Mount Fløyen is magical. It's filled with small waterfalls, dense trees that make it feel like The Forbidden Forest from Harry Potter, and best of all - TROLLS!

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Traveling Europe // Norway In A Nutshell Pt. 2

I could hardly decide where to look as we rode through the Fjord. There was a waterfall in every direction and the cutest towns lining the shore. As we rode, I daydreamed about how it would be to live in one of these towns.

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Traveling Europe // Norway In A Nutshell Pt. 1

This day was one I had been looking forward to my entire life. I didn't know when it would happen, I just knew it must happen…

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Traveling Europe // Bergen, Norway

Bergen is one of the most beautiful cities I've ever been to. Its colorful shops, mystic mountains, and rich cultural history makes it feel right out of a fairytale.

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Traveling Europe // Getting From Oslo to Bergen

This was the train ride I had actually been looking forward to, and it did not disappoint. It took seven hours to get to our destination, but the views and the train itself made the journey well worth it!

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Dressing For Winter Travel

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Traveling Europe // Tour of Loch Ness

After a few hours of driving, we finally made it to the infamous - Loch Ness. This was one of those things I'd never imagined that I'd get to experience. And then, a couple days prior, I suddenly knew it was something I needed to do.

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Traveling Europe // The Scottish Highlands

I was determined to make my second and last day in Scotland count, even if it meant taking a risk. So the clerk who worked at the hostel I was staying in found me a day tour to Loch Ness…

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Traveling Europe // Edinburgh, Scotland

As wonderful as Ireland was, I was so looking forward to having a fresh start in a new country. I only had two days in Scotland which meant that I needed to soak it all in as quickly as possible…

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Curated Living Room Makeover: Cozy Antique Design with Two Pages Curtains

For this living room makeover, my vision was to blend antique character with cozy warmth, all while curating a space that feels timeless and deeply personal.

The Timeless Allure of Silver: Collecting and Styling Antique Treasures for Modern Living

Sterling Silver vs Silver Plate: How to tell the difference and why collecting silver is valuable. Including styling tips and a quick silver polishing guide.

An Office Makeover Using Antique Decor & A Gallery Rail From Picture Hang Solutions

Once I began my antique shop, our spare room went from a cozy sleeping space to an overgrown office. As a self-proclaimed minimalist, the situation was completely out of hand. It became my number one goal to turn this space into a functional and beautiful office.

Our Favorite Spring Activity in Connecticut: Wicked Tulips Flower Farm

With the changing of the seasons comes the excitement of seasonal activities. Our favorite for Spring has definitely got to be the Wicked Tulips Flower Farm in Preston, CT.

Decorating Our Entryway With Only Antiques

Antiques have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. I’ve long been someone who strived to shop secondhand, especially in my home decor, and a year and a half ago, I made it my job.