of a once beautiful historical era home that was in ruins. This saga shows that a miraculous restoration is possible when armed with the courage and stamina to tackle any of life's engulfing challenges. Innocently delving into what was to be a new adventure to liven up an empty nester marriage, this couple was confronted with the reality of the total wreck they had purchased as evidenced in their first walk through. The couple's unexpected personal challenges and conflicts for this major life changing project parallels the rescue of this historical gem with all the constant, hidden, and often shocking design challenges. Could they overcome these life draining issues? Or as in many marriages, would the only reasonable option be to give up? Mitzi Beach, A.S.I.D., C.A.P.S. is an award-winning interior designer, author of Design Smarts, conference speaker, and 50+ marketing and interior design/lifestyle specialist. Armed with 30 years of experience and a Master's Degree in Interior Design, she is one of Design Hounds's top 100 influencers in 2018, member of High Point Market's Style Spotters. Quoted in Wall Street Journal, Women's Health Magazine, & other periodicals on Aging-inPlace trends.