When it comes to vintage shopping in Chicago, you can shop 'til you drop, take a disco nap, rally, and shop some more. It's also safe to say I shop for vintage...a lot. I'm an expert if you will. Therefore I receive quite a few emails that go something like this: "Hey Kyla, I'm visiting Chicago, and I was hoping you'd share some of your f[...]
You've probably read my Guide to Vintage Shopping in Chicago, but I've never shared my super-secret sources for home decor shopping in Chicago. Srsly, how have I not shared this? I didn't mean to be a jerk. Are you ready for me to spill the beans? Buckle up and take notes! Secret Shops For Home Decor Shopping In Chicago, IL Plankroa[...]
This is a post where modern home decor meets my modern personal life. I've known the homeowners of this fabulous place for, wow, over 20 years now...girl, can you believe it's been that long? Carrie was my boss at a startup dot com back in 2000. Her style has evolved over time, and I can officially say, this home tour is hands down my fav[...]
Hi guys! I've got exciting news to share with you! (And 10 helpful tips on flea market shopping at the very bottom of this post.) I've been selected as one of Chicago's top editors and designers to award blue ribbons for best in show at The Randolph Street Market Festival. Come on out and join me, Saturday, September 26, 2015, at this[...]
Dear Emily, You'll be happy to know I've finally received some pillow help from the gals at Unison Home. I stopped into the store for a visit and pillow lesson last week and just to make sure I had mastered the art of mixing and matching, they were kind enough to stop over to the house. I also might have bribed them with good coffee.[...]
Some of you already know, but I have 99 problems and pillows might be #1. Just call me Aunt Fossi with the coordination of a T-Rex, dancing drunk on the table with hot pink lipstick...read pillow problems, and I swear it'll make sense. Photo by John Sturdy Anyhoo, back to pillows...mixing all the patterns, colors, shapes, sizes...[...]
Well, not really. My birthday is actually a couple weeks away, but last weekend The Boy pull one over on me. Which I have to be honest with you...is not an easy task. I can sense anything unusual happening in the house like a hipster without his beard and beanie. I knew something was up because I asked him if I could go to the Kinfolk Wee[...]
Last Saturday I was lucky enough to attend the Renegade Craft Fair in Chicago with my little buddy Laura from Avery Street Design. Minus a minor diversion by the navigation lady who lives in the speakers of my car and a parking delay (not to mention almost getting crushed by a white van...that might or might not have been my fault...wh[...]
Sometimes people walk through my home and say, "OMG, where on earth do you find all this stuff?", and I never really seem to have a good answer. My response is usually, "All over I guess, you just have to have patience to find unique items." Recently a friend of mine was explaining to me her way of designing a room. She goes to one sto[...]