Do you love to thrift shop? If you do, this post is for you. I love the thrill of the hunt and finding that awesome find! Like everything in life, having a strategy always helps, and here are some tips & tricks for thrifting.
Author Archives: MaryJo Materazo
hello, hola, bonjour. I’m MARYJO, a vintage soul, who’s married to my honey, aka Mr. M., who made all my dreams come true. He made me a wife, he made me a mother and he makes me laugh each & every day. My life revolves around my family & my home and on this blog I share all the pieces of this wonderful life. I love all things that are weathered, tattered, tarnished, rusted, faded, shabby, & distressed because they have a story to tell. Here I tell my story, which includes my love for cooking, home decor, gardening, traveling, entertaining, crafting, and anything that makes life pretty, fun & interesting. Welcome & thanks for visiting. XO
vintage suitcase fall styling vignette
Fall is in full swing around here, and I was inspired to style a little fall vignette in a vintage suitcase. It’s super easy to add seasonal touches to your home in different ways without dressing up every corner of your home. This vintage suitcase fall styling vignette was a fun project to put together.
chalkboard pumpkin tabletop DIY
Last week I shared this {fall table styling} using these adorable chalkboard pumpkins as napkin rings and place cards. Today I am sharing this super easy chalkboard pumpkin DIY and the many ideas on how to use them.
fall foyer styling
I love to style my foyer since it’s the first space my guests are ushered into when they enter my home. The foyer is the first impression of your home, and dressing it up seasonally is a great way to remain on trend. Come on in and see some ideas I am sharing today on a fall foyer styling.
fall table setting
Sharing an early fall table setting today with copper accents and chalkboard pumpkin place cards. This table styling has subtle fall vibes without fully jumping into the pumpkin patch just yet.
DIY autumn leaf wreath
I just finished making this fall decorative wreath, and I am obsessed with the leafy autumnal vibes. I can’t wait to share with you how easy it was to make this DIY autumn leaf wreath.
how to get ready for the entertaining season & some tablescape ideas
Do you like to host gatherings in your home? Oh good! Then this post is for you. As we travel into the fall season we are heading into the most social part of the year, full of holidays and gatherings. Here are some tips and ideas to help you navigate the entertaining season.
inspired fall mantel stylings
Decorating for Fall is super fun! It’s my favorite season, and the mantel in the living room is one of my first stops for seasonal decorating around our home. For some fall decor inspiration here are some fall mantel stylings I have used in the past.
so many reasons to love lavender
In a nutshell lavender is beautiful and smells divine. I love using it in so many different ways around my home and garden. Lavender is not only pretty, but it is also useful with many healing properties. There are endless reasons to love lavender.
refreshing 3 melon salad with lime & mint
Nothing is more refreshing than melon during long hot days. This 3 melon salad with a hint of lime & mint is a simple recipe with a burst of flavors.