This is probably one of the coolest collections I’ve ever seen. I’m talking about vintage milk glass figural light bulbs. I’m sharing an amazing collection and a little history behind these very unique Christmas collectibles. If you love all things Christmas, I’ll also be sharing some of his creative decorating ideas using vintage finds. Have…
Say Cheese! Today’s Cool Collection is all about old cameras. Amy of My Life From Home has been an avid photographer since she was a kid so starting a camera collection was a natural fit. “Cameras are perfect for displaying alone in a vignette or in groupings. They pair well with any design style and are…
Strike while the ironstone is hot! Ironstone can be found everywhere from museums to humble farmhouse tables. Susan of Must Love Junk loves collecting ironstone and has been collecting it for years and says … “One of my favorite collections that makes my heart sing is old ironstone! I’m drawn to any and all kinds of pieces…
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These mid century Italian beauties rival the great works of the Italian masters. (click title to read more …)
Remember Chrissy Snow? How about Jack and Janet? Who could forget the Ropers? Three’s Company when it comes to collecting – but why stop at 3? Scatter them throughout your house and you may run the risk of looking like you came straight from an episode of Hoarders. But display those thrift shop finds together…
Happy first day of spring! Longer, sunnier, warmer days call for celebration so I’m sharing my tips on how to decorate for spring. Welcome to my eclectic, colorful, vintage spring home tour where I’m mixing vintage and new, color and collections, plants and pattern, to inspire you to surround yourself with what you love. So…
The worst thing about Christmas is having to un-decorate! I have found a sanity saving way to store my ornaments that makes the process a little less painful! I am thrilled to have finally found the best Christmas ornament storage so I can keep my precious baubles organized and easily accessible. The secret to ornament…
Years ago, when it was easier to get good stuff for good prices on Facebook Marketplace, I scored this amazing vintage campaign cabinet. It’s been collecting dust in my garage ever since. I finally gave it a place of honor in my house and you won’t believe what it replaced (or what I paid for…
If you have a weakness for vintage, colorful, Shiny Brite ornaments, then you are going to love these Shiny Brite Christmas trees that are DRIPPING with the most stunning ornaments. 1,400 Shiny Brite Ornament Tree No branch was neglected during the trimming of this tree that has over 1,400 Shiny Brites dangling from its branches!…
I’ve been collecting vintage ceramic Christmas trees for a couple of years and love them. These whimsical trees are the centerpiece of my Christmas table this year and I’m thrilled to share my dining room all decked out for St. Nick. Watch this short video tour of my dining room decked out for Christmas ……
Cluttercore is a design trend that embraces organized chaos, and encourages us to fill our homes with an abundance of mismatched but meaningful things that make us happy. Cluttercore is not be confused with clutter or hoarding! It’s not about making a mess or filling a room with piles of stuff straight out of an…
Today’s Eclectic Home Tour of Lala Saks is unapologetically one-of-a-kind! I’m calling this home “traditional-whimsical” because it is the perfect blend of COLOR and pattern with some grandmillennial thrown in with the cherry on top being the most amazing vintage collections! See More Eclectic Home Tours Here Lauren says, “I’m a southern girl residing in Mississippi…
There is something so bleak and dreary about a house once the festive Christmas decorations are packed away. The house feels so empty and so sad! Winter is the perfect time to add a little bit of much needed coziness to the house and I’m sharing my 7 favorite tips on how to decorate for…
Happy New Year! I thought it would be fun to revisit the most popular Eclectic Home Tour of 2021 so can we have a drum roll please … This self professed maximalist takes collecting to a whole other level! He scours flea markets, thrift stores and estate sales for really cool vintage finds then brings…
Extra! Extra! 6 read all about it! I’m sharing all the things I’ve been doing, loving, visiting, decorating, thrifting (I scored big time!), gifting, plus the coolest vintage collection and display idea I know you are going to LOVE! I had an epic weekend visiting my daughter in New Orleans only to return feeling sick…
Welcome to Extra! Extra! 5, the weekly series where I share all the things I’ve been doing, loving, buying, enjoying and all the other random stuff that doesn’t fit into a regular blog post. I’ve been making major progress on my sister’s new place and I’m sharing a statement wall I created using something unexpected….
Somewhere over the rainbow, a 1905 cottage got a whimsical makeover. Today’s Eclectic Home Tour of At Home with Ashley is a treat for the eyes and proves that the power of paint really can transform almost any surface (even a vintage stove and bathtub)! Let’s do something fun today and see how many rainbows…
I love large pieces of art to make a statement but they are usually unaffordable so I’m excited to share a fun art collage I put together using art from one of my favorite artists! The art of Nathalie Lete is expensive, even her prints aren’t cheap, but I have an affordable solution of where…
Nothing says Christmas like sipping a steaming cup of hot chocolate out of a Santa mug. I have a collection of both old and new mugs and I’m sharing where to find the most festive Santa mugs both vintage and new plus a little history on these nostalgic little guys. I love piling my Santa…
I finally found my thrifting unicorn … an antique doorstop that looks just like my Boston Terrier, Sushi! These doorstops are so popular that I’m sharing how to tell antique cast iron doorstops from fakes This lead me down a rabbit hole to find out all I could about these folk art collectibles that come…
Fall decorating doesn’t mean you have to run out and buy a patch of pumpkins or a field of mums. I love using what I have and displaying vintage finds in unexpected ways. I’m setting a fall mood with warm colors and time worn pieces. I also gathered up all of my vintage landscapes and…
Who remembers Troll dolls? I started collecting Trolls in the 1990’s and stumbled across my wild haired collection when I was cleaning out my basement. I didn’t have the heart to toss or donate them so I did the next best thing and repurposed them into the cutest, kitschiest little vintage Troll planter and vases….
The best part of cleaning out my hoarders basement is unearthing long forgotten finds! I’m sharing a collection that’s been hidden away in a bin for over a decade plus some other favorite things I love to collect. I’m also trying to answer the age old question that is, “why do people collect things?” I’ll…
Forget that it’s 80 degrees outside because it’s finally fall so I’m breaking out my favorite boots, jackets and scarves and sharing my vintage lovers fall home tour! If you love vintage finds, fun collections and interesting ways to decorate your home, this fall home tour is for you. I used what I had and…
My mom put my childhood home on the market but before it’s sold, I thought it would be fun to share this 1970 split level home tour. Take my hand and step into my time machine so I can magically transport you back to 1970! But first, I wanted to let you know that I’m…
New Year – New Look! I’m sharing my colorful, eclectic basket gallery wall that adds so much interest and texture to this space. When the Christmas decorations came down, I stared at my blank dining room walls and said to myself, “Kelly, you’re not a monk so liven up those walls asap and then I’ll…
The kitchen is definitely the heart of my home. It’s a work horse – something is always simmering, we eat dinner together most nights and homework is sometimes spread out on the island. There is laughter, good food, friends and memories. There are crumbs, sticky messes and dirty dishes. I wouldn’t have it any other…
The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Not only did I inherit my dad’s looks and his latin rhythm but it seems he also passed down the collecting bug. From duck decoys and art (he loved to hunt) to beer steins (he loved a good cocktail) to $2 bills (he gave stacks of them to…
On Tuesday, after a five year battle with cancer, my dad passed away. He was one of the best people I know so I wanted his obituary to reflect how he lived – with a touch of Kelly humor thrown in because there’s nothing my dad liked more than a good laugh (and a stiff…
She rocks in the treetops all day long Rockin and a boppin and a singing this song Rockin robin, tweet, tweet, tweet … Well, technically a flock of cardinals have taken roost in my Christmas tree but I don’t know any songs about cardinals. My living room tree is all about family ornaments we’ve collected…
This industrial cabinet dining room storage is the perfect place to display my everyday essentials in style. Can I get a hallelujah! My hoard, I mean collections, keep growing and I’ve running out of display and storage areas so when I found this amazing industrial metal cabinet, I may have shed tears of joy (don’t…
This is a public service announcement. When I was making my rounds through my local thrift shop, I spotted this furry little woodland creature made by the Godinger Silver Art Company and I went nuts! $3.50 later, his head was peeking from my purse and I was headed home with little Julio (naming nutcrackers is…
You know I have issues. Collecting issues that is (my other issues need to be discussed when we have much more time and over a bottle of wine). It all started with my instant loving cup collection … Let’s start from the beginning. I was at this barn sale … with a friend…
Andrea from Oak Ridge Revival has hit the mother load of thrift shop lamps … even scoring one for a mere dollar! I bow down to her thrift shop shopping skills. Take it away Andrea … Hi, I’m Andrea form Oak Ridge Revival and it appears Kelly and I were separated at birth. While…
Welcome to my Christmas house tour! The next stop after the fabulous Beth of Home Stories A to Z. Thanks Jennifer Rizzo for inviting me to this week long tour of 30+ houses decked out in all their holiday finery. I’ve been decking the halls, trimming the trees (so many trees!), sipping an eggnog or two (spiked…
See how to make a realistic artificial Christmas tree look even more amazing by using vintage finds as ornaments. This flocked tree is decked with vintage hand mirrors and has a folding tape measure as the treen topper. An antique chalkboard with snowflakes completes the look. You know I love collecting. I even have a…