Lisa and Nikki's Friday Finds!

Hi Friends:

What has inspired and delighted us this week? Here they are - the sights, sounds, tastes and one-of-a-kinds we loved!

Summer door decor at Georgia's! It's as simple as a white geranium tucked into a vintage (early 1900's) German fire bucket. The fire bucket is flat on the back side as it was designed to hang on a wall, most probably full of sand. If you love it, Georgia's has several available. Contact us for more information.

We love this photo of a vintage lifeboat taken by Georgia's tech guy, A.J., at Magen's Bay Beach in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands! 

Why not use marmalade instead of spice rubs and sauces to marinate your meat before grilling. Try this simple recipe: 1/4 cup orange marmalade, 2 tbsp. of orange juice, 1 clove minced garlic and 1 tbsp. olive oil. Mix together and marinate meat for an hour. In addition to infusing flavor, you will reduce carcinogens by up to 80%.

How great is Love & Toast's roller ball perfume, just $12, in fragrances like candied citron, clementine crush and juniper gin! The philosophy of Love & Toast: "It is just as important to do good as to look good."  A portion of every sale goes to Regional Affiliates of Girls, Inc. where girls everywhere are encouraged to be "strong, smart and bold."

Lilacs are blooming, but only for two weeks! Often considered to symbolize love, these fragrant flowers are good for cutting!

Georgia's is attending Chicago's Green Festival this weekend; we'll share what we learn with you next week! Have a good weekend!

Pewter Door Decor!

Hi Friends:

A couple of months ago, while traveling through Ohio, I saw an inspired front door. It was decorated with pewter pitchers of varying shapes and sizes tied together. I got out of the car and snapped a picture with the hope that I could recreate it as it embodied everything I love: repurposing, charm, and  vintage one-of-a-kind items. Take a look! Inviting don't you think?

I've always loved pewter; for one thing, it doesn't scream, "polish me!" A metal consisting mostly of tin, it has a long utilitarian history. I think the dark, silver-gray tones work well with all color palettes and pewter pieces can be both functional and decorative. I have a mid-century pewter tea set with rattan handles that I love for it's understated appeal. 

So, with the plan to make a similar door decor, I kept my eyes peeled at flea markets and antique malls for old pewter pieces that I could use for this project. It didn't matter if they were really time worn, as that would only add to the overall charm and character. Here's what I came up with!

There are, of course, many ways to celebrate the beauty of old pewter/metal pieces. How nice would a grouping look on a sideboard or mantel or a great pitcher used as a vase? Share your thoughts and ideas with us in the comment section; we would love to hear from you!