the first post

I suppose a proper introduction is in order: my name is Dana Dubiny Dore and I live in a little house with my husband in a small town in New Jersey, not too far from the beach. I am an artist and handy-lady,  he is a chef and gardener, and together we create a pretty wonderful place to live. We go to a lot of different places and do a lot of things, but we are best at enjoying our simple surroundings.

I have been thinking about it for a few years,  but my friends have finally convinced me that my life may be interesting enough to start my very own blog! I am a newly-wed doing newly-wed things, I am a homeowner with a house full of projects, and I use my creativity everyday. I have a lot to share, and I hope that you will continue to read along!