Welcome to Extra! Extra! 5, the weekly series where I share all the things I've been doing, loving, buying, enjoying and all the other random stuff that doesn't fit into a regular blog post. I've been … [Read more...]
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Vintage Christmas Tray Gallery Wall
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 … [Read more...]
My Thrifted Vintage Christmas Hauls – Sneak Peek!
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 … [Read more...]
Extra! Extra! – Chapter 4
Happy Halloween! Welcome back to Extra! Extra! 4, the place where I share all the things that I'm loving this week. Today, I'm sharing some of the cool things I saw on my trip to DC to visit my … [Read more...]
Extra! Extra! – Chapter 2
Welcome back to Extra! Extra!, the place where I share all things inspirational that I love and hope you will too. Today, I'm sharing two major thrifting outings with two different friends and you are … [Read more...]
Eclectic Home Tour – Angela Fahl
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 … [Read more...]
Extra! Extra! – Chapter 1
Welcome to Extra! Extra! A new weekly series where I'll feature things that inspire me, favorite things, thrifted finds, glimpses around my house and more! I love these pumpkins perched on a picket … [Read more...]
Eclectic Home Tour – Karlee Bowman
If you've always wanted to renovate a crumbling old home and bring it back to it's glory while maintaining it's antique character, then you are going to love today's Eclectic Home Tour of Karlee … [Read more...]
Vintage Paint by Numbers Displays
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 … [Read more...]
Thrift Shopping Tips from a Pro and My Latest Thrift Haul!
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 … [Read more...]
Double Peonies are Double the Pleasure
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 … [Read more...]
Eclectic Home Tour – Sea Roost
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...]
Picture Perfect Old Snow Covered Houses
What's better than an old house? An old house in the snow! Join me on a walk through my neighborhood to admire houses in the snow. Plus I'm sharing a fun story about a pair of antique Victorian houses … [Read more...]
Home Sweet Home Christmas Home Tour
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 – The Cobbler Shop on Concord
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...]
It’s Kind to be Crewel
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...]
Adirondack Basket Wreath
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,” … [Read more...]
All in All It’s Just Another Basket on the Wall – Basket Gallery Wall Tips
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 … [Read more...]
Don’t Make My Mistake! Why Every Rug Needs a Rug Pad
I didn't think I needed a rug pad but boy was I wrong! I'm sharing why every rug needs a rug pad and the problems I ran into by not using one. If you want to extend the life of your rug and protect … [Read more...]
How to Furnish a College Apartment – Tour My Daughter’s New Place!
Furnishing a first apartment or college apartment does not have to be expensive! I'm excited to give you a tour of my daughter's first college apartment! I'm sharing my tips and tricks for how to … [Read more...]
Why Every Garden Needs a Summer Crush Hydrangea – Planting & Care Tips
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 … [Read more...]
My “Crack House” Makeover & New Paint Color Reveal!
"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 … [Read more...]
5 Rules for Growing Perfect Peonies – and Peony Overload!
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 … [Read more...]
Hydrangeas 101 – Choosing, Planting, Growing, Pruning Tips
Hydrangeas scream summer to me! I always get tons of questions about hydrangea care so I thought it would be fun to gather up all the information I have learned over the years (including lots of trial … [Read more...]
Cherry Blossom Spring Mantel & The Story of the Brown Egg!
Spring is the perfect time to get outside and cut some flowering branches to bring inside for a burst of color. My whimsical cherry blossom spring mantel is a mix of old and new. I'm sharing how to … [Read more...]
Why Do People Collect Things and My Long Lost Finial Collection
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 … [Read more...]
My Epic 50th Birthday Celebration in Costa Rica!
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 … [Read more...]
Why Everyone Should Commission an Original Piece of Art
If you think original art is only for the wealthy, I'm here to say anyone can own their own meaningful, unique piece of art. I am sharing my thoughts on why everyone should commission an original … [Read more...]
Kelly’s Stamp of Approval
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 ... … [Read more...]
Top 10 Posts of 2019
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...]
Top 10 Countdown – Favorite Photos of the Year!
In honor of all of the New Year's Eve countdowns that will take place across the world tonight, I'm doing a different kind of countdown. I thought it would be fun to look back on the year and share my … [Read more...]
Kelly’s Stamp of Approval 8
This week in Kelly's Stamp of Approval 8, we will check out some snow covered old homes with major curb appeal including an 1850 farmhouse and two old Victorians (one pink and one blue) built across … [Read more...]
Christmas Chalkboard Art
I love chalkboards! They are perfect for creating unique art that you can change on a whim. Today, I'm sharing some of my favorite Christmas chalkboard art and most of them are so easy to … [Read more...]
Favorite Festive Christmas Decorating Ideas
What's better than house peeping into beautifully decorated homes? House peeping into beautifully decorated Christmas homes! I've come across so many gorgeous homes that are filled with Christmas … [Read more...]
Please Come Home for Christmas Home Tour
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...]
Kelly’s Stamp of Approval 6
This week in Kelly's Stamp of Approval 6 it's time to countdown to Christmas. See how to make an epic charcuterie board that will wow your guests, tips to make old fashioned pomanders that smell … [Read more...]
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