It’s been awhile since I shared an Extra! Extra! post because life gets in the way! This is where I share the things I’ve been doing, loving, visiting, decorating, thrifting (I scored big time!), gifting (to myself!), and more! Plus it’s always exciting when a reader is so inspired by something I’ve done, that they recreate…
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….
Happy Halloween! Welcome back to Extra! Extra! 4, the place where I share all the things that I’m loving this week. Today, I’m sharing some of the cool things I saw on my trip to DC to visit my daughter (we stayed in an old bank turned hotel!), a show I just finished watching and…
Happy Sunday and welcome to Extra Extra 3. The place where I share bits of random stuff I’m liking, doing, wearing, watching, and more. I’m also sharing all about our fun day in New York City to celebrate our anniversary! October 13 was my 26th wedding anniversary! To celebrate, we went into New York for…
Welcome back to Extra! Extra!, the place where I share all things inspirational that I love and hope you will too. Today, I’m sharing two major thrifting outings with two different friends and you are not going to believe this wildly unbelievable story that I can’t wait to share with you! Now, onto what I’m…
Welcome to Extra! Extra! A new weekly series where I’ll feature things that inspire me, favorite things, thrifted finds, glimpses around my house and more! I love these pumpkins perched on a picket fence in my neighborhood and look forward to seeing it every fall! Decorating It’s fun to come up with creative ways to…
To know me is to know I have a HUGE collection of vintage Shiny Brite ornaments that I’ve amassed over the decades. My favorites are the intricately detailed ornaments with hand painted Santas, reindeer, snowmen, angels and more. But I also love the plain vintage ornaments with their beautiful patina. This year, I decided to…
Who wants to see 15 years of my Christmas mantels? I started this blog 14 years ago (September 2011) and want to wish everyone who has followed, commented, supported, shared on social media or been inspired to recreate one of my projects the happiest and healthiest Christmas and 2026! Today, I thought it would be…
They say more is more at Christmas and I’m here for it! This year, it’s all about gathering up one of my favorite collections and stacking them all in a whimsical way on my mantel. Of course, I couldn’t stop at just mugs and added some cute vintage Santas (and even a few Mrs. Clauses)…
To celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary, my husband and I combined two of our favorite things … travel and wine! We stayed in three different towns and explored, ate, drank, relaxed and had a great time. Come with me to experience one week in California Wine Country – Napa and Sonoma! my studded barrel jeans…
It’s time to plant peonies! I’m sharing everything you need to know to grow gorgeous peonies. Learn the different types of peonies and how to plant peonies so they bloom and reward you with tons of flowers every spring! These peony care tips are perfect for any level gardener. Peonies! One of the first blooms…
Umbrella Filled Spring Door
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…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Time for my annual Christmas home tour. Can you believe this is my 14th Christmas tour here on my blog?! This year, I channeled visions of old-fashioned Christmases past to create a magical winter wonderland that sparkles and shines. Of course, no Kelly Elko Christmas would be…
I’m not very crafty but I do love a quick and easy do it yourself and my DIY wood gingerbread houses are my favorite thing this Christmas! I love that you can personalize them any way you want and this is a fun project for the whole family not to mention they make the perfect…
When I stumbled across this gorgeous DIY plate wreath, I fell in love and knew I had to share it with you! I’ve seen plate wreaths before but they all use heavy duty glue which will ruin your beautiful plates! This method of wreath making will not harm your precious plates! I love the idea of…
Prepare to be WOW-ed by the most amazing, fun, whimsical, colorful Christmas home you’ve ever seen! Christmas at Aunt Peaches is a very special place. Don’t miss … My Viral Gift Guide for Her Here See more Eclectic Home Tours HERE Amanda of Aunt Peaches knows Christmas trees. Over the years, she’s decked more than…
Calling all vintage Shiny Brite ornament lovers! I’ve searched all the way up to the North Pole to find the most creatively amazing ways to display your favorite ornaments. These Shiny Brite decorating ideas are Santa approved. Don’t Miss My Viral Gift Guide For Her Here! Shiny Brite ornaments were created by American businessman Max…
I’m lucky to have young adult daughters who keep me up on the latest and greatest trends and must haves. I’m sharing my favorite viral gifts and stocking stuffers for her that are on everyones wish list, including tweens, teens, and adults. These viral TikTok and Instagram finds will have everyone raving about your gift…
Nostalgic tinsel trees have exploded in popularity and I can see why! The word tinsel comes from an Old French word “estincele”, which means sparkle. When I was a kid, we hung tinsel on our Christmas tree … one strand at a time! Tinsel covered trees bring back so many memories and I love that…
Every year, the number one questions I’m asked is, “Where did you get your sparse Christmas trees?” I LOVE SPARSE CHRISTMAS TREES because there is plenty of room between the branches to show off treasured ornaments! The secret is out because it seems like everyone is loving sparse Christmas trees (including me for the past…
It all starts with my mantel. Once I have that figured out, the rest of my Christmas decorating seems to flow from there. I am excited to share part of what I’ll be putting on my Christmas mantel this year. The best part is these whimsical and colorful light up paper Christmas houses are a…
I gathered my favorite 10 under $10 Christmas decor items to share with you! This post contains affiliate links which means if you make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Fabric Christmas Houses Village – I have a thing for little Christmas houses and I can’t believe…
Can you believe my collection of vintage Shiny Brite ornaments has grown to over 1,000! I have finally found the perfect Christmas trees to show off every single one of my precious ornies! I’m excited to give you an early peek into my favorite room to decorate for Christmas. I’m sharing my King of Christmas…
I have more collections than I can count, but one of my absolute favorites is my collection of trophies and vintage loving cups. I’m sharing creative loving cup display ideas and a little history behind these beauties. Often engraved with the occasion, the date, and the winners name, they are a piece of the past…
If feathers tickle your fancy, you’re in the right place. I love decorating with feathers, especially during the fall and winter months. Their colors really lend themselves to the season. I’m decorating with feathers for fall and sharing some very creative ideas. Plus, my tips for cleaning feathers and making sure they are pest free….
One of my favorite things to collect is vintage art. I have amassed quite a bit of silhouettes over the years and some were in storage so I decided they all needed to be displayed together. I created a unique way to display a vintage silhouette art gallery wall and I’m loving the way it…
Manifestation: the act of making something happen by imagining it and consciously thinking that it will happen. I was researching stair runners and came across the coolest tiger stair runners. The very next day, I went to HomeGoods and lo and behold, what did I find? You guessed it, Tibetian tiger rugs! I literally manifested…
We’ve all seen those over-the-top inspirational photos of fall porches overflowing with 195 pumpkins and mums. While those images are incredibly beautiful, they’re not attainable for most people (including myself). Last year, I sold or donated most of my fall decor and I’ve been focusing on using what I have instead of running out and…
Skaneateles (pronounced “skinny atlas”) is a postcard perfect small town to escape for a weekend getaway. If you love small town charm, stunning old houses, history, cute shops, great restaurants, wineries, and water views, you will love Skaneateles. In this “Travel Guide Skaneateles New York Finger Lakes”, I’ll share the best things to do in…
I’ve got some exciting news this week and I’m also sharing some never before seen peeks into my garden with my favorite shade loving perennials, and lots more. Let’s go! CIAO BELLA – I’M HEADED TO ITALY! I still can’t believe that I’ll be staying here for one week (I’m still planning the second weeks…
It’s that time of the week when I share all the things I am loving plus peeks into my home, and updates on what’s going on in my life all with a bit of humor. DILL YOU PICKLEBALL? I took my first official pickleball lesson and love it! I bought these $5 pickleball paddles at…
I started this blog in September, 2011 … almost 13 years ago! It’s the best thing I ever did for myself and I have had so many amazing opportunities and made some really good friends along the way not to mention the connections I have formed with you when you leave comments on this blog!…
I’ve been trying to up my style game after a long rut of wearing leggings everywhere! So I’m happy to share some really fun and more importantly AFFORDABLE favorite finds that I am loving. Floral Jeans $28 Floral Jeans! (plus an extra 20% off today!) – These jeans are insanely flattering with an updated, relaxed…