I’ve been slightly quiet on the blogger front this year, but that doesn’t mean I’ve been sitting on the sofa eating bonbons. No sir-ee bob! I’ve been busy behind the scenes building a little vintage empire in downtown Barrington, IL. In October of last year, the owner of Steeplechase Antiques approached me. “Hey Kyla, the shop[...]
Drew Barrymore just dropped a new home decor line at Walmart called Flower Home, and it couldn’t be any more perfect! It’s a little bit boho, with a touch of glam and whimsy. So Drew, and right up my alley. Oh, and did I mention it’s completely affordable? Ummm ya. As of late, I’m under a pretty strict budget, so I thought this c[...]
My bar cart plays a couple of different roles in my home. Most days it serves as a simple vignette, but when it comes to entertaining, it’s a hard-working party machine. If it’s happy hour, that sucka needs to be fully stocked. Boozy basics and fun mixers for guests to shake, stir and sip need to be on display. But how does one still[...]
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 t[...]
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. Modern Brass Cantilever Chairs At A Great Price! It may sound snobbish, but 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 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[...]
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[...]