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Vintage Avion Trailer- Floors & Beds

Vintage Avion Trailers

It has been a minute since I did any updates on the trailer and the progress with putting everything back together. But- we have gotten some things done- today is all about an update on the vintage Avion floors and beds.

flooring

I shared a peek at the new flooring we were putting in previously. It is a blond wood that closely matches the original cabinetry finish. One of the things that I loved about the Avion Trailer vs Airstreams was the solid wood that was lighter in finish. I love Airstreams too- don’t get me wrong-

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Easy Fresh Fruit Topped Cake

Delicious and simple & simply delicious- I love to make a beautiful cake for anytime of the year. This fresh fruit and flower topped rustic cake is one of my favorite desserts to serve. It always wow’s guests tastes amazing and the best part- it is so easy to make. Lots of requests for simple and easy dessert recipes with Valentine’s Day just around the corner- so am sharing a few favorites on the blog over the next couple of weeks.

Fresh Fruit Cake Idea

Oh this is such a fun cake to make. I used fresh berries we had

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How to make the most of enhanced federal tax credits for home energy efficiency | business

Improving a home’s energy efficiency has always been a solid money-saving idea, and a slew of super-sized US tax credits that take effect this year will help many taxpayers with the initial costs.

In 2022 there was a $500 lifetime limit on the federal energy efficient home improvement credit. Now, it’s worth up to $1,200 yearly.

As before, it’s what’s known as a non-refundable tax credit. That means it can be used to reduce the federal income tax one owes, but if the credit is worth more than the tax owed you don’t get a check for the difference. So,

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Our MFCH tours for 2023

Oh my goodness, it feels so good to be back with a full schedule of MFCH Tours this year! In the Spring we took clients to Provence, and to Dordogne, and in the fall we covered Normandy and Paris. Still remaining is a private trip in October.

All our clients this year have said the same thing, “it feels so good to travel again!”, especially on a luxury tour where every tiny detail is taken care of, and where clients are whisked away to private homes and gardens, and see things that tourists would never have access to.

Traveling is

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All the Home Improvement Tax Credits You Can Take Advantage of This Year

President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law last August, but it wasn’t until Jan. 1 that Americans became eligible for its money-saving tax credits on environmentally-friendly home improvements, appliances, and electric vehicles.

Now that the new year is upon us, let’s look at what the IRA could mean for your next home renovation.

What does the Inflation Reduction Act have to do with home renovation?

Figuring out what actually made it into the final version of the Inflation Reduction Act is a little confusing, because there were some big last-minute changes. What you really

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the tarte tatin – my autumn favourite

When the apples are freshly picked and the temperatures begin to drop, we reach for our favorite comfort food, the tarte tatin.

I love making tarte tatin, or upside down apple tart. I love to eat tarte tatin too! The mix of freshly picked apples, cooked in butter and sugar and then baked beneath a pastry crust is a heavenly combination.

At this time of year when the apple trees are giving so generously, and we’re all getting into end of year-hibernating mode, this tart is true comfort food, and it is very easy to make.

To make the tart

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our february box and a giveaway

I’m happy to announce our February box giveaway!

We are very excited about 2023 here at MFCH. The year ahead is looking good! We have wonderful subjects lined up for the Magazine; six amazing Tours planned around France, we’ll be launching a new MFCH Travel service in the new year and …. the cherry on the cake … we are partnering with my friend Jamie Beck for our MFCH Boxes!

I think that Jamie is the most intentional, and the most feminine artist that I have been lucky enough to know. Her photography is masterful of course, but it is

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