Industrial Shoe Rack (Home Goods)

One of the things that drives me absolutely crazy is the number of times a day that I am picking up shoes in our house and putting them away.  My husband and I don't even have any kids yet and it always feels like there are shoes scattered everywhere in our house.  Also, when we get home we both leave our shoes by the entry way door from the garage.  I thought it was a good idea to leave our shoes there so we didn't track mud in the house but by the end of the week there were 5 different pairs of shoes by the door (mostly mine since my husband only owns 6 pairs of shoes total).  Also, I would find myself putting his shoes away in our upstairs closet only to find him looking for a certain pair as he was leaving for work the next morning.  It was a mess.  So finally one weekend, my hubby and I decided to go to Home Goods on State Line Road and look for a shoe rack.  We wanted a durable cabinet that could hold a good number of shoes and that also fit in our laundry room on the main floor close to the garage.  This was no easy task but we came across this one and we both liked it.  It has an industrial look with the metal and the wood and it is very sturdy.  It holds 9 pairs of shoes and you can also put things on the top of the cabinet which makes it nice.  Plus, it was very reasonable in price since Home Goods has great deals.  Overall, this has totally solved our shoe problems.  I am kind of glad we figured out this issue before we had kids because there will be even more shoes added to the mix in the future.  Problem Solved. 

http://www.homegoods.com

The Jeweled Gypsy

My husband and I went to Porchfest KC last weekend and while we were listing to some really great music, I discovered the greatest thing ever: The Jeweled Gypsy.  The Jeweled Gypsy is a mobile fashion truck that sells jewelry, purses, scarves, and even sunglasses.  The Jeweled Gypsy is also getting ready to feature a men's line as well.  The Jeweled Gypsy is owned by two lovely local ladies from KC, Janet Schmutzler and her future daughter-in-law, Kristi Sargent.

Ofcourse the fashion truck has a name, which is "Esmerelda," and you can book her for private parties.  One of the great things about the private parties is that it is free to host a party with the Jeweled Gypsy and the host receives a free gift and a $20 in store credit for every $250 in sales.  The Jeweled Gypsy requires at least 8 guests for their private parties and it is a great way to get your friends together and do what every girl does best: Shop!

The Jeweled Gypsy also carries jewelry from local KC designers, which I love.  One of these designers that The Jeweled Gypsy carries is local Columbia, Missouri native, Lily Dawson.  Her jewelry line is amazing and here are some of her pieces that The Jeweled Gypsy carries.

I highly recommend shopping at The Jeweled Gypsy.  Their innovative fashion truck, "Esmerelda," is so amazing and I guarantee that you won't leave empty handed.  To find out where The Jeweled Gypsy will be located in the KC area or to book a private party, please check out the Jeweled Gypsy facebook page or feel free to contact them directly.  Happy Shopping!

The Jeweled Gypsy
Janet Schmutzler and Kristi Sargent-Owners
https://www.facebook.com/thejeweledgypsykc
(816) 752-0586
thejeweledgypsykc@gmail.com

Gigi Moon Gems

For those of you who don't know me, I really really LOVE jewelry.  I am that girl who always sets the metal detectors off because I am wearing so much of it!  Even as a kid, I remember finding my mom's diamond engagement ring in her dresser drawer and wearing it.  I was about 8 at the time and I remember that I wore it all day.  I remember going out to eat that evening at Barbosa's Castillo (best mexican restaurant in St. Joseph, MO) and my mom discovering her engagement ring on my little finger as I was eating.  I remember telling her that I found it in her dresser drawer and that I loved it and that I was keeping it forever.  She quickly demanded it back and I remember getting a long lecture that day.  Needless to say, my passion for jewelry goes WAY back.

Last Friday night, my husband and I were at First Fridays down at the Crossroads in KC and I wanted to find Gigi Moon Gems, which is owned by the very beautiful and very talented Garnet Griebel Booth.  Her studio is located on the second floor of the Bauer building and she has so many AMAZING pieces.  There were a lot of people in her studio looking at and buying her jewelry and ofcourse I found something that I couldn't live without!  I ended up snagging this amazing oval turquoise ring that sits in this crown-like copper base!  I am so in love with it!

The jewelry at Gigi Moon Gems is very reasonable in price and I love knowing that it is designed by a local KC artist.  Here are several other pieces that I am kind of obsessed with.

Feel free to check out Gigi Moon Gems on etsy and facebook (listed below).  Gigi Moon Gems' website is currently being constructed but it will be up soon.  I definitely recommend Gigi Moon Gems because not only is Garnet's jewelry AMAZING, but it is designed right here in the heart of KC!  Happy Shopping!


Gigi Moon Gems
Garnet Griebel Booth-Owner
The Bauer Building
115 W. 18th Street Suite 205
Kansas City, Missouri 64108

gigimoongems@gmail.com

816-914-5739

https://www.etsy.com/shop/GigiMoonGemstones

https://www.facebook.com/GigiMoonGems

www.gigimoon.com

Very Violet Boutique in Lee's Summit, Missouri

Another stop that I made when I was in Lee's Summit, Missouri was Very Violet Boutique.  This hidden gem is located in a rustic home and features re-purposed furniture, home decor, and jewelry created by local artists.  This store is AMAZING and has many pieces to choose from.  You know from my blog that I love shopping local and this hidden gem in Lee's Summit, Missouri is a place that you will find many unique treasures for your home.

 I ended up snagging a really cute tote-purse shaped chicken wire basket that hangs on the wall.  It is really cute and I plan on putting pine cones in it during the holiday season!  I strongly recommend visiting Very Violet Boutique in Lee's Summit, Missouri.  It is definitely a hidden gem.  Happy Shopping!


Very Violet Boutique
111 SW 2nd St
Lees Summit, MO. 64063
(816) 434-5513
www.veryvioletboutique.com

Cameron's Home Furnishings in Lee's Summit, Missouri

This past weekend, my husband and I decided to explore different cities in the Kansas City area and we ended up in Lee's Summit, Missouri for the day!  We had never been there before and when we arrived in downtown Lee's Summit, we discovered that they were having their annual Downtown Days festival.  There are so many amazing local businesses in downtown Lee's Summit and all of the people there were so friendly and helpful.

One of the stores that we came across that I absolutely fell in love with was Cameron's Home Furnishings, which is located in downtown Lee's Summit Missouri.  They have the most amazing home decor and I had the opportunity to meet the lovely couple who owns the store as well as their two beautiful daughters.   I can tell you that this family puts a lot of love into their store!  They have so many unique pieces at Cameron's and I immediately fell in love with this distressed white cabinet that is shown below.

Cameron's Home Furnishings also carries I Heart KC socks, which I am kind of obsessed with!  I mean you don't fully support KC until you rock these AMAZING socks to work!  I am thinking of snagging some for my husband the next time that I am in.

If you are ever in the Lee's Summit area, you have to check out Cameron's Home Furnishings.  It is a local business owned by amazing people who put a lot of love into their store!  You won't be disappointed!  Happy Shopping!

Cameron's Home Furnishings

Address: 26 SE 3rd St, Lee's Summit, MO 64063

Phone:816-554-9190

https://www.facebook.com/cameronshomefurnishings

MeWe Designs

I go to many local KC events and there is one vendor that I really love to buy baby gifts from.  The company is called MeWe Designs and it is owned by Meghan West.  Meghan sells the cutest REVERSIBLE baby bibs and they are made so that babies cannot lift them up or take them off.  These baby bibs are designed to fit over a baby's chest and they tie in back instead of only around the baby's neck. These baby bibs slide on the baby very easily and they cover the baby's chest and tummy to stay in place. (they are kind of genius actually)!  Everything that Meghan sells is handmade and she is so very talented.  My mom and I bought several baby bibs as gifts and they are so cute and really well made!  Here are some pics below.

She also sells really amazing toss pillows that I am kind of obsessed with!  She is so creative and her work really speaks for itself!

These are just a few samples of the AMAZING pieces that Meghan sells so I definitely recommend that you check out her etsy and facebook pages listed below!   Happy Shopping!


MeWe Designs
Meghan West-Owner
816-803-7455

https://www.etsy.com/shop/MeWeDesigns

https://www.facebook.com/mewedesigns

Stay Gold

https://www.etsy.com/listing/172642203/stay-gold-poster-print-words-to-live-by?ref=shop_home_active_7

The lovely Lindsey Nichols from The Curious Nickel created a print that I live by when it comes to home decorating: "Stay Gold."  While I love my rustic farmhouse kitchen, I would have to say that my design style is rustic modern and I really really LOVE gold!  My living room is centered with a modern velvet chocolate brown couch and it is surrounded by gold accents that give my living room a modern feel.  I think that every room in a house doesn't have to be the same and you are free to combine several different design styles.

I really think that the gold in my living room makes it fun to decorate for the holidays.  The main three colors in my living room are gold, chocolate brown, and turquoise.  Here is a picture of my mantle during the holidays and as you can see the gold really warms up my holiday decor.

Here are some of my decorative pieces that I love and that are staples in my living room.  Shown below is the Branch Votive Holder that I snagged from Z Gallerie.

Also, here is a cute little acorn candle holder that I snagged from Crate and Barrel during the holiday season-okay I bought two acorn candle holders but I just could not help myself!

I sometimes find myself taking rustic pieces like the tree branch votive holder and the acorn candle holders but buying them in gold, which makes my living room decor very modern.  However, it gives a nice break from my rustic farmhouse kitchen and it makes me happy in my heart-which is all that really matters!  Happy Shopping!

Junque Drawer Boutique and Studio

Another hidden gem that has AMAZING gifts and jewelry and clothes and purses and much more is Junque Drawer Boutique and Studio.  I took my mom to this store one day when she came to visit and we were both impressed by this rustic home that was filled with amazing pieces.  This store is located in downtown Olathe, KS and it features items from local KC artists.

Every room of this house is filled with so many unique pieces, that you have to take the time to take it all in!  My mom bought a few sparkly headbands for my sister while I was drawn to all of the amazing and affordable costume jewelry that Junque Drawer had.  I ended up snagging this AMAZING necklace and it is such of a versatile piece that can be worn with so many things! 

 I strongly recommend Junque Drawer Boutique and Studio because it is such of a hidden gem in the heart of downtown Olathe.  Happy Shopping!

Junque Drawer Boutique and Studio
junquedrawerstudio.com
233 S. Cherry
Olathe, KS  66061
913-261-8183