PINCH ME, I’M HOME

“Prior to creating ‘Pinch Me, I’m Home,’ I’d been home for three years from the teaching world and still couldn’t shake this feeling that I was missing some type of creative outlet for myself,” Kelley said. Kelley was selected to perform in Junior League’s 2022 Dancing With the Stars competition, which she credits with igniting a fire in her to take a chance. “After DWTS certain things didn’t seem as scary anymore. So I thought, ‘why not give it a go?’”

DIY has always been an interest of Kelley’s–she remembers helping her grandmother with sewing and picking up home repair tips from her father, who was always building things during Kelley’s childhood. In February 2021, the same week that her youngest son freeze, the Kelley family made a big move into a beautiful farmhouse built in the 1950s. “I’ve always been fond of older homes. They have a special little charm about them,” Kelley gushed. Putting her skills to use, Kelley said that she hopes to transform their farmhouse into “a Grandmillennial home with a hint of glam!” The Grandmillennial aesthetic, she explains, “blends the old with the new. A few common things you’ll spot in this style are monogrammed linens, chinoiserie vases, colorful fabrics and patterns, materials like cane and wicker, and of course some gorgeous antiques.”

Room-by-room, you can follow along as Kelley brings her vision to life. “My most recent project has been