Vintage with a Modern Twist
I remember giant bear hugs from two girls with sticky little fingers. I still get hugs but also a lot of eye rolls. Guess it comes with the 13 year old territory. They are somewhere between cuddling their pillow pets and having secret crushes. So why not celebrate by letting them laugh with good friends while not worrying … [Read more...]
I threw a surprise party for my hubs with only a few days notice. Was I stressed? No way because I know the keys to throwing an amazing party. 1) Great Music - set the party mood. 2) Signature Cocktail - no need to stock a full bar. I create one festive cocktail and have plenty of wine and sparkling seltzer on a tray so everybody can … [Read more...]
The sky is falling, the sky is falling. Remember Chicken Little? That confused little chick who thought the world was coming to an end. Poor girl was foolish enough to follow the crowd. I mean, would you trust someone named Cocky Locky? But you know the ending of this story isn't a happy one. After watching her friends, including … [Read more...]
Sometimes, the simplest things give the most pleasure. hearing my girls laughter, a bowl of chocolate ice cream, the smell of freshly cut grass, the perfect sunflower, 70 years of knicks on an old cutting board, a tarnished piece of silver, and my family gathered around the table. Sharing Here: Common Ground, French Country … [Read more...]
The sign called to me, with a French accent no less, from an estate sale basement. "Bon jour mademoiselle. You are so beautiful, and I am only $5 (or 4.10 euros)!" I was putty in his enameled French hands? I hemmed. I hawed. What to do with the sign? So I wired it to this basket, for the perfect mix of some of my … [Read more...]
Who needs plastic Easter eggs when you've got old doorknobs? Farm fresh doorknobs nestled in bright easter grass ... putting all my eggs in many baskets of white milk glass ... on a tarnished old silver platter. Linking Here: Debbiedoos Newbie Party (Mondays) At the Picket Fence, French Country Cottage, The Charm of … [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.
