LCY Yard Sale: Custom Headboard, Lamps, Rug, and English Roll Arm Sofa!

It's true. I am selling my custom headboard. I love love love it, but for many reasons, I am redoing my bedroom (again). Before ya'll think I'm crazy, the answer is no, I don't find it stressful, I love the process! I would absolutely keep it if I had anywhere to store it. Alas, I do not... I really need a temperature controlled storage unit.

Anywho. Prices listed below. Highest bidder gets it!

Email me at alaina dot lcy at gmail dot com if interested! Cash and carry in Chicago area. No shipping.

HEADBOARD AND LAMPS

custom queen headboard in Scalamandre fabric - $600
(would retail for upwards of $2000)

two pink Robert Abbey lamps - $100 each
(originally $260 each)

5x8' rug - $100

(originally $466)

Pottery Barn English Roll Arm Carlisle Grande Sofa 90.5" in Metal Gray Twill
see full product description here
(comes with two back cushions not shown here that have never been used)

Asking $1000 OBO, cash and carry.
(Purchased 1.5 years ago for $1800)

My New (Old) Home Tour on The Everygirl!

Yep - again! Hah One year later and I'm back with a totally new home tour on The Everygirl! There are a few scenes ya'll haven't seen yet on my blog or Instagram - notably the bar area!

Click on over and enjoy! I linked to pretty much every single product at the bottom of the article.

photos by Jennifer Kathryn Photography

video by Jenna Leigh Kutcher

Wedding Week on The Everygirl!

I cannot believe it's our third annual Wedding Week on The Everygirl! We started the dedicated week our first year back in 2012 since the topic of weddings was one of the few lifestyle subjects we didn't cover. We thought we'd put it all–fashion, career, decor, finance, relationships and mental health–that touched on the topic of weddings into one jam-packed week.

Well today is the kick-off and we've got an Elopement to Paris fashion feature (my dream!), the Ultimate 12-Month Planning Timeline (with printable checklist!), and a fantastic giveaway from one of our favorite luxury kitchen brands! Stay tuned later this week for stories like "5 Things to Discuss Before Getting Engaged," a career profile on a popular bridesmaid rental boutique owner, and more fashion, food, and decor!

Elopement Wedding in Paris

The 12-Month Wedding Planning Timeline

And later today, a $600 Le Creuset Giveaway from their new matte collection. Delicious.

Our Day with Will

Four(?) years ago I met Will Taylor of Bright Bazaar at a lovely and memorable dinner in New York City. We've stayed good blog friends, keeping up with one another's sites and careers, and it's been incredible watching his success grow. Danielle and I met up with him for lunch when we visited London this past fall, making it the second time we've ever hung out in person, and this month, he's been dotting across the United States promoting his new book! We were so excited Chicago was one of his stops, and he asked us to show him around the city on Sunday. The sites we visited were all going to be documented for a post on West Elm's blog Front and Main (they were hosting his book tour), so the talented Maura Stoffer was there to capture everything. It's really incredible seeing beautiful, candid photos from such a special day with friends.

Here's the tour we took Will on...

THE BEAN

MILLENNIUM PARK

WRIGLEY BUILDING/CHICAGO RIVER WALK

GT FISH & OYSTER for brunch

NORTH AVENUE BEACH

LINCOLN PARK

A NEW LEAF

HOTEL LINCOLN ROOFTOP

JAYSON HOME

REBAR at THE TRUMP HOTEL

BAVETTE'S for dinner

Seriously all must-see stops if you're ever in Chicago!

Check out Front and Main for more details including addresses and fun historical facts!

photos by Stoffer Photography

Presenting... decorBase!

After two years, the long-awaited decorBase.com is here! Several rounds of graphics, an array of programming glitches, and 15,000 products later... we’ve created a platform where you can find everything you want and need to design your home.

decorBase is really great tool for interior designers, design bloggers, and really anyone looking to spruce up a room in their home. The SHOP feature enables users to search and purchase decor items from a multitude of home goods stores from across the web (West Elm, Serena and Lily, Biscuit Home, et al). And if you’re feeling a bit indecisive or don't know how to Photoshop a fancy rendering? CREATE a mood board so you can see how pieces work together in your room. Or browse our database to HIRE an interior decorator who can tailor your room to your exact specifications.

See how the site works in this super sweet video we had made:

What is decorBase? from decorBase on Vimeo.

LAUNCH DAY GIVEAWAY!
To help spread the word AND get design enthusiasts started on their next project, we have a fun giveaway in the works!

Blog, Tweet, and/or Instagram about the launch of decorBase, and enter two win one of three gift cards to the store of your choice whose products are available at decorBase.com!

First Prize: $500 gift card
Second Prize: $300 gift card
Third Prize: $200 gift card

Be sure to tag @decorBase #decorBase so you are entered! Feel free to use the square photo below!

Winner selected Friday, April 18! The more you share, the more you are entered to win!

AND FOLLOW decorBase on SOCIAL!
https://twitter.com/decorbase
http://instagram.com/decorbase
https://www.facebook.com/DecorBase

Life lately...

Hey world! (Or maybe I should just say "Hey, Mom!" since, let's be honest, she's probably the only one left checking in over here.) Things are busy as always! Busy but great! This month a bit more so...

I went to California for a few days a week or so ago and came home to a letter from my property management that my rent is going up at the end of the lease. It will be more than I can or want to pay so I decided to move! And it's much easier to find apartments in the off-season (NOT summer, July, when my lease is actually up), so I've decided to move out early.

So this month I am:
- traveling for work to NYC
- showing my apartment to try and get it subleased for May and June
- doing media outreach in preparation for the launch of decorBase.com (next week!)
- writing, memorizing, and giving a keynote to the communications school at Illinois State
- finishing up styling projects and making a few changes around this apartment (bar area, "office," kitchen shelves, art in bedroom)
- shooting my home tour w/ the Stoffers (also next week!)
- immediately after that I am packing up said apartment and moving
- and the usual meetings and work for TEG while trying to maintain healthy relationships outside of work
- oh and my niece will be born sometime between now and the first week of May so a trip up to Michigan is in order

I had a wee little-stress-fest last night quickly quelled by a big bowl of mom's homemade chili and a 9:45 pm bedtime. Up at 6 am to conquer the day! (Yes, I need as much sleep as a toddler.)

What's new with ya'll? Anything exciting happen in my absence?