a lifestyle blog by Alaina Kaczmarski
I often get asked advice on how to choose a sofa or which are my favorite sofa designs. Most recently I had two gals ask what their first investment should be when transitioning from college to their adult homes. My answer? A great sofa. Behold: my 20 favorite sofas, including 4 that are under $1000. 20 probably sounds not helpful since there are…
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If you follow along on Instagram, you saw I sold my year-old black ladder back chairs – that I loved. I did so because we got a traditional farmhouse dining table, and the vibe was getting a bit too country house–a style I love but not right for this traditional urban greystone. Let me show you…
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For Nancy Meyers fans, I know this week-old news is already old news, but the trailer for the new movie she’s produced (directed by her 29-year-old daughter Hallie Meyers-Shyer) is out and I’ve watched it 12 times at least…. pausing multiple times to take in the gorgeous set design Nancy’s famous for. The film is Home Again and the leading lady…
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To make it easier for people to source the things they see in our home on Instagram, follow this series SHOP OUR HOME #SchmiedskiGreystone. Sometimes it will be product by room, sometimes it will be a specific item category. You can see the mirrors we have here (there’s a surprising amount of mirrors around this place). Now we’re on to lighting! As…
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