I’ve always been a fan of a great at-home bar. I strongly believe it’s a must-learn life skill to mix up classic cocktails, and as an avid host, it’s important to provide an array...
Looking back on Easter as a child, I remember how excited I was to dig through my Easter basket. Full of chocolate bunnies, malt ball Easter eggs, Peeps, golden coins, and my favorite Cadbury...
Lets be honest, salads can be boring. So I’m always trying to think outside of the box to come up with salad recipes that I’ll thoroughly enjoy, but are beyond easy to make. Enter...
Lets be honest, salads can be boring. So I’m always trying to think outside of the box to come up with salad recipes that I’ll thoroughly enjoy, but are beyond easy to make. Enter...
On a recent antiques excursion I decided to pair my favorite (I wear-it-weekly) gingham shirt with an Anthropologie sale score feathered tank to add just a bit of fancy. Of course the silk and feathered tank would look fabulous dressed up with a skirt and heels, but I think I may prefer it in this everyday unexpected way don’t you? Truly, MKR
Ohhh the hunt. You either love it, or hate it. Truthfully up until a few years ago I hated the hunt. All the waiting, the searching, the haggling for just the right piece that will fit perfectly in just that one right little space. But over the past few years I’ve begun to love the hunt. For me searching for something vintage or antique provides the perfect unexpected mix in my home, or my client’s home. And while I’m no expert at finding all things antique I am getting better, and when all else fails I just trust my gut. If it works for you, then it works. So I thought I’d share my favorite online, and not so online, antique haunts and you tell me do you love the hunt? Truly, MKR
My Top Ten…One Kings Lane OKL is my go to for everything things home, new and old, but their vintage selection is always well curated and well priced. || 1st Dibs 1st Dibs is the Rolls Royace of antiques. Designers and curators alike spill all their secret sources to 1st Dibs. If you can’t find what you’re looking for here, you likely won’t find it. || Chairish A mix between OKL and Craigs List Chairish allows designers and tastemakers to list their own pieces (both new and old) to sell and even allows you to haggle on price. || Etsy While it’s harder to verify if something is actually vintage or authentic on Etsy, it’s still worth the look. || Bobo Intriguing Objects This is an Atlanta gem, and one I’ve been shopping at for the past for years. Unfortunately it’s only open to designers and retailers, so grab your designer friends and make an appointment. Though market is always the best time to shop as inventory is highest. || Scott Antique Market An Atlanta and Ohio MUST, Scott’s rolls into town one weekend each month and trust me, it will take the entire weekend to get through everything. Get there on Thursday for the best finds. || Deconet For the 20th century modern furniture lovers, this is your global marketplace. || Furnishly Furnishly’s team curates sales from all over the marketplace to allow much less searching. || Lushpad The best site for all things modern. || Live Auctioneersanother online bidding site, similar to e-Bay, though this one has a fantastic app so you never have to miss out on your find.
By the time most of you get around to reading this I’ll be at 30,000 feet on our way to Mexico to celebrate two of our closest friends saying “I do.” But before I officially check out for the weekend I thought I’d share a few of my go-to tips when traveling and a travel outfit from cold to warm weather. TGIF and hope your weekend is full of as many margaritas as mine will be. Truly, MKR
No. One. Pile on the light layers. When traveling between cold and warm temperatures I always like to layer up, but as lightly as possible. This jacket is the perfect example, it’s warm enough but light and foldable so when we arrive in sunny Mexico I can roll it up and throw it in my carry on. Also I always have a scarf in my purse because I tend to run on the cold side and I won’t go near those airplane blankets.
No. Two. Wear your heaviest shoes. If you’re an over-packer like me you need to save as much room, and bag weight, as possible which means I always wear my heaviest and/or largest shoes. In the winter you’ll usually see me at the airport in my over the knee boots, for warmer temps these espadrilles as most everything else packed is sandals and flats.
No. Three.Hats on. Until I take the plunge and purchase the LV hat box I’ve been lusting after I always wear my hat and carefully carry the others in my purse to protect them from losing their shape or being damaged.
No. Four. Keep all in plane essentials in reaching distance. Nothing is worse than waiting for someone to dig out their laptop in the security line or find their magazines in the bottom of your bag while others wait in the aisle. So I always carry my headphones and Kindle in my purse, laptop and magazines in the outside pocket of my carry on.
