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Whether you have a tree that provides so much shade that grass won’t grow under it, a tree with exposed roots sticking out of the ground, or you just want want to beautify the ground beneath your trees, I have the solution! I planted a gorgeous, flowering ground cover under my cherry blossom and it…
Today, I’m sharing my 15 favorite things holiday edition. These are things I own, use and love. From my favorite sugar scrub to the cutest candle to an adorable $3 vintage Shiny Brite dishtowel (I use them as napkins!) to a scarf that will update any outfit and so much more. I hope you’ll find…
Extra! Extra! 6 read all about it! I’m sharing all the things I’ve been doing, loving, visiting, decorating, thrifting (I scored big time!), gifting, plus the coolest vintage collection and display idea I know you are going to LOVE! I had an epic weekend visiting my daughter in New Orleans only to return feeling sick…
These are two of my favorite things … vintage Christmas and gallery walls! So when I can combine the two, it’s a great thing. Today, I’m excited to give you a sneak peek into my Christmas house and a fun thrifted, vintage Christmas tray gallery wall display in my kitchen. Remember my thrifted vintage Christmas…
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…
Paint by number kits have been around since the early 1950’s with a slogan printed on each box top proclaiming, “Every man a Rembrandt!” They are easy to collect, affordable (although prices have been rising) and there are so many creative ways to display them. I’m sharing some of my favorite paint by numbers gallery…
Double the pleasure, double the fun! If you love peonies, you are going to love double peonies twice as much! Peonies are classified by their flower form. Some types of peonies have a single ring of petals, while other types have multiple rows of petals. If you’ve ever wanted to grow peonies, I’m sharing my…
Welcome to my Home Sweet Home Christmas Home Tour. This is my favorite time of year and each year I always strive to create a unique Christmas home filled with one of a kind decorating ideas (this is my tenth Christmas tour)! I’ve been decking all my halls and trimming all my trees with lots…
I never met a gallery wall I didn’t love but gallery walls don’t have to be limited to paintings and photographs. I love unique art and thinking outside the box on what to hang on a wall. It’s all about texture and pattern and baskets offer both so I created a really cool boho basket…
Furnishing a first apartment or college apartment does not have to be expensive! I’m excited to give you a tour of my daughter’s first college apartment! I’m sharing my tips and tricks for how to furnish a college apartment cheap! So whether you are furnishing a place long distance or right down the road, I’m…
I never met a hydrangea I didn’t love but I’m especially partial to Summer Crush hydrangea. Their vibrant raspberry red color is so unique that complete strangers stop and gawk as they stroll past my house (or maybe they are judging the gnome on my porch steps). These are dwarf hydrangeas and will max out at…
“We bought a crack house,” my hubby cried! The house had been seriously neglected and we definitely had our work cut out for us when we renovated. I can’t believe it’s been 10 years since we moved into our former “crack house” and I thought it would be fun take a walk down memory lane…
Exactly one year ago today, I was celebrating my 50th birthday in paradise and it was my favorite vacation ever! The combination of an amazing villa with killer views, visits from sloths and monkeys that we hand fed (we even saw a mama sloth and her baby), the food, fun adventures and being with my…
This week in Kelly’s Stamp of Approval 8, we will check out some snow covered old homes with major curb appeal including an 1850 farmhouse and two old Victorians (one pink and one blue) built across the street from each other. I’ll share my go to party appetizer that everyone loves, my favorite binge watch…
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…
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…
Have you ever followed someone online and thought she or he was the nicest, most genuine person in the world only to find out when you met her in person they were they complete opposite? With eight years of blogging under my belt, I can tell you that I have come across more than my…
See how to style a Boo-tiful Halloween mantel using jars and cloches. My DIY cloche ghosts are a fun way to add a little touch of Halloween to your mantel but they would be equally cute as a centerpiece. If you love Halloween, this is the place to be because I’ve teamed up with a…
Welcome to my creative Halloween home tour – enter if you dare! Who says Halloween is all about blood and guts? I’m taking a lighthearted approach and adding a few fun touches of Halloween throughout my house that are sure to make you smile. post contains affiliate links I’m welcoming all the little goblins to…
New Year – time to reflect on the past year and celebrate successes, mourn our losses and plan for the future. I’ve been a busy little bee decorating, moving, shuffling and reshuffling everything in my home and garden. I’ve teamed up with 31 other bloggers who are sharing their top 10 – see them all…
Last week marked five glorious years that I’ve been writing this blog – my blog-iversity! 5 year and 860 posts later, I’m thrilled to introduce you to a totally new look (but don’t worry, it’s still the same old me). I’ll still be bringing you … the best Eclectic Home Tours (163 and counting), creative decorating ideas and…
I’m sharing how to carve out a spot in your home for a home office. These shared homework space ideas are perfect for kids or anyone who works from home. When my girls are away, their mom will play. Summer is still in full swing here but fall, and another school year, is quickly approaching…
Oh there’s no place like home for the holidays … no matter how far away we are. Ahhh, who can forget that brother and sister duo, The Carpenters, in all their 70’s glory. I’ve teamed up once again with my creative friends to offer you lots of new free Christmas printables! Here’s mine … Under…
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…
I’ll be donning my elastic waist pants, whipping up a big Tom turkey and carbo loading up a storm this Thanksgiving. Best part – family. Second best part – (besides all those carbs) an excuse to set the table in a fun way. Make sure to check out my house all decked out for…
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?…
What do my love of thrift stores and HomeGoods have in common? I can roam the aisles of both and know I’ll usually come away with the perfect, unexpected find! So imagine my surprise when HomeGoods asked me to be part of their Happy By Design Pinterest Team! I’ll be pinning up a…
I have a dream. A dream that when I walk into my guest bedroom turned craft room/office/mom cave/great escape, I will be in organized nirvana. The heavens will part … the choirs will sing … and little winged cherubs will descend down upon my space and magically turn it into a “so organized that you…
Thanks Pumpkins
What’s better than Thanksgiving dinner? Family, friends, turkey, mashed potatoes, pecan pie … Not much gets better but this comes close. Look for me in the November issue of Country Living magazine! Their Ask the Pros section provides tons of creative ideas to have the most amazing Thanksgiving ever. Here are some of…
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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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