On Saturday my friend Joanna and I took a stroll into Arlington Heights to check out the new SUPER FUNKY home decor shop that just opened, called Bella Decor. Tony and I had passed by it a week before, just a few days after their grand opening, and after a quick peak inside I knew I needed to head back with camera in hand. Well… THIS.PLACE.ROCKS!!! They take old pieces found at estate sales, and spruce them up with bright paint, and modern upholstery. Basically, it is my dream house furnishings on crack. But enough raving from this girl…. see for yourself!!
Viewing Archive: AntiqueWho is this Craig character, and how did he get to be so awesome??? When it’s too late at night, too cold outside, or (let’s get real) I’m feeling lazy, and can’t make it to an antique or consignment shop….Craigslist is my total “go to” spot for furniture deals. Here are a few Craigslist items I have found recently that I wanted to share…mainly because I can’t buy them myself and would be thrilled to live vicariously though you, should you be able to. Just click on the location link under the photo to see the original listing. And Boston Whooohoo SNOW DAY! For those lucky enough to be stuck in the house today, it’s a great day for organizing, cleaning up & out, decorating, doing craft projects… Oh did I say projects? Well now that we’re on the subject…. Here was a favorite summer project of mine. And let me tell you… this project is pretty easy (and cheap) to do! So if you could use one of these in your home… try this DIY out! It started with a windowpane purchase from a flea market ($10). Of course I can’t find the original picture, but it looked almost Thanks Beyoncé for your inspiration! I know you’re reading this So… I love wood. (insert inappropriate remark here). But seriously…. Every time I go to a flea market or tag sale, I am always drawn to their wood pieces, to use for storage. I think it’s a combination of my love for that worn, aged look, and that fact that each piece is always unique. I love it… For those who have little closet space in their home (insert 99% of you fabulous ladies out there), reclaimed wood boxes and crates are a great way to keep things organized and While in grad school, I had the incredible opportunity of living on my fiance’s family farm. <Shout out to the Hopf crew!> The organic vegetables we had constant access to were absolutely amazing, but to my surprise, I got just as much excitement out of a different farm item… Enter the Ball Jar. This inexpensive, and quite easy to find glass jar (also known as a Mason Jar) is extremely versatle! While its primary function is for jarring goods, like farm veggies, there are so many cool things you can do with one around the house. How, you ask? Well let me  |
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