You should have seen the look on my mom’s face when I told her I planned to paint at least three rooms in our new house black. Her style is pretty traditional, so this was like a really wild concept to her. But I’d argue that black is just another neutral–a much cooler neutral. As classic as it gets. “Aren’t you…
I want to introduce you to the love of my life. This is my card catalog. Like any modern-day romance, I fostered a deep (deep) desire and took to the internet to hunt for love. If Facebook Marketplace is the eHarmony of antique romance, then Craigslist has got to be the Tinder. It’s kind of dangerous and you never quite know what you’re going to…
I’m sure I’m not the only one who thinks this, but my grandma had great taste. She was a little girl in the depression and a classy midcentury mother, and because of this, she chose pieces as much for quality as for style. I covet the things I inherited from her– especially the purses, jewelry, photographs, and small decor items. And then, there are items…
I’m a firm believer that every person out there has that one accessory they’re most drawn to. Their weakness. It’s more than fashion; it’s a full-blown collection. A functional collection, which makes it even more addictive to hoard. You can always reason with yourself over a functional collection. “But I need this. I actually USE this!” I’m…
