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Eclectic Home Tour Polished Farmhouse kellyelko.com

Eclectic Home Tour – Polished Farmhouse

May 29, 2021  Exceptionally Eclectic | Uncategorized

Every color of the rainbow (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet) is represented throughout the house except for one ... violet! So even though you won't find anything purple, you will … [Read more...]

Eclectic Home Tour Moss and Blue kellyelko.com

Eclectic Home Tour – Moss and Blue

April 17, 2021  Exceptionally Eclectic

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 … [Read more...]

2nd Ave Thrift Store kellyelko.com

My Favorite Thrift Store of All Time

March 28, 2021  I Scored at the Thrift Store | spon | Thrifting | Uncategorized

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, … [Read more...]

colorful rug, dining room

Eclectic Home Tour – Shauna Glenn Design

March 20, 2021  Exceptionally Eclectic | Uncategorized

She's the lady in red while everybody else is wearing tan and she definitely doesn't shy away from color or pattern in her bold and colorful Texas home. Today's Eclectic Home Tour of Shaun Glenn … [Read more...]

Eclectic Spring Home Tour kellyelko.com

My Eclectic Spring Home Tour

March 7, 2021  Decorating | My House | Spring | Uncategorized

Today is my birthday and since there is still snow on the ground here in NJ, I decided to give myself a birthday gift with a little spring makeover to brighten my spirits. Can you believe spring is … [Read more...]

Eclectic Home Tour Miracle on Thirty Fourth blog kellyelko.com

Eclectic Home Tour – Miracle on Thirty Fourth

February 27, 2021  Exceptionally Eclectic | Uncategorized

Three years ago they bought their dream house ... a 1935 brick Colonial. She says, "they were completely in over their heads and then completely overwhelmed. Termite damage, bats and even a shower … [Read more...]

Picture Ledge Walls kellyelko.com

Why I Love Picture Ledges and a Eclectic Gallery Wall Ideas

February 24, 2021  Decorating | Uncategorized

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 … [Read more...]

Eclectic Home Tour Farmhouse 1820 kellyelko.com

Eclectic Home Tour – Farmhouse 1820

February 13, 2021  Exceptionally Eclectic | Uncategorized

She always dreamed of owning an old farmhouse so when she spotted a For Sale by Owner sign on the front lawn of a 200 year old farmhouse, she knew it was fate. So much needed to be done before her … [Read more...]

The art of Nathalie Lete kellyelko.com

The Art of Nathalie Lete & My Winter Living Room

February 9, 2021  Art | Decorating | My House | Uncategorized

I love large pieces of art to make a statement but they are usually unaffordable so I'm excited to share a fun art collage I put together using art from one of my favorite artists! The art of Nathalie … [Read more...]

Eclectic Home Tour Sea Roost - a charming cottage on the beach of Montauk kellyelko.com

Eclectic Home Tour – Sea Roost

February 6, 2021  Exceptionally Eclectic | Uncategorized

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, … [Read more...]

Favorite Festive Christmas Porches kellyelko.com #christmas #christmasdecor #christmasporch #farmhousechristmas #vintagechristmas #diychristmas #outdoorchristmasdecor #classicchristmas

Festive Christmas Porches

December 6, 2020  Christmas | Uncategorized

When my kids were little, I would pour us all a mug of hot chocolate and we would pile into the car so we could drive around to look at Christmas decorations! There is nothing like looking at … [Read more...]

Vintage Santa Mug Display #vintagesanta #santa #santamug #vintagechristmas #christmasdecor #retrochristmas #christmascollections

Festive Santa Mugs

December 2, 2020  Christmas | Uncategorized

Nothing says Christmas like sipping a steaming cup of hot chocolate out of a Santa mug. I have a collection of both old and new mugs and I'm sharing where to find the most festive Santa mugs both … [Read more...]

Home Sweet Home Christmas Home Tour kellyelko.com #christmas #christmashometour #christmastour #vintagechristmas #retrochristmas #colorfulchristmas #christmasmantel #farmhousechristmas

Home Sweet Home Christmas Home Tour

November 30, 2020  Christmas | Christmas House Tours | Uncategorized

Welcome to my Home Sweet Home Christmas Home Tour. This is my favorite time of year and each year I always strive to create a unique Christmas home filled with one of a kind decorating ideas (this is … [Read more...]

Eclectic Home Tour - Cobbler Shop on Concord kellyelko.com #farmhouse #farmhousedecor #cottagestyle #fall #falldecor #hometour

Eclectic Home Tour – The Cobbler Shop on Concord

November 14, 2020  Exceptionally Eclectic | Uncategorized

Today's Eclectic Home Tour is an 1800's farmhouse that is so full of character and charm. Tour The Cobbler Shop on Concord to see how she uses antiques, rustic finds and a whole lot creativity in her … [Read more...]

Love this amazing Erica Wilson crewel art kellyelko.com #crewel #crewelart #vintage #vintageart #vintagedecor #originalart #ericawilson

It’s Kind to be Crewel

October 20, 2020  Art | Eclectically Fall Home Tours | Fall | I Scored at the Thrift Store | Mantels | Uncategorized

I love crewel art and when I scored my latest vintage piece at the thrift store, I had to find out more about it. This is how I stumbled across Erica Wilson, also known as America's First Lady of … [Read more...]

Vintage fall decor kellyelko.com #fall #falldecor #pumpkindecor #whitepumpkin #sunflowers #eclecticdecor

Vintage Fall Decor Family Room Tour

October 9, 2020  Fall | Uncategorized

I just returned from a two week getaway and was feeling so motivated to cozy up my little family room for fall. If you have a small room where furniture rearranging is out of the question, I'm sharing … [Read more...]

Love this beautiful antique bamboo plate rack and Danish modern bar cart in this eclectic dining room kellyelko.com #platerack #vintagedecor #danishmodern #barcart #bamboo #vintagebamboo #antiques

Antique Bamboo Plate Rack – I’ve Never Seen Anything Like This Before!

October 6, 2020  I Scored at the Thrift Store | Uncategorized

Have you ever dreamed of going on Antiques Roadshow and finding out that the cast off find in your attic is worth millions?! In all my years of antiquing and thrifting, I have always been able to find … [Read more...]

Tips on how to spot an antique cast iron doorstops from reproductions kellyelko.com #antique #antiques #collections #collectibles #bostonterrier #antiquedecor

How to Tell Antique Cast Iron Doorstops from Fakes

September 29, 2020  Cool Collections | Uncategorized

I finally found my thrifting unicorn ... an antique doorstop that looks just like my Boston Terrier, Sushi! These doorstops are so popular that I'm sharing how to tell antique cast iron doorstops from … [Read more...]

Fall Kitchen and Vintage Ashtray Display kellyelko.com #fall #falldecor #fallkitchen #vintagedecor #eclecticdecor #whitekitchen #farmhousekitchen #farmhousedecor #vintagecollections #collections #vintageashtrays

Fall Kitchen & Vintage Ashtray Display

September 18, 2020  Decorating | Eclectically Fall Home Tours | Fall | Kitchens | My House | Uncategorized

I love my kitchen as much today as I did when we renovated 11 years ago. I always have fun decorating this blank slate and adding fun seasonal touches. For fall, I added an assortment of vintage finds … [Read more...]

Vintage Lovers Fall Living Room kellyelko.com #vintage #vintagedecor #fall #falldecor #falldecoratingideas #bostonterrier #rattan #eclecticdecor

Vintage Lovers Fall Living Room

September 11, 2020  Eclectically Fall Home Tours | Fall | My House | Uncategorized

Fall decorating doesn't mean you have to run out and buy a patch of pumpkins or a field of mums. I love using what I have and displaying vintage finds in unexpected ways. I'm setting a fall mood with … [Read more...]

Thrifting Diaries – My Swan Song, 7 Years Bad Luck, and an Almost Grisly Murder

July 21, 2020  I Scored at the Thrift Store | Thrifting

I have been hitting the Facebook Marketplace jackpot recently! My latest finds include a truly unique vintage swan table, a huge black cat that frightened my poor dog and some very jolly old Santas. … [Read more...]

Vintage lawn bowling set on the stairs of this farmhouse foyer kellyelko.com #vintage #vintagedecor #farmhouse #farmhousedecor #farmhousefoyer #farmhouseentry #eclecticdecor #modernvintagedecor #modernvintage #cottagestyle #entry #foyer #thrifted #bowlingpins

Vintage Lawn Bowling Set & Summer Foyer

June 25, 2020  Foyers | House Tour | I Scored at the Thrift Store | My House | Uncategorized

If I had known that March 9 would be my last visit to the thrift store, I would have bought more stuff! It's been over three months since I had my thrift store fix and although thrift stores in New … [Read more...]

Vintage Troll Doll Planter kellyelko.com #troll #trolls #vintagedecor #crafts #diycrafts #planters #diyplanters #succulents #peonies #upcycle #repurpose #vintagedecor #kitsch #kitschy

Vintage Troll Planter

June 2, 2020  Garden | My Projects | Uncategorized

Who remembers Troll dolls? I started collecting Trolls in the 1990's and stumbled across my wild haired collection when I was cleaning out my basement. I didn't have the heart to toss or donate them … [Read more...]

Eclectic Home Tour Sweet Pickins kellyelko.com #farmhouse #farmhousedecor #hometour #housetour #fixerupper #vintagedecor #collections #diningroom

Eclectic Home Tour – Sweet Pickins

May 24, 2020  Exceptionally Eclectic | Uncategorized

What started off as a side gig of refinishing furniture in her garage has grown into her becoming the new owner of one of the largest milk paint companies that has been in business since 1974! Sausha, … [Read more...]

Eclectic Home Tour Seeking Lavender Lane kellyelko.com #hometour #housetour #kitchen #farmhousedecor #farmhousekitchen

Eclectic Home Tour – Seeking Lavender Lane

May 16, 2020  Exceptionally Eclectic | Uncategorized

They bought a house in foreclosure then renovated and lived in an RV for six months while they renovated the house. You will not believe the after of today's Eclectic Home Tour of Seeking Lavender … [Read more...]

Eclectic Home Tour Pine and Prospect Home kellyelko.com #farmhousedecor #farmhousekitchen #galleykitchen #housetour #hometour

Eclectic Home Tour – Pine and Prospect Home

May 2, 2020  Exceptionally Eclectic | Uncategorized

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 … [Read more...]

Vintage Silhouette Gallery Wall kellyelko.com #silhouettes #silhouetteart #vintagesilhouette #foyer #farmhousedecor #eclecticdecor #foyerdecor #foyer #farmhouse #cowhide #oldhome #oldhouse

My Vintage Silhouette Gallery Wall

April 8, 2020  Decorating | My House | Uncategorized

I have a thing for silhouettes. In fact, my logo for this blog is a pair of silhouettes of my identical twin daughters when they were little girls. I decided to gather up all of my silhouettes and … [Read more...]

Eclectic Home Tour Casa Watkins Living kellyelko.com #kitchen #kitchendecor #hometour #housetour #vintagedecor #openshelves #eclecticdecor

Eclectic Home Tour – Casa Watkins Living

April 4, 2020  Exceptionally Eclectic | Uncategorized

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 … [Read more...]

Must Haves for HomeBodies kellyelko.com #uniquegift #giftguide #socialdistancing #birdwatching #birds

My Favorite Must Haves for HomeBodies

March 24, 2020  Uncategorized

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 … [Read more...]

Eclectic Home Tour The Farmhouse Project kellyelko.com #farmhouse #farm #oldhouse #housetour #hometour #antique #curbappeal #fixerupper #fixerupperstyle

Eclectic Home Tour – The Farmhouse Project

March 14, 2020  Exceptionally Eclectic | Uncategorized

If you've ever wished you could follow your passion and start life over in a small town while renovating the farmhouse of your dreams, you're going to love today's Eclectic Home Tour of The Farmhouse … [Read more...]

Downton Abbey like estate sale kellyelko.com #estatesale #kitchen #countrykitchen #rustickitchen

Thrifting Diaries – Downton Abbey Like Estate Sale!

March 3, 2020  I Scored at the Thrift Store | Thrifting | Uncategorized

I felt like Lady Mary when I passed through the doors of this estate and scored some great finds for my Thrifting Diaries February edition. The main reason I went was to see inside this fantastic … [Read more...]

Vintage modern mantel kellyelko.com #mantel #vintagedecor #vintage #houseplants #manteldecor #farmhousedecor #kellyelko

Vintage Modern Mantel & The Mystery of the Vintage Silhouette

January 14, 2020  House Tour | Mantels | My House | Uncategorized

Today, I'm sharing my vintage modern mantel decor that uses a soothing limited color palette plus I'll explain my reasoning for using the things I did, why they work well together, plus my tips for … [Read more...]

Best Home Decor Blogs 2019 and the top posts of the year kellyelko.com #peonies #blogs #popularblogs #blogger #peonies #kellyelko

Top 10 Posts of 2019

January 7, 2020  Best Of | Uncategorized

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 … [Read more...]

Kelly's Stamp of Approval 11 kellyelko.com #vintagechristmas #vintageornaments #shinybrites

Kelly’s Stamp of Approval 11

January 5, 2020  Kelly Picks | Uncategorized

This week in Kelly’s Stamp of Approval 11, it’s all about decluttering our homes, what I'm loving on tv and in theatres, why everyone needs a monogramed piece of jewelry, devastating news that has me … [Read more...]

Better Homes and Gardens Christmas Ideas kellyelko.com #christmas #christmasdecor #christmasdecoratingideas

Full Better Homes & Gardens Feature Photos and Behind the Scenes Spoilers!

December 21, 2019  Christmas

For those of you who saw my feature in Better Homes & Gardens this month, I hope you enjoyed it! For those of you who didn't, I'm sharing the full six page article and including some behind the … [Read more...]

Please Come Home for Christmas Home Tour kellyelko.com #christmas #christmashometour #holidayhousewalk #christmasdecoratingideas #christmasmantel #vintagechristmas #christmastrees #feathertrees #kellyelko

Please Come Home for Christmas Home Tour

December 2, 2019  Christmas | Christmas House Tours | Uncategorized

Welcome to my Please Come Home for Christmas Home Tour. This is my favorite time of year and each year I strive to create a unique Christmas home filled with one of a kind decorating ideas (this is my … [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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