When I decided to make over our front door area I wanted a small stool. I saw this Nate Berkus Fringe Stool and fell in love. It was only $25, perfect! Only problem was it couldn’t ship to Canada and was sold out in every store close to me. Then… Read More
I recently found this straw hat for $3 at my local Salvation Army Thrift Store and really loved how it fit. I always buy summer hats that don’t fit properly or the brim is way too big. This hat reminded me of the hats with writing on them, so I… Read More
I love summertime! The flowers appear, the sun starts shining and it’s time to take the party outside! Making a feature cocktail for parties big or small is something I enjoy doing! It’s an easy way to have a fancy drink without worrying about making them while hosting a party. Best part about this… Read More
As I was sitting down to put this blog post together I realized I never took a before photo of our patio space! Sometimes I get too excited to start a project and forget important steps, like before photos, this isn’t the first time. I can tell you I had… Read More
Is summer almost here? We’ve had a long winter and I am looking forward to sunshine and outdoor dining! I’ve always been very lucky to have homes with outdoor spaces, from living in a small apartment with a tiny deck to a rental with a yard to our current townhouse with a lovely… Read More
I love the moment when you are thrift shopping and you find something wonderful you were not looking for! This dress is exactly that moment. I was looking for something summery, but I never thought I would find an amazing maxi dress, brand new with tags for $10! I accessorized… Read More
I post about thrift shopping often and people always ask me how I do it! I figured it was time to share a few tips on thrifting and it turns out The Salvation Army Thrift Store is having a $2 sale this Friday so you can put these to the test! HAVE… Read More
I love spring! I can finally shed all the scarves, sweaters and rain boots and bring some lightness into my wardrobe. This year I really wanted a green army jacket that was lightweight so I could layer it in the spring but also wear it in the summer. I lucked… Read More
We bought a house, well a year ago now. This April was our one year anniversary of living in our new home (see view from our bedroom above). I was sitting in the living room this past weekend and reminded of this wonderful moment last year when our families came together to… Read More
I realized as I was editing the photos for this DIY, that maybe, I might, just a little, have a thing for black lately. Wanted to admit I recognized it, but probably won’t stop. I really like to use what I have on hand for DIY’s, and I happened to… Read More