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I am so excited that The Lenox Spice Village Christmas Collection is getting new pieces for 2025! Lenox has always been known for its beautiful, heirloom-quality holiday villages, and this year’s lineup brings back all the charm I love—plus some brand-new surprises. As a long time collector of the Spice Village, this is thrilling to me!
Have you heard of the decorator Dorothy Draper? She’s known as one of America’s first interior designers. Starting in the 1920s, she became famous for her bold use of color and whimsical touches. When I saw photos of her work at the Greenbrier Resort featuring DIY Bow Cornice, I knew I had to try my own version! Nothing elevates a… Read More
If you’ve ever wondered how to start oil painting, here’s everything I wish I knew when I began. When I was in high school, I took an art class and tried oil painting—and I really fell in love with the process. Now, over 20 years later, I’ve had the itch to try it again. But honestly, I was intimidated. What… Read More
Our house is strange in that it has two front doors, so after I put a lock with charms on one door, my husband suggested we do a lock on the second. That got me thinking—what would I put on them? Naturally, I thought of the Lenox Spice Village and decided to do DIY Lenox Spice Village Charms! The little… Read More
When I traveled to Morocco in the spring, I bought a few gorgeous brass spigots. One looked like a deer and was perfect for this project. Now that summer is here, it’s time to build a DIY wall fountain in my backyard! A fountain instantly feels high-end, brings soothing water sounds, and adds amazing ambiance.
If you love the charm of cottagecore décor or grew up in the 1990s, chances are you’ve seen or even owned a set of Lenox Village Canisters. These iconic porcelain pieces weren’t just storage—they were tiny Victorian houses that brought personality to kitchens across America. Today, they’re beloved by collectors and decorators alike. And now, decades later, Lenox has reintroduced… Read More
