As I've been visiting second-hand stores in the area with my mom I've, of course, been looking for some fun pieces for my kitchen. Admittedly, I didn't really "need" anything, but it's been fun to...
stainless steel trim for the range hood & range
I kept showing the range and range hood with a little asterisk. *It's not quite finished, yet! We will be adding some stainless steel trim to the back of the range and around the underside of the...
a bouquet of dish brushes
When I shared this picture of the light from the new kitchen window falling on my bouquet of dish brushes by the sink, I received a comment that made me smile. I'm paraphrasing, but it said...
1970 kitchen renovation | the new/old sconces
We are creeping towards the finish line of our 1970 kitchen renovation! I feel like I've said that before (and I probably have), but it really feels like we're very nearly there. Last week, I...
Ilve Nostalgie range review
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Ilve. As always, all words and opinions expressed are honest and my own. Since I first shared that I was getting an Ilve Nostalgie 48" range, I was asked to...
collecting vintage & antique copper
As I've shared the renovation of our kitchen, one of the things I've been asked about most is my copper collection. More specifically, I'm asked where I find it and what I look for when shopping...
1970 kitchen renovation | what didn’t make it & slow decisions
A final kitchen reveal is coming! The window was trimmed out over the weekend and I worked on sanding and priming today. The sconces that flank the window will be installed on Thursday and then...
decorating with shells in the garden
I have loved collecting shells since I was a little girl. Anytime we went to the beach, my Oma and mom would take walks and collect lady's ears, olive shells, whelks, sand dollars, and whatever...
1970 kitchen renovation | the new window
It's the post you've been waiting for! Well, some of you have been asking about the window, so this post is for you. If you've been following our 1970 kitchen renovation, you know that the window...
pool & patio updates with Walmart
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Walmart. As always, all words and opinions expressed in this post are honest and my own. There are a lot of sponsored posts I get excited about. I don't work...