New in Decorating:
DIY Williamsburg Inspired Magnolia & Citrus Christmas Wreath
December 11, 2020Learn to make a magnolia & citrus Christmas wreath inspired by Colonial Williamsburg in this 7 step tutorial! Feeling inspired by the gorgeous fruit filled, natural wreaths of Williamsburg? Me too! So I whipped up this magnolia and citrus wreath with a big pink and green plaid bow for my… Read more
Rose Medallion 101: Building a Collection
December 1, 2020A 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… Read more
A Very Chinoiserie Christmas – It’s a Colorful Life Home Tour
November 30, 2020A 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… Read more
Tartan Meet Chinoiserie Traditional Christmas Look
November 27, 2020Plaid 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… Read more
3 Antiques to Repurpose as Unique Christmas Ornaments
November 23, 2020Looking 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… Read more
How to Turn Trinket Dishes into Ornaments
November 23, 2020Try 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,… Read more
Home Decor Picks Under $100
New in Entertaining:
Tips for a Delightful Winter Tea
January 11, 2021The clank and shine of silver and china loaded on a pretty tray. The piercing song of the kettle when the water is a bubble. The unfurling of dried leaves when the hot water hits the tea. The heavenly aroma as the steam wafts up out of the spout and… Read more
Recipe for a Grandmillennial Christmas Table
December 13, 2020Gather round in big ways and small. We’ve got a feast for ALL from the littles to the tall. Christmas is nigh and celebrations afoot — let the halls be decked and delicacies cooked! Longing for memories past is true… for present tribulations are deep and blue. Yet sweet moments… Read more
A Dreamy Pastel Christmas Table in Jasperware & Jewels
December 5, 2020Dress 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… Read more
Your Guide to Hosting an Intimate & Chic Thanksgiving
November 8, 2020Tips and tricks to host an intimate and chic Thanksgiving that will hearten your family with warmth, charm, and good food. Think back to your favorite Thanksgiving gathering from years past. What do you remember most? For me it is a feeling of comfort… The rumble of teasing laughter… Hands… Read more
A Swan Centerpiece for Thanksgiving
November 7, 2020Let a graceful, grateful swan centerpiece decorate your Thanksgiving table this year for a unique centerpiece idea! Plus take a tour of 7 additional Thanksgiving tables! Sabrina the swan floats gracefully as the star of my Thanksgiving table this year. Yes, I named my ceramic swan planter! 😂😉 After seeing… Read more
Autumn Floral Centerpiece Video Tutorial
September 30, 2020Watch this video tutorial to learn how to create an autumn floral centerpiece using a vintage silver bowl, hydrangea, eucalyptus, tulips, roses, and mums. Flower arranging is hard! There is picking the right floral combinations…finding a vase…manipulating the flowers in the right position…and of course prolonging the life of the… Read more
Entertaining Picks Under $100
