“I’m wearing a pair of thrifted sunglasses, my dad’s old Nike mesh tank top from the 80s, lovely pink pants I got as a gift from my dear friend, self made crochet sidebag, and shoes from Vagabond. My style is inspired by 80s, 90ss and Y2K pop culture. I like everything that’s gender neutral, extravagant and flamboyant.”
13 August 2022, Flow Festival
“I’m wearing all black, as always, mixing smart casual and sporty vibes which also inspire me a lot at the moment. All thrifted. Minimalism but make it big.”
12 August 2022, Flow Festival
“I'm wearing Wrangler flare jeans, custom master logo shirt and Cobra mule boots. My style: 80’s Florida death metal.”
8 July 2022, Opastinsilta
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“I'm wearing a thrifted skirt, thrifted poncho, gifted chain, fingerless gloves and platform Docs. Channelling my inner slutty little witch.”
17 June 2022, Sideways Festival
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“I am inspired by Finnish women who love puffy and bright dresses. I am on my way to see the Aalto Fashion show and I need to be more minimalistic for that occasion. So I’m wearing two dresses today: a Thai brand Usemerepeat and COS dress with Maya Wong bag and Eytys boots.”
2 June 2022, Pieni Roobertinkatu
“I’m wearing vintage jacket and pants, Margiela shoes, Marimekko bag, Arela neule and Lindex hat. I’m currently inspired by timeless dressers, people who own their style and most of all real people I meet, after a long time mostly looking at people online.”
31 May 2022, Aleksanterinkatu
“The pinstripe jacket, pants and waist trainer worn as a top are all thrifted at Uff. The hat is my latest thrift store find from Fida. The rings are made by me. Currently I’m inspired by big silhouettes and vintage styles.”
31 May 2022, Senate Square
KVBaby girl favorite shoe to wear are her jelly shoe. Which her flower jelly have hit the dust. Her unicorn jelly shoe are driving me nuts. Do to they won’t stay on her feet.
Counting Daisies Girls' Seersucker Dress From Sam’s Club~ 12.98
Rainbow Necklace Gift From Gigi (MIL Peg)
Silver Heart Earring From Ulta
Pink Wonder Nation Girls Dress Socks, 3 Pack, From Walmart~ 4.48
Wonder Nation Toddler Girls Casual Jelly From Walmart~ 5.98
Costco Holiday Dress Gift From Co-worker R
Star Necklace Gift From Gigi (MIL Peg)
Silver Heart Earring From Ulta
Pastel Stripe Sock From The Dollar Spot At Target~ 1.00
Glitter Pink Bow Headband Gift From Gigi (Mil Peg)
Wonder Nation Toddler Girls Casual Jelly From Walmart~ 5.98
Blue Member's Mark Girls' Knit Dress With Jacket Set From Sam’s Club~ 16.98
White Flower Capri From Target~ 6.00
Light Pink Bracelet Found on a Walk
Pink Toddler Ade Footbed Sandals - Cat & Jack From Target~ 10.00
Grey Gap T-shirt Dress Gift From Gigi (MIL Peg)
White Capri From Target~ 6.00
Flower Jelly Shoe Gift From Gigi (Mil Peg)
Pink Long Sleeve Knit Dress - Cat and Jack From Target~ 15.00
32 Degree Pink Legging From Costco
Hanes Girls' 10pk Heel Shield Athletic Socks From Target~ 10.49
Flower Jelly Shoe Gift From Gigi (Mil Peg)
Happy Wednesday Everyone! It’s been 6 month since I did a toddler fashion post. So therefor I decide to make a post on what baby girl has been currently wearing. Right now we are going thru a dress stage. Every day she wear a dress or skirt. My awesome MIL Peg has sent us so many cute dress. That she thrift at her local children’s thrift store.
She even find dress new with tags on them for under 10 dollars. I also have awesome co-worker that love to buy baby girl dress as well. I tend to find a lot of cute dress are Sam’s Club. For under 20 dollars. The pink sweatshirt dress is one my baby girls favorite dress to wear.
She wore that dress every week to daycare. Of course she not wearing it now do to the weather is warming up. Baby girl favorite shoe to wear are her jelly shoe. Which her flower jelly have hit the dust. Her unicorn jelly shoe are driving me nuts. Do to they won’t stay on her feet.
HAVE A GREAT WEDNESDAY!
KVthis is so sick but i want to see the kitchen and bath!!
Sarah Zachary-Jones has easily become one of my favorite designers. Remember this home and this home?? They are exciting, inviting, and full of custom details (a gal after my own heart) that let you know you are in a home that was uniquely handcrafted for that person or family. They are all different but just have that special touch that makes it clear they are hers. So when I saw this new project start popping up on her Instagram, being the true fangirl that I am, I asked her if we could feature it. As you likely can conclude, she said yes. What’s extra cool about this space is the history behind it. It’s clear from the photos that this house had historic elements so I needed to know the story. This is what Sarah said:
“The house was built in 1951 and designed by Chinese-American architect Gilbert Leong. He studied at USC, worked under Paul Williams before starting his own firm, and designed several buildings in LA’s Chinatown. It is located near the Silver Lake reservoir. The house has some cool original details including the wood and amber glass room divider in the dining room and tv room wallpaper. Also some not-so-cool ones, like ugly giant recessed lights that we removed. The style is mid-century modern with Chinese decorative motifs throughout.”
Well, you are about to see those cool original details? Buckle up!
Wallpaper | Rug | Pendant | Mirror
We are clearly wallpaper lovers over here so this entrance was a big 10/10 in our book. But I know that while a lot of people love design, a big wallpaper moment can still be a scary risk. I asked Sarah what were the things the clients ask for, what did they not want, and what was on their wishlist, and here’s how it went down:
“My clients gave me the greatest gift a designer could ever receive. They literally told me “Just do you!” A dream come true. I figured that they liked color and weren’t afraid to go bold at our initial meeting because I spotted neon Yeezy slides in the entry and one of the clients was wearing orange and yellow tie-dye sweatpants. I sent them some inspiration images with bright colors, tons of patterns, and modern furniture and they let me go for it.“
Emily always says to look in your closet for decor inspo because likely what you put on your body is the same vibe you will like in your home. So what a smart way to figure out if or how much color a client is going to probably like!
Both Ryann and I loved that she took advantage of that ledge and leaned some very cool art that totally speaks to the western motifs of the wallpaper. Also, I always like to ask where designers get their art because I LOVE ART and want everyone’s secrets (and then share them with you all). This is what Sarah said:
“Most of the art in the home is from Lawson-Fenning. A mixture of vintage artists such as a Josef Albers and contemporary artists like Anna Ullman and Todd Magill. The framed pieces in the entry are blueprints and illustrated landscape elevations from the house.“
Bench (custom) | Round Pillow (similar) | Green Pillow (similar) | Tray | Hand Sanitizer | Candle
Ugh, how cool are those blueprints?! Especially since it’s such a special home that’s kept so much of its history.
But let’s now look down to the concrete floors. I wanted to know if they were original or if she chose to install them. When I asked she said that they were concrete when she came on the project but in the Redfin photos they were oak floors. So it’s a mystery as to why they were replaced. I’m sure they were in pretty bad shape since the owners seemed to care deeply about maintaining the history. But honestly, I really love how they turned out. I think it balances out all the beautiful warm-toned woods and adds to the modernism of the home’s architecture.
That screen!! It’s just so cool. I couldn’t imagine the clients or Sarah wanting to remove it but I’m just so happy that it stayed. And not just the screen, but look at that railing. Those two features let you know right away that this isn’t your average home.
I think the rice paper lantern was a perfect choice, giving that textured natural and light feel. The screen and railing work with the lines of the rug, the wallpaper talks beautifully to the plants the simple lines of the bench, the accessories and planter add that modern touch, and the elevations give that fun blue pop of color that’s perfectly unexpected. Plus the oranges, rusts, and olive greens work perfectly with the gold film of the screen, making it not shout at you when you first walk in the door. You have a chance to slowly take it all in… which I love.
Ready for the next space??
Sofa (custom) | Mustard Square Pillow (similar) | Rust Square Pillow (similar) | Yellow Print Pillow | Table Lamp (similar) | Floor Pillow (custom) | Coffee Table | Striped Box (similar) | Art
Ooooo baby I have to say this might be my favorite room. That sofa is TO DIE FOR. Plus there are a couple of fun surprises I think you will also freak out over in the next couple of pictures. But first, I want to talk about the color palette and how Sarah came up with it. Did the era of the home dictate the palette? Was it the clients? Here’s what she said:
“Not so much the color palette, but definitely the style of furniture. My client actually showed me a postcard (he collects postcards) with a color palette he liked which was a picture of poppy fields with tones of orange, purple, and green. We did a lot of green and hints of burnt orange, but decided to ditch the purple.“
The postcard thing is something you should get excited about. But let’s see more of this room first.
Art (on left)
Simple, cozy, inviting, and has the “Sarah Zachary-Jones Expert Color” touch. The sofa is custom and looks like you just want to sink your whole body into it. Then for the art, rug, floor pillow, etc., she keeps it simple enough that your eyes are at ease but patterned and textured enough to keep the space interesting and fun to be in. Also big shout out to those woven shades. I love the warmth they bring into this home. If you are thinking about a woven shade I say do it!
If you want to see more of what’s on your left, you are in for a TREAT.
Black Tray | Table Lamp | Mural (original to home)
This shot makes my heart stop a little. That custom credenza, that MURAL (which is ORIGINAL), the styling that Bowser did… it’s all perfect. But let me have Sarah tell you all about it:
“This is my favorite piece in the house. I wanted to include some furniture and decor that called to the Asian heritage of the original architect. This cabinet is inspired by the designs of George Nakashima (although he was Japanese American). The cabinet is a custom design for the space made out of walnut and grasscloth. The piece is a whopping 11 feet! It is meant to store the large book collection of the clients. The mural was original to the house or at least installed quickly after completion. The clients still have extra rolls of wallpaper in the original packaging. Here is a photo (see below). It appears to be made by James Seeman and I think it is handpainted. We did minor repairs to the paper where speakers were previously installed and built the cabinet to land right at the base of the tree trunk.“
Is it not all just breathtaking? And how cool are these hanging instructions? I love this stuff so much.
See how the lines of the cabinet talk to the lines of the dining room rug?? It’s details like that which will make an open concept floorplan look interesting and unique but still look like that spaces belong in the same home.
But let’s now talk about design challenges because I don’t think there’s ever been a home design project that’s been completed without one. These were Sarah’s:
“We did have to turn a dining room into a sitting room/future screening room. The layout was tough because it butted up to the kitchen and dining room. We decided on a modular sofa with ottomans so it doesn’t feel too overwhelming in the space. We also replaced a lot of the old recessed lighting with pendants and fixtures and had to do quite a bit of electrical and patching work.“
It’s wild to think this wasn’t always the layout because it makes so much sense.
Dining Table | Dining Chairs | Rug | Pendant
Did you gasp when you first saw this shot? It’s so happy I can’t stand it. The color palette makes my heart sing. I grew up in a warm-toned house so maybe I’m partial but regardless it’s so pretty. Now, my first question to Sarah was about that wall treatment. I couldn’t tell if it was wallpaper or special paneling or something else so here’s the 4-1-1:)
“This was here when the clients moved in and from what I can tell it is a brushed plaster treatment that has a ribbed effect. We painted the walls in Ash Grey by Farrow and Ball.“
Also those mustard-colored drapes!!!!
Postcards (vintage) | Postcard Rack (vintage)
Here are the postcards! Collections are such a great way to show off your personality. But the fact that they displayed it how you would buy a postcard usually in a store is truly such a perfect and out-of-the-box way. So while her client already had the holder, Sarah decided to put it in the dining area so that they could be enjoyed more readily. It’s just the coolest and now I want to collect postcards.
What a glorious angle of that screen. That pendant (which Julie also used in her bedroom reveal) calls to the pendant in the entry but has a geometric shape that calls to all of the lines in the dining and sitting room.
Also, I love how Sarah played with a few different wood tones BUT they all have a warm undertone so that’s why it works so effortlessly.
Here you can get a better look at that plaster treatment. I don’t think it’s for every style of home but I love it in this one.
Now let’s enter into the final room that Sarah designed. And as you can see it’s a pretty special one.
Wallpaper | Sofa | Coffee Table
These jewel-toned colors, that sofa (the same one Emily had in her LA house), the blue planter, the coffee table, the everything… At first, I thought this was just the coolest office ever (see next picture) and wanted to know the details of the decision to not wallpaper the ceiling and drop ceiling…
“This is actually a living room with a desk that we haven’t fully shot because a few large art pieces hadn’t arrived. So it’s a really big room with a ton of wallpaper and I didn’t want it to feel overwhelming or for there to be too much reflection of the green from the wallpaper.”
Desk | Desk Chair | Lamp | Art
I also noticed in both rooms that there were recessed drapery tracks for the mustard drapes. SO beautiful and chic. I clearly needed to know more…
“I had never done this before so I’m glad I have this one under my belt now. I had my handyman cut out the drywall and install the tracks flush with the ceiling and then patch and paint the entire ceiling. Then the window treatment fabricator installed the drapery. Some companies will do the entire process, but our window treatment installers do not.”
I think it’s such a nice detail because of how seamless it looks. Especially perfect for modern or mid-century modern style homes.
Shelving Unit (custom)
If you know anything about Sarah she is a custom-furniture-loving gal (which again, speaks to my soul). So I asked her to walk me through all of the custom pieces to make sure we got them all:
“The sitting room cabinet, the entry cabinet, the green sectional, vintage kilim floor pillows, built-in walnut shelf in the living room, blue Moreno Sofa from Lawson-Fenning in Holland, and Sherry performance velvet and drapery.“
Well, my friends, this tour has sadly come to an end. I feel so inspired and I hope you do too. Thank you Sarah for letting us feature this wonderful project! Ok now let’s chat about out favorite parts in the comments:)
Love you, mean it.
*Design by Sarah Zachary
**Styling by Emily Bowser
***Photos by Sara Ligorria-Tramp
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KVlove this
Why Neve Campbell. Look at you, delivering us a Killer Cazh look that’s perfect for these uncertain times.
As we’ve noted quite a bit recently, we’re back to comfy Insta-fits for the celebrity set after they spent a good eight months or so dressing like Elton John for the red carpet. We think this looks really great. We’re not usually the types to gush over baggy drawstring pants, but this pair is really stylish and goes perfectly with the sweater. She looks comfy, but very of-the-minute and telegenic, which is just what she’d want out of the look.
We never came right out and said this before (because there’d be hell to pay and it wasn’t quite worth it to us), but in the few instances we’ve covered her on the red carpet, we noted (quietly, to ourselves) how unusual it was for a former teen star to embrace a more mature style well before her 50th birthday. We never brought it up because to be honest, mature styles actually suit her really well and in a way, it was kind of refreshing to see an actress go with what works for her rather than chase youth or trends. We’re bringing this up here because while it’s not particularly surprising that she’d youthen things up a bit for a return to the teen-scream franchise for which she’s best known, it is surprising how effortless she’s made it look to just drop ten years off yourself with a good haircut, some killer earrings, and a cute outfit.
Style Credits:
Adeam Ensemble from the Pre-Fall 2022 Collection
Styled by Katie Bofshever | Hair by Marc Mena | Makeup by Coleen Campbell-Olwell
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KVI’ve been thinking about this a lot!
Even Walmart Is Worse in the Metaverse
hello i have written about the metaverse and that cursed walmart video that’s been going around
KVAmy’s nail game is ON POINT
December 6th, 2021 Impress Manicure in snowfall
December 13th, 2021 Impress Manicure in Love me
December 20th, 2021 Impress Manicure in Love me more with Impress Manicure in Kill Heels
December 15th, 2021 Impress Press-On Manicure Limited Edition Holiday Cozy Night
December 27th, 2021 Impress Manicure in Love me more
Happy New Year Everyone and Monday! Today I’m back with my nail recap. There should be no surprised that I did Christmas nail last month. I ended up doing my nails 5 times. I used all of my Christmas nails that I brought. Which makes me so happy. I do have extra nail from each pack. Which I plan on using to make new sets of nail.
One of my goals in to not buy any more nails. Until I used up the ones I currently have. I have at least 3 to 4 packs that I haven’t used yet. Plus I got new set from Christmas. I’m going to use Pinterest to come up with new nail sets.
HAVE A GREAT MONDAY!
KVI drove by this beautiful storrow mullet today
Tow driver ensures storrowed truck is ready to be hauled away. See it larger.
Mike the roving UHub photographer wasn't able to rove much this morning after another driver cleverly used one of the bridges on Storrow Drive to disassemble his truck.
“I'm wearing a jacket and trousers which are fully designed and made by me. I have on my favorite boots I've ever owned, and the shirt and jewellery are thrifted. The 70s and 90s, as well as combining several patterns and textures inspire the baseline of my style. As a young designer, I love to dress in clothing made by me that are androgynous and break gender norms.”
21 July 2021, Suomenlinna
KVthis whole house is goals
Design & Photos: Jean Stoffer Design SHOP THE LOOK: SEE MORE FROM OUR HOUSE ENVY SERIES RIGHT HERE Okay, okay, okay, so I know I said last week that if it were up to me that home from Hudson Valley would be my “fall home” (here, if you missed it), but then I stumbled upon this one, and I feel like I might have to change my tune. Jean Stoffer, the designers behind this beauty, reins queen when it comes to interiors, and this incredible home is of no exception. I love that it feels moody, yet bright and airy in the same breath, a contrast that’s not easy to accomplish. It’s design perfection through and through, and I find a new detail to love at every turn. SHOP THE LOOK: SEE MORE FROM OUR HOUSE ENVY SERIES RIGHT HERE Design & Photos: Jean Stoffer Design
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“I’m wearing my basic white top and skirt, both thrifted, Buffalo platform shoes, and a lot of accessories as I always do. All jewelries are also thrifted. My style is inspired by for example: 20s Vogue covers, Alexander McQueen, everything scifi and vintage. Pairing old and new together is a key element in my style.”
17 July 2021, Hämeentie
KVSuddenly craving noodles
Rachel Miller, who owns Nightshade Noodle Bar in Lynn, has been requiring would-be diners to show proof of vaccination. She reports she's been getting blowback, at least online, and tells the losers they can just stop now because she's not changing her mind:
I am not here to engage with all your backwoods perspectives bringing up hepatitis and your “lawyer” and the Holocaust and whatever other bullshit you think you came up with to intimidate me. People like you are a huge part of the reason restaurants can’t find staff right now. Nobody wants to deal with you. Nobody wants to feel threatened, by attitude or lack of vaccine, at their job. We are all doing our best and don’t deserve to feel unsafe or uncomfortable at work. The policy is not JUST ABOUT YOU or JUST ME. This is about RESPECT, FOR EVERYONE, AND PUBLIC HEALTH.
I’m so tired of this conversation. My house, my private business to do with what I think is right, my rules. End of story.
Still, she continues:
[A]ll of you broken records from hell repeating each other over and over with your selfish views on masks and vaccines are the reason why we are still in this shit show. Do you think after getting annihilated and surviving all that restaurants have been through for 17 months of the shut down, that we want to welcome YOU, who helped to keep our faces in the mud, into the dining room to breathe on us and each other and flex your “freedom”? Give me a break. Freedom comes with responsibility. We too, have “freedom” then and if you can only process thoughts based on that one big word- understand that we are free to serve whoever we want to, not serve anyone we don’t want to and for the most part do whatever the hell we want within legal reason and SO WE HAVE A VACCINATION POLICY. You don’t like it? You’re free to walk your ass the other way.
KVhere’s what bjork was up to a few weeks before i was born!
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KVlove
[Photo Credit: Courtesy of Alberta Ferretti]
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[Photo Credit: Courtesy of Roksanda]
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KVA moment most pleasing to me
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KVSo dreamy
KVamy’s had a tough year I’m happy for her to have this nice closet upgrade :(
Hello Everyone! Last month I got my dream closet put in. This was a three month process to get the closet done. We first meet with a designer over zoom. To talk about what we want for are closet. Then they drew up a rough darft. After looking at the rought draft. We went in a changed a few things.
Once we had everything in place we went to work by emptying the closet out. After all the clothes were out of the closet. We took down the wire shelfing. Patched the hole in the walls. Then painted the wall grey to match our bedroom wall. Then on December 1st, 2020.
Closet factory came in and installed the closet. It toook them two days to get the closet set up. After the closet was put in. We went to work and cleaned all of the shelfs. After everything was clean. We started to put are clothes back in it.
As I was putting my clothes away. I ended up getting rid of a bag of clothes. Not only did I get rid of a bag of clothes. We change are all are hanger out to to matching ones. Over all are closet looks amazing and I can’t wait to shop my closet more this year and not buy so many new clothes.
HAVE A GREAT FRIDAY!
