It’s time! to make the doughnuts – I mean plant the bulbs! Paper whites inside and tulips and hyacinths outside. I usually plant amaryllis bulbs inside every winter but decided on paper whites this year. Bulbs were planted in a bowl I bought in Italy. Hoping they’ll bloom before Christmas – I can never get…
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…
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’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…
It’s time to plant peonies! I’m sharing everything you need to know to grow gorgeous peonies. Learn how to plant peonies so they bloom and reward you with tons of flowers every spring! These peony care tips are great for any level gardener. Peonies! One of the first blooms of summer and an easy care…
Who among us couldn’t use some self improvement? I know I surely can and I’m going to start out 2024 trying these 7 New Year Challenges to Change Your Life! No need to do them all, just choose the ones that appeal to you and that you think will help you live a better life….
Before you pack up your Christmas ornaments … do this! Calling all vintage ornament lovers … this is for you! My Christmas ornament Valentine heart screen is a combo of some of my favorite things … Christmas, vintage ornaments and a one of a kind decoration! The best part is that it’s not permanent so…
This Hydrangeas 101 Guide will give you everything you ever wanted to know about hydrangeas! We’ll talk about the different types of hydrangeas and how to choose the best variety of hydrangea for your yard, planting and growing tips, when to prune hydrangeas (this is crucial!), sun requirements, how to change the color of blooms…
Who needs an Easter basket when you can make Easter basket jars! They are so fun to make and the jars can be used in other ways all year long. Add these adorable Free printable bunny gift tags to your jars for an Easter Bunny approved gift. This post contains affiliate links which means if…
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Are you looking forward to spring as much as I am? I’m counting down the days until spring planting season which means I’m also making plans for my patio and porch and it’s always fun to find the perfect pots to show off favorite plants. It seems that I have a thing for things with…
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 used my photos! You can read more about me, my house, and my decorating style plus I’m sharing my 5 Tips for Easy…
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When you have mushrooms growing out of the splintered, rickety, old wooden table that you got for free, you know it’s time to replace it! For years, I have been on the hunt for an outdoor dining table and chairs that I love. While I like the look of real wood, I’m an outdoor furniture…
Whether you have a tree that provides so much shade that grass won’t grow under it, a tree with exposed roots sticking out of the ground, or you just want want to beautify the ground beneath your trees, I have the solution! I planted a gorgeous, flowering ground cover under my cherry blossom and it…
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…
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…
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…
Two of their kids went to college in Maine and that’s when she fell in love with the state, its people and way of life. Today’s Eclectic Home Tour is the stunning coastal home of Molly in Maine. She says, “we bought a view with two tiny rundown seasonal cottages attached to it!” She’s turned…
If you love old houses, you are going to love today’s Eclectic Home Tour of Our 1842 Home. The homeowner, Colleen, says “This old house is so wonky, chippy paint, floors that slope, windows that don’t open … but we love her more for that!” She’s filled her home with unique, one-of-a-kind antique and vintage…
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…
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…
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…
One of the biggest selling points of this 1845 Greek revival farmhouse was the two story barn complete with an open loft. A big negative was that the house had several additions built onto the back over different periods of time, which gave it a very choppy configuration of small rooms, lots of walls and…
I’m sharing how to make a fun and colorful DIY egg garland that you can reuse every spring or Easter for years to come. It’s been eight years since I made this garland and it’s still one of my all favorites! Inexpensive plastic Easter eggs go from cheap looking to fun and whimsical. I’m also…
I’m a big lover of vintage art and over the years, I’ve amassed quite the collection. I love changing out my art but hate putting tons of holes in my walls which is why I am a big lover of picture ledges. Picture ledge walls offer a blank slate to work with and it’s so…
They rented a beach house next door for years, and always thought the overgrown set of cottages behind the Oriental Bittersweet and Honeysuckle were so quaint. Built as fishing cabins in the 1940’s, the daughter of the original owners built the artist studio all by herself! When the owners decided to sell, Matt Albiani & Ron Brand…
The gates of heaven opened and a choir of angels sang from on high when I finally found the antique pew of my dreams! Little did I know that it had a secret hiding inside … a swarm of carpenter bees! This is the story of how to know if you have them, how to…
It’s that magical time of the year … peony season! Every time I post a peony pic on Instagram or here on my blog, it gets so much love! Today, I’m sharing my 5 Rules for Growing Perfect Peonies so that you too can enjoy these special blooms. Peonies are a pretty low maintenance flower…
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…
If you love “an eclectic mix of global accents with bohemian, tropical and even a bit of modern farmhouse style,” today’s Eclectic Home Tour of Casa Watkins Living is going to make you very happy. See More Eclectic Home Tours Here Stephanie says, “I have a great appreciation and love of cultural accents from around…
My college girls are home and my nest is full again. While I’m sad that their school year was cut short, I am happy to have them home safe and sound taking classes online. I’m a home body so being forced to be home doesn’t really bother me. I’m lucky that we have enough space…
You know you’re good friends when you are invited to spend the night at a fellow bloggers house … and you’ve never met before! Six years ago, I visited Cassie and her fabulous multi-vendor antique shop located in a charming old barn. Her family welcomed me with open arms and I was even invited to…
Exactly one year ago today, I was celebrating my 50th birthday in paradise and it was my favorite vacation ever! The combination of an amazing villa with killer views, visits from sloths and monkeys that we hand fed (we even saw a mama sloth and her baby), the food, fun adventures and being with my…
This week in Kelly’s Stamp of Approval 15, I’m sharing my serious winter rut and my favorite tv shows, a movie that wasted my time and a great read to help get me through. I’ll share my latest bargain find for a friends wine cave, a cute dress I couldn’t resist and an update on…