Happy Mardi Gras, my friends! In the spirit of celebration, I wanted to share a heartwarming tradition born in New Orleans during the challenging times of Covid-19. When traditional Mardi Gras festivities were put on hold, the resilient people of New Orleans found a creative way to keep the joy alive: Mardi Gras house floats. It all began with the Krewe of Red Beans, a group known for their community spirit. During the pandemic, they launched "Feed the Front Line NOLA," raising over ... Read more
Mardi Gras Float Houses
Fashion for the Home -Silver Metallics
Silver Metallics are making a comeback! For years, whether it was fashion for your home or self, we have been seeing gold and champagne bronze stealing the show but the classic glam of silver is making its way back into the spotlight. I think this may be partly related to the resurgence of the disco ball, every surface imaginable is now being covered with shiny mirrored silver. In fashion, silver metallics can effortlessly transition from edgy to chic. Think silver dresses, ... Read more
Thrift Score Thursday No. 144
What I Thrifted Welcome to Thrift Score Thursday No. 144! From the image above you may think my thrift find this month was a paper-cut silhouette to add to my collection, but you would be wrong. It's actually a DIY using vintage picture frames. If you are a thrifter like me you know that every thrift store has piles and piles of old picture frames often with nice matts that are selling for just a few dollars apiece. I grabbed a few and got to work. What inspired ... Read more
Easy Vintage Chair Update
I love a good furniture makeover so a few weeks ago when I stumbled upon a fantastic set of side chairs at an estate sale— I knew I'd found a true hidden gem. Despite the upholstery being in impeccable condition and relatively new, the overall style felt a bit outdated. However, I held a secret card up my sleeve—a discovery that marked these chairs as prime candidates for my easy vintage chair update. Before The hidden charm I'm referring to lies beneath the skirt, which ... Read more
