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About ten years ago I found a small set of cranberry glasses at an antique flea market. A few years later my mother-in-law gave me some of her mother’s cranberry glass. A few more pieces here and there and apparently I now have a collection of cranberry glass.
I know you will be surprised to learn there is another item that I collect. I was looking for a silver wine holder in our butler’s pantry last night and I happened to glance in the back of the cupboard. Imagine my surprise when I spotted my silver water pitcher collection!
Oh my. I think I need to redo my blog so that it has a weekly feature titled “My
Collections”. I cannot believe I found yet another item in my house in which I, um,
collect. I guess you could say I own more than a few. Like five or more. Or maybe
ten. Or more.
Just when I thought I had shared all of my so called “collections” I happened to look up to the top shelf of our linen press. Oops. That’s right. I also collect vintage quilts. And I have lots of them.
Today is Earth Day, and if there was ever a day to start making changes, it’s today. Here are eight Earth Day ideas that can make a difference. Earth Day is a poignant reminder of the importance of protecting our planet and reducing our environmental footprint. There’s no better time to embrace sustainable practices and…
Michael turned 30 this past weekend, and we are so happy our family decided to come home for the birthday celebration. Everyone arrived on Thursday, which meant we had a hectic week! I organized the house and converted our old weight room into a grandkids’ bedroom. We also filmed a commercial on Monday, Tuesday, and…
My love for collecting things needs no explanation. I collect mostly vintage items, and today I am sharing my transferware collection. Today, I will delve into the fascinating history of transferware, share my passion for collecting, and offer tips on incorporating these treasures into your home decor.
It wasn’t until I wrote the title of this blog post that I realized I had a linen “collection.” Actually, I think I have a linen hoarding problem. I realized I had a linen collection when I took all my linens from our butler’s pantry and counted over 200 cloth cocktail napkins. That is pretty…
I loved creating these inexpensive spring floral arrangements using my vintage crocks and these gorgeous tulips from Trader Joe’s. For years I have been collecting vintage crocks in many different shapes and sizes. I love to mix them and these tulips made for the perfect spring floral arrangements. Today I am happy that I arranged…
I love setting tables for spring! It’s fun and I especially love how much using colored glassware can enhance your spring table. Today I am sharing all of my colored glassware and ways you can use them when setting tables for spring. I have been collecting colored glassware for a very long time. Three of…
It’s time to get our house decorated for the new year and choose a winter color palette. My first goal is to pick a winter color palette. Each year as I sort and pack away the Christmas decorations, the house always feels a little stark, a little stripped down, and yet, also peaceful. I love…
As we near the end of the year, I am sharing the most loved top ten home decor items for 2023. These are your favorites and also mine too! Every year, during the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day, I share a week of Top Ten items about my blog for the entire year!…
Today I am sharing Seven Ideas to Set a Christmas Table. At first, I thought I would share ideas from seven different tables I had already created. But then I got an idea. What if I set a table that had seven creative ideas all in one? That would be a fun challenge. I have…
Fall tables are my favorite. Today I am sharing five of my best farmhouse table setting tips. Are you ready for some great tips? I love fall colors such as burnt oranges, golden yellows, and deep ruby reds. Mix them together with the season’s natural elements, like leaves, pine cones, and acorns, and you have…
I went through our Butler’s Pantry and found my favorite Thanksgiving plates. I have been collecting plates for years and I love these! The thing I love most about the Thanksgiving holiday is the focus on gratitude, family, and friends. Setting a table that makes everyone around it feel loved and cared for is what…
Fall is here and you know what is looming around the corner. (The holidays! Yikes!) But for now, let’s remind ourselves to eat, drink, relax. As the leaves change colors and the weather cools, the cozy season of autumn encourages us to slow down and enjoy the present moment. It’s a chance to relish the…
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