As time marches on, paint chips, water leaks, siding rots and things get dirty. One smart homeowner in Old Tappan, N.J., needed some light exterior repairs and was ready for a fresh, new look.
There’s an often quoted line first attributed to the Greek poet Menander [circa 300 B.C.] that “time is the healer of all necessary evils” or “time heals all wounds.”
While Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia presents the largest living history museum portraying 18th century American life, the Williamsburg neighborhood in Brooklyn embraces everything of 21st century life for shopping, entertainment, dining and living in the Big Apple.
Historic brick buildings, green parks and cobblestone streets mingle comfortably among ultra-chic boutiques, luxury high-rise residences, swank bars and restaurants and a few glittering skyscrapers.
Mirrors can enlarge spaces and make rooms feel brighter. If large enough, they can overwhelm any space and the people in it, feeling like life is taking place in a carnival hall of mirrors.
