Vintage with a Modern Twist
"When you pare down to less, you may just find that you’ve come out with more." says Carmella of Assortment. 665 square feet in a cabin in Wyoming to be exact. That's where she lives with her husband and three boys. This is a story of a cozy cabin but also one of taking a leap and living with less. Her story is moving, … [Read more...]
I need help. I can't pass by a cool set of vintage glassware without scooping it up (case in point - these vintage glasses). They combine my love of two of my favorite things ... shiny things and cocktails. You know a Jersey girl can't pass by anything gold either. What's a collecting crazy, bling loving, cocktail sipping … [Read more...]
I'd rather swim with alligators than clean baseboards. I’d rather run through a bee hive than clean the shower. I’d rather give up going to thrift shops for a year than iron (ok, well maybe not that). I'd rather cook a meal for an army of 200 than clean the oven. I have a confession to make and I know you won't judge me. … [Read more...]
There are yard sales (stifling a yawn) ... and then there are Killer Yard Sales! The difference is like comparing a trip to the supermarket with a trip to the tropical island of Maui. Join me and three yard sale experts on Wednesday 5/22 at 2pm EST for a live show where we'll find out all the insider tips and tricks to … [Read more...]
My sunroom has been transformed with color! Remember my estate sale find that needed a little makeover? Wow - what a difference paint makes and thanks to the Sherwin-Williams Color Visualizer, it was so simple to find the perfect shade of blue. Intense Teal to be exact. I couldn't believe how easy it was to choose color online. … [Read more...]
I've gotta love a color loving gal like Kelle of Kelle Dame Interiors. She doesn't shy away from pattern either - and never met a stencil that could intimidate her. How cool is this fabulous starburst mirror! This is one organized home (Kelle's 8 years as a paralegal comes in handy here). Frame a few pieces of silverware - … [Read more...]
The Craigslist ad had me at FREE! 2,000 vintage wooden soda crates - take as many as you want. Piled high and filled with cardboard - this pile was ready to be set ablaze. Next to it sat all that was left of another pile, the metal edges on the crates. Don't think of me as a hero - I'm way too modest for such a title! I … [Read more...]
Hopefully you've seen my mason jar window treatment. I forgot to show you how I wired the jars. There was some trial and error but I finally figured out the easiest way. How to Wire a Mason Jar Supplies: * 22 gauge wire (found mine in jewelry section of Michael's) * pliers/wire cutter (mine is two in one tool - from … [Read more...]
I was all ready to head to Brimfield ... until I got sick. Sniffling, sneezing, sore throat, up all night sick. So if I feel better in the morning, I'll pack my dorky cart and have my Flea Market prep list all checked off to head to Brimfield again for America's biggest flea market (over 5,000 dealers)! Remember my last trip to … [Read more...]
Tricia of Our Home Made Happy lives on a farm with this view. Along with an assortment of goats, chickens, and ducks, Tricia has seven home schooled kids. She still finds time to style her happy home. She loves white. She's one organized gal too. I guess with seven kids, she has to be! Seven kids + seven silhouettes = one … [Read more...]
I heart thrift shops, tarnished silver, cool collections, margaritas and vintage anything!
Join me as I fill my 100 year old home with personality.
