasons. Some of them I would never choose just because of the upkeep costs (painting, roofing, etc.). you know you are getting old when you think about things like that! 😀

Our current house is Colonial Revival and I like it. Our previous house was a Craftsman.

Houses 2, 3, and 4 would be my practical choices.

I also like 5 and 8.

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Basement Laundry Area Made Pretty and Functional

Sallie Borrink — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:12:34 +0000

The cart on wheels is genius!

https://youtube.com/shorts/RSlnJK9ZCVw?si=bNwufd2qABqHxuFE

Kitchen Refrigerator in a Wardrobe

Sallie Borrink — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:07:57 +0000

This is gorgeous. I would use it in a different part of the house and skip the fridge part. But so clever!

https://youtube.com/shorts/2VG-FUaZU6E?si=HIUsLBmSyekhkQJR

Vintage Book Nursery Decorating Ideas and Inspiration

Sallie Borrink — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:00:44 +0000

There are some really neat ideas in this post for those of us who love children's books. Yes, the images are probably AI and some of them are ridiculous. But looking past that, there are some great ideas to glean.

I especially liked some of the gorgeous color combinations. So much better than depressing gray or beige in a child's room.

This one is so colorful without being too much. So simple with the books on shelves.

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I really like the yellow and sage combination with oak furniture in this Pooh room.

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This idea could be used anywhere by someone who loves vintage books.

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The dark cutouts on the blue wall is striking.

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This blue and sage combo with the plaid is perfect for that theme.

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This is gorgeous.

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Again, this is an idea you could use anywhere in a home.

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Very cool use of vintage letters

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Too modern for me, but I though the use of the spines was really clever.

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Love the dark blue and white contrast

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So many neat ideas!

https://suite101.com/30-vintage-book-nursery-ideas/

Father Your Nest Friday Posts - The Bluebirds Are Nesting on the Farm

Sallie Borrink — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:27:05 +0000

Every Friday Annabel does one of these posts. She shares so many good ideas for making the most of what you have.

https://thebluebirdsarenestingonthefarm.blogspot.com/2026/08/feather-your-nest-friday-21-august-2026.html

Analog Grocery List

Sallie Borrink — Mon, 25 May 2026 23:50:09 +0000

BillieJo shared this image recently.

Am I the only one who still uses a piece of paper and pen to make her grocery list?

I've never made digital lists on my phone.

I've never stopped being analog in this respect.

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Lamb Mowers in Action

Sallie Borrink — Fri, 22 May 2026 13:20:31 +0000

It makes me wish I had a ravine in Virginia so I could hire them to come to my house! 😍

https://youtu.be/XKzm9T6LcU8?si=InIYqlUeiRWFPBv0

Amazon Haul - Who knew?

Sallie Borrink — Tue, 12 May 2026 00:41:39 +0000

I never even knew this existed until today.

https://amzn.to/42sIfze

Storage Behind Artwork

Sallie Borrink — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:45:35 +0000

Pretty in the Pines is a really lovely Youtube channel. This is a clever idea.

How else could you use this idea other than for little cars?

https://youtube.com/shorts/Feb00A6-r_Q?si=qpREKATOMPhUdPjc

Washing Machine and Gas Dryer Recommendations?

Sallie Borrink — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 22:40:12 +0000

Does anyone have something they like that doesn't tangle the clothes and isn't a Speed Queen? (Speed Queen is out of our budget.)

We have to replace ours probably this week. I have a GE at the moment that is the worst appliance I've ever owned. Money aside, I was glad the repair guy said it wasn't worth repairing!