I often receive comments about my flatware, even if I am posting about food or styling or something else entirely. I will admit that I have a thing for flatware and have inherited and collected some beautiful pieces. The pieces I inherited from at least five different women in my family are stunning and hard to ignore, which is the … Read More
cleaning & reviving old wood
A few weeks ago, I took some time to hit some of my favorite local antique and thrift stores. I had been inside a lot during my shoulder recovery and then catching up on work through January and I just needed to get out…not to go to the grocery store or to run the boys to an activity, but to … Read More
last week’s antique finds…
Last week, I just needed to get out and away from my desk. I had plenty of work to do and the weather was terrible, but I was determined! I had planned it and I was going to stick to my plans. I’m also finding that if I use “I have work to do” as an excuse, then I won’t … Read More
foyer refresh & slate update
Before I get into today’s post, I wanted to share that Mustard Seed Mentoring is now open to new members! You can get all of the details on group and one-on-one mentoring HERE. I am offering an early bird gift to those who JOIN TODAY – a pocket-sized version of my favorite journal/notebook. It’s the one I use every single … Read More
haviland 12 days of Christmas plates
First of all, I loved reading through all of the comments on Wednesday’s post! I didn’t intend for it to happen, but everyone gave me great ideas for blog posts next year. It sounds like many of you need simple decorating ideas, inspiration, and some solutions to dilemmas you’re facing. I think I’m going to have to bring my Decorating … Read More
florence | the 163-year-old pen & paper shop
Once we were settled in our room at the Piazza Pitti Palace, my mom and I decided to walk around and explore until we were scheduled to meet our guide at 4:00. We didn’t have a specific destination but were just planning to meander and wander into pretty shops. Just a couple of blocks from our hotel, I was drawn … Read More
lucca antique purchases
I already shared about the brown leather oxford shoes that I bought from an antique dealer at the Lucca fleamarket, but I wanted to show you the other things I bought as well as shoe the shoes up close. I am not really a shoe person per se, but I have always been attracted to wingtips. I think it is … Read More
thrifting & antiquing in Tuscany
This was the day I was waiting for…the day of shopping and antiquing in Italy. I found so many fun things last year and enjoyed the day admiring the abundance of European antiques. It was a little slice of heaven…well, except for the heat! It was so hot last year! Thankfully, it was a little cooler this year. Unlike the … Read More