This is my first year with an artificial Christmas tree, a flocked tree, and one from King of Christmas. So far I have really been enjoying it. It was super easy to set up and it looks so beautiful. I’m not missing the falling pine needles this year or the daily waterings. And I can…
If you are like me, you have a bunch of those cheap vases that come with supermarket flowers, flower deliveries, etc. I never really knew what to do with them, and they were just taking up so much space in my cabinets. In an effort to collect more blue and white antique pieces this year,…
It’s that time of the year when we love to pull the grill out and enjoy cooking in the backyard. We are starting from scratch in many ways here at home in Maine. We recently purchased a small Solaire portable grill that would allow us to grill outdoors simply. However, we quickly realized that we didn’t have…
Discover the charm of antique pewter pieces and their rich history. Dive into the world of an American pewter collection and explore its rustic allure. You may also be inspired by the A Traditional Maine Home with a Stylish Antique Hutch post. Antique Pewter Antique pewter holds a special place in the world of collectors…
Explore the beautiful world of transferware dishes in my mother’s Maine home. Discover the history and charm of these antique treasures. Vintage Transferware Vintage transferware refers to a type of pottery or porcelain that features intricate designs and patterns created through a transfer printing technique. This technique involves transferring a design onto the ceramic surface…
If you like cozy, simple living and are looking for uncomplicated holiday and winter decorating ideas, this post is for you! I always feel like my house is so cluttered over the holidays, and this year I have vowed to keep my holiday decor super simple so I won’t feel that way come December 25th. One of my…
Create a charming backyard picnic set up with our DIY pallet coffee table and vintage picnic basket ideas. Enjoy your outdoor meals in style! Creating the perfect pop for your DIY home picnic setup is all about combining thoughtful picnic decor with a cozy, intimate atmosphere. Whether you’re recreating the charm of an outdoor picnic…