It wasn't until recently that I started shopping thrift stores. The smell at Goodwill kinda skeezed me out, and more often than not, they are full of discarded junk that no one wants. Broke vases, mismatched glasses, holiday decor, old pots and pans, 100s of vases you get from the floral shop, fake Coach purses...shelf after shelf after s[...]
Have you ever attended an estate sale? I was surprised to learn many have not. Yes, walking into a complete stranger's home can be intimidating, but estate sales are where you'll find the best vintage decor for the best prices. Because not everyone is versed in this art of secondhand shopping, I decided to write a complete guide on how to[...]
We are going strong here in renovation land, and I gotta say, install day is quickly becoming the Kyla's really happy day. It's when everything comes together, and the vision that's resided inside my head transforms into reality. AHHHHH! Last Monday, I shared the tile install in the basement bathroom, and today I'm sharing the Karndean vi[...]
Happy Thursday! Erica Reitman, The Design Ninja Extraordinaire, is stopping over today to talk about how to start a collection. I don't know about you, but I've got a ton...trophies, indigo, navy books, vintage barware...errrrmmmm *cough* chairs...ya let's not go there. But sometimes it all goes in a box, and I never know what to do with[...]
Thankfully things are really starting to come together in the basement. Like, I can see a light at the end of the tunnel, and it isn't fogged up with construction dust. All in all, Gerry and his crew have made the whole process smooth sailing, but I can officially say drywalling is the worst. Word to the wise — the smartest thing we did[...]
Two more weeks until the One Room Challenge final bathroom makeover reveal. This week's post is a DIY of how to turn an antique dresser into a vanity. I'm at that point where I'm so close I can almost taste it. The light is shining bright at the end of the tunnel with only a few minor bumps in the road...backorder sconces and sink, but no[...]
To shake things up, my girl Erica Reitman is going to be a contributor, and this week she is talking small space design rules! When I asked her, I totes expected an, "Umm, no, I don't think so sweetie." I mean, she writes for Elle Decor, HGTV, and Domino. So imagine my surprise when she said, "Heck yeah! Sounds like fun!" Can you say jaw[...]
Decorating with vintage home decor really shows off your personality...not to mention it can be easy on the wallet. But there's a fine line between staying in the now and time-warping back to The Brady Bunch. So how do you find that trending boho slash mid-century modern look and not have Marsha screaming, "Oh! My nose!" Updated Sept[...]
A good portion of the decor in my home is vintage. Guests that visit often ask me where I got this vase, that painting, or fancy rattan lounger. Much to their surprise, I know where each piece was purchased, who I purchased it from, and more often than not, I have a story to go along with that particular piece. But there are a few things[...]