Welcome!
Hi, I’m Danielle, the voice behind Finding Silver Pennies, a lifestyle blog filled with easy entertaining ideas, pretty watercolors, effortless home decor, and do-it-yourself inspiration.
My blog journey began in 2011 which led me to discover a world of creativity I didn’t know was inside me – never before had I picked up a paint brush or a camera! At that time I was home with two very young children and a puppy. It is my goal to help readers discover the creativity inside them. Many times we don’t try something new because of fear of failure.
Prior to blogging I worked in film and TV production in London and Boston, coming up with program ideas and fun and innovative ways to market the film and TV shows we were creating. In high school and college, I worked in my family’s restaurant which was housed in a colonial mansion that my parents restored. From a young age I became enchanted with hunting for vintage treasures and antiques. To this day I enjoy using these elements in my home and wish I could restore every old home I see!
Through the blog, I discovered a passion for painting watercolors and furniture. In November 2019 I launched an online shop to highlight my watercolor art and photography; selling note cards and home decor prints. I helped our oldest son create Ink Harbour Illustrations, to sell his art. I wrote an eBook all about the paints I love and included loads of techniques I’ve perfected over the years.
The canvas for all my projects is our home, a 1927 Dutch colonial in Scituate Harbor. I share my home with my husband, two sons, and two rescue dogs.
Over the last 12.5 years, I’ve been recognized as a lifestyle expert with my projects being featured in Yankee Magazine, South Shore Home Life and Style, Ikea at Home, Better Homes & Gardens, Romantic Homes, Where Women Create, Woodcraft Magazine, Houzz, Daily Mail, Reloved, Country Sampler, Apartment Therapy, The Boston Globe, Country Living and more. I’ve spoken at Haven Conference and General Finishes’ Flipping Furniture conference and taught classes on painting furniture. I’ve also enjoyed being a brand ambassador for Saltwash and Royal Design Stencils. Doing a house-over with Habitat for Humanity and GMC as part of the World’s Longest Yard Sale has been a blog highlight.
Thanks for stopping by and I look forward to you joining us on our journey. Let’s connect! Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, and you can subscribe by email to receive new posts and inspiration here.
Contact
Readers: Your comments and emails make my day! I appreciate you taking time out of your day to visit the blog and connect. I respond to all comments and questions.
Brands/Media/PR Contacts: If you’d like to work with me (Danielle Driscoll), I’d love to hear from you! You can contact me at danielle at findingsilverpennies.com. I have the opportunity to collaborate in various ways, but not limited to: Brand Ambassadorship, Illustration, Licensing, Product Design, Styling, Conference Attendance (representing your brand in person and virtually), Company Events and Retreats, and Sponsored Posts.
Current Projects
We are restoring a 1927 Dutch colonial in Scituate Harbor.
Kitchen / Dining Room
Appliances
Hardware
Backsplash
Windows
French Doors
Flooring
Bathrooms
Full Bathroom
½ bathroom
I look forward to hearing from you and working together. Email me here: danielle (at) findingsilverpennies.com
Danielle xx
