My good friend Kate (of DomestiKatedLife) and I enrolled in an upholstery class that begins this spring at the Eliot School here in Boston…..Our version of higher education! While I’m an O.K. sewer, I’m a little nervous as to how difficult the course will be. Despite years of Home-Ec my sewing skills are pretty limited to fixing hems and sewing up holes in Mike’s shirts so I’m hopeful the course is beginners-friendly. Regardless I’m really getting excited to start searching the local thrift shops for a piece to refinish. I’m envisioning a charming little  foot stool.

Despite my worries – I’m sure the country charm of the Elliot school will be inspiring.  Nestled in the heart of Jamaica Plain the Old School House is simple and inviting.