Vintage with a Modern Twist
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...]
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...]
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...]
When I saw these new blue mason jars from Fillmore Container making a comeback for the 100 year anniversary of the Ball mason jar, it was love at first sight. But unlike the gals from 1940, I won't be using mine to jar preserves. Mine have a much more unique purpose. See how I wired the mason jars here. Don't … [Read more...]
I love to cook (when I'm in the mood)! Simple food. Tasty food. Things that doesn't require 25 steps and never before heard of ingredients. This may sound weird ... but I love these brussels sprouts as a snack. They are also the perfect side dish for steak, pork or chicken. They fill me up and … [Read more...]
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...]
From my stepladder birdbath to birdseed ornaments, I love doing things that will make birds flock to my yard. When I lived in Ohio for a few years, we had tons of hummingbirds flitting about. Why then is it so difficult to attract birds to my feeder? Well, we get birds but not many of the cute, colorful ones. Instead, we get … [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...]
I used to hate cheese. I wouldn't touch the stuff - the smell kept me far far away. Oh, of course I ate mozzarella on my pizza but that was as far as it went. Until ... I discovered Brenta. It was love at first bite. Now I'm addicted and have to avoid the cheese shop at all costs. But when I do break down, I can … [Read more...]
You know I love a good plate wall. From my eclectic dining room plate wall to the tons of inspiring ideas I've pinned to my Plate Wall Pinterest board, it's obvious. So what's better than being able to create your own plate wall in any pattern and color you desire? DIY Paisley Plate Wall 1) Buy cheap plates from the dollar … [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.
