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While I’m being buried alive in Christmas boxes and bins, it seems like there are a lot of people out there whose halls are already decked. I teamed up with Loi Thai of Tone on Tone Antiques, Shannon of Fox Hollow Cottage and Erin of Sunny Side Up on Instagram and we asked everyone to share their favorite…
Who doesn’t love quick and easy? I’m teaming up with some friends again this month to share our 10 Minute Decorating Ideas for fall and you can see all of the ideas at the bottom of this post. Filler – something that fills a space or container. Find something with interesting texture and color and…
Thanksgiving is all about friends, family, elastic waist pants and carbs, lots and lots of carbs! So when my friend Bre asked me to join 25 other creative friends for the mother of all Thanksgiving tablescapes tours, I was happier than the pardoned White House turkey. I’ve shared my full fall home tour here but…
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…
Hi Friends! I’m heading home today from an amazing Hawaiian vacation and because I thought of nothing but beaches, sunsets and fruity drinks in pineapples while I was away, I asked some of my friends to share their favorite vintage finds and how they use them in their homes. See you soon – Kelly. Take it away Lucy…
Hooray for the red, white and blue. Need some summer porch decorating ideas? It’s fun gussying up my front porch for every season and this summer, my porch is getting patriotic with a little red, white and blue. Here’s how I took my shameful front porch from this … to this … I love these…
Picasso had his blue phase. I’m having a white phase – white kitchen filled with white kitchen accessories that are functional too (that scalloped bowl just served last night’s pasta). I just realized it’s been three years since I posted a tour of my kitchen. Things have changed (including my photography skills) but the…
Give a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the world – Marilyn Monroe Since a picture is worth a thousand words, I figure this video I made is worth at least a million words … Get your own amazing affiliate waterproof spray and keep your favorite things looking good as new. My daughter…
I’m exhausted. Too many trees, tinsel, garland, wreaths, ornaments (you get the idea) to pack away. When the last box was finally hauled down to the basement, I was confronted with a blank, empty, barren mantel. It mocked me and let out a little chuckle every time I walked by or sat by the…
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…
I love Christmas … but I also love packing away all the tinsel and garland, the Shiny Brites and trees and starting fresh. I’m ready for simplicity. Less stuff and more of what I truly love. I’m starting with my gorgeous new Norton console table from Birch Lane that reminds me of…
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…
There’s no doubt about it. Sushi is adorable. Look at those eyes – who could resist her. Along with her cuteness comes muddy paws, drool, and the occasional accident that has left me in tears on more than one occasion. What’s a puppy loving, dirty rug hating gal to do? So when BISSELL sent…
2014 is officially my year to make it onto the nice list. That’s right, while everyone is running around like chickens with their Santa hats falling off, I’ll be sitting by a roaring fire, sipping a glass of wine and listening to Elvis croon I’ll have a Blue Christmas Without You. Why you ask?…
Where else but in NYC can you go to an amazing design event, have your pic snapped with Martha Stewart and have cocktails overlooking the most amazing view all in the same night? Little did I know what was in store for me as I hopped on a train and headed into New York for…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year … no, it’s not Christmas but it does feel like it because Cost Plus World Market is finally coming to New Jersey! I heart World Market and their unique, affordable selection for home and garden. I wouldn’t miss the grand opening action and I can’t wait…
Tone on Tone
This is a public service announcement. When I was making my rounds through my local thrift shop, I spotted this furry little woodland creature made by the Godinger Silver Art Company and I went nuts! $3.50 later, his head was peeking from my purse and I was headed home with little Julio (naming nutcrackers is…
Ralph Lauren Inspired
I need a dozen houses just so I can decorate them in every style that I love. So when I designed my dream kitchen, I went with a classic look I’ll never tire of. A style that looks like it’s original to my 100 year old house with a few modern touches thrown…
Reimagined Rustic
Whew, what a year 2013 has been! Rooms were decorated, projects were completed, dinners were cooked, homework was checked, cocktails were shaken… and I even made my TV debut! Drumroll please … it’s time to stroll down memory lane – 2013 style. My Eclectic House Tour – as dusty bunnies are swept away,…
$5 Handmade Gifts
What’s better on a snowy winter day then baking up a storm? I confess, I baked a batch of these amazing Martha Stewart chewy chocolate gingerbread cookies but there weren’t many left when my girls got home from school. The evidence was there – I was caught red handed with chocolate on my face….
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…
Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens … these are a few of my favorite things. I’m (and 11 of my favorite gals) are giving away a few of my favorite handmade things! I’m thrilled to be teaming up with them for a fun giveaway … 12 handmade things to 12 lucky…
I’ve always wanted to throw an ugly sweater party. Scour the thrift shop for cast off misfit sweaters that nobody wants. But there are so many more fun ways to reuse old sweaters. Why not take those abandoned sweaters and turn them into some of the coolest sweater crafts for house & wardrobe….
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and the most wonderful giveaway. Since it is far better to give than to receive, I am thrilled to be giving away the most amazing prizes to nine of my fabulous readers! I have teamed up with some of my absolute favorite companies and they…
Start a fun Christmas tradition with your on St Nicholas Day! Learn about the legend of St Nicholas and what you can do to surprise your kids. Greed is good. At least when it comes to candy. So when my mom told me about St. Nicholas Day when I was a kid, my greed was…
Snow Globe Jars
Deer Silhouette
Last year, as I was merrily trimming my tree while humming Christmas carols and sipping eggnog, I may or may not have yelled a few choice words when a few of my light strings didn’t work. So off to the store I went on a cold, wintry night, only to discover that there were…
“You can kid the world, but not your sister.” – Charlotte Gray Remember when I indulged myself with a bottle of Wonderstruck perfume? Well, it’s only fair to spread the sweet smelling love with a holiday gift for someone special. My sister is amazing. Yes, I harbored deep feelings of resentment when she…
I didn’t put fine china on my bridal registry. I’m not a formal china kind of gal. I mean, I love checking out the lavish table settings on Downton Abbey but prefer a simpler look … oh and I’m still shocked over poor Matthew’s untimely demise in that car accident. That’s why I love…
Ladder Towel Holder