Well, that didn’t take long. I suppose I should have done a tester before I mocked up the boards for the parlor refresh. What looks good on paper does not always look good on the walls. French Gray is out… but here is what I’m considering and why the change.
Interiors & Exteriors
Spring 2022 One Room Challenge: The Parlor – Week 1
This week kicks off the Spring One Room Challenge which means I’ve got a fire lit under my butt to finally add some panache to the Parlor. As you may remember from this post, we renovated our 110-year-old condo in 2019 and have been slowly filling in the nooks and crannies (like the dry bar
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Interiors & Exteriors
How I Used Instagram to Start a Vintage Resale Shop and Earn Over $25,000 in 10 months
During the height of the pandemic, you may have noticed a lot of Instagram resale vintage shops popping up. One of my friends Nicole who runs the Grandmillennial Shop was the inspiration for me to start my own to test the waters to see what products my audience would be interested in buying if I
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Interiors & Exteriors
Modern Traditionalist Home Decor Under $50
For me, bringing decor items into my home takes extreme consideration. After running my vintage resale shop (gone for now but not forever!), I made a rule that if I didn’t love it for my home, I would not buy it to resell for my customers. This made me extremely considerate as to what is
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Entertaining
5 Ways to Create a Spring Floral Bridal Shower Party
When the sun begins to shine and the flowers are blooming, we know that spring showers will soon bring forth the most beautiful blossoming colors to our yards and patios. It’s also the best time to host an event for a couple-to-be overflowing with fresh ingredients and refreshments to match. With our friends at Cakebread
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Interiors & Exteriors
How To Cover a Lampshade with Fabric
I don’t know about you but I love bringing new life into old things (re: my obsession with estate sales and all of the furniture I’ve refinished). When I found these lamps at an estate sale for $10 apiece, I knew that I could transform them into something beautiful with the addition of this Brunshwig
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Gardening
Gardening Inspiration from Etsy
Forget about the big box stores, you don’t want to waste your time or money with artificial and factory-made items: nothing beats the special experience of finding an original quality handmade piece. That’s why I love supporting Etsy sellers, especially when it comes to garden supplies. From creative gloves to herb holders, there is something
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Entertaining
3 Ideas for Hosting an Exciting SAG Awards Viewing Party
If you love the glamour of SAG Awards red carpet fashion, you’re going to love this twist on an at-home viewing party. Although Hollywood may have more glamour than your everyday events, there are still ways to bring a little bit of that A-list feel into your home. Champagne Tattinger and I have you covered
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Our Home Reno
One Room Challenge Guest Bedroom Reveal
Supply chain issues!! My favorite reason for why this post is so beyond delayed from my other One Room Challenge posts – which due to my infrequent blogging updates I will also blame on supply chain issues… But in seriousness, as I stare down the sun-strewn guest bedroom from my office chair, I’m so proud
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Interiors & Exteriors
This 2 Minute Productivity Hack Will Change Your Life
It’s easy to let things pile up to the point of an overwhelming amount of dishes sitting in the sink, you have “the chair” that collects your laundry, and the house is in complete disarray. But what if I told you there is a two minute productivity hack that will change your life and keep