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Oh the places you’ll go … but if you’re stuck at home, you can at least have a suitcase that’s been around the world (or the block at least). Vintage suitcases have so much character – the aged leather, the monograms, the travel stickers. They harken back to the days when people dressed for…
Cottage on the Pond
Did you know that some types of ferns can live to be 100 years old? That means my porch ferns could outlive me. Now I will have to worry about who to leave them to in my will … who knew having plants could be so stressful? I’m sure if I bequeath my knockoff…
Fun with Color & Pattern
You know I have issues. Collecting issues that is (my other issues need to be discussed when we have much more time and over a bottle of wine). It all started with my instant loving cup collection … Let’s start from the beginning. I was at this barn sale … with a friend…
I’m stylin’ and profilin’ on my front porch. It’s a stylin’ hop of Christmas homes and the fabulously stylish Chris from Just a Girl was the stop before me. Thanks Lindsay for inviting me to this hop. Be sure to check out my full Christmas Home Tour – here’s a little peek. (by the way, don’t forget to enter my…
Glowing Eyes
I’m still traumatized from having to stand in front of the entire class, chalk in my quivering hand, until I figured out the world’s hardest math problem (I still have nightmares about Sister Celine). That doesn’t stop me from loving chalkboards … as long as they don’t involve algebra or calculus. Remember the…
These estate sale tips will turn you into a pro thrifter! Learn how to get the best deals just like the antiques dealers do! The thrill of the hunt. From galvanized mop buckets to an antique wooden croquet box to a fabulous old first aid kit … you never know what you’ll find at an estate sale….
What’s not to love about a game where you can shout out words like “wicket” and “booby”? So put on your whites and join me on my lawn for a game fit for the royals. Yes, I’m officially a croquet snob (remember my first vintage croquet set find) since I found this musty, dusty old relic…
Summer Sangria
I need help.
I can’t pass by a cool set of vintage glassware without scooping it up (case in point – these vintage glasses).
They combine my love of two of my favorite things …
shiny things and cocktails. (click title to read more)
I’m a big believer in taking tons of pictures.
The scrapbooks I made for my girls and the boxes upon boxes of old school prints that I have stored away can attest to that.
So when I’m out and about, I love capturing moments on my phone and on my Instagram.
Here’s my week that was.
(click title to read more)
Hi, my name is Kelly and I’ve lived in my house for four years and have never had the windows cleaned.
Through a complete renovation and installation of new windows (with the silicone used to install the windows still stuck on in many places). Through dirt, dust, debris and even Hurricane Sandy, after 4 years, my windows were a filthy mess.
(click here to read more and for giveaway)
Prologue: This is an epic saga of passion, betrayal, romance, honor, deception, and the age old tale of good vs. evil.
I was minding my business, roaming the aisles of a favorite thrift shop … (click title to read more )
It starts at birth.
Boys in baby blue and girls in bubblegum pink.
I’ve long since moved on from pink …
until I saw this brassy beauty beckoning to me. (click title to read more …)
You’ve seen my loving cups, my Pyrex, my globes, my … well the list goes on and on.
Since it takes three to form a collection, it’s official!
I am the proud owner of three, count em three, vintage portraits.
(click title to read more …)
5 Gifts Under $2
Sing us a song, you’re the piano man Sing us a song tonight Well, we’re all in the mood for a melody And you’ve got us feelin’ alright Like the Piano Man, Billy Joel, I was feelin’ more than alright when I spotted this piano stool at the thrift shop. I sang when I scooped…
Have I got a treat for you today! Cassie from Primitive & Proper is crashing my blog to share some of her fabulous furniture makeovers! That girl has style I tell you. So without further ado, here’s Cassie … Hi all! I am Cassie from Primitive and Proper and I am so excited to be…
Let’s Talk About Homes Baby Let’s Talk About all The Good Things and the Bad Things That May Be Let’s Talk About Homes … (sorry for imprinting that horrible Salt-n-Peppa song onto your brain) But if you haven’t noticed by now, I really, really, really love my home! I love talking about it, renovating it,…
I try to live life with no regrets … but … there are some moments that still make me cringe! Like my first car. Red Geo Storm with tinted windows so dark that I had to take it to a friend of my dad’s to pass inspection. In that tinted windowed, red Geo Storm, I…
I wait expectantly for the VNA twice a year rummage sale in NJ. Shoo the kids off to school, pack up my car with my necessities. Snacks – check Rain Jacket & Boots for the muddy fields – double check Water – check Tote bag – check Dorky cart – check I’m ready to hit…
Here’s the run down on what happened here in April. Whew – I’m exhausted just reading this! 1) I welcomed 2 guests: Life as a Thrifter shared her amazing laundry room – here. Redoux shared her dumpster dive plank top table – here. 2) Some super cinchy projects were featured – here. 3) Used flower…
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“Love Is” Valentine Wreath
Need creative ideas for your Elf on the Shelf? This little elf is getting into all kinds of funny and mischievous situations that will have you and your family laughing out loud! If your kids love the Elf on the Shelf, these unique ideas are for you to create a fun Christmas tradition. This post contains…
With the rustic adult table all set, it’s time to get the kids table ready. The centerpiece is a fun paper bag turkey that looks amazingly like the real bird! He’s stuffed with popcorn and will be “carved” when all the kids arrive to reveal the munchies inside (cut a slit in the top and the kids can…
With six days to kill when you have no power and school has been cancelled, you either find fun activities to fill the days or drink excessively and go crazy – I chose the former (ok, a smidge of the latter too)! On a beautiful fall day, the family hopped into the car and drove…