Posts by Katherine
A Dreamy Pastel Christmas Table in Jasperware & Jewels
Dress up your Christmas table in Wedgwood Jasperware and vintage jewelry for a fresh take on charming classics that will add a dash of playful sparkle to your holiday celebrations! What if your jewelry box met your dining room table this Christmas? Could dreamy pastels and playful sparkle add new life to old things? Could…
Read MoreRose Medallion 101: Building a Collection
A Collector’s guide to understanding and buying Rose Medallion. What makes Rose Medallion so appealing? Is it the darling details? The whimsical flora and fauna? The curious figures strolling about in gardens? Or perhaps the vibrant play of colors? No doubt the appeal is a combination of all of these characteristics, and really it is…
Read MoreA Very Chinoiserie Christmas – It’s a Colorful Life Home Tour
A very Chinoiserie Christmas home tour inspired by Rose Medallion porcelain with whimsical florals, pink and green decor, and grandmillennial style! Welcome Friends! I’m so pleased you’ve stopped by my very Chinoiserie Christmas home tour with the It’s a Colorful Life Blog Hop! These ladies are such a joy to tour with, and I am…
Read MoreLuxe Gifts for the Grandmillennial
8 gifts for the grandmillennial on your Christmas list that she will literally swoon over, featuring unique vintage decor! Have you got a gal pal, daughter, or loved one who adores traditional decor with a twist? Drools over Chinoiserie? Wants to cover her sofa in chintz? Or spends hours needlepointing? Chances are she is a…
Read MoreTartan Meet Chinoiserie Traditional Christmas Look
Plaid ribbon, red velvet, blue and white Chinoiserie, pine, ivy, and needlepoint mingle merrily in my den for a Tartan meets Chinoiserie traditional Christmas look. Deck the halls with Chinoiserie ? fa la la la la la la la la ?? Tis the season to be plaid ✨ fa la la la la la la…
Read More3 Antiques to Repurpose as Unique Christmas Ornaments
Looking for a unique Christmas ornament idea? Love vintage and antiques? Here are 3 antiques you can repurpose into charming and unique Christmas ornaments! ? O Christmas tree, o Christmas treeHow lovely are thy branchesO Christmas tree, o Christmas treeHow lovely are thy branches… Especially when bedecked with unique Christmas ornaments transformed from vintage and antique…
Read MoreHow to Turn Trinket Dishes into Ornaments
Try my simple 3 step process to turn vintage trinket dishes into ornaments for Christmas like I did with my collection of Wedgwood Jasperware. You can take beautiful vintage trinket dishes, butter pats, ashtrays, or small plates and turn them into Christmas ornaments in a snap with my easy method, and the best part is…
Read MoreChristmas Decor – Amazon & Etsy Finds
Looking for some fabulous and festive Christmas decor? Trying to mind your pocket book? I curated this merry list of holiday decorations for you lovely! All the finds are from Amazon or Etsy, and almost everything is under $100 or less! There is no doubt 2020 has been a doozy for everyone and even worse…
Read MoreHow to Make Custom Christmas Tree Picks & Sprays
This easy tutorial will teach you how to make your own custom Christmas tree picks or sprays! Have you walked the aisles of your local craft store and stumbled upon the floral pick aisle? You know the one I’m talking about. It is filled with bin after bin of glittery branches, pinecones, and florals on…
Read MoreA Joyful Nativity Scene Decoration
Create a joyful Nativity scene decoration amongst the tinsel and lights as a vivid reminder of the meaning of Christmas. Fill your tableau with meaning and love to inspire you throughout the holiday season and share God’s gift! Do you remember as a small child standing in awe of your family’s Nativity scene? Being fascinated…
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