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Make a Peeps Wreath that Lasts for Years!

March 27, 2013  Easter

Make this adorable DIY Peep wreath for Easter! I'll show you how to use these marshmallow treats to make the perfect spring decoration. It all started one year ago today with my Peeps wreath … [Read more...]

I Scored at the Thrift Store – Is it Bigger than a Breadbox?

March 8, 2013  I Scored at the Thrift Store

  Baguettes, bagels, croissants ... rye, wheat, sourdough, pumpernickel. Any way you slice it, I am a bread addict. Slathered in salted butter is my preference. Place a loaf on the … [Read more...]

20 + Off the Wall Plate Walls

February 21, 2013  Decorating | Uncategorized

If you haven't noticed, I love plate walls! Here's mine in my dining room - some old, some new, a big old metal tray and one lonely black plate to give it a twist. Notice the plate … [Read more...]

Exceptionally Eclectic – Home on the Bay

February 9, 2013  Exceptionally Eclectic | Uncategorized

Ever since I wrote my 5th grade report on Maine, with my crayon drawing of a lighthouse on the cover, I've wanted to visit. I may just have to get a cottage tour from Mary of At Home on the … [Read more...]

I Scored at the Thrift Store – but I Was Almost Banned for Life!

February 8, 2013  I Scored at the Thrift Store | Uncategorized

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 … [Read more...]

Butterfly Branch Centerpiece

January 14, 2013  Spring | Uncategorized

December 21, 2012 marked the winter solstice. The  shortest day of the year. So I can bear the cold months ahead knowing every day gets a little bit lighter, brighter, longer and … [Read more...]

The Roxbury – a Catskills Destination (and an announcement)!

January 10, 2013  Outings

Hop over to the FOLK blog today where I'm sharing my adventure at The Roxbury - an over the top, kitschy, crazy, themed room motel in the Catskills of upstate NY. We stayed in the Amadeus Bride … [Read more...]

All that Glitters Isn’t Gold – Thrift Shop Makeovers

January 9, 2013  I Scored at the Thrift Store | Uncategorized

Like those gals that travel thousands of miles to the Today show, hoping against all hope that Hoda and Kathie Lee will pluck them from the crowd for a much needed and well deserved makeover, my … [Read more...]

A Dazzling Sight to Behold – a Town of Luminaries

December 28, 2012  Christmas | Uncategorized

It's a dazzling sight to behold. Rows of glowing luminaries light up the night in my town on Christmas Eve. An entire community, united on one very special night. And in the true … [Read more...]

Fall Crafts, Thanksgiving, place settings

Bring on the Bling – Metallic Pinecone Place Settings

November 20, 2012  Fall | My Projects | Thanksgiving | Uncategorized

I'm torn. I love natural, rustic things like old wooden toolboxes and chippy paint ... but I also love a bit of bling (I live in Jersey after all). How to marry the two? Why not take a … [Read more...]

Eclectically Vintage - Sophia's Decor House Tour

Exceptionally Eclectic – Living Beautifully House Tour

November 2, 2012  Exceptionally Eclectic | Uncategorized

I was lucky enough to meet the incredibly talented Kristen of Sophia's Decor at the Southern Bloggers Conference a few weeks ago. She knows her way around a can of milk paint and can transform a … [Read more...]

Eclectically Vintage Turkey

Paper Bag Thanksgiving Turkey Centerpiece

October 29, 2012  My Projects | Thanksgiving

Make this DIY paper bag Thanksgiving turkey! This is such a fun idea for a kids table centerpiece but the adults love it just as much when you "carve" into the turkey to find a surprise … [Read more...]

Eclectically Vintage lightbulbs

I Scored at the Thrift Store – My Lightbulb Moment

October 19, 2012  I Scored at the Thrift Store

I battled the VNA rummage sale again. Remember what I scored at the last fall VNA sale and the spring VNA sale. Held twice a year, with about 40 tents with everything from furniture to vintage, … [Read more...]

Eclectically Vintage Halloween

Under Glass Halloween Mantel

October 15, 2012  Halloween

Spiders, rats and snakes are trapped under glass. These critters love the warmth of the blazing fire. A few have managed to escape their traps ... Anyone have anti-venom serum? Remember my … [Read more...]

Halloween dropcloth tablecloth

DIY Swarming Spiders Tablecloth for Halloween

October 3, 2012  Eclecticisms | Halloween | My Projects

I'm showing you how to make the creepiest swarming spiders tablecloth for Halloween! It will be the hit of your Halloween dinner or party even if it does creep everybody out ... in a good way! A few … [Read more...]

red chevron pumpkin

Pumpkins, Pumpkins Everywhere

September 30, 2012  Fall | Halloween | Uncategorized

My mom used to call me pumpkin head ... so I have a thing for them! Change is good and so are mini pumpkin vases 5 ways from Addicted 2 Decorating! Silhouettes are a favorite and they are … [Read more...]

DIY Halloween Planter

Plastic Pumpkin Ideas – DIY Music Sheet Planter

September 17, 2012  Fall | Garden | Halloween | My Projects

Hoarding comes in handy sometimes. I know you understand (unlike my Hubs)! As I was rummaging through my Halloween bins in search of fall decorations, in the dark hole that is my basement, I came … [Read more...]

My Favorite It’s a Cinch Projects

August 14, 2012  Uncategorized

I'm hanging out with my gals Heather & Vanessa At the Picket Fence today where I'm sharing my top It's a Cinch projects. You know, the ones that take only a few minutes to create. Which … [Read more...]

Fab Friday Finds – Ode to an Antique Wallpaper Pasting Table

June 29, 2012  I Scored at the Thrift Store | Uncategorized

Lordy, Lordy hear my call Please don't let the wallpaper fall. A century ago, men would try But sometimes paste refused to dry? They carried this folding table full of supplies And … [Read more...]

Fab Friday Finds – What the … is That!

April 6, 2012  I Scored at the Thrift Store

What the (insert choice word) is that? Those words were uttered by The Hubs as I pulled into the driveway with my latest fab find! Well, fab to me anyway, The Hubs on the other hand looked like he … [Read more...]

My House

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 - … [Read more...]

Rustic Thanksgiving Table

November 16, 2011  Uncategorized

Menus to plan, shopping to do, slaving over a hot stove ... so much to do before the big day!  Thought I'd get the table set well in advance (hope it doesn't collect too much dust from now til … [Read more...]

A Day in Ivy League Princeton

November 10, 2011  Outings | Uncategorized

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 … [Read more...]

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Join me as I decorate my 100 year old home, scour thrift stores, create pretty things, putter in my peony and hydrangea filled garden, and mix up a mean cocktail all with a touch of sarcasm and a side of bacon - Cheers!



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Love where you live by mixing high and low, new and old to create a home that shows off your personality. My mantra ... simple projects equals more time for cocktails!
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