While some people prefer to Clark Griswold out their homes for the holidays … sometimes, the simplest details often speak the loudest. So force some bulbs, light a candle, display favorite family photos … and enjoy. P.S. That’s a pic of my sis and me – can you tell which one is little Kelly?…
Christmas Tree Stand “Tree”
It’s business on my front door… and a party on my back door! Two wreaths. Both using vintage finds. Old wooden finials from a house so the rain could drip gently down the pointed tip… and my hubs little shovel that now makes me smile every time I walk through the back door. What…
Farmhouse Christmas
Shake the snow off your boots and pick up a glass of glogg (or coffee, or hot chocolate, or wine). Remember my Christmas house tour last year? Well, I hope this tops it! Welcome to my holiday house tour, the next stop after the fabulous Beth of Home Stories A to Z. Thanks Jennifer Rizzo…
In the house upon the hill Hanging on the window sill Was a little Christmas stocking with a hole in the toe And when Santa came to call At the house upon the hill He saw the Christmas stocking hanging in the candle glow. Santa chuckled to himself As he walked across the floor…
I’ve pined for a white Christmas tree for years … get it – pined (I’m performing here every Wednesday)! A pre-lit, white tree with flocking is the icing on my Christmas sugar cookie … so when I spotted this one on Wayfair, I knew it needed a good home (mine)! The perfect tree topper for…
Up to my eyeballs in glitter, glimmer and glitz … unpacking bins, boxes and baubles … so imagine my surprise, when my girls came running over shouting to look outside. Two white horses hoofing it down my street … plumes flowing. Cinderella couldn’t have asked for anything finer. Here’s to a white Christmas. …
I am trying to simplify this year. Between decorating, baking, shopping, wrapping … (I’m feeling sleepy), it’s hard to carve out quality relaxation time. So the outside of my house has to be quick and simple – check it out. I hang a wreath, lean my old sled againt the wall, pop a couple of…
Ladder Christmas Tree
I’m not very crafty but I do love a quick and easy do it yourself and my DIY wood gingerbread houses are my favorite thing this Christmas! I love that you can personalize them any way you want and this is a fun project for the whole family not to mention they make the perfect…
Nostalgic tinsel trees have exploded in popularity and I can see why! The word tinsel comes from an Old French word “estincele”, which means sparkle. When I was a kid, we hung tinsel on our Christmas tree … one strand at a time! Tinsel covered trees bring back so many memories and I love that…
I’m sharing an easy and inexpensive way to create art for your home, for any season, holiday or occasion. I searched and searched for art to display with my Santa mug collection but could not find anything I liked. I created gift bag framed art that is perfect for my Christmas kitchen. I’m also sharing…
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…
Have you heard the news? DIY paper bag snowflakes are the it look for the holiday season! I love that people are excited to sit down and create something beautiful and I’m sharing some of my favorite paper bag snowflakes that will hopefully inspire you to make your own and keep them out all winter…
Extra! Extra! 6 read all about it! I’m sharing all the things I’ve been doing, loving, visiting, decorating, thrifting (I scored big time!), gifting, plus the coolest vintage collection and display idea I know you are going to LOVE! I had an epic weekend visiting my daughter in New Orleans only to return feeling sick…
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 making major progress on my sister’s new place and I’m sharing a statement wall I created using something unexpected….
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…
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 focusing on the ones that I wrote in 2019. It’s not surprising that you guys love…
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 most popular Instagram photos. It seems that people like old houses and pink … lots…
This week in Kelly’s Stamp of Approval 9, I’ll show you how my yard turned into a scene straight out of the movie Frozen, take you into a place with over the top Christmas decorations in the best way possible. Speaking of over the top, I’m sharing one of the most whimsical, colorful, creative Christmas…
They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and I’m thrilled when people find inspiration from this blog! I love it even more when they send me photos of their creations. These are some pretty talented people and I’m in awe of their versions of my wildly popular Santa sleigh chalk art. It’s been…
Fun fact: sometime long, long ago, Addi’s Bottle Brush Company dyed their toilet bowl brushes and turned them into little Christmas trees and wreaths. These whimsical little trees have been around forever and have regained popularity recently. I’m sharing some really creative ways to decorate with these little trees, simple crafts, different ways to dye them…
This is probably one of the coolest collections I’ve ever seen. I’m talking about vintage milk glass figural light bulbs. I’m sharing an amazing collection and a little history behind these very unique Christmas collectibles. If you love all things Christmas, I’ll also be sharing some of his creative decorating ideas using vintage finds. Have…
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 amazing, a planter that stopped me in my tracks, my America’s Next Top Model days, my dog has gone viral,…
Last week, I started this new series where I’ll share snippets from my week as well as things I use and love. From fall foliage to my must have kitchen gadget (and I hate kitchen gadgets) to having some beauty fun, to discussing why the Folgers coffee can was prominently displayed in every single Hallmark…
Take those popular little white houses to the next level by adding your own art. I’m showing you how to make ceramic doodle houses and sharing my tips and tricks, sources and detailed photos so you can make your own for Christmas (but you may want to keep them out all year long – they…
New Year – time to reflect on the past year and celebrate successes, mourn our losses and plan for the future. I’ve been a busy little bee decorating, moving, shuffling and reshuffling everything in my home and garden. I’ve teamed up with 31 other bloggers who are sharing their top 10 – see them all…
I’ve never realized how many things I’ve used mason jars for until I gathered many of them together here. Some are old, some are new, some are green, some are blue (I’m such a poet), but there are so many uses for them. Here are some of my favorite ways I’m decorating with mason jars around…
There’s nothing like the thrill of the hunt. Finding that perfect vintage, old, rusty, crusty find at a flea market or estate sale. But what’s a girl to do when she can’t find what she wants. P.S. You can spot tons of my finds in my Christmas Home Tour like … post contains affiliate…
You know my mantra is simple projects equals more time for cocktails so I’ve teamed up with some of my favorite friends to share our favorite ways to decorate – in under 10 minutes. You can see all of the ideas at the bottom of this post … now here’s mine. If you like it…
Do you love to collect? I’m sharing my 10 minute decorating with collections tips so you can display your favorite collections year round. I love to collect. I’m an equal opportunity collector (I think it started with my mouse figurines when I was a kid). One of my favorite, no fuss ways to decorate is…
2014 What a very good year it’s been. I’m taking a walk down memory lane (actually, I should be jogging to work off all the extra eggnog I’ve been consuming) and re-visiting my Top DIY Projects 2014 … I’m getting fancy and counting down in Spanish in honor of my dad. Diez Thrift shop…
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…
Welcome to my home! Click on a picture or the text to see each full room tour 1913 House Before & After Kitchen – click here to tour Living Room – click here to tour DINING ROOM – click here to tour Sunroom – click here to tour Family Room – click here to tour…
Skaneateles (pronounced “skinny atlas”) is a postcard perfect small town to escape for a weekend getaway. If you love small town charm, stunning old houses, history, cute shops, great restaurants, wineries, and water views, you will love Skaneateles. In this “Travel Guide Skaneateles New York Finger Lakes”, I’ll share the best things to do in…