Holiday decorating just began here at home...how about yours? Our Ohio weather has spoken, and it's forcing us to get our decorating done before the snow flies. As I assess my seasonal inventory, a DIY project or two almost always seems to break out. And who doesn't love a knock off now and again? So today I'm sharing how I made these fiberglas skis look like old wood. Stay tuned as more holiday … [Read more...]
My favorite things (fall edition)
Today I'll share what I'm seeing as some of the most popular home decor trends (based on our best sellers this season), how to work them into your existing decor and why I think they'll last for years to come. I've now had the opportunity to experience a retailers perspective on "what's hot" and even what's not during our recent shows, and it's been fun witnessing certain items fly out the door. … [Read more...]
Design Tips: Make a Retail Pop Up Shop
In October we set up a pop-up retail shop for the very first time, and let me tell you -- it was so much work, but SO much fun! We had never tried participating in a retail event before, and because these were juried shows (your store goes through a vetting process) I wasn't too confident my booth would be accepted. But after only one day of waiting -- we were approved! So now it was time to … [Read more...]
Handmade by Snazzy Little Things
It took us awhile to get the handmade aspect of our business going, but now we are in full swing! We seem to be gravitating towards neutrals, natural wood, greys and whites again. It's fun to witness the design process unfold once inspiration strikes. :) Here is a behind-the-scenes look at some of the handmade creations coming out of The Shop. People want to get to know you and your craft, and … [Read more...]
Mailchimp’s Google remarketing ads feature
Sometimes I like to “talk tech” about blogging. If something is working for me, I share in support of aspiring bloggers or business owners who want to increase sales, or a sustainable and successful home-based business. Whatever your goals might be, I’m right there with you! So thank you MailChimp for sponsoring this post as I share how I’m using the service to increase sales in my store. I’ll … [Read more...]
Quick & Easy Weathered Oak Finish
For awhile now Mark has been offering to make a portable craft table for me. His vision is to build something on wheels, a table that I can spill paint on and not worry about. But I struggle with the concept of "ruining" furniture - I love to keep things looking as nice as I can (especially if he made it for me). I totally get the reasons and appreciated his sweet offer, but I asked him to spare … [Read more...]
A pretty Antique Kidney Desk Makeover
Lately I've been finding beautiful furniture pieces on Facebook Marketplace as well as Craigslist that need some love. This pretty, antique kidney desk makeover is one of the projects that resulted from my hunting and gathering. She had a few broken parts that needed some attention. Since we are setting up a pop up shop with Vintage Market Days in three weeks, we have to choose wisely which … [Read more...]
My first project using a Silhouette Cameo
Welcome to my very first Silhouette Cameo project! My sweet husband bought this little gadget a year ago for my birthday and I've been dying to try it. Now that I got my feet wet, I'm diving head first into this new adventure of crafting. This could be dangerous, people! While I love using it, I'm an old dog in a lot of ways and not super quick on the uptake when learning a new skill that … [Read more...]
Visit us at Vintage Market Days in October!
I am so honored to announce that our shop has been selected to participate in Vintage Market Days in Columbus on October 12-14th...and Vintage Market Days of Central Cleveland on October 27th-29th!! Be sure to click on both of these events if you're in the area and follow their Facebook pages, too! About Ohio Vintage Market Days VMD™ is an upscale vintage and vintage-inspired indoor/outdoor … [Read more...]
My Love for High-Contrast Interiors
All-white interiors had it's moment for me, and I admit that it's been difficult to to resist the temptation to get all Scandanivan on my house. I absolutely love the boho-chic look of bright white interiors as you can see from my obsessive pinning on Pinterest. But the open concept design of my home was enough to talk myself out of such a ridiculously huge chore. When I think back to my early … [Read more...]
DIY (Reversible!) Cathedral Window Frame
Lots of people have asked us if we have a pattern to make these windows. Now we do! We've made easy for you to DIY your own window frame using our woodworking pattern that you can enlarge and take to a local print shop. Check our handmade home decor collection and see what's new in The Shop! Because I don't have the full-on farmhouse going on here, I pick and choose farmhouse … [Read more...]
How to Paint a Stone Fireplace
Yesterday I started painting our stone fireplace. My goal is to neutralize the multicolored stones with a single color, giving me a cleaner palette to work with when I decorate for the seasons. Paint has always been my friend when it comes to giving my house a fresh, new look. When I built this house in 2005, I chose this stone. But over time the mantel became harder to blend in with my current … [Read more...]
Tips for timeless decorating
My husband made a very sweet observation the other day. He looked around and said “the house looks really great, but I noticed you haven't been shopping lately“. He’s right. And here's why... I'm feeling rather content with our home at the moment. This blog hasn't been a simple decorating exercise. We updated our entire home from top to bottom, and every purchase, DIY and decorating idea … [Read more...]
30+ ideas (and props) for a great photo session
My son had his senior photos taken this past Sunday. All of the emotions, people! Whoa! It's not easy watching our youngsters getting ready to leave the nest. To keep the tears at bay, I threw myself into the creative process and loved watching his session unfold. I also learned several tips which I'll share today that may help your senior portrait session (or any family photo session) look … [Read more...]
50+ Modern Farmhouse Accents Bloggers LOVE
If I were starting a brand new home remodel today, without a doubt I would embrace a little more of a refined farmhouse style. Even though I like how far we've come and our style is uniquely "us" it doesn't stop me from window shopping for pretty modern farmhouse accents now and again. I see a common thread in modern farmhouse style. So in today's post, I've created a highlight reel, one where … [Read more...]
Daily Deals + Steals
Lately I've been dreaming of opening my own brick and mortar shop. I picture it being located in a quaint little town in an old building with a bright, open welcoming store front. With old painted tin ceiling tiles, wood floors and huge pane glass windows. I'd host weekly how-to paint workshops filled with friends, and coffee in the morning and wine and cheese at night. And I'd finally have a … [Read more...]
60+ Cheap Decor Ideas that Look Expensive
If the phrase "cheap decor ideas" is a turnoff, I'm here to say --not when you have talented DIY blogger friends like mine! Today's post is loaded with cheap decor ideas and tips to make your rooms look more expensive. In addition to my own decorating pointers, I offer a round up of actual projects and tutorials from the best DIY blogs. And don't forget, being cheap can also mean … [Read more...]
Decorating Your Home with Amazon Products
If you’re curious about all of this Amazon Prime Day hoopla, I admit, I was a skeptic for a long time. I hate paying for memberships and I especially hate the concept of spending money to save money. But to be totally up front, Amazon Prime was part of the solution that allowed us to drop TV cable and save $1200 annually. So right there it more than paid for itself. I'm a total … [Read more...]
My Blogging Toolkit: 40+ Resources to Grow Your Blog
This post contains affiliate links, read my full disclosure policy here Thinking of starting a blog? All you really need is a computer, a good Wordpress theme and an iPhone camera. I wrote this post to encourage would-be bloggers to get started now -- even if you can't invest in expensive equipment or training immediately, You certainly can build it's foundation and start growing a blog with a … [Read more...]
4 Simple Ways to Update Your Guest Bath
It may not be the master bathroom where you relax, nor is it the kids’ bathroom where your little ones hop in the tub, but the guest bath (or powder room) is still an important place in your home. It’s the one your friends and family will use when they come by for a visit, so you want it to be just as nice as your main bathrooms in your home. It can be easy to let such a small space fall by the … [Read more...]
A gift
We had been walking and talking for a while as he patrolled his new home. He was describing for me the things that needed to be done and the projects he was working on. We were checking doors, making sure furniture was sturdy, letting the staff know they were doing a good job and taking time to make sure each of his new roommates were ok, with a pat on the back and a kind word. He talked … [Read more...]
Let’s Talk Paint…
Click here to shop Heritage Collection All-in-One Chalk Paint (affiliate links included) I have been a longtime fan of chalk paint. But, I discovered a paint that allows you to skip the prep, including sanding, stripping, priming or waxing. Even better? The paint doesn't feel like a chalkboard when you're finished painting. The best yet? The paint is high-coverage, bonding, extremely … [Read more...]
Laundry Room REVEAL!
We wanted our laundry room makeover to include bright whites and dark contrasts accented with natural wood. We love neo-classical styling for our home's interior, but still wanted touches of farmhouse + industrial elements thrown in. Above all, we needed a functional space. So with all that being said, our laundry room makeover is complete! Click here to see all of our laundry room posts and our … [Read more...]
4 Tips for Mixing Tones and Textures in Your Home
They say that home is where the heart is, and while it’s cliché — it’s true. From modern to shabby chic, various home styles and trends appeal to different individuals. When designing the interior of your home, you must ask yourself what home looks and feels like to you, personally. Introducing tones and textures into your house help make it into a home, but how do you mix these without your … [Read more...]
Tiny Laundry Room Organizing Ideas
An Update on Our Tiny Laundry Room Remodel: Today I'm (finally!) sharing a progress update along with some tiny laundry room organizing ideas. We've carefully considered how this space could flow better and discovered some small "hacks" that made our exceptionally small space more pleasant to be in. This room is large enough for one person to stand in place and turn in a circle, that's it! Click … [Read more...]
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