”I like a home to feel lived in, cozy, and warm,” says Alyssa, who is always on the hunt for retro pieces to add to the hundreds of items in their collection. She scours estate sales, antique stores, garage sales, and is always on the lookout for castaways from downsizing relatives. Once they acquire a unique object, the work starts to create a new piece, like the discarded glass lampshade that was transformed into a terrarium for succulent plants. What is their theme? “You can mix in old with new. If you love it, rock it. Every corner in your house should be a reflection of you,” Alyssa says. The three-level home is peppered with collections. A freestanding clothing rack in the master bedroom displays Alyssa’s collection of vintage shirts. The living area hosts monochromatic prints. Retro baseball caps adorn the entranceway. In the enclosed back patio, a print series of native chiefs. In the basement, music memorabilia lines the jam room, which includes a drum set and vintage guitars. Their home is always a work in progress. The couple keeps adding to their unique synthesis, customizing their home as they go. “It’s just keeping an eye out for things and using your imagination. Nowadays design is so accessible,” Alyssa says.
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