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10 Unique Repurposed Windows
They’re cluttering up my garage but I’ve come across unique ways to upcycle my old windows. Get creative with some of my favorite window repurposing ideas. Giant window propped against a wall with a wire basket for storage – from Hvitura Lakkris. Blow up your favorite photograph and mount behind an old window for…
A Crystal Clear View & a Giveaway!
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.
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20 + Off the Wall Plate Walls
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A Dazzling Sight to Behold – a Town of Luminaries
A Town of Luminaries
Holiday House Walk 2012 – Welcome to My Home
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…
Use What You Have Holiday Table Decorating
I’m having a party … everybody’s singing … listen to the music … on the radio. I’ll be cooking, cleaning, decorating and shaking up some mean cocktails … so I’m keeping the table decorations simple. It’s live – so I can’t promise there won’t be bloopers!! P.S. So excited to show off…
Floating on Air – Inflating Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade Floats
Yesterday, we jumped on a train to watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Floats being inflated. The weather was perfect, the crowds were minimal (early on) and the floats were huge. Frog legs anyone? It’s a sight to behold – put it on your bucket list. Wrapping around the Museum of Natural History, and across…
A Plum Giveaway!
Black Friday is two days away … the masses will descend upon the malls to scoop up bargains galore. While I never go near a store on Black Friday, I do love a good bargain. Pick Your Plum offers a deal of the day that can’t be beat. Like these burlap baskets … or these…
Orange Pomander Monogrammed Place Setting
Monogrammed Orange Pomanders
Big News – Meet Some Great Folk & a Giveaway!
Drumroll please … I am excited to announce that i will be a contributing blogger for FOLK. I recently found out about this fabulous magazine that’s based on living authentically and focusing on the American spirit. Couldn’t come at a better time – with Hurricane Sandy beating the East Coast and my little town…
Paper Bag Thanksgiving Turkey Centerpiece
Thanksgiving “Turkey” Centerpiece
Quick and Easy Kitchen Renovation Ideas
I’m fickle. But aren’t we all? We finally get what we’ve been dreaming of … only to wish we could do it a bit differently. Don’t get me wrong – I am in love with My Kitchen. But wouldn’t it be fun to redecorate on a whim (minus the cost, dust and stress)? So we…
Fab Friday Finds – The Stocking Were Stretched …
The stockings were stretched … by the chimney with care … ah, the good old days. When you needed these flat footed wooden shapes to dry your stockings – or they might shrink! What would Mr. Darcy think if his socks bagged around his ankles? Remember My Epic Trip to Brimfield where I shopped til…
Day Tripping – Industrial Antique Paradise
Nothing better hopping in the car with The Hubs, sun roof open, wind whipping through my hair … and heading off for a drive. Destination: Lambertville, NJ Mission: Antiquing and a leisurely lunch on the river. Lambertville is a cute little town on the Delaware River half way between New York and Philly that’s filled…
We Are Family (Room) – Get Up Everybody and (See the Tour)
The dust bunnies have been swept away – whew! If you see a stray bunny, please avert your eyes. I love open shelves – what better way to show off all my vintage finds! This was once a dilapidated screened-in porch that was separated by a solid wall with one window. Brace yourself, here’s what…
For the Birds – Stepladder Birdbath
Stepladder Bird Bath
Chicks in a Row – Passing it On!
When Karah asked me to help launch to Pass it On Project, I was in. We sent gifts to a few of our favorite bloggers and they in turn will send gifts to their favorite bloggers and so on and so on. I happily created some hand made gifts – from stamped spoons, to chalkboard…
Fab Friday Finds – Unique Memo Board & Curbside Castoff Table
Crib Spring Memo Board
It’s a Cinch – DIY Music Lyric Plate
DIY Music Lyric Plate
Party with My Peeps Easter Wreath
Peeps Spring Wreath
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 – click here to tour Sunroom – click here to tour Family Room – click here to tour…
My Mudroom – Drop it & Shut the Door!
It’s the first snow day of the year and it made me realize how much I love my mudroom. Muddy boots, wet coats, soggy socks – they’re no match for me anymore! Just drop them all behind in the mudroom and shut the pocket door! When we bought the house, there was no mudroom. We…
Santa Baby, Hurry Down the Chimney Tonight!
Wishing everyone a fabulous Christmas! Can’t wait for Santa to squeeze down my chimney!
More Hi-Jinx From Elf on the Shelf Ideas!
These creative and hysterical Elf on the Shelf ideas are so much fun! Create a fun Christmas tradition for your family by moving your Elf on the Shelf around the house each night. When your kids awake, they will have fun searching for the elf and seeing what kind of crazy situations he’s gotten himself…
Stylin’ and Profilin’ Snow People
Frosty the snowmanWas a jolly, happy soulWith a corncob pipe and a button nose …Will somebody please stop my horribly out of tune singing! These are some of the most stylish snow people (use the politically correct term – they’re not just snow men anymore!) that I’ve seen. Best part – you can make them…
Feather Trees & Shiny Brites
I adore vintage feather trees which are made of dyed goose feathers and were the very first artificial Christmas trees made to resemble the white pines in the German forest. The feather tree originated in Germany in the 19th Century, and was first created in an attempt to prevent further deforestation. Forget about the workers – what…
Guest Posting at My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia!
When Kristin asked me to write a guest post for her fabulous blog, My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia, I hemmed and hawed and thought about it – for about 1 second! Of course, I jumped at the chance! Kristin’s blog is amazing – her relaxed California style combined with her DIY budget friendly projects make this…
Exceptionally Eclectic #1 – Gargantuan Window Turned Chalkboard
Statement Window Chalkboard
Elf on the Shelf Gettin’ Down with His Bad Self!
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…
Fruitfully Abundant Banister
This year, my banister couldn’t have been easier. Red berry garland (3 strands bought at Home Goods years ago) is wrapped around the banister and “sugared fruit” on picks is poked through the garland. This one set a record for Christmas decorating speed coming in under 10 minutes – love that! No sliding down the…
Silver, Sea and Shells Tablescape
Old coral, shells, vintage silver and a few glass cloches. These combine to form an unusual centerpiece that can be used year round. This year, it’s my Christmas table. Originally, I used brown woven napkin rings but was at the thrift shop the other day where I scored 8 mercury glass rings for only…
Bling, Burlap, Bed Springs & a Bit of Leopard Mantel!
What’s not to love about a little bling (like a fish, I’m attracted to shiny objects!), rustic burlap and rusty bed springs, and a little leopard print? Combined with some fresh garland and snowy mason jar candles, this mantel is a major babe – check her out! Vintage green crib bed springs found at an estate…
Spring Bulbs – Inside & Out
It’s time! to make the doughnuts – I mean plant the bulbs! Paper whites inside and tulips and hyacinths outside. I usually plant amaryllis bulbs inside every winter but decided on paper whites this year. Bulbs were planted in a bowl I bought in Italy. Hoping they’ll bloom before Christmas – I can never get…
Apothecary Chest Turned Advent Calendar
It’s a countdown to Christmas! This apothecary chest was a wedding gift 16 years ago. When pulling out my hundreds (ok, it just feels like that many!) of Christmas bins from the basement, I noticed this chest sitting neglected and lonely and thought it would make a great advent calendar. It only has 18 drawers…
Snowy Mason Jar Candles
Snowy Mason Jar Candles