Vintage with a Modern Twist
One of my twins is named Vanessa, which means butterfly. My girls are 13 now but thankfully still love being tucked into bed. Every night, Vanessa asks for a "mystery doll" and I rummage through her huge basket of stuffed animals and pull out a long forgotten one. She puts her head under the covers, reaches her hands out and I let … [Read more...]
Less than three weeks until Mother's Day! If I want to remain happily married for another 17 years, I know what I've got to do. Come up with a fabulous gift to show my mother in law what an amazing wife her son chose! Martha Stewart crafts to the rescue. There's nothing my mother in law loves more than … [Read more...]
Lighting can make or break a room. It's my absolute most favorite thing to shop for - from pendants to sconces to lamps to candles. The simplest way to update an old lamp is with a drum shade. Yes, drum shades were on every mid century lamp and they're back in a big way. I bought these lamps about 15 … [Read more...]
Remember when I met Martha Stewart? Our eyes met across the crowded room and I could have sworn she mouthed, "call me"! Seems her number is unlisted so imagine my delight when I received this box full of Martha Stewart Crafts supplies from Plaid. But what to create that's Martha-worthy? This will surely make her skin crawl. DIY Spider … [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.
