DIY Full-Length Wall Mirror

Full-length wall mirrors are very expensive. When you can find them in budget-friendly stores, they either lean glam style, or literally only lean and can't be mounted. I've found myself having such a hard time deciding on a wall mirror because I don't take those kind of investments lightly. So,...

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Spring Moss Cloche

Since really honing in my love of Vintage Eclectic home decor, I've been having a lot of fun creating cloches to use on my dining room shelves to add a little keepsake element. Not only do they help with creating elevation when stacking books on a shelf, they also help...

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Miles' LEGO-Themed Birthday Party

For Miles' 4th birthday, I was so sure that he'd ask for a police or firemen themed birthday. To my pleasant surprise, he told me, very specifically, that he wanted a LEGO party with a blue cake. If there's one thing Miles is, it's specific and particular. The nerd in...

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How to Clean Vintage Silver

There have been so many times in the past when I've walked away from or repainted tarnished silver home decor because I didn't know how to properly clean it without spending a ton of money. Turns out what I need was a few pantry staples and elbow grease. Today, I'm...

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Anything But Basic with Basic Invite

With Miles' 4th birthday just around the corner, I was on the hunt for nice invitations to use for his small birthday party. The Universe seemed to know exactly what I needed when it introduced me to Basic Invite, who produces beautiful, customizable invitations and announcements at affordable prices straight...

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One Night at the Lake Tahoe Resort

Last month, we had the wonderful opportunity of staying in South Lake Tahoe for a work event of Mike's. We stayed at the Lake Tahoe Resort nearly Heavenly Village, and it was such a nice place for us to stay! The room was perfect for families, but even as a...

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Oodles of Goodles Mac & Cheese

This is a mac and cheese stan household. Mike and I grew up on it. I learned to modify it slightly to be more lactose-free for me. My toddler is obsessed with it. But we're pretty partial here. No matter what recipes we've tried, we've always ended up right back...

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