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[...]
And in the blink of an eye, it's mid-August. How on earth is it back to school? I mean, where did summer even go? Since there's no stopping time, we might as well embrace the fact that it's time to shop for all your dorm room essentials. I've rounded up a boatload of cute, stylish items to make college life uniquely yours. But Kyla, I'm[...]
Since I started this blog, I've met some incredibly talented people. Some artists, others collectors, some makers...all are pretty darn talented. Sometimes they're nice enough to let me get up close and personal and share their story. Today I'm featuring Kim Gunter, vintage rug collector extraordinaire, and the brains behind Woven Abode.[...]
If you've been around these parts, you know I'm a sucker for estate sales. That link leads to a how-to-guide explaining all the ins and outs in case you missed it. Where to find estate sales, what to expect, how to pay, what to bring, etc... But, what do you do when there are no estate sales in your area? Or maybe you work every weekend.[...]
As of late, I've been having a love affair with the color black. I've never had copious amounts of bold hues in my home, but you find pops of pink, green and every shade of blue if you have a look around. After creating Potty Paradise, my love for the dramatic, moody effect the color black has on a space made my heart grow[...]
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 t[...]
While waltzing thru Target the other day, I found bread, bananas, yogurt, Windex, and affordable Mid Century home decor...wait what??? Not sure about you, but every time I make a Target pit stop, I always take a gander thru the home goods section, and I gotta say, their Mid Century home decor spring collection is on point! Seriously, the[...]
Now that the move is drawing near, my focus is on lighting, and not just any lighting...I'm talking beautiful brass lighting. After starting a Pin board to help me organize my thoughts, I think I might have confused myself even more. Here's what I've been eyeing. I swear, there are so many pretty kittens to choose from. brass pendan[...]
I don’t know about you, but my boy is stumped when it comes to buying me gifts. And I’ll be the first to admit, I’m an extremely difficult person to buy for. When I see something I like, I just buy it…it’s a problem. Years ago, I used to share my gift ideas with him on my Pinterest boards, but those have become a bit[...]