People ask time and time again to describe my style. Gaahhhhhhh, really? I have absolutely no idea where to begin. I mean when I see it I know it? Does that count? A little old. A little new. A little quirky. Sometimes pink. All things French. They look at me with a blank stare. Sorry, I got nothin' else for ya. Fast forward to a f[...]
Ya, I said it. Walmart's new glam retro home decor line is lit AF. The other night I was scrolling through Pinterest and was served an ad in the feed. Wow, that's a pretty chair! Wait, wut? Walmart, is that you? Talk about a design double take. It may sound snobbish, but I normally make this face when I think Walmart. And I[...]
The weather in Chicago has been cold and snowy, so what's a gal to do? Cook, of course! When 8" of snow fell last weekend, comfort food was in order, and I was craving stuffed shells in meat sauce. Plus, this recipe is too good (and easy) not to share. While the kids were outside sledding, I got to work inside. I know recipes have[...]
Have you heard the hype about Marie Kondo and the Konmari Method? If you say no, I'm assuming you don't watch Netflix or you've boycotted social media altogether. The new show, "Tidying Up", is trending on Google as people look to organize and clean their homes this January...which I'm sure the timing is no coincidence for the show's d[...]
When I started decorating my home, I equated animal prints to Victoria's Secret crossed with Ron Jeremy. Yish. But in case you haven't noticed, zebra and leopard print has come a long way. While it took me some time to get there, I've fully embraced all the animals - even pythons and have taken a walk on the wild side. While I'm not full[...]
Closets...they're boring, right? They don't have to be when you've taken How To Wallpaper 101. Miles Redd changed my mind when I heard him speak at the Design Influencers Conference last Spring. His argument, in a nutshell, imagine yourself as a guest, standing in a foyer. The homeowner says, "May I take your coat?" The closet door opens[...]
When Sarah from Room For Tuesday asked me to participate in her Holiday Cookie Swap Blog Hop, I knew I had to make my Great Aunt Idella's Spritz Cookies. It's a classic butter cookie recipe that blows all others away. So put on some stretchy pants, put on some holiday music, and let's get into it. Don't forget, this is a blog hop, so be s[...]
The weather has turned unseasonably cold in Chicago (a foot of snow last Sunday night), so I've been staying warm by the fireplace...perusing Pinterest, and flipping through magazines. My two favorite pastimes that don't happen as often as I'd like. Today I'm sharing some of my Beautiful Distractions, and I'm especially going gaga over m[...]
We all have THAT friend. Well, I don't because I AM that friend. The friend who is particular and has champagne taste. The friend who is fancy AF and is incredibly difficult to buy for. Fear not, I have your back with my fancy expertise. A list of goodies I don't even have! Here is your Holiday Gift Guide for the fancy AF. Are you[...]