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I can’t believe it’s been three months since I started this series. It’s been getting such positive feedback and I’m happy to add a more personal touch with a look into what’s going on in my life. In today’s Kelly’s Stamp of Approval 12, I’ll take you into New York city after the holiday madness…
I’m so excited to finally have a space in my house dedicated to plants! I call it my “crazy plant lady sunroom” and it makes me happy! I filled it with some of my favorite houseplants and planters on and under an antique wallpaper pasting table. See how I created my very own jungle with…
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 in tears, my quest for thinner thighs and how I’m being held accountable and more. Free at last! I finally…
My dog Sushi is an unwilling fashionista and she’s especially festive during the Christmas season. Let’s shake up Santa’s magical snow globe and travel back in time to look at Sushi’s winter fashion choices through the years. If you love dog in sweaters, hats, scarves or just a pet being humiliated by her mom, this…
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 scenes spoilers! It’s fun to see my home in print and the icing on the cake is…
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…
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 create. Before I share my favorite Christmas chalk art, let’s take a walk down memory lane and look back at…
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 week in Kelly’s Stamp of Approval 7, it’s all about Christmas on my porch plus I’ll take you into one of my favorite local antique shops that has the best Christmas displays (from a former Anthropologie prop stylist). We will walk past the place where we found Sushi’s sweater wearing twin, share all about…
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 ninth Christmas tour)! I’ve decked everything in my path, including my dog, and I’m excited to…
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,…
It’s better to give than to receive and I love giving my girls gifts that will put a smile on their faces. If someone wants to give me one of these gifts from my annual teen girl gift guide, I won’t turn it down! I believe that gift giving should be thoughtful. Think about what…
This week, it’s all about planning the Thanksgiving meal and a fun DIY that will definitely be the hit of the day, a vintage collection I’m green with envy over, forcing bulbs, turning photos into spectacular watercolors (no art skills required), doodling up a storm and more. Welcome to this weeks Kelly’s Stamp of Approval…
These vintage Christmas decorations are a blast from the past! I’m sharing 10 fun vintage Christmas decorations to collect with a little background on each so you’ll be armed with the information needed to expertly hunt for these vintage treasures at flea markets and yard sales. Get ready to start a new collection and have…
I am excited to share my favorite Christmas tree of all time decked out from head to toe in vintage Shiny Brite ornaments! It’s a sight to behold and I have no idea how many ornaments are on the tree but it’s easily over 300! I just know that this tree is going to put…
There is something about a countdown that makes an event that much more exciting. See how I decorated my countdown to Christmas tree, otherwise known as an Advent calendar, repurposed a garland into the cutest little ornaments and said no to matchy matchy and used different garlands to create a snow covered, whimsical winter wonderland…
Welcome to Kelly’s Thrifting Diaries November – Christmas Edition! I’m on a thrifting roll and Facebook Marketplace has rewarded me once again with a great find, or should I say 103 great finds! The thrift shop gods also smiled on me and I found even more vintage Christmas stuff including something that made a complete…
This week, it’s all about my girls turning 20 and why it took three years to find out if they were identical or fraternal, my mullet from the past when I helped my sister purge her stuff, a fall porch that will make you purple with envy, a simple Thanksgiving project that will become a…
Better Homes & Gardens came to my house last January to photograph my home all decked out for Christmas. I’ve waited impatiently for 10 long months to get my hands on this issue and the wait was definitely worth it! I’m excited to share some photos from the magazine as well as behind the scenes…
This week, I’ve got some fun things to share. From my fall patio to one of my favorite houses in my neighborhood dressed for fall to a fantastic movie that had me laughing one minute and in tears the next to the foundation that perfects my skin and more. I’m even sharing something I swear…
The circular shape of wreaths symbolize eternity, because they have no beginning and no end. They are beautiful all year long but especially around the Christmas holiday. From a vintage tray to a marquee light to an old clipboard to architectural salvage and more, see how to add your own personal touch to turn plain…
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…
You can keep a girl out of the thrift stores but you can’t keep the thrift stores out of the girl! After some time feeling overwhelmed by the amount of stuff I have, I made a conscious decision to avoid getting even more stuff so I stayed away from thrift shops and estate sales. When…
I always welcome a recommendation from a trusted friend on what to wear, read, watch, eat, favorite beauty products, cool shops and more. I’m not talking about the gals on Insta who will sell anything and everything (and return it after they are done posing with it) without disclosing that they are actually getting paid…
What’s better than watching a good tv show? Binge watching a good tv show! No more waiting a week to see what happens to your favorite characters. Binge watching means instant gratification. So pop some popcorn, pour yourself a glass of wine and curl up on the sofa because I’m sharing the best shows to…
A change of seasons is the perfect excuse to refresh your home. I’m sharing my whimsical spring home tour where I used some things old, some things new, and lots of things fun and colorful. There is nothing like a few pops of color scattered around the house to add happiness. My color scheme is…
The average person spends 229,961 hours sleeping! That’s one third of our lives! Since we spend so much time in our bedrooms, I think we should put extra thought into decorating them. Since I shared my master bedroom makeover a few weeks ago, I have gotten tons of people asking where I got my rug, blanket, pillows,…
I love a roaring fire but I hate staring into that big black hole when the fire dies down. Over the years and throughout every season, I’ve had fun coming up with creative ways to dress up my hearth while disguising the fireplace opening. I thought it would be fun to share my favorite creative…
Santa came early to help me decorate my sunroom! I love rattan and the relaxed feeling it gives to any room in the house. Santa dropped this boho rattan daybed from his sleigh and it adds just the right casual touch paired with so much texture not to mention it’s the perfect place to lounge….
Welcome to my There’s No Place Like Home Christmas Home Tour. I’ve been decking and trimming and drinking spiked eggnog and I’m excited to share my new cheery Christmas home tour and decorating ideas. Don’t Miss My Latest Christmas Home Tour Here Once again I’m part of Jennifer Rizzo’s Holiday Housewalk which means all week long you…
If you love old houses with tons of curb appeal, you’re in the right place. Today’s Eclectic Home Tour of Finding Lovely has been updated while maintaining all the charming details that we all love about old homes. Jackie of Finding Lovely bought a run down old house and put her lovely touch on it….
My guest room got a refresh and I’m loving it so much, I’m thinking about moving in! Colorful accessories breathed much needed life into this neglected room. Now I can’t wait for friends and family to stay over in style and hope they enjoy my guest bedroom decor as much as I do. By the…
Charcuterie boards are all the rage and today I’ve got an expert in the house who is sharing tips on how to make epic charcuterie boards that will WOW everyone! These creative snack boards are perfect for any occasion and there are even some fun seasonal charcuterie boards. What the heck is charcuterie and how…
Tired of trying to cram friends and family around my dining table, I’ve been on the hunt for something bigger. It’s taken me a long time to find something that I absolutely love that is also high quality. But find it I did and I’m thrilled with my Article dining table. The icing on the cake…
I’ve teamed up with Article to share my Sven sofa review and talk about how it is holding up over one year later. The best part is we are giving one of my lucky readers their very own Sven sofa (up to a $2,000 value). You can choose a sofa, a sectional or a daybed…
I’ve gathered up some fun, unique and dad-approved gifts for the men in your life. These cool gifts for dad are sure to wow and I’m also including some of my favorite hand made and personalized gifts any dad would love. My girls will be graduating from high school in a few weeks and heading…