This week was incredibly exciting. The quartz countertops have been cut and are finally getting installed today! If you didn't catch the play-by-play, don't fret, it's saved to Instagram in the Kitchen Reno highlight bubble. There were a couple of sketchy moments like, how are we going to install the wet bar backsplash...oh, let's just r[...]
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[...]
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[...]
I feel like I blinked on August 14th, and suddenly I'm putting together holiday gift guides. Please tell me I'm not the only one feeling totally and completely behind. Anyhoo, with Black Friday and Cyber Monday and all the other holiday shopping days that follow, I like to make it easy on you. Over the new couple of weeks, I'll be postin[...]
In my last post, I mentioned that I was on the search for a new day planner. Although the love for my Google calendar notifications runs deep, I really work best with to-do lists...however, I'm not very good at making said lists. When working at the ad agency, account execs gave me a to-do list every Monday morning...read, they did it fo[...]
One question I'm asked over and over again is, where do you find your fantastic art? Lots of places, I guess, and if it speaks to me, I buy it. But when you know where to buy it, it's easy to find affordable original art for the home. In today's post, I'm sharing all my tips and tricks on finding killer artwork, from vintage portraits to[...]
Well, this is exciting! I've been selected as one of Chicago's top editors and interior designers and will be awarding best-in-show ribbons to vendors at the next Randolph Street Market. If you're a newbie to vintage shopping, don't worry, I've included my best flea marketing shopping tips below. Come on out and join me at my pers[...]
I'm saying goodbye to the vintage leather couch and hello to comfortable modern sofas for the living room. Apparently, we live like savages and have completely ruined that old couch. A living room makeover is in order because there are now 2 gigantic holes in the center cushion where my daughter likes to dig in her Barbie heels, it's unc[...]
We all have that one person — the one you wrack your brain and drive yourself crazy over during the holidays. Finally, after a month of stressing out, you just chucked an iTunes gift card at them. I'm talking about the hard-to-buy-for person. The impossible person who buys from obscure, unique stores. The one who has everything. Since[...]