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Extra Extra 7 - love this farmhouse kitchen with red stove kellyelko.com

Extra! Extra! Chapter 7

February 13, 2022  Extra! Extra! | Uncategorized

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!), … [Read more...]

Extra! Extra! 6 - love this vintage Christmas stand display kellyelko.com

Extra! Extra! Chaper 6

November 21, 2021  Extra! Extra! | Uncategorized

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 … [Read more...]

Extra Extra 5 - sharing this fun pumpkin patch chalkboard mantel for fall kellyelko.com

Extra! Extra! Chapter 5

November 14, 2021  Extra! Extra! | Uncategorized

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 … [Read more...]

Limelight hydrangeas in the fall kellyelko.com

Extra! Extra! – Chapter 4

October 31, 2021  Extra! Extra! | Uncategorized

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 … [Read more...]

Extra Extra 3 - random happenings in my lifekellyelko.com

Extra! Extra! – Chapter 3

October 17, 2021  Extra! Extra!

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 … [Read more...]

Extra! Extra! 2 - these thrifting divas scored and are sharing their haul kellyelko.com

Extra! Extra! – Chapter 2

October 10, 2021  Extra! Extra! | Uncategorized

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 … [Read more...]

Extra! Extra! - love this rocking horse turned book shelf kellyelko.com

Extra! Extra! – Chapter 1

October 3, 2021  Extra! Extra! | Uncategorized

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 … [Read more...]

Gingerbread theme table setting kellyelko.com

Gingerbread Christmas Table

December 18, 2022  Christmas

It's all about the gingerbread! I'm sharing my fun and festive gingerbread theme table setting that's a unique mix of vintage and new so come on over and pull up a chair. When I shared my Christmas … [Read more...]

Ornament Storage Removable Trays - these are the best containers for storing Christmas ornaments kellyelko.com

How I Store My Christmas Ornaments!

December 16, 2022  Christmas | Uncategorized

I admit it ... I have a vintage ornament addiction! I am thrilled to have finally found the best Christmas ornament storage so I can keep my precious baubles organized and easily accessible. The … [Read more...]

Brass Bells Christmas Decor Ideas - love this stunning mantel with natural greenery, vintage basket with brass bells and huge pinecones

Brass Bells Christmas Decor Ideas

December 14, 2022  Christmas | Uncategorized

Sleigh bells ring! Over the years, brass bells have become a hot decorating trend so I thought it would be fun to share some of the more creative ways I've seen them displayed, where to buy them, and … [Read more...]

The best tinsel covered trees - love this beautify dripping with tinsel and vintage Shiny Brite ornaments kellyelko.com

Tinsel Covered Trees are Back!

December 11, 2022  Christmas | Uncategorized

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 … [Read more...]

The Most Creative Gingerbread Decor Ideas!

December 7, 2022  Christmas | Uncategorized

I think my love of gingerbread houses started when I was a kid. I would drag a kitchen chair over to the refrigerator and climb up so I could reach into my now vintage gingerbread house cookie jar for … [Read more...]

DIY Gift Bag Framed Art - love this fun Santa and Mrs Claus mug art kellyelko.com

Vintage Santa Mug Art in the Kitchen

December 5, 2022  Christmas | Uncategorized

I'm sharing an easy and inexpensive way to create art for your home, for any season, holiday or occasion. I searched and searched for art to display with my Santa mug collection but could not find … [Read more...]

Best Christmas Home Tours kellyelko.com

12 Years of Christmas – The Best of My Christmas Home Tours!

December 4, 2022  Christmas | Uncategorized

I'm going where no blogger has gone before! I am taking you on a stroll down Christmas memory lane and sharing my past 12 years of Christmas Home Tours! I'll share the good, the bad, and the ugly … [Read more...]

Christmas Eclectic Home Tour Aunt Peaches kellyelko.com

Eclectic Home Tour – Christmas at Aunt Peaches

December 3, 2022  Christmas | Exceptionally Eclectic | Uncategorized

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. See more Eclectic Home Tours … [Read more...]

NJ Monthly Magazine Kelly Elko Christmas Home article - love this photo of Kelly with Santa kellyelko.com

NJ Monthly Magazine Feature & My 5 Tips for Easy Holiday Decorating!

November 30, 2022  Christmas | Uncategorized

I've been featured in national magazines including a 10-page spread in Better Homes & Gardens, and Modern Farmhouse but my latest feature in NJ Monthly Magazine is even more exciting because they … [Read more...]

Santa mug collection

Welcome Home Christmas House Tour

November 27, 2022  Christmas | Christmas House Tours

I’ve been decking all the halls and I’m excited to share my 12th Christmas home tour with you! I like to pull out all the stops for Christmas and every year, I challenge myself to come up with new and … [Read more...]

Gingerbread village Christmas mantel kellyelko.com

Gingerbread Village Christmas Mantel

November 26, 2022  Christmas | Uncategorized

I never think I can outdo my Christmas mantel from the year before, but I think I'm finally going to be put on the nice list because this year's mantel is Santa approved! I'm so excited to share my … [Read more...]

25 Gift Ideas for Her kellyelko.com

All I Want For Christmas … 25 Great Gifts for Her!

November 20, 2022  Christmas | Christmas gifts | Uncategorized

If you're like me, you like to get your Christmas shopping done early so you can avoid the stress of last minute shopping. Less time shopping = more time for drinking spiked eggnog and eating candy … [Read more...]

$5 Target Christmas Decor kellyelko.com

$5 (or Less!) Target Christmas Decor

November 8, 2022  Christmas | Uncategorized

Christmas came early to Target and I found some of the cutest $5 Target Christmas decor (or less!) and I'm excited to share it with you because, as we all know, the early bird gets the snow-covered … [Read more...]

DIY Plate Wreath kellyelko.com

How to Make a Plate Wreath – the Damage Free Way!

October 30, 2022  Christmas | Uncategorized | Wreaths

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 … [Read more...]

Christmas Questions Answers - tips on how to decorate for Christmas kellyelko.com

My 5 Essential Tips for Decorating for Christmas!

October 29, 2022  Christmas | Uncategorized

Countdown to Christmas - can you believe it's only 8 short weeks away! Christmas is definitely the most wonderful time of the year! Today, I wanted to share Christmas decorating questions and answers. … [Read more...]

12 Sparse Christmas Trees kellyelko.com #christmas #christmastrees #vintagechristmas #christmasdecor #christmasornaments

Favorite Sparse Christmas Trees

October 22, 2022  Christmas | Uncategorized

Every year, the number one questions I'm asked is, "Where did you get your sparse Christmas trees?" In my dining room, I've got a pair of sparse Christmas trees with hundreds of vintage ornaments … [Read more...]

25 Unique Advent Calendars kellyelko.com #adventcalendar #christmas #christmascrafts #kidschristmas #christmasdecor

Anticipation and My Favorite Advent Calendars!

October 16, 2022  Christmas | Uncategorized

What's better than Christmas ... getting Christmas shopping done early so we can relax and enjoy the holiday season! Which is why I'm sharing some Christmas cheer before you pout because things sold … [Read more...]

More than Half of Americans Are Happiest in the Fall kellyelko.com

More than Half of Americans Are Happiest in the Fall!

September 2, 2022  Fall | Uncategorized

Move over heat and humidity and make way for pumpkin-spice everything! If Fall is your favorite season, you're in good company. Did you know that more than half of Americans are happiest in the Fall? … [Read more...]

How to make peonies last kellyelko.com #peonies #peony #gardening #gardeningtips #gardens #perennials

Peony Supports and Growing Tips

May 1, 2022  Garden | Uncategorized

Plant a peony today! Every garden needs a peony bush and if you are lucky enough to live in an area where peonies thrive, there is no better time like the present! I'm sharing my tips on how to get … [Read more...]

Affordable spring summer dresses 2022 kellyelko.com

Spring / Summer Dresses (5 Under $40)!

April 29, 2022  Fashion | Uncategorized

Do you look into your closet and silently scream ... "I HAVE NOTHING TO WEAR!" I went on the hunt for some cute dresses and found some really amazing and affordable ones that are flattering while … [Read more...]

Cluttercore - love this cozy corner filled with art, books and prized possessions

What is Cluttercore? Embracing a Beautiful Mess!

March 20, 2022  Decorating | Uncategorized

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 … [Read more...]

Vintage Globes - display ideas, history, upcycle ideas kellyelko.com

All Around the World – Vintage Globes!

March 17, 2022  Cool Collections | Decorating | Uncategorized

Let's go for a spin ... around the world! I love world globes especially when the countries on them no longer exist. It's literally history that you can hold in your hand. I'm sharing not only my … [Read more...]

Touches of Spring Home Tour kellyelko.com

Touches of Spring Home Tour and the Legend of the Brown Egg!

March 13, 2022  My House | Spring | Uncategorized

Mother Nature is messing with me here in New Jersey (one day spring is in the air, the next day snow and sleet is pelting down on me) but it's officially spring inside my house. Using mostly thrifted, … [Read more...]

Vintage cane coffee table kellyelko.com

Top 5 Thrifting Find – Vintage Cane Coffee Table (Worth How Much?!)

February 10, 2022  My House | Uncategorized

I've found my fair share of amazing vintage pieces over the years and my latest find definitely ranks near the top! Meet my vintage cane coffee table! The problem is I already own a coffee table that … [Read more...]

Eclectic Home Tour Drinking with Chickens kellyelko.com

Eclectic Home Tour – Drinking with Chickens

February 5, 2022  Exceptionally Eclectic | Uncategorized

Would you buy a 114 year old house in foreclosure that had been abandoned for five years? ("We are talking … [Read more...]

Vintage floral art display tips kellyelko.com

Thinking Spring – Vintage Floral Art

January 30, 2022  Art | Decorating | My House | Uncategorized

Vintage art is one of my all time favorite things to collect. The thrill of the hunt and the excitement when you find a diamond in the rough at thrift stores and flea markets. But what to do when you … [Read more...]

Simple Valentine Ideas - love this vintage pink rotary phone kellyelko.com

Simple Valentine Ideas

January 28, 2022  Uncategorized | Valentine

I'm also not the type of person who decks my halls in wall to wall hearts for Valentine's Day! But I do love simple little seasonal touches around the house and quick and easy ways to celebrate fun … [Read more...]

Vintage mail sorter - love this farmhouse decor kellyelko.com

I’ve Got Mail – Vintage Mail Sorter

January 16, 2022  Decorating | My House | Uncategorized

Remember the excitement of opening the mailbox to find a letter addressed to you? A hand written letter is a rarity these days and has given way to texts and emails. You can imagine my excitement when … [Read more...]

How to decorate winter after Christmas kellyelko.com - love the cozy fireplace and mantel with vintage finds

How to Decorate for Winter After Christmas

January 9, 2022  Decorating | My House

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 … [Read more...]

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Join me as I decorate my 100 year old home, scour thrift stores, create pretty things, putter in my peony and hydrangea filled garden, and mix up a mean cocktail all with a touch of sarcasm and a side of bacon - Cheers!



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Love where you live by mixing high and low, new and old to create a home that shows off your personality. My mantra ... simple projects equals more time for cocktails!
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