I never met a hydrangea I didn’t love but I’m especially partial to Summer Crush hydrangea. Their vibrant raspberry red color is so unique that complete strangers stop and gawk as they stroll past my house (or maybe they are judging the gnome on my porch steps). These are dwarf hydrangeas and will max out at…
“We bought a crack house,” my hubby cried! The house had been seriously neglected and we definitely had our work cut out for us when we renovated. I can’t believe it’s been 10 years since we moved into our former “crack house” and I thought it would be fun take a walk down memory lane…
Why didn’t I think of this before? I’ve rearranged my living room in every conceivable way over the years but this time I think I finally got it right! Today, I’m sharing how to reimagine your furniture into a more welcoming arrangement that makes the most use of the space in the room. I’m also…
Her family moved to a tiny little town when she was in first grade and she walked past a 1930’s cottage on her way to school every day. 15 years later, she and her husband bought that house and have been fixing it up ever since. From adding rustic wood beams and stone walls to…
Before I delve into 2020, I thought it would be fun to look back on my 10 most popular posts of 2019. I’ve been blogging for over eight years and have published more than 1,100 posts (whew!) but I’m focusing on the ones that I wrote in 2019. It’s not surprising that you guys love…
Fun fact: sometime long, long ago, Addi’s Bottle Brush Company dyed their toilet bowl brushes and turned them into little Christmas trees and wreaths. These whimsical little trees have been around forever and have regained popularity recently. I’m sharing some really creative ways to decorate with these little trees, simple crafts, different ways to dye them…
Did you know that Fall used to be called Harvest (remember that in case you’re on Jeopardy one day). It’s my favorite season so today, I’m sharing a dozen super creative fall mantels. You’ll find everything from neutral style to a riot of color to extreme minimalism to over the top excess to vintage finds…
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…
I thought it would be fun to share my tips on creating three unique decorating looks using mostly vintage and thrift shop finds. I’ll be bar cart styling but you can use my tips and tricks to style any area of your home. I shopped my home and dug into my vintage hoard and I’ll…
I’ve got over 25 different types of hydrangeas in my yard so it’s about time I used them to make a wreath! I’m sharing how to make a DIY limelight hydrangea wreath (or any variety of hydrangea wreath for that matter). My tips and tricks will help you to create this show stopping wreath that…
I love a roaring fire but I hate staring into that big black hole when the fire dies down. Over the years and throughout every season, I’ve had fun coming up with creative ways to dress up my hearth while disguising the fireplace opening. I thought it would be fun to share my favorite creative…
My guest room got a refresh and I’m loving it so much, I’m thinking about moving in! Colorful accessories breathed much needed life into this neglected room. Now I can’t wait for friends and family to stay over in style and hope they enjoy my guest bedroom decor as much as I do. By the…
Calling all color lovers! Today’s Eclectic Home Tour of Effortless Style Interiors is bold, bright and fun! This gal knows how to mix color and pattern for a one of a kind home! See All Eclectic Home Tours HERE Camila of Effortless Style Interiors shows no fear when decorating her home and I love…
Welcome to my creative Halloween home tour – enter if you dare! Who says Halloween is all about blood and guts? I’m taking a lighthearted approach and adding a few fun touches of Halloween throughout my house that are sure to make you smile. post contains affiliate links I’m welcoming all the little goblins to…
I’ve added a few simple fall touches to my family room. I love adding lots of texture, candles that smell like fall and throws to really warm up the space. I didn’t go with the typical fall colors of orange or rust but instead worked with what I had for a lighter and brighter fall…
This home is a DIYers dream and shows you that with a lot of creativity and a little elbow grease, anyone can have their dream home. Welcome to the Eclectic Home Tour of Sincerely Sara D. See all of the Eclectic Home Tours in this series HERE “I love decorating with pops of color and…
Raise your pumpkin latte in the air if you love fall! My favorite season has arrived and the first thing I always do for any season, is decorate my mantel. This year, I broke out my huge chalkboard and a bunch of neutral pumpkins and kept things simple with this fall chalkboard pumpkin mantel. My…
Today, I’m sharing a Limelight hydrangea care update. I planted my Limelight hydrangea hedge three short years ago and it’s HUGE and provides me with tons of gorgeous blooms. See how this statement making perennial can make a huge impact in you yard. Don’t miss my tips on growing Limelight hydrangeas below. Limelight Hydrangea Growing…
I’m sharing my five favorite simple gardening tips and tricks to help your garden flourish including favorite plants, unique containers, favorite garden tools and much more. My friends call me the garden whisperer and it’s a title I’ll gladly take! When I bought my 1903 house, the yard was an overgrown mess. Over time, I’ve…
Now that my girls are approaching 18 and their trick or treating days are far behind them, I’m finding my desire to decorate for Halloween disappearing faster than Casper the Ghost! I’m sharing some easy Halloween decorating ideas including a free Day of Dead printable! Don’t miss more Halloween decorating ideas over the years HERE…
There is nothing I love more than mixing old and new. So get inspired to mix it up in your house because today five friends and I are sharing how we do the vintage/modern mix. My friend Holli from Bees n Burlap is a pea in a vintage loving pod so when I jumped when…
I like to think I have a green thumb so I’m sharing my Fiddle Leaf Fig care tips because it’s my favorite plant! Don’t make my mistakes when it comes to caring for this plant and if you do, I’m sharing how to fix those mistakes so your fiddle will thrive! I’ve shared hydrangea care…
I wanted to share my bounty of hydrangeas so I turned My Fall Mantel into a free watercolor hydrangea printable for you! Click HERE to download and print 8″ x 10″ printable for personal use only P.S. Don’t miss my super popular vintage corkscrew printable HERE. I love adding art to unexpected places like…
Sharing a beautiful and simple fall hydrangea mantel today. By varying the height, shape and size of the vases and adding a few vintage pieces, you can have a show stopping fall mantel. This year, I decided not to host my annual Eclectically Fall Home Tours. Don’t worry, I’ll still be decking out my house…
If you’re looking for me this summer, you’ll probably find me on my patio. July is prime blooming season and I love being surrounded by a sea of gorgeous hydrangeas. post contains affiliate links Buy plants here – 1 gallon containers of Endless Summer Hydrangeas / 3 gallon containers of Endless Summer Hydrangeas Kelly and…
When I was a kid, I couldn’t wait for my dad to arrive home on Valentine’s Day with boxes of heart shaped chocolates for my sister and me. He worked in New York and had a long commute from our house in Pennsylvania and I loved throwing my arms around him and inhaling the scent of his…
New Year – time to reflect on the past year and celebrate successes, mourn our losses and plan for the future. I’ve been a busy little bee decorating, moving, shuffling and reshuffling everything in my home and garden. I’ve teamed up with 31 other bloggers who are sharing their top 10 – see them all…
Today’s Eclectic Home Tour of Sandra’s house of Old Silver Shed is a minimalistic, farmhouse, coastal dream home! She shows us that less really is more. The front porch is so welcoming with columns, a glass door, and of course the world’s cutest golden retriever. A basket of kale mixes with hydrangeas for a welcoming front porch and…
Day three of the Eclectically Fall Home Tours is soooo good! If you missed anything, you can start with my fall home tour and hop from blog to blog. I love sharing homes that follow their own decorating drummer and these three ladies couldn’t be more different but equally amazing. Drum roll please (click to see their…
Get tons of creative fall decorating ideas by taking these eclectically fall home tours. See how to easily mix vintage and new for a one of a kind look for your fall home. Fall! It’s my favorite time of year! All the apple pie a girl can eat plus it’s my third annual Eclectically Fall Home Tours! You…
I know what you’re thinking. “Kelly, you need to sit back and enjoy the flip flop wearing, margarita sipping season and stop thinking about fall in August.” It’s been a sweltering 100 degrees here in NJ and I’m hot, sweaty and tired and just want to jump in a pile of crunchy leaves while sipping spiked…
I think Kris of Driven by Decor and I are long lost plate wall, Boston Terrier loving sisters. Kris lives in a 60 year old Connecticut Cape Cod and describes her style as: “I’m a lover of neutrals and use them to decorate in a timeless style with a collected-over-time feel.” See more Eclectic Home…
A couple of weeks ago, I shared my backyard through the years (cue the Kenny Rogers music). I teamed up with a few other bloggers who also shared their outdoor spaces. Here are some of my favorites including the photo above – the most charming stone cottage and gardens of Facci Designs that looks like…
When the temp reaches 95 and the humidity curls my hair into an unmanageable frizz, it’s always good to have friends who invite you to their lake house! Historic Racoon Island on Lake Hopatcong is less than an hour from my house but feels like it’s worlds away. My friends bought a 1903 cottage on…
My 100 year old home was a neglected mess on the inside and out when we bought it. No grass or plants or patio except for a few overgrown scraggly shrubs – an empty slate. My friend Stephanie of Brooklyn Limestone is featuring my yard today to kick off her “Take it Outside Beautiful Backyard Blogger Series” so…
I may be slightly obsessed with my peonies. I planted three peony bushes last spring and they have rewarded me with tons of amazing flowers! If you want these beauties in your garden, don’t miss my peony growing tips. What’s a girl to do with this many blooms? Make a WOW bouquet of course. Flower Arranging…