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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
Today is not just Tuesday, it's one of those super exciting, special days for me. Today I'm being interviewed on Chairish. They are asking me all sorts of questions about the items I purchased on one of their Chairish Instagram Sales and how I styled the pieces in my home. Woah! Slow down. How did this happen you ask? Well, here's the[...]
Let's take a mini-vacation to Camp Wandawega in Elkhorn, WI. I've been dying to share our yummy weekend getaway, but after arriving home, I immediately unpacked and got to work processing the photos. Magical, Camp Wandawega is just magical! I just can't stop gushing about it. It was quiet, cozy, quaint, and everything we wanted it to be![...]
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[...]