10 Decor & Design Things I Love

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This week we’re celebrating an early vday by sharing the love-of decor. I’m sharing 10 things I love in the decor world, from things in my home, to designers I adore, to things I aspire to own one day. It’s an eclectic mix of inspiration to celebrate the things I dig-and hope you’ll like too.
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INSPIRATION
TEA SET
Poison tea set: www.vulgarteacups.com/
Teacup stands: tinyurl.com/mrxr2k8x
BRANDS
House of Hackney: www.houseofhackney.com/
The Resplendent Crow: theresplendentcrow.com/
BOOK: The Perfectly Imperfect Home: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/perf...
TOASTER SALT n PEPPER: ebay.to/3DYQjvM
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DESIGNERS
Miles Redd:
Work: reddkaihoi.com/
Home Tour: • At Home in New York Ci...
Carmeon Hamilton
Work: carmeonhamilton.com/
Dani Dazey
Work: danidazey?...
Home Tour: • Tour Dani Dazey’s Colo...
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[@lindaohnstedt2470]

We have an interior designer in Sweden called Ernst. He once said: When you walk into a room where a cat is sleeping, there is not much more a decorator needs to do there

[@LaughCryDIY]

I LOVE this! I wanna put it on a pillow. (Speaking of decorating with one’s culture, I am tempted to disco ball a dala horse in my Swedish great-grandmother’s honor.)

[@lindaohnstedt2470]

@@LaughCryDIY Yes you must ❤️ I would love to see that. 😍😍

[@tngirlz4622]

Thank you for sharing your faves - yes, more videos like this, please! All of the items were impressive, but I particularly liked the girly, iridescent poison tea set and the vintage matchbooks - tiny works of graphic design art, meant to be disposable. It’s fascinating how good the quality of art was in even the most low-rent advertisements before photography took over.

[@LaughCryDIY]

@@tngirlz4622 Totally! The best things about antiques were the fact that every little thing was made as its own work of art. I’m very much getting into my antique accessories era with gorgeous everyday things of beauty, like envelope openers and tea spoons.

[@Julierue]

That book! Amazing! Your ethos and the overall “do it ‘cause you love it” vibe is why I keep coming back, Katy! Muchas Gracias 💖💖

[@LaughCryDIY]

😘❤️🙏 this really makes me so happy to hear. Life is short. Have a pink couch. Or don’t. Who cares?! Haha.

[@KarMa-ws3ll]

Wow, that Teacupcollection was unexpected 😀Also love how you blend in with all pink the decor today!

[@LaughCryDIY]

I’m in a very pink mood 🌸💕 It’s the best color for poisoning!

[@jadestone8552]

Katie!! I thought Baquette was your most cherished thing in your house! Hahaha. Those teacups are gorgeous. Love the way you have all of the cabinet styled. Neat matchbook collection.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Of course, she is my biggest love (and terrorist!). Hahahha

[@shamikab1385]

Sis brought all the educational tidbits we never knew we needed! Imagine sleeping every night in a whole poisonous room. Cray! I'm a tea gal too. Loose leaf is the way I roll, but no shade to the teabaggers of the world. The Newman's Sweet cinnamon with a splash of pumpkin spice creamer...delish.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Yes!!!! I need more tea girls! Can’t let the coffee queens have it all. I just got into loose leaf. I got a rose and an apricot black tea that are sooo good.

[@mimiwilliams7281]

Friend….The way that I cackled @ teabaggers ( filty 🧠 of mine) 😂💀 Do we hybrids count? •Tea-Chai (w/whip) •Coffee-Bustelo 😂 ✌🏾 💕

[@shamikab1385]

@Mimi Williams great filthy minds think alike lol. 😉

[@LaughCryDIY]

@@mimiwilliams7281 yes! If you’re chai-ing with us, we’re chai-ing with you.

[@mimiwilliams7281]

@@LaughCryDIY Aaaaayyyeeee 🤌🏾🫖

[@jaune-soleil]

🚨🚨🚨 *PLEASE make your match collection KZbin shorts and TikTok’s!!!* I need EVERYONE to see them!!! Also, I’m obsessed with this style of video!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Yes! I know I need to!!!

[@pixiemcq9621]

Oh Wow I loved this video! When you opened your cupboard to reveal your tea collection I gasped like a little girl looking at a collection of beautiful treasures, so unexpected 😊 Also loved the salt & pepper toaster, such fun. The matchbooks & vintage postcards are brilliant, looking at those can transport you to a different era that you were never part of but you can feel it! I don’t think Baguette was feeling this video, does she not have a collection of vintage mice or bejewelled collars she could have shown us?! 😂 Love to you quirky Katy 🥰

[@LaughCryDIY]

Haha. She’ll have to start her own collection now! And I agree. I totally feel the same about that cupboard. My old place had kitchen built-ins, where they were on full-time display. I considered taking the doors off, but being in earthquake territory, the shelves are a little shallow. So for now they remain my little cupboard surprise.

[@meercatt]

It is so amazing to me to watch all the young 20-30 year olds buy things from the 1980s that I got rid of years ago. This whole vintage vibe blows my mind. Art that I would have paid someone to take away is now worth hundreds of dollars! I had a HUGE match collection.. so much that I eventually used the some of the covers and mod-podged them on the front of an old kitchen cabinet door and made a piece of art. 😂 I fished brand new kitchen cabinet doors out of a construction pile .. they put in the wrong color but they were beautiful solid wood going in the trash. I gave some away and a friend made a beautiful headboard out of them too. I think I finally got rid of the matchbook door last year. I was afraid it would end up at the land fill. These days someone probably actually wanted it!😂😂😂❤

[@LaughCryDIY]

No way! That is so wild. I love it. I’m getting old enough to see things from my era become vintage, and it is hilarious to me. But I know that’s how everyone feels in every generation.

[@meercatt]

@@LaughCryDIY take it from me tho .. gen x and before didn’t really want vintage anything. There were always a few traditionalist “old fashioned” people out there .. but most of us wanted new.. or mid century modern/modern vintage only. This trend with you guys is pretty much a new phenomenon I think coming out of environmental awareness. I am here for it! 😉

[@anne-mariebiorci5453]

There are two joys that bring me pleasure; sipping tea from my favourite a tea cup and the perfect ‘imperfect’ which is my idea of perfect 🐨🦘🇦🇺

[@LaughCryDIY]

Yay! More imperfect tea people-let’s start a cult!

[@kimberlybenedict]

WOWWWW KATY! That was so entertaining and so informational! Really enjoyed hearing about your collections too! You are such a knowledgeable and talented designer... Especially when you're shirt matches your background wallpaper! SUCH AN EPIC LOVE FEST! HAPPPPPPY VALENTINE'S DAY! 💕💞💕

[@LaughCryDIY]

Happy v-day! I was feeling very pink. (I love anything that matches Baguette’s lil pink nose.) What can I say?

[@QueerlyBeloved386]

You opened your tea cups cabinet and killed me. So cute. Those doors should have glass inserts one day.

[@LaughCryDIY]

I considered taking the doors off entirely! But since it’s CA and those shelves aren’t so deep, I was too afraid of earthquakes. The dream is to have a cute hutch or glass cabinet for sure.

[@rachaelnugent]

This was fun, and your colour coordination with the top and wall paper and some of the items it perfection.

[@LaughCryDIY]

I wanted to blend in to the paper 😂

[@Jennifer-mq4cb]

Love the idea of gifting a vintage matchbook with some candles! those matchbooks are incredible

[@LaughCryDIY]

It’s so fun and cheap. Highly recommend.

[@liss.11]

Love the postcards! My dad used to stop in antique stores across the country to look for 1950s postcards featuring my grandmother dressed up as a reenactor in historic Williamsburg. Now I find them on eBay.

[@LaughCryDIY]

That is so cool! I love that!

[@DigsRetro]

I have that exact same toaster S&P, in fact, I have a collection of mid century mostly plastic kitschy and/or touristy S&P. I have a plastic console TV with pointy plastic legs and when you turn the volume and channel knobs, the S or P pops up out of the top of the TV. There's a red and white push lawnmower with wheels and as it rolls, the S&P "pistons" go up and down. Little red plastic toilets with S&P holes under the lids, ceramic pink flamingos and a black and white set of fat pigs humping I got from a truck stop in Georgia. There's about two dozen more like these. I have old matchbooks from the 70s and 80s but I don't still collect them and they're mostly from here (central Florida) and Cleveland (my aunt sent me a bunch she collected for me). This was such a fun video!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Agh! Toaster twins?! So cool. Now I want a TV S&P next! Those all sound so wild! Very cool.

[@carolb801]

Loved this, and I now want the poison tea set.💕💕💕

[@LaughCryDIY]

Yay! The tea set is from Vulgar Tea Cups. They have so many awesome pieces. www.vulgarteacups.com/collections/available-pieces

[@lindaroyal8161]

This was such a fun video, thoroughly enjoyed it. I also have a matchbook collection. I'm 70 and have been collecting since my 30's, ok....no judgement zone. I also think they are fun and very artful. I started many years ago when they were given out for free in restaurants, bars, hotels, etc. Suggestion: another fun thing I used to collect were coasters. They were free from pubs, restaurants, hotels bars, etc. They usually have the name of the business on them and some cool picture. I also have many beer brand coasters. Friends and coworkers would collect them in their travels for me. I have some pretty cool ones from England and other countries. You tea cups are so beautiful and glad to hear you actually use them. Love the tea pot set, nice!

[@LaughCryDIY]

That’s so cool! I love hearing about lifelong collections. I gotta keep my eye out for more cool coasters.

[@olbird7647]

Fabby fabby FAB FAB FAB!! Angels actually sang and sunbeams burst forth through the clouds when you opened your tea cup cabinet! ❤Loved everything in it ❤ aaaaannndd......the toaster 🥰 ....the postcards 🥰 and.. the matchbooks🥰 FAB!....did I say that already 🤔

[@LaughCryDIY]

Hope the tea set makes the UK proud. I heard there’s a museum of crime somewhere there that has quite a few arsenic tea pots as murder weapons!

[@olbird7647]

@@LaughCryDIY ooh, I'll have to look into that!

[@altheawood6656]

Feature marches - who knew? Katydid!! Now I do, too!!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Haha. What a perfect poem.

[@valeriecarr6754]

Loved this video! Your enthusiasm for the things you love was so endearing. You lit up even more than usual. Made me smile thru out the whole video. Your matchbook collection is fabulous! Will be checking out all your listings down below. Thanks!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Those sparkler matches really lit me up 😂 The owner actually sold me a whole jar of the sparklers for $10. I give them to people who visit my house.

[@yiannay]

I became green with envy when I saw your "to die for" tea set 😍 love house of hackney style. I draw much inspiration from them.

[@LaughCryDIY]

I may wanna dupe something from them soon.

[@shondaflemings3706]

My mouth was hanging open at least half of this video 😮😮😮 the tea cups!! I LOVE! And the little stands...I NEED!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Aw yay! I linked the teacups and stand sun episode description! They’re so handy.

[@kimeejae]

That was too cute💕 The match collection is epic 🎉 The tea cups are spot on☺️ Earl Grey rocks🫖 The poison set is so you!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Earl grey queens unite! I wanna collect so many more cups and have an epic tea party one day.

[@starveartist]

I will never look at a matchbook the same again!

[@APtherealmissP]

Oh how wonderful 🥰 I too have a collection of vintage cups! Thank you so much for sharing all those beautiful thoughts, especially the designers - all new to me! And from now on I will look for postcards and matchbooks in antique stores. Thank you for sharing your love! ❤

[@LaughCryDIY]

Yay! I love converting more people to the matchbook lifestyle!

[@striketochill]

Dude your match collection is SICK! You've inspired me to start one. What a fun, inexpensive hobby. Thank you!!

[@LaughCryDIY]

It’s a perfect treasure hunt. Lots of times they’re meh, but when they’re good, they’re great!

[@tammypatricio7139]

❤ your decorating philosophy. I’ll be getting that decorating book. I have a working toy toaster complete with bread. As I’ve downsized, I have kept my collections of small objects that are actually masterpieces. I could peruse those matchbooks all day!

[@LaughCryDIY]

That toaster sounds adorable! I love it.

[@alisonhicks9298]

I LOVE the tiny toaster!! I would have HAD to buy that, it's so unique and well, just awesome!! There were some of the "designer" matches in my grandma's attic. Sadly, my uncle tossed them all when she died. He was a real jerk. (If you ever get bored with the toaster, think of me first😉 I'd love to buy it)

[@LaughCryDIY]

Aw, man. RIP to those matches! I will say the majority of them are boring. But every now and then you get some groovy ones. Oh, and FYI, I’ve found that toaster for sale a few places! www.ebay.com/itm/385371621445?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=385371621445&targetid=1263104806246&device=m&mktype=&googleloc=9061104&poi=&campaignid=14859008593&mkgroupid=130497710760&rlsatarget=pla-1263104806246&abcId=9300678&merchantid=8254414&gbraid=0AAAAAD_QDh_s7tO4p4OgeNgOPmf4L_sSf&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7YOny8GN_QIVVhmtBh2XYg_1EAQYAyABEgKXHPD_BwE

[@alisonhicks9298]

@@LaughCryDIY 🤯 I think I love you.

[@shamikab1385]

Those fishnet matches are adorable. I probably would have shaken a lil something to get those.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Best $6 I ever spent 👠

[@Heyu7her3]

I also have a teacup collection. So, 3 of the cups are from Arlington Designs and represent the cats I had growing up 😊

[@LaughCryDIY]

That is SO cute! Now I need to get a Baguette-inspired teacup. 🐈

[@9catsandcraftsticks]

Really enjoyed seeing both your teacups and your match book collections. The legs in fishnets are epic!! 👠

[@LaughCryDIY]

Right?! I’m so lucky the owner relented and sold them to me.

[@mapleleaf0]

I loved this curated show and tell! The match books really had me enthralled.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Yay. Thank you. The matches are so fun.

[@georgiastewart4479]

Hi ginger kitty. Love the pink tea set LOL. Cool match collection

[@LaughCryDIY]

Baguette says hi

[@Misskittenfish71]

I have the tiny toaster s&p too. I've paired it with a fine, even smaller, working miniature toaster for a dollhouse because I'm that extra. 😆

[@LaughCryDIY]

I love my toaster twins! That’s absolutely adorable.

[@autumnzellers3855]

Love this! I feel like some things are a dying art like matches, photos with a camera, postcards, color and pattern(kitsch I guess). These little details and snapshots you shared with us are terrific. I can’t wait to check the designers you shared. They look so incredible and indulgent, I love it! Have a beautiful day beautiful lady. And give lil queen some chin scratches.

[@LaughCryDIY]

I totally agree. I’ve actually been surprised by how many antique dealers don’t know about the feature matches specifically. I’ve scored some that were VERY underpriced. Someday I’ll do an episode at a famous flea market around here. See what we can find.

[@Catelaaa]

Omg yes, love seeing your little magpie stashes! this is me with my spice village when my fellow ADHD girlies come over lol

[@LaughCryDIY]

Spice villages! I’ve seen some epic ones on TikTok. So cute.

[@katiesullivan8566]

I have a glass jar full of matchbooks. Hmm. Think I'll have to take a closer look. I know I have one from the french restaurant where we had dinner for prom in 1978. The waiters wore roller skates. The coolest.

[@LaughCryDIY]

No way! That sounds so groovy. Definitely take a second look and tell me if you find anything extra cool.

[@glorialewis3484]

I loved this video❣️it was heartfelt & insightful. I now have a new vision for matchbooks….something I usually ignored in the past….no more. Happy Valentine’s Day ❤

[@LaughCryDIY]

In the most recent store I found them in, the owner had them all tucked into bookshelves on color-coded dishes. You know, blue match with blue books with blue dish. Very cute….and flammable, I suppose. Haha.

[@KarenRandall54]

Loved your top ten… especially the matches!!! I have to tell you, though. I can’t take my eyes off the creature in the old “phone box” on the wall behind your right shoulder. I’m not sure what it really is, but it LOOKS like a cross between a French Bulldog and a Doberman! LOL! Once seen can’t be unseen!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Haha. There was a lot of drama about that creature. I thought it was a sloth at first because of the way it hangs. Then someone said it’s a gibbus monkey. I’m gonna say it’s a mythical creature that morphs into whatever you want. Next time you’re in CA, come over for poison tea!

[@nooshinscorner]

Aww! The poison teacups are so you! Muaaah.. 😎 I like you were wearing a matching pink top to go with them too. All kidding aside, very fun video.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Pink is the best poison! 🌸

[@MatthewD_1972]

Great episode. You can definitely see how your love of whimsy plays out 😀 The match collection is epic.I keep a bowl of matches in my bathroom, and anytime I go to a restaurant that has matches I throw them in the bowl when I get back. Free and functional, but also a fun travelogue. I hope you talk more about Hollywood Regency. It's such a great aesthetic. Uniquely American of course and so fun!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Yes! I would love to do a full Regency room. Fingers crossed.

[@ericawebster]

This made me so happy to watch! I absolutely adore your matchbook collection :)

[@LaughCryDIY]

Yay! I love it. Just fun and easy to collect.

[@debidehm9129]

Tea cup ideas...as I mentioned, I’m a cake designer. I’ve FOREVER been waiting for someone wanting a tea party themed birthday party. What I want to do is buy a bunch of different teacups and saucers and put a cupcake in the cup...and the kids could then take the tea cup home with them! I think that would be too cool! I might just have to do this for my birthday! I’m now also following you on Instagram!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Debi! That is the BEST idea ever!!!!!!!! What a genius birthday or shower gift for anybody. You must do it, and send me pics when you do!

[@debidehm9129]

@@LaughCryDIY I sure will!

[@freyja3120]

What a fun video! I also obsess over faux bamboo lacquer furniture. I purchased a bunch of Chiavari chairs (they're often used in banquet halls) and painted them Barbie pink, and I don't even care that they're only moderately comfortable, lol.

[@LaughCryDIY]

I love this! I considered doing similar for my dining chairs, but I spend too much time in them.

[@CNhuman28]

I LOVE your tea cabinet!!! I had something similar in my last apartment, and now I'm eyeing your poison set.

[@LaughCryDIY]

I linked the maker in the description. She makes so much fun stuff. And now that I’ve had a tea cabinet, I can never go back!

[@opalmoon2256]

Beautiful teacup collection 😍....totally loving that mini toaster salt & pepper shaker, absolutely adorable 🤗💗💗💗 Thank U for sharing great tips n info, will never pass by without looking at the vintage match books....awesome collection 💗✌️🙃

[@LaughCryDIY]

Yay! If you ever find any cool ones, send me a pic!

[@Lullalies]

#1 - you should check out the design of the Assasin's tea pot from Ancient China.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Someone sent to me! It is SO COOL!!!!!

[@daniarodriguez6189]

That reminds me of when I was a little girl and loved playing with my Tea cup set my Grandmother bought me. Beautiful. Missed you hope to see more of your Designs soon. Smooches to Baguette

[@LaughCryDIY]

Aww. I love hearing that. Baguette is very happy, enjoying her new dining room.

[@daniarodriguez6189]

@@LaughCryDIY Awesome hi to her from my fur babies

[@starveartist]

Loved the designer recommendations

[@Heyu7her3]

I love Carmeon but didn't realize it until a few weeks ago! Apparently she did some furniture pieces for this company. I love her coffee table but can neither afford it nor fit it lol I'm glad I got into the faux bamboo furniture years before it became trendy and they started jacking up prices. I SORTA want to apply a high-gloss finish to my dresser, but I'm lazy 😅

[@LaughCryDIY]

Yess! I say do it. If I were feeling lazy, I would just high-gloss spray paint. Just sayin’….

[@wallywaffles1333]

I want to collect little ridiculous salt and pepper shakers - rightnow I have an anthropomorphic set that is a head of lettuce and supposedly a tomato (replete with bowties) from maybe the 40s? And a little vintage one that is bobbing chickens from Japan. Love your tea sets/teacups and the matches are a delight! Also adore House of Hackney. I have that tufted bird rug from anthro in my living room. Love it!

[@LaughCryDIY]

I am so happy for your collection and the rug!!! What a dream.

[@starveartist]

The matchbooks were super surprising

[@LaughCryDIY]

And sparkling!

[@janlint7434]

I absolutely loved ❤the matchbook collection! I’ve got to see if I can find some. I’m going to be moving into a tiny home on wheels this year and that’s a perfect collection I could have. Thanks! I enjoyed the whole video.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Oh yes! Such a great and easy thing that doesn’t feel like clutter (especially if you have a cute container for them).

[@rosehill1595]

Another delightful video! Oh that lovely tea cup mini collection - I was riveted to the screen the second you revealed that cupboard interior:)! That tea set is to die for:), I've been slobbering over a similar one that I discovered this Halloween. We all need a bit of beauty - art and whimsey in our daily lives. I have a fancy coffee cup (set actually) that I insist on using for the same reasons. Thanks for the designer recommendation - it will be fun to discover more people who cherish and thrive on color in their lives. Free entertainment - internet deep dive. Loved that cool toaster (salt and pepper set), ingenious. I definitely want a couple of tea cup holders now that I know such a thing exists:). Most of all you inspired me to move my own (last two) kitchen cabinet interior upgrades - to the top of my creative to do list where they have lingered for far too long.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Aw, happy to hear. Those tea cup stands are a game-changer. They’re so fun. And I love a good cabinet makeover! Do it! Do it!

[@ilovecatsnteanbooks3971]

Loved this, excellent way to share info on designers we may like. Great teacup collection too 😍

[@LaughCryDIY]

Yay! Glad to hear it.

[@saharshams2497]

- the tea you suggested is actually my favorite but we have our own black tea ☕ - you kind of blend in with your wallpaper 🌺🌸🌴 - that little fake plant seems to serve a very specific purpose 😁 - i hate tufted rugs 🤓 - your match collection is so cool but i have that red sleeper legs too (jk) 😅 - being a maximalist and loving patterns and unique handmade antique decor and being on a budget is the most painful thing in the history of mankind 😶 - baugette we love you happy valentine 🐈

[@LaughCryDIY]

-Baguette says happy vday! -Please give me your tea recommendations. I love it all. -Eventually one becomes their wallpaper. A lot of people don’t say that, but it’s the truth! Hahaha

[@saharshams2497]

Sorry I can't see my replies here I hope you can I sent quite a few 😁

[@LaughCryDIY]

@@saharshams2497 oh man, KZbin must be filtering them! I’ll see if I can find them.

[@saharshams2497]

Sorry for the trouble! I sent an amazon link for the tea I get, maybe that's why. It's called Do Ghazal Ceylon Earl Grey. Also adding a little bit of rose water or orange blossom water to any black tea is a delicious idea 🤓🐦💝🦋💐✨🕷💀😜

[@LaughCryDIY]

@@saharshams2497 oh wow. That sounds absolutely delightful!

[@letsgetreal3076]

Omg I think I'll be looking for match books now! Not a great selection here in NZ but heading to the Canton TX flea market in a few months so I'll keep my eyes open. Great video as usual 👌

[@LaughCryDIY]

So fun! If you find any cool ones, send me a pic!

[@karenlebeter4196]

I loved this video!!!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Yay! Thank you!

[@shellystover1686]

Love it! Thanks for sharing!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Thank you for watching!

[@JanetMcCausland-jh7ls]

Wicked cool! Every bit of it

[@LaughCryDIY]

Thanks for watching. ❤️

[@stacymoffatt]

This was fantastic and SO inspiring!!!!!!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Yay! Glad to hear it.

[@starveartist]

Love this style of video

[@LaughCryDIY]

Yay! I’ll think about more

[@girlathebeach]

You're into tea! One of my obsessions.I have an entire tall cabinet I bought to paint and wallpaper for my tea collection and to store my teas.Love your tea cup collection-so you and I mean that as a compliment.My kitchen is green, beige, white and black, can you recommend a good color for my tea cabinet? I'm using paint on the outside and wallpaper on the inside.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Ooooh. That sounds lovely. I gotta say I do love a green cabinet. And a wallpaper backing to make it all pop sounds like perfection!

[@girlathebeach]

@@LaughCryDIY Yes! I was leaning green! I love this style of vid-it made me happy for some reason, and it wasn't just the treacherous tea set. lol

[@michaelbeck4236]

Katy! This was an absolutely great video - I loved that you showed us some of your favorite things related to decor. It was a lot of fun learning more about you! Gorl, that vintage matchbook collection is pretty striking! 😉

[@LaughCryDIY]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 haha. Sets my heart aflame.

[@deannawoodbury2631]

It was fun and I did enjoy it. Thank you.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Yay. Thank you for watching!

[@deannawoodbury2631]

@@LaughCryDIY Thank you so much for posting, I always enjoy it. Btw, I love your tea set. What a great way to wake up in the morning.

[@LaughCryDIY]

@@deannawoodbury2631 who doesn’t love a good poisoning in the morning? Haha

[@shellystover1686]

I have the toaster salt & pepper shakers. They were my grandmas.

[@LaughCryDIY]

No way! I love that.

[@railroad5024]

Look at you being all educational and shiiiii lol. I really love how you did this video, you should definitely do one or two a year! It was cool learning little tidbits about LA history thru your personal and thrifting experience. Totally agree about the home decorator niche on YT being very elitist and condescending at times. I also watch Nick Lewis cuz he gives good home decor tips on how to look for furniture and what's worth the investment vs not, (also good finds at IKEA) but then sometimes he also slanders pink/mauve in a way that makes me want to fight him haha. I also feel attacked when he talks bad about faux marble contact paper for countertops& other items that are obviously fake marble bc I have a slight obsession with white marble&granite but I'm a renter so definitely not getting the real deal anytime soon. Like, so what if I want a faux marble plastic trash can Nick, it's pretty. I *know* nobody thinks I'm rich enough for a real marble trash can. 🙄 But then forgive him bc at least he's self aware and always makes the disclaimer that's his opinion and to do what you love lol. Also, thank you for letting me know about whimsi-goth, I didn't know there was a term for such things and feel validated 😄 Frickin' LOVE your tea set and your heirlooms. they are all so beautiful. Earl grey is my favorite tea!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Ooh, I didn’t know about Nick Lewis! I totally understand everyone has their opinions (and I would wilt in a white-only home). You know what the haters are like, though. Haha. And I am pro contact paper and pink/mauve. We work with what we have!

[@SandraPype-nb3ns]

I’m a new subscriber. Love your humor and love seeing you put a room together with lots of color and pattern. I’m I renter surrounded by brown. I have brown antique furniture and a brown leather couch. So hesitant to paint the furniture. Brown carpet 😢. I’m an artist dying to put color in my space. Thank you so much for your tips and entertainment!!!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Oh thank you so much!!! I hope you can give something a fun color splash soon! And if things are antiques but you’re not in love with them, maybe flip ‘em and get something different? Just ideas. ❤️💛💚💙💜

[@bessburkhardt2093]

Lmfao … and all that stuff is so freaking cool!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Haha. Lotta fun stuff.

[@roes260]

Katy, I got a faux bamboo server cabinet I am going to use as my kitchen island. debating high gloss turquoise? I wanted to send a picture but can't figure out how. $20!!

[@LaughCryDIY]

OMG 😍💀😍💀 ABSOLUTELY!!!!!! What a dream!!!

[@jonathancerda-rowell1697]

We love a poison queen.

[@LaughCryDIY]

☠️☠️☠️☠️

[@spaghettisandwich289]

Need to start collecting matches now

[@LaughCryDIY]

It’s such a fun and easy thing. I also love the treasure hunt aspect. Most times I sift through a tub, and it’s a dud. But sometimes you’ll score big, and it’s that much more fun.

[@bessburkhardt2093]

What happened to match books? So cool and prepper handy

[@LaughCryDIY]

Right? I did see a girl on TikTok who designed custom ones as favors for anyone who came to her apartment. Absolutely genius.

[@duikmans]

Never thought of you as a teacup girl... but then I saw the "cyan" print, and it started making sense... How did you get your hands on those German matches, though?

[@LaughCryDIY]

Haha. I feel seen. You know, those matches were just in a random tub. I don’t think I showed the interior, but they’re hot pink and have a kinda funky shape, which was why I got them.

[@starveartist]

You could make paint drying be entertaining

[@LaughCryDIY]

Wow. I’m honored. 💁‍♀️

[@debidehm9129]

Could dust be considered one of the seven textures? Asking for a friend.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Haha. Absolutely.

[@janedoe932]

I didn't realize you were a pink lady

[@LaughCryDIY]

Haha. Outing myself. 🌸

[@valeriecarr6754]

Following the transcript I mean. Geez.