I go on streaks when it comes to retail therapy, but last weekend I went to the mall. How vintage, right? Zoe overheard me telling The Boy I was running to Woodfield, and she begged to tag along. H&M, Zara, and Spencer's were high on her must-visit list. Here are a few things I loved at the mall and also a few things I bought online.[...]
I've seen a couple of other bloggers write this post, and I enjoyed them so much that I thought I'd do it myself. At the close of every year, I like to recelebrate small wins, favorite projects, most popular posts, and products, and poke fun at some of the design mistakes I made along the way. Here is everything you loved on House Of Hip[...]
Disco balls are no longer strictly dancing; adding one to the corner of a room adds a bit of whimsy. While disco ball decor is not a new idea, the crowd goes wild every time I post one on social media. Popped in the old shop's window — a moth to the flame. Every customer gravitated toward these magical balls. Maybe 2023 will be the yea[...]
Want to join in my declutter your home challenge? For the month of January, from the living room to the bathroom, to the fridge, I'm going decrapifying my house. To keep the process organized, I've created a handy dandy free declutter your home checklist that will be sent to your inbox if you sign up for the weekly newsletter (simply fil[...]
This year faux olive trees have surpassed the fiddle leaf fig tree in the interior design world as a favorite home decor plant, but finding the best faux olive trees that look real can be tricky. You don't want to see plastic seams on the olives or droplets of glue "fake water" on the leaves. That will quickly turn your olive tree into a[...]
Since we remodeled the closet, I've been extra conscious of only purchasing classic pieces I'll wear daily, and if it's a trendy piece, I'm trying to find the best price - like these sunglasses. Will they stay in style for years to come? Probably not, but for $39, I'm all in on giving them a whirl. Here's some trendy mom style inspiratio[...]
Adding the technology of smart lighting to your home might feel overwhelming. So to help shed light (see what I did there?) on the subject, I've been slowly making my 1986 home smarter and testing out all the smart lighting gadgets for you. A few months ago, I shared the best smart home devices and talked about installing smart dimmers a[...]
One of the biggest design mistakes — decorating your room with a rug that is too small, but what is a good rug size for a living room? You want to find a big enough rug for all your furniture to rest on (at least all the front legs, for sure). When it comes to rugs, size matters, so if you're looking for a new rug for your living room,[...]
Over the weekend, I sold the black horseshoe lacquered linen coffee table from CB2 on Facebook Marketplace. It was a complete spur-of-the-moment design decision, and that means I need to whip up some modern living room decor ideas. Of course, I'm going to try to decorate on a budget. Here are a few virtual design mood boards that I'[...]