Vintage with a Modern Twist
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...]
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 … [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 have a love for numbers. Weird since I never loved math. But I can add up the tax in my head in seconds on anything. Trust me, I'm the girl you want with you when you go shopping. So when I got my Silhouette machine, the first thing I thought of was numbering something. But what? My kitchen cabinets were my … [Read more...]
You know I have a love affair with unique planters! Here are some of my favorites and here's to getting our hands dirty. An armchair planter - all that's missing is the ottoman! Everything including the kitchen sink in these flowers planted in an old sink. Forget dishpan hands - turn that washtub into a tree planter … [Read more...]
I'll be pouring over the May issue of Romantic Homes magazine with a cup of tea in a pretty pink tea cup. Alright, I'll really be reading it with a glass of wine tonight but the cover has me wanting to sip tea and eat crumpets with my pinky extended. So excited to be featured as a blog to follow along with my friend Kim at … [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...]
When life hands you lemons, make lemonade. As you can see by my before kitchen, I was handed some mega sized lemons (see my kitchen renovation here)! High End Kitchen Updates on a Budget 1) Glass Cabinets (or open shelving) They're perfect for showing off favorite collections, add a custom look and break up the expanse 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.
