Vintage Christmas ornaments are as popular as ever, aren’t they? Antique store vendors can’t keep enough of them in their booths and modern makers are recreating their designs. We just can’t get enough of those vintage glass ornaments with their mercury glass patina in a rainbow of colors. Thankfully, there are tons of ways to display vintage ornaments that go way beyond your Christmas tree.Read more ›
Christmas Quotes for Meaningful Inspiration
December 5, 2025 · By · Leave a Comment
From stories to sermons to essays and more, a lot has been written and said about Christmas. Profound thoughts and words try to capture the essence of the season- while providing inspiration and comfort to those who celebrate it. If you’re looking for some seasonal serenity as a break from the hustle and bustle, these Christmas quotes may be exactly what you’re looking for.Read more ›
Christmas Wreath Ideas
December 2, 2025 · By · 1 Comment
Nowadays, we have a wreath for every season and holiday. But no wreath is as iconic and classic as the Christmas wreath, if you ask me. And while the traditional ring of Christmas greenery is always a festive choice, there are a lot of other Christmas wreath ideas to consider. Especially if you love to upcycle and repurpose unexpected elements as door decor. If so, then this collection is definitely for you!Read more ›
Mushroom Christmas Ornaments
November 29, 2025 · By · 2 Comments
When it comes to décor, mushrooms are really having a MOMENT these days. From Fall décor, to Halloween, and now to Christmas- they’re everywhere. So, I decided to hop onto the trend by making some mushroom Christmas ornaments.Read more ›
Christmas Craft Projects for a Festive Holiday Season
November 25, 2025 · By · Leave a Comment
As the holidays loom in the not-so-distant future, it’s definitely time to start thinking about the Christmas craft projects you want to work on. We’ve all learned that hard lesson of waiting too long to start and then before you know it, time runs out. Thankfully, these festive repurposed crafts will definitely inspire you to rummage through a few drawers and closets and start crafting up a storm in no time.Read more ›
Tinsel Wreath Ornaments from Mason Jar Lids
November 21, 2025 · By · Leave a Comment
Years ago, I thrifted a bag of mason jar lids that led to the creation of these mini wreath ornaments. And while they were perfectly cute, my style has really evolved since then. So when I found yet another bag of lids, I decided to make ornaments that were much more my vibe: mid-century modern-inspired Tinsel wreath ornaments.Read more ›
Sourcing and Collecting Vintage Christmas Decorations
November 18, 2025 · By · 7 Comments
Vintage Christmas decorations are one of the most popular antiques to hunt for and collect. Whether it’s the nostalgia these decorations hold, their quirky vintage charm, or the elevated craftsmanship from the past, they are highly sought after.Read more ›
Antique and Thrift Stores in Asheville, NC
November 15, 2025 · By · 19 Comments
Asheville, NC is one of my favorite day trips. It’s not too far away from where I live, and hosts a number of destinations that my husband and I both love. Asheville is known for a lot of things: beer, art, an eccentric vibe…but for someone like me, it should be known for its antiquing and thrifting opportunities, as well.
Santa Wreath from a Christmas Tray
November 12, 2025 · By · 22 Comments
Funny story- throughout the past year, I found one Christmas tray after another. Some were vintage-y, some less so. They were cheap and festive, so I bought several with no actual project ideas in mind. That is, until I found this kitschy Santa Claus tray. He had great vintage style, and round…so I wondered if I could upcycle him into a Santa wreath.
Fall Books to Read
November 5, 2025 · By · Leave a Comment
One of the things that has kept me (relatively) sane this year bas been reading. Over the past several months, I’ve talked about different books I’ve read in my newsletters- sparking fun conversations with a LOT of my readers. So I’m adding a new type of blog post to my site with varying reading lists. Starting with a few Fall books to read, even if it is a little late into the season at this point.
