I admit, I was nervous about visiting London... It had always been one of my must-see cities, but the idea of actually going was a little nerve wracking. However, as soon as I got there I was completely comfortable!

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DIY Leather Notebook

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Traveling Europe // Stonehenge

It was amazing to be at such a famous and yet mysterious landmark. I know I keep saying this, but I just never thought I'd see it for myself.

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Traveling Europe // Stourhead Gardens

This beautiful and historic land is featured in the 2005 adaption of Pride and Prejudice, and visiting it really rounded out our unofficial Jane Austen day...

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Traveling Europe // Bath, UK

As a Jane Austen fan, Bath was a place that always intrigued me, but not a place I ever imagined I'd get to see in person…

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Tex-Mex Salad Recipe

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Traveling Europe // Touring England

Next, it was time to head for England's Lake District. The green, rolling hills here are so beautiful and just as the name suggests, the lakes are everywhere.

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Traveling Europe // Mount Fløyen

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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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.

DIY Raised Garden Bed For Under $200: What You Need

As Spring arrived, we began planning our perfect patio garden with a DIY raised garden bed. Aside from the soil and seeds, I really wanted to keep the design cost under $200, which we were able to do, easily! Here’s everything you’ll need to do the same.