Take a hop back in time and celebrate Easter with some vintage inspiration. By revisiting some family heirlooms, your Easter or spring party table will evoke memories of a bygone era, when pastels and patterns of vivid color were all the rage. While reorganizing a spare closet a few weeks ago, I came across an almost…Continue Reading “Easter Tablescaping”
Make sure your table is set not only with fabulous food this Easter, but also lots of bright pastels, cheery spring blossoms, and of course, a bunny or two. The real star of my Easter table may also be the cheesiest. I came across this vintage table cloth loaded with fuzzy bunnies, baby chicks, and…Continue Reading “Eggcellent Easter Table”
One product of any renovation is an abundance of sawdust. Depending on the cut there are even varying grades of sawdust from fine to heavily grainy. After much deliberation on what exactly to do with all of this “dust”, I finally settled on a bit of Easter decor. I love the contrast of the golden…Continue Reading “Sawdust Eggs”
Leftover egg shells have so much more potential than heading to the compost or trash can. They can easily become adorable mini place card holders and the ideal way get that Springtime vibe. Small eggs, candies, or even old timepieces make great takeaways for guests. Pair them with floral dinnerware for that extra bit of…Continue Reading “Egg Shell Place Cards”
Spring has sprung and that means all things pastel, floral, and bright are in season. What better place to showcase the colors of the moment than the exterior of a creatively decked out egg just in time for Easter. I’m particularly partial to eggs that have a rustic, natural feel and exude rich, earthy textures….Continue Reading “Moss Covered Easter Eggs”
Looking for that extra bit of spa-like feel in your bathroom? Create a custom bathtub caddy to keep all of those luxurious bath essentials at your fingertips. From a glass of wine to essential oils, everything will have a nice resting spot with this ingenious addition. Wooden caddies can be found at any home goods…Continue Reading “Build a Bathtub Caddy”
Whitewashing walls is an easy and inexpensive way to brighten up any room. The technique itself has been in use for centuries and typically includes a mixture of lime and salt. This formula is however very limited and somewhat painstaking. The modern approach to achieving a whitewash look requires only a bit of latex paint,…Continue Reading “Whitewashing 101”
Green is the eternal color of the Irish and also for their patron saint, St. Patrick. But green is not only for wearing on St. Patty’s Day to safeguard against a stout pinch. In the words of Pedro Calderon de la Barca, “Green is the prime color of the world, and that from which its…Continue Reading “St. Patrick’s Day Decor”
Complete your St. Patricks Day celebration by accenting your table with shamrock napkins. These super simple DIY napkins are sure to bring out your inner Leprechaun. Look no further than the look holiday section of your home supply store and consider buying theme dishtowels in a bold shamrock pattern. Fold the towels in half, cut…Continue Reading “DIY Shamrock Napkins”
I love a good collection. Believe me; I have many. Possibly even borderline hoarder, but it can’t be considered hoarding if it’s decent stuff, right? One of my all time favorite things to collect is vintage table linens. I guess it just comes with the territory. Table linens can be found in just about…Continue Reading “Collecting Vintage Linens”