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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 worm at Target. Some of these finds, I picked up at the Dollar Spot (prices now can be…
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…
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. These are some of my most frequently asked questions from you … my amazing readers. It may seem super early to start…
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 out! Did you know that anticipating something might make us happier than the actual event! Research shows that anticipation is such a…
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? I’m sharing the top 30 Fall favorites plus insight into what loving fall says about you! So break out those…
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 instant peony gratification and how to keep them looking their best with peony supports. Ever…
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 hiding a multitude of sins … and the best part (besides five dresses are under $40) is that THEY…
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…
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 vintage globes but also a little bit of globe history, information on how to tell the age of…
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, vintage finds (naturally!), I had fun arranging things in different ways to get a unique look for…
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 I like. I’ll show you side-by-side comparisons of both tables, give you my thoughts on what I love…
Would you buy a 114 year old house in foreclosure that had been abandoned for five years? (“We are talking vines-growing-through-cracks-in-the-walls-smashed-windows-and-doors-collapsing-deck-raccoons-living-inside kinda abandoned.”). Today’s Eclectic Home Tour of Drinking with Chickens takes us on an inside and outside tour of this charming story book cottage that took over 10 years to transform into a personality-filled,…
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 have a bunch of mismatched art and frames? What is the best way to display…
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 occasions. I’m sharing some of my favorite simple Valentine ideas including creative ways to use vintage finds,…
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 I found this blast from the past … a vintage mail sorter! I’m thrilled to share my latest…
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…
I am a failure! I went on a mad purge of my basement a couple of years ago but, like my gray roots, the clutter has crept back! I am determined to make 2022 the year I conquer my basement once and for all. If you, like me, are drowning in clutter, here are my…
Hop into my magical sleigh and take a trip into the past to see how to display Christmas decorations in completely different ways year after year! I’m a big believer in using what you have and getting creative with decorating as well as saving money by not having to buy tons of new decorations every…
I’ve been decking and trimming and stringing and hanging and I’m excited to share my 11th Christmas home tour with you! It’s a little bit vintage a little bit modern and I had so much fun using vintage and thrifted finds in unique ways. I’m not one of those gals who give you a room…
Today, I’m sharing my 15 favorite things holiday edition. These are things I own, use and love. From my favorite sugar scrub to the cutest candle to an adorable $3 vintage Shiny Brite dishtowel (I use them as napkins!) to a scarf that will update any outfit and so much more. I hope you’ll find…
I have a slight obsession with little Christmas houses. Today, we’re looking back at all of the creative ways I’ve incorporated these little houses into my Christmas decor over the years (including some easy DIYs). I also scoured the world to find my favorite little Christmas houses decorating ideas and I think they are going…
These are two of my favorite things … vintage Christmas and gallery walls! So when I can combine the two, it’s a great thing. Today, I’m excited to give you a sneak peek into my Christmas house and a fun thrifted, vintage Christmas tray gallery wall display in my kitchen. Remember my thrifted vintage Christmas…
It seems like Santa finally took me off the naughty list because I have been on a vintage Christmas thrifting role! Every time I walked into a thrift store over the last couple of months, the coolest Christmas decorations jumped into my cart! I thought it would be fun to share my most recent thrifted vintage…
This charming 1931 brick Tudor covered in trailing vines that burst into color every fall looks like it’s straight out of a fairy tale! Today’s Eclectic Home Tour of Angela Fahl shows us that old house quirks should be embraced and with a little ingenuity and creativity, those quirks can become the best part of…
Can you feel it? Fall is in the air! While I hate anything and everything pumpkin spice, I love everything else about fall. Jeans, boots, cozy sweaters, and an even cozier home. If you love vintage finds as much as I do, I hope to inspire you with some creative display ideas. I also did…
There’s nothing like walking or driving by a house with amazing curb appeal. I’ve gathered my top 10 beautiful fall porches that stopped me in my tracks. There are lots of fall decorating ideas you can recreate on your porch, patio, deck, or balcony! Every fall, I look forward to walking past this pumpkin topped…
Paint by number kits have been around since the early 1950’s with a slogan printed on each box top proclaiming, “Every man a Rembrandt!” They are easy to collect, affordable (although prices have been rising) and there are so many creative ways to display them. I’m sharing some of my favorite paint by numbers gallery…
In honor of National Thrift Store Day today, I’m sharing my thrift shopping tips that help me score the best stuff. I’m also sharing my latest thrift haul and how I styled some of my finds! Thrifting is a marathon, not a sprint. You’ll need stamina, patience and mental fortitude (and sometimes a strong stomach) to…
You’re invited into my backyard for my summer patio tour in pics and I even made a fun little video at the end of this post so don’t miss it! Just like the interior of my home, my patio is a blend of vintage and modern. I love nothing more than hanging out on my…
I’m a big believer in slow decorating but this is ridiculous! After almost 12 years of living in my house, I’ve finally found something to hang on the sad and lonely blank wall in my foyer! It definitely pays to have a friend who is an antiques dealer and when she found this old sign…
Remember when I helped my sister stage her house for sale and it sold on the first day for 12% over ask? Well, she said so long old house and hello new place! I’ve been patiently biding my time, waiting for the chance to get my grubby little hands on her apartment and work my…
I love a good gallery wall and this one just may be my favorite one yet! Meet my vintage panoramic photo gallery wall! Plus I did some research and found out some fun tidbits about this very unique form of photography. Months ago, I found one of these framed photos on Facebook Marketplace and a…
Double the pleasure, double the fun! If you love peonies, you are going to love double peonies twice as much! Peonies are classified by their flower form. Some types of peonies have a single ring of petals, while other types have multiple rows of petals. If you’ve ever wanted to grow peonies, I’m sharing my…
The best sister award goes to me! My sis was in desperate need of a matching set of nightstands so when I spotted a vintage pair on Facebook Marketplace, I scooped them up and I think you’re going to LOVE the transformation. I used chalk paint for the very first time (I know I’m a…
It’s time to think outside of the pot and get creative on your front porch! See how to create a trash can planter that will be the talk of the neighborhood! What do wine, plants, vintage and thrifted finds have in common? They’re all things you’ll find on my spruced up my front porch! I…
Close your eyes and imagine a magical place that is clean and bright and well-lit and well-stocked and the employees are nice and everyone smiles and unicorns frolic through fields of buttercups (ok, maybe not that last part). What is this mystical place I’m referring to? It’s my favorite thrift store … 2nd Ave Thrift…