New Art, Makeup Favorites, & Some Design Drama
Last Updated on December 6, 2024
It’s a chilly afternoon here in Chicago, and I have a ton of things on my to-do list. One of them is to clean up my digital files. Woof. I have over 90,000 images on my phone and 497 tabs open on my phone’s browser. Of course, I’m procrastinating thanks to my ADHD. BTDubs, I’d have more browser tabs open, but the iPhone only allows 500 tabs max. Please tell me I’m not the only one with this issue. You may be asking yourself, Kyla, why not close half those tabs? Well, there’s some srsly amazing stuff that I want to remember. Here are a few of those things, along with other noteworthy news.
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Recently Acquired Objects Of Affection
It’s been ages since I shopped an estate sale, but when one popped up down the street, I popped in. Now that I’m no longer a vintage shop owner, I have to shop these with a completely different mindset. There’s no hoarding of all the things; rather, I shop for pieces that bring me joy. Items I’m drawn to. I wound up purchasing a funky little drawing entitled House Party by Scott Westgard — it makes me smile every time I see it.
During a late-night scrolling session, this artwork by Frances Berry was an immediate add to cart because it not only made me giggle, but it’s also a good reminder for a content creator. It’s a little crass, but I guess, in a way, so am I.
I’ve been a fan of Chris Heck for years, and when I spied his artwork at a local Chicago decor shop, I snapped it up faster than you can say LOSER!
What Caught My Eye – Clothing
I recently posted a round-up of Spring 2024 Fashion Trends, and of course, right after pressing publish, I fell in love with this sardine tin beaded clutch (out of stock). How perfect is this evening bag for a vacation date night???
Bella Freud released another iteration of her Ginsberg Is God, Godard Is Dog sweater. This design became famous years ago when Kate Moss was photographed in it. I own it in ivory and I swear, every single time I wear it, people go bonkers.
Recent Makeup Purchases
Did you read my Sephora Kid post? I’ve been accompanying Zozo to shop for makeup and skincare, and she recently influenced me to buy the Fenty Beauty Match Stix Color Adaptive Cheek and Lipstick. I have zero regrets even though I was super hesitant because it only comes in one bright AF color shade (Strawberry Pop). It reacts with your skin’s chemistry to create a shade customized to you and also blends out beautifully for the most perfectly pink cheeks.
Fenty Beauty Match Stix Color Adaptive Cheek and Lipstick
Tower 28’s Sunny Days tinted SPF 30 sunscreen
I also switched up my foundation to Tower 28’s Sunny Days tinted SPF 30 sunscreen, thanks to Reddit. If you have more mature skin like me, this is lightweight but still gives a nice amount of coverage (even with my rosacea). I apply mine with a brush and finish with a sponge to really blend.
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These large wired baskets that I used in my kitchen pantry before and after makeover. This can organizer was a close second.
This gold filigree mirror that was featured in the Anthropologie mirror dupe round-up.
Giving Credit Where Credit Is Due
This is not as big as the Kategate Kate Middleton story, but the Timothy Corrigan and Ohara Davies-Gaetano credit kerfuffle is making waves in the interior design world. The latest Arch Digest cover story features Sophia Vergara’s home. According to Timothy, he worked with Vergara for 2 years, and for reasons unknown, she dropped him and hired Davies-Gaetano to finish the design.
When the feature ran, Timothy was shocked to see his work (architectural design work and many of the interior pieces like lighting, sofas, chairs, tables, etc) credited to Davies-Gaetano. Since posting his side of the story on Instagram, it has since been picked up by Business Of Home. Arch Digest added a correction in the digital feature, but when a mistake is made in print, all you can do is get out the scissors and glue. The damage is done. Since coming to light, many interior designers have commented on Timothy’s post, saying thank you for speaking up, and this same thing happened to me.
Davies-Gaetano has refused to comment on Timothy’s claims and has also deleted all Instagram comments asking for an explanation. To boot, Arch Digest and Amy Astley have yet to update the design credit on their social media posts. Meanwhile, I’m kicking back, popcorn in hand, watching the drama unfold. Curious to hear your take on the sitch.
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Patrick Weseman
Wow, that is a lot of apps open on your phone. I think I have like 16 open on my phone and I feel bad since I have 500 photos on my phone. I don’t have an I-Phone, I have an android phone (Samsung). I guess I am not as hip as I thought I was.
Love the art work. Those are some cool pieces.
Poor Sue
Kyla, thank you so much for bringing up the Corrigan/Arch Digest issue. I think Timothy Corrigan was brave and gracious on Instagram. He stood up for himself and also acknowledged by name all the members of his team who worked on Vergara’s home. He didn’t call out the replacement designer by name, which was also nice of him. The final result in Arch Digest is really underwhelming, unlike his interiors, which are scholarly and luxurious, but also homey and livable. Either Vergara ran out of money — unlikely -= or she wanted only rooms that would be a backdrop for her own looks, rather than a true welcome for family and friends. The white-on-white decor look is dated already, IMO. The patent and copyright laws don’t protect designers so trust and giving credit where credit is due are all the more essential.