I’ve used and swatched my fair share of creamy, warm white paint colors over the years and have definitely come up with a list of favorites, which I’m excited to share with you today. White is usually the hardest color…
TIPS FOR SHOPPING ON FACEBOOK MARKETPLACE IN 2023
My first blog post about my obsession with Facebook Marketplace was written a few years ago now, and I’m happy to report that it’s still my go-to shopping destination for sourcing quality secondhand items for my home. I’ve since written…
WHITE ROOMS THAT INSPIRE
About a year ago, I made the poor decision to paint our entire upstairs Farrow and Ball Joa’s White. I liked it at first because I was craving change, but soon after I realized I had made a terrible mistake,…
EASY DIY GLOSSY LACQUER LAMP SHADE MAKEOVER
I’m all about quick and easy DIY’s these days, and a few months ago I decided to give our Visual Comfort Hackney floor lamp a quick makeover to add a dark pop of color to our living room. Here’s how…
MAY EDIT
Some favorites from this month include this muted green, blue and brown Oushak that’s pretty cheap compared to others I’ve seen elsewhere (probably going to order one for my kitchen or hallway), this pretty and inexpensive jewelry box that would…
THRIFTING GUIDANCE: HOW TO SHIP SECONDHAND ITEMS
Shipping a secondhand item you found on Facebook Marketplace or won at auction can be overwhelming. But whether you’re trying to buy a treasure across the country, or have a newborn and can’t even think about driving 20 minutes away,…
7 THINGS
The last time I made a post like this was the week before Angelo was born. It’s sort of just a stream-of-consciousness approach to sharing what’s on my mind these days; home and non-home-related. 1// Starting a charm bracelet I’ve…
BEST OF CLASSIC DESIGN: COFFEE TABLES & OTTOMANS
As we’re baby-proofing the house, a soft, comfy ottoman in place of our (very sharp) burl coffee table seemed necessary. I found a secondhand green gingham ottoman back in January and after bringing it up to our living room this…
HOW A DELICATE 250 LB ANTIQUE WAS REMOVED FROM A MANHATTAN TOWNHOME AND DELIVERED SAFELY TO OUR LIVING ROOM
Earlier this week, I took to Instagram to complain about some recent Facebook Marketplace unicorn losses. A “unicorn” or “White Whale” in the thrifting world is a coveted, rare, and valuable item that makes you have a physical reaction when…
GATHERING INSPIRATION & IDEAS FOR OUR BIGGEST PROJECT YET: OUR KITCHEN
I’ve been thinking about and teasing our kitchen renovation since I started A Glass of Bovino in 2017 and in hindsight, I am so glad we didn’t renovate yet, as it’s taken time for me to hone my eye and…
MARCH EDIT
A few favorites from this month include Maxine Makes accessories (I’m always wearing her Bowood bow), this box pleated sofa by Jake Arnold’s new collection for Crate & Barrel, this lovely gold birth flower locket that Angelo got me for…
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO REUPHOLSTER A SOFA OR CHAIR?
Reupholstery has been a topic that’s come up in my DM’s lately as I shared the reupholstered chairs in my office reveal, and one of the most common questions I receive is “how much does it cost to reupholster?” While…
