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It’s been awhile since I shared an Extra! Extra! post because life gets in the way! This is where I share the things I’ve been doing, loving, visiting, decorating, thrifting (I scored big time!), gifting (to myself!), and more! Plus it’s always exciting when a reader is so inspired by something I’ve done, that they recreate…
Remember the excitement of opening the mailbox to find a letter addressed to you? A hand written letter is a rarity these days and has given way to texts and emails. You can imagine my excitement when I found this blast from the past … a vintage mail sorter! I’m thrilled to share my latest…
Happy Sunday and welcome to Extra Extra 3. The place where I share bits of random stuff I’m liking, doing, wearing, watching, and more. I’m also sharing all about our fun day in New York City to celebrate our anniversary! October 13 was my 26th wedding anniversary! To celebrate, we went into New York for…
Welcome to Extra! Extra! A new weekly series where I’ll feature things that inspire me, favorite things, thrifted finds, glimpses around my house and more! I love these pumpkins perched on a picket fence in my neighborhood and look forward to seeing it every fall! Decorating It’s fun to come up with creative ways to…
Close your eyes and imagine a magical place that is clean and bright and well-lit and well-stocked and the employees are nice and everyone smiles and unicorns frolic through fields of buttercups (ok, maybe not that last part). What is this mystical place I’m referring to? It’s my favorite thrift store … 2nd Ave Thrift…
During the Great Depression, citrus fruit was considered a luxury and you were lucky if you got one in your Christmas stocking! Today, it’s fun to decorate with dried orange slices (and other citrus). I’m sharing how to dry citrus slices including oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruit and more because each one needs a different drying…
I wet my plants! Plants bring so much life and color to our homes. Whether you’re a fellow crazy plant lady or you think you think you have an incurable black thumb, I’m sharing my favorite sun loving houseplants and my tips for growing and caring for them. Warning: caring for houseplants can become an…
The best part of cleaning out my hoarders basement is unearthing long forgotten finds! I’m sharing a collection that’s been hidden away in a bin for over a decade plus some other favorite things I love to collect. I’m also trying to answer the age old question that is, “why do people collect things?” I’ll…
Today, I’m sharing my vintage modern mantel decor that uses a soothing limited color palette plus I’ll explain my reasoning for using the things I did, why they work well together, plus my tips for creating your own one of a kind look using your favorite things. I also need your opinion on a thrift…
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…
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…
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…
Let them eat cake … and cookies, and muffins and cupcakes and pie. When it comes to dessert, I don’t discriminate but when it comes to my cake stand collection, I’m much more picky. Stay tuned at the end of the post where I’ve gathered up my favorite fun affiliate gift ideas for everyone on…
Now that I’ve finished decking my halls for my Christmas house tour – check it out here, it’s time to wrap the presents! It’s all about the presentation! My friend Stephanie loves a creatively wrapped gift as much as I do so she’s gathered up a sleigh full of friends and asked us to create festive gift…
I’m a sucker for a cute wreath (remember my marshmallow wreath)? I absolutely LOVE my winter village wreath (sorry for shouting). This plain Jane (some might say ugly) fake wreath has been transformed into a fun and festive decoration ready for it’s close up. DIY Winter Village Wreath Supplies: • Plain wreath • Christmas houses (mine…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
Ladder Towel Holder
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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…
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…
Monogrammed Orange Pomanders
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…
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…
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…
Snowy Mason Jar Candles
Marshmallow Wreath