My next DIY project for EverydayFamily.com is live! You can make this wall hanger with a left-over piece of wood, some extra fabric, and a few knobs. Find the tutorial here.
ABC Carpet & Home in NYC
I didn’t just get a new haircut during my recent trip to New York City — I also made a trip to famous ABC Carpet & Home.
This 10-story mecca for interior designers and home decorating enthusiasts offers a collection of rugs, furniture, antiques, home textiles, accessories and sustainable furnishings for every style. There are many modern pieces, but they are mixed with vintage pieces, which is more my style.
Everything is high-end and pricey, but I got so many design inspirations, I didn’t even mind that all I can afford there is a little $10 vase.
I especially got a kick out of seeing furniture pieces like this that I feel I can find or recreate myself — for a fraction of the cost.
Would you pay this…
…for this?
Ha, I can find a dresser like that in a thrift store! Remember the pretty little dresser on wheels I scored for only $35 at a yard sale?
Mason Jar Apothecary Jar
Hi, thank you for your interest in the mason jar apothecary jar!
You can find the easy tutorial here.
My New Haircut Courtesy of Mark on Madison
Yesterday, I made the trip to Manhattan for a special treat — a professional haircut from Mark, owner of the Mark on Madison salon.
After donating 8+ inches of my hair last summer, I had to adjust to shorter hair and just let it grow out again. My hair is so super straight and thin that I don’t bother to do much with it.
I get a trim twice a year for $15 and color it myself — so getting the invitation from Mark to get a professional haircut was a thrill!
Mark landed an apprenticeship with world-renowned hairstylist John Barrett at his Bergdorf Goodman salon, and opened Mark on Madison seven years ago. He has worked for Sports Illustrated and Vanity Fair, The Academy Awards, New York Fashion Week, and Good Morning America. So I was going to be in excellent hands!
Mark specializes in hair shaping and extensions — he is one of only three local hair stylists to use hair tape extensions and Klix Extensions (micro links weft extensions) made from natural human hair. These adhesive weft extensions are applied without the damaging effects of heat tools.
I took the train to Grand Central, the No. 6 Subway for just three stops, and walked for two blocks to make it to the salon on 78th Street between Park and Madison Avenue.
The small, modern salon is set up in Suite 602, and there was only one other client, which makes it feel very exclusive and laid-back.
When I met Mark, he asked me what I liked about my hair. I told him I needed something that’s low-maintenance I can pull back, and that I’d like to try layers. He knew exactly what to do, and after only 10 minutes and a nice chat about life in NYC, California and social media, I had a beautiful new haircut I love!
It’s still long but has more movement. I’m spoiled forever — I don’t think I can go back to a $15 haircut. It makes such a difference to go to a skilled hair stylist who really knows his craft.
Thanks, Mark — you made my day, and it was such a pleasure to meet you.
Need a new hairdo? Then make an appointment with Mark!
39 East 78th Street (between Park and Madison Ave, Suite 602), New York, NY 10075. (212) 470-3604 ~ markonmadison[at]gmail.com.
{I received a complimentary haircut but no other compensation. Opinions are as always my own.}
Sunday Thrifting Success at T.J.Maxx
After all that preparation for Nemo, we didn’t lose power. The wind wasn’t that bad, but we did get about 18 inches of snow.
Landon had a blast “snowboarding” down the driveway on his sled. Little daredevil.
I shoveled out the car with L’s help, which involved him climbing on the roof and me yelling, “Be careful!” — and sure enough he slid down the front window, down the hood, and into the snow.
He wanted to do it again, of course, but I didn’t want my car all scratched up. It’s an old car but it still looks good for a reason.
Off we went to have breakfast at Panera Bread.
I had to return a tablecloth to T.J.Maxx next to Panera and wouldn’t you know it, it was my lucky day.
I got all of this for just $12:
- Set of 2 German thermo porcelain bowls: $2 (yes, please!)
- Pie tin for another pie tin organizer: $2
- Nike socks for L’s teddy bears: $2
- 75 Tools Every Man Needs books (a joke gift for Don since he already has all those tools as a carpenter and knows how to use them): $3
- Undershelf basket: $3
Did you score a great deal lately?
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