This post contains affiliate links You know that feeling when you’re getting ready to host and suddenly wonder if you’ve got everything covered? Been there. Hosting a dinner party doesn’t have to be stressful — it’s really about having a few key things that make the night flow smoothly (and look beautiful while doing it). Whether you’re…
How to Host a Retro Dinner Party (50s & 60s Inspired)
There’s just something fun about stepping back in time for an evening. Instead of another typical dinner party, why not try something a little unexpected—a retro dinner party straight out of the 1950s or 60s? When I was a kid, I loved watching old sitcoms like Hazel, Bewitched, and I Love Lucy, and I was always fascinated by the…
How to Get The Curated & Collected Look Now: Blue & White Edition
This post contains affiliate links There’s something so timeless about blue & white decor. Whether it’s jars, plates, or vases, these pieces feel classic, elegant, and endlessly versatile. They’ve been around for centuries, and yet somehow they still feel fresh in today’s homes. The secret is in how you style them—just a few thoughtful choices can…
Blue & White: The New Home Decor Neutral
For years, neutrals have meant shades of beige, white, or gray. But lately, I’ve noticed a shift—blue and white is becoming the new neutral in home decor. It’s timeless, fresh, and pairs beautifully with just about any color you bring into your space. Why Blue & White Works as a Neutral The magic of blue…
Every Kitchen Needs This Vintage Tool!
This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 🥕Why I Love Using A Vintage-Style Vegetable Peeler There’s something about old-school kitchen tools that just works. While modern gadgets have their place, sometimes the simplest, most classic tools are the ones you reach for again and again. That’s exactly how…
Classic Ozark Pudding Recipe (Harry Truman’s Favorite Dessert!)
Whenever I go thrifting, I have to check out the book section. I’m always scanning for older books I can use in styling, a good coffee table book, or sometimes something my daughter can use in her 5th grade classroom. But honestly? My absolute favorite thing to hunt for is vintage cookbooks. On my last trip, I…
5 Ways to Style Vintage Mirrors
Vintage mirrors are such a fun find at estate sales, thrift stores or even scrolling online marketplaces. I’m always on the lookout for them because you can do so much with one piece. Hang it up, lean it in a corner, or even lay it flat on a table—suddenly the whole space feels a little…
Thrifting 101
My husband and I and only been married for a few months when one day while we were out running errands, he spotted a Goodwill and said, “Have you ever been to a Goodwill??? Let’s go.” I was appalled that he wanted me to go in and dig through racks of other peoples’ unwanted items…