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06/10/2026

Heading up to Devi Bara this weekend with a to-do list a mile long, zero plan, and unrealistic ADHD expectations for what one human can accomplish in 48 hours. Devi Bara has been patient. The track lighting has not…its days are numbered.

Okay Devi Bara, we need to talk. This weekend’s hit list:”

✅ Strip the paint off that brick fireplace

✅ Hang the lamps

✅ Rip out the track lighting

✅ Ditch the curtains (sorry mom)

✅ Paint the walls white

Obviously I can’t do all of this in one weekend, so where should I start? Tell me what you would do first 👇

06/07/2026

Every time I post my Piece & Ward sofa from West Elm, I get the same question, “Do you like it?” Before I gave it a formal review, I wanted to really put it to the test. Now that I’ve had it for a year, I feel confident telling you what I like and don’t like about it.

Overall, I love the look, the fabric (Burnt Sienna performance) has held up, and for the price, it’s a hard one to beat. It’s also pretty comfy. Have I sat in others that are more comfortable? Totally! Did those cost more? Ummmmm, ya, WAY more.

Things I don’t love:

1. The foam they used is hella cheap and loses its shape. I’m constantly flipping the cushions. It’s a never ending battle. I’ve even considered new foam.

2. The dog does not sit on it and the kids don’t eat on it, so the performance fabric hasn’t been put to the test. No, it’s not Crypton.

3. If you sit on the floor and lean against it, it will not hold your weight. It’s gonna slide. I wish it was heavier.

4. It’s more brown than I expected, the color online looks more raspberry. I’m okay with that because the pinkie red made me a bit nervous. So much so that I almost went with olive green.

If you’re on a tight budget, I’m giving it the HOH thumbs up. Is it my favorite sofa? Nope. But do I like it? Yup! It’s pretty to look at. It’s comfy. For a daily sitter, it’s held up. For the price, the quality is good.

06/04/2026

Here’s a collection I’ve never shared before 🤭🤫🫣 when I go to estate sales and vintage shops, I always keep my eyes peeled for the naughty stuff. Yes, you’ve seen the n**e portraits on my walls, but these are a bit more risqué. Can you handle it? If you have innocent eyes, you might just wanna scroll on by this one. Also, if there’s one thing I know for sure, grandma and grandpa were dirty birds 😂

06/03/2026

If she wants to buy that terrible idea of a Mid-Century Modern home with the conversation pit, let her. Take her shopping at her favorite vintage shop; maybe hit the flea market.

Also, hands up if you’ve had this song on repeat 🙋🏻‍♀️ Thanks to for the inspo 😘

05/27/2026

My friend asked me where I buy my art. Oh man, where do I even begin? This is gonna have to be at least a two parter because anywhere and everywhere. I think the biggest thing is art isn’t necessarily a painting you hang on your wall. It can be a sculptural table, a lamp, a vase. But here are my sources:

Slide 1: but I would say the drippy disco ball is art, the chair (which I consider art and no one is allowed to sit in) from , and the pottery in the cabinet is from and estate sales.

Slide 2: if you look closely it’s a bunch of lady bits 🫣😂

Slide 3: the gramaphone is from and the guys are famous graffiti artists shot by (set of 3 with only 3 prints ever sold - I’ll never part with them). The pink LOSER pottery is by

Slide 4: this is the only print I think I have. Picasso - “Woman Wearing A Chemise.” I purchased her from .stylist The umbrella is a lamp purchased from , the woman sculpture is by Doris Rudoff (I went to her estate sale), and Edna Arnow pottery from

Slide 5: the paper art in the lucite box is from an estate sale and the painting is from I consider the sheep ottoman art and it’s from an estate sale as well. The neon light is by Rudi Stern.

Slide 6: abstract painting is from

Slide 7: is an original Martin Sumer from

Slide 8: an original Italo Scanga purchased from an estate sale. He studied under Picasso. This one being a portrait is considered one of his earlier pieces. His cubist pieces were more popular.

Slide 9: the woman’s face is from one of my favorite dealers, . I also got the chain table from Hitman.

Slide 10: graphic abstract by

Slide 11: this is one of those estate sale finds you read about in the news. The sale was only listed on Facebook in a buy/sell group. I was just drawn to it. She was $25 or $35 and she’s an original Gino Hollander.

Slide 12: the piece that introduced me to my friend and painting buddy

CONTINUE IN COMMENTS…

05/25/2026

Treated myself to a solo date in the city. It was opening weekend for Randolph Antique Market and the weather was gorgeous. The SUCK IT shirt got a lot of unexpected attention 😂 I had VIP early access so by the time the crowd rolled in, I was ready to skidaddle. Decided to make my way to .at.329 to check out Tim’s space (Dial M for Modern ). With the Kennedy under construction for the last 3+ years trips downtown have been few and far between. Also got to pop into , , and Circa Modern . Definitely need to go back when I have more time.

Vintage shopping, Chicago vintage stores, vintage decor, antiques, mid-century modern, MCM, mid century Chicago

05/20/2026

Remember back in the day when I started sharing my HOH Regrets? (RIP hashtags) I kinda dropped the ball because a bunch of creators took my idea and ran with it. I got frustrated, took my vintage ball of fun and peaced out 😂 Anyhoo, I was reminiscing about the shoppe (RIP) which made me start pining away for vintage treasures I truly miss. So here’s an ode to some favorites that are long gone. Side note, did you know adults with ADHD use physical objects as external memory storage at higher rate than neurotypical people? Yup, science backed. Wonder if that’s why I can remember exactly where I purchased each of these pieces and how I styled them, but when I am hungry, I’m looking for food in the dryer but can’t remember why I’m looking in the dryer 🤔💁🏻‍♀️ Also, maybe that’s why ADHD folks tend to hoard vintage.

05/11/2026

What is the biggest design mistake? In my opinion, staying safe. I renovated the kitchen in 2019 (srsly, how was that 7 years ago). The kitchen island pushed me and the stone fabricator out of our comfort zone. When designing the space, I channelled a friend’s words. He said, “Kyla, your style is minimal by glam as f**k.” I couldn’t have described it better myself. Right down to the way I dress (last weekend I paired a Thrasher sweatshirt with a Celine bag - so me). I’ve developed a personal style. So ya, this was an all white kitchen (safe), but the island was my showstopper (the most bonkers stone with a band of brass glam). Trust me, by playing with what you love, you will develop a unique look that’s all your own.

02/06/2026

Anyone else have a stash of really good boxes? I've LI-TRAL-LY uttered these same words when I've found a discarded good box.

If you can relate, show me your good boxes in the comments. Let's see who has the best stash. Video: Raising Dylan. Photo: Me - my boxes.

01/23/2026

2016 was a banger year. I was coming down from the high of my first One Room Challenge. We bought a new house - sold our old house. The kiddos were tiny. The Boy flooded the basement which resulted in a deluge of room makeovers. Everyone wanted brass chairs and rams heads. The dining room went viral. I was listening to Smallpools on repeat. (What was on heavy rotation for you?) And if you’ve been around here since the beginning of HOH, you probably remember 💕 Things were very different yet nothing has changed. What a wild ride.

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