I’ve been slightly quiet on the blogger front this year, but that doesn’t mean I’ve been sitting on the sofa eating bonbons. No sir-ee bob! I’ve been busy behind the scenes building a little vintage empire in downtown Barrington, IL. In October of last year, the owner of Steeplechase Antiques approached me. “Hey Kyla, the shop[...]
If you watched my Stories on Instagram over the last few days, you already know I was in LA for the Design Influencer's Conference. It was a whirlwind of a trip, but I got to meet some incredible people, visit some amazing spaces, and be introduced to some new (to me) brands. So today, I thought I'd share some LA weekend highlights.[...]
It's no secret that retro cocktail recipes are all the rage. So when shopping vintage shops, one thing I always have my eye out for is vintage barware. Usually, it can be picked up at a fair price, and of course, it will elevate your hostess status to an eleven. So let's time-travel and take your kitchen liquor cabinet to a speakeasy-sty[...]
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.[...]
I spend a lot of time in front of the computer...and I mean a lot. Half of the week, I'm in the city for work. The other half, I'm sitting in my work from home office. Don't be giggling and thinking, "You mean you're sitting on your couch eatin' bonbons with the phone in your hand, right." Ummmm, wrong. Couldn't be further from the truth[...]
I fell in love with a blue chair last Fall. The Savoy Flea posted it to her Instagram, and the velvet goodness caught my eye...my heart skipped a beat. A couple of months later, I went to the shop. The entire drive into the city, I wondered if the pretty blue peacock chair had sold...I rang the bell, walked in, and finally saw her in per[...]
When Marianne Brown emailed me out of the blue and said, "Hey, my home is unique, cool, and eclectic, would you like to feature it on your blog?" I said, "Heck ya I would! Home tours are hella fun." Why do I like featuring homes that don't belong to me? If you guessed, "Kyla, you're that total weirdo that looks into homes o[...]
A while back, a group of us talked about how all the big wig sites post who to follow on Instagram if you love home decor. Ya, ya, we all know Emily Henderson's Insta feed is fabulous. And how could we ever forget about Design Sponge? Oh, and always include SFGIRLBYBAY for some serious California chic eye candy. Don't get[...]