Last month I wrote a bit about how my own high expectations can sometimes get in the way of my willingness to step outside of my comfort zone. Since blogging is something that sits firmly on the outer edge of said zone, I’m often pushing my next blog post aside for something that feels a […]
A New Year of Blogging
A brand new year always brings about a healthy dose of reflection for me, and this year is no exception. I’ve spent some time patting myself on the back for my accomplishments over the past year, but I’ve also been taking a closer look at some of the things I wish I’d done a […]
Vintage 101: The History of Coppercraft Guild
Over the course of the last year or so, I’ve really developed a love for vintage copper. It’s just so warm and glowy and gorgeous; it has the impact and pizazz of more luxurious metals, but it feels a bit more down-to-earth and approachable. Know what I mean? As I began finding and collecting […]
Vintage 101: Cathrineholm’s Lotus Pattern
When I first began selling vintage treasures in 2008, it opened my eyes to a whole new world of vintage designers, production companies, and manufacturers. One of the first designs I was drawn to that year was the iconic lotus pattern that decorated Cathrineholm’s enamelware. I had never actually seen the pattern in the […]
Color Crush: Mid Century Mustard
Since Pantone just released their Fall 2016 Color Report, I’ve been ooo-ing and ahhh-ing over all of the rich, saturated tones they’ve chosen for autumn. But there’s one in particular that really stands out to me, and that’s Spicy Mustard. It’s a warm and sunny hue with just a hint of sophistication and spice […]
Stay-cation Guide: Beachy Beauties
We’re more than half way through August already, which means autumn is just around the corner (yikes!). But before we all start stocking up on pumpkin-spice-flavored everything, I thought we could spend one last day at the beach, soaking up the sunshine and the relaxed vibe of these last few glorious days of summer. […]
Colorful & Quirky Retro Glassware
Is there anything better than a nice tall glass of your favorite icy beverage on a hot summer day? I say there is! How about a nice tall glass of your favorite icy beverage served in a colorful or quirky retro glass? We have a real mish-mash of fun glassware in our cupboards – from […]
Father’s Day Weekend
Father’s Day weekend means one thing for my family: a camping trip! We’re creatures of habit, and love visiting Letchworth State Park every year in our little pop-up camper. It’s always a wonderful couple of days, spent soaking up nature and the many charms of small-town America in the nearby towns of Mt. Morris and […]