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Holiday Looks to Inspire All Year Round

December 24, 2021

It's no secret that we are smack dab in the middle of my favorite time of the year (you know I'm wearing jingle bells every way it's possible to wear them, right??). Autumn brings in a sense of warmth and change that only comes once a year - followed by the quiet chill of the wintry air (though, we did have a 70 degree day last week, UGH) - and it's that sense of quiet change that sets my soul on fire. While the halls are decked and the nooks and crannies are bursting at the seams with holiday ... VIEW POST

Marble Butter Fudge in Three Easy Steps

December 14, 2021

I had you at fudge, didn't I? I stumbled upon this recipe late one night when I was craving a heaping pan of fudge-y goodness but didn't have the ingredients to make a "proper" fudge...or so I thought. This recipe is so unbelievably simple and pretty much foolproof (unlike other candy recipes - I swear it's like the kitchen becomes a laboratory during Christmas candy season). Here's to a delicious marble butter fudge in three easy steps! *This post contains affiliate links - they will not ... VIEW POST

How To Create a Vintage Inspired Holiday Look…maybe?

December 3, 2021

I'm excited to share a few of my ideas on how to create a vintage inspired holiday look...maybe? But before we begin, I just want to make sure we both understand something. You can decorate however you damn well please. If an authentic vintage holiday is your vibe, go for it. If you're a sleek, modern person - do that! See a pink tree covered in blue glitter and it makes you happier than Buddy the Elf buying his dad lingerie?? You do that thang and be proud of it! Whenever I share pieces of my ... VIEW POST

Weekly Favorites: Vintage Style Glassware

November 24, 2021

Vintage glassware is fun to collect - so much so that it can become a problem real quick (yes, I'm talking to myself here). Sometimes, I get a little protective over my actual vintage pieces, though, and end up keeping them locked away in a cupboard as opposed to, you know, using them as intended. In the spirit of this, I'm sharing my top picks for vintage style drink ware in this edition of my weekly favorites. If you love the look of vintage style glassware but don't want the worry of the wear ... VIEW POST

How to Create an Antiqued Sheet Music Sign

November 12, 2021

Making stuff look old is my jam (when I can't find something that's the real deal, that is). A while back, I was scrolling through a few different sites and saw a sign displaying sheet music - while it didn't look old, it gave me an idea to create one for myself that had the patina (you know, the it's-been-in-a-box-in-an-abandoned-shed-for-75-years) look I wanted. Not to mention, I hadn't been to the craft store in a hot minute and I was due (I can feel Derek shaking his head at that one). ... VIEW POST

Friday Favorites: How to Create a Simple & Classic Holiday Look

November 6, 2021

Happy Friday! It's time for another round of my Friday Favorites and this week I'll be sharing several of my personal picks from the H&M Holiday Collection. This gathering of comfy and stylish stuff gives me all the modern and moody vibes that I love. Join me as I share how to create a simple and classic holiday look!This post contains affiliate links - see my disclaimer for more information! From eye-catching tableware to comfy and inviting throw pillows, H&M makes all the bells jingle ... VIEW POST