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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…
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 officially only two weeks away? I had so much fun using what I have in new ways…
This 1970’s fixer upper needed a lot of work but the location and view won her over. Located on Anderson Island and overlooking Puget Sound, the little cabin and garage turned guest house (nicknamed “The Snug”), was transformed into a family friendly retreat. See how the power of paint and the creative addition of vintage…
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…
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 Lete is expensive, even her prints aren’t cheap, but I have an affordable solution of where…
On Instagram a couple of weeks ago, I shared a photo of my vintage Kewpie doll thrift store find and asked if she was cute or creepy. Well, the people spoke and they had big feelings about this important subject. The vote was pretty much an even split. Half think she’s adorable and the other…
When my sister visited a few weeks ago with her dog Jovie in tow, I was excited to see them. That is until … Jovie decided to leave a steaming brown gift on my new rug! The silver lining of this story is that she chose my new Ruggable machine washable rug to go on! With…
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 beautifully decorated houses to put you in the Christmas spirit. I’m sharing my favorite festive Christmas porches…
During the Great Depression, citrus fruit was considered a luxury and you were lucky if you got one in your Christmas stocking! Today, it’s fun to decorate with dried orange slices (and other citrus). I’m sharing how to dry citrus slices including oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruit and more because each one needs a different drying…
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 vintage and new plus a little history on these nostalgic little guys. I love piling my Santa…
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 my tenth Christmas tour)! I’ve been decking all my halls and trimming all my trees with lots…
Can’t find art at an affordable price? Look no further than my secret weapon … flat wrap! Ever since I used a piece of flat wrap to decorate my Christmas mantel last year, I have been bombarded with questions asking where I got it. This year, I’m excited to be using even more flat wrap…
I love unique ideas that don’t cost a fortune and I am in love with my latest mushroom Christmas tree covered in DIY paper ornaments. The best part is that the entire tree cost less than $10 to decorate! There is no limit to the number of unique looks you can give your tree by…
I’m excited to share that I’m in two Christmas magazine features right now! I’ll share some behind the scenes info on how magazines work, why they reuse content, why some purchase photos instead of hiring their own photographer, bloopers and more! Plus, I’m flipping through the pages of my latest feature so you can get…
I wet my plants! Plants bring so much life and color to our homes. Whether you’re a fellow crazy plant lady or you think you think you have an incurable black thumb, I’m sharing my favorite sun loving houseplants and my tips for growing and caring for them. Warning: caring for houseplants can become an…
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 my favorite ways to get a whole new look just by changing out a few key accessories…
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 fakes This lead me down a rabbit hole to find out all I could about these folk art collectibles that come…
A tisket a tasket, a vintage Adirondack basket. See how I made a unique basket wreath for my front door using an old trapper basket. Whether you refer to them as “Adirondack baskets,” “pack baskets,” “trapper baskets,” or “basket backpacks,” they have been around for centuries and I learned some very interesting Adirondack basket history…
I never met a gallery wall I didn’t love but gallery walls don’t have to be limited to paintings and photographs. I love unique art and thinking outside the box on what to hang on a wall. It’s all about texture and pattern and baskets offer both so I created a really cool boho basket…
Why should our homes interiors get all the love? I love adding little decorating touches around my garden and on my porch and patio. I found this huge barn wood flower that adds such a whimsical touch to my garage. I’m also sharing a creative art installation made out of wood scraps and driftwood that…
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. Plus I’m sharing a cautionary tale of why you should never meet sellers in the Kmart parking lot. This is also…
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…
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…
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 Jersey just recently reopened, I had my ways of still enjoying the thrill of the…
I was skeptical but am happy to report that I know how to rid yard of mosquitos without using chemicals! I tested this in my own backyard and we’ve been mosquito free ever since. There is nothing better than running barefoot through the grass on a warm summer day? The problem is stirring up the…
I threw my dog a birthday party! I’m slowly morphing into the crazy dog mom and this party is proof! If you want to see how we celebrated Sushi’s big day (including a short little video tour of my backyard), come on in because we could all use a little bit of fun right now!…
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 so I did the next best thing and repurposed them into the cutest, kitschiest little vintage Troll planter and vases….
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…
I’m excited to share my vintage drinking glasses display! By grouping like colors together and varying the heights, you can create a unique look to show off your collections. I’m also sharing some fun history behind my glasses which will hopefully make you a much savvier shopper when it comes to finding the best deals…
How to Paint Repeating Wall Mural – Think you don’t have the art skills necessary to pull off creating a wall mural? I’m here to tell you that you can do it! See how you can get the upscale look of wallpaper without the expense. I’m sharing an artist’s step by step tips on how…
The best part of cleaning out my hoarders basement is unearthing long forgotten finds! I’m sharing a collection that’s been hidden away in a bin for over a decade plus some other favorite things I love to collect. I’m also trying to answer the age old question that is, “why do people collect things?” I’ll…
Have you always dreamed of taking a European river cruise? I’m sharing my Viking Cruise Rhine River Travel Tips including favorite tours, excursions and things to do so that you have a once in a lifetime experience! This Viking cruise travelogue will help you to plan your own trip and has lots of know before…
Want to know if a Viking River Cruise is right for you? I’m spilling all the details, including what they don’t tell you in the brochure, so you can make an informed decision. I’ll take you from Amsterdam to Basel, Switzerland along the Rhine River with lots of stops at charming old towns and villages…
Kelly’s Stamp of Approval 13 takes us into the miniature world made entirely out of plants and other natural elements, gives an update on the original owner of my vintage silhouette (spoiler alert … I found her), shares a really unique idea for displaying Christmas ornaments after the holidays are over, the debate of when…
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 creating your own one of a kind look using your favorite things. I also need your opinion on a thrift…