Vintage with a Modern Twist
What do you do on vacation? Do you force your hubby to drive you to a thrift shop? I did just that a couple of weeks ago in Newport, RI. Somewhere between touring mansions and eating ice cream, I stealthily programmed the GPS to lead my unsuspecting family to the thrift shop. Poor unsuspecting guy just drove along until he … [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...]
Don't you love driving along, wind whipping through your hair, singing off key to a blaring radio ... and spotting an estate sale sign? Wild dogs couldn't keep me away as I screeched to a halt. I may or may not have left a few skid marks. An old florist's shop turned model train shop turned unused building filled with … [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...]
Don't you love getting lost in your favorite magazines. I savor sitting down alone, after my girls have gone to sleep, and pouring over every page (usually with a glass of wine in hand). I'm adding a new magazine to my "I can't wait to read this list" and it's filled with so much inspiration - Celebrating Everyday Life. My … [Read more...]
I used to hate the color blue. I wonder if it stemmed from the fact that I had to endure wearing a polyester blue uniform to high school every day? Seeing blue may have subconsciously reminded me of the scratchy fabric (not to mention the calculus)! But then something happened to make me change my blue hating mind. I spotted … [Read more...]
Like Honey Boo Boo's mother, I hate mayonnaise. So, in 1930, I would have been the one rebellious housewife who refused to whip up my own mayo in the Air-O-Mixer. Unlike all the other women who would happily twist and spin until their eggs and oil were whipped into the perfect mayo consistency, I would show my civil disobedience by … [Read more...]
Yes, you read that right. These are tips from an actual pro dumpster diver! I'll bet you didn't know they existed but they do and Karen from Redoux is the CEO of dumpster diving divas (she's even been known to do it while wearing heels). She's sharing her tips on how to score amazing finds for free! I'm taking notes! Take it … [Read more...]
I heart thrift shops, tarnished silver, cool collections, margaritas and vintage anything!
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