10 Things I’ve Bought That I Love

[@MusicDoc-oe5sw]

HOUSE OF PIE! My computer geek buddy and I used to hang out there a lot in the 90s. It wasn't just the pie, it was the sign, literally the letter pi. I saw that some years back they removed the pi. That was a sad day. But, as my calculus prof used to say, "Pi aren't squared; they are round." (I know, bad. But it was better than his lectures.)

[@LaughCryDIY]

I love this memory! I didn’t know it used to have the pi symbol. So dope. Most of all, I’m glad it’s still around.

[@ericaeschenbacher4921]

What a fun peek into what gets your dopamine flowing, with all your esthetic functional pieces and unique collections. Best rainy day ever!😻

[@LaughCryDIY]

We love D decor! And we see what happens when I’m cooped up and feeling crazy. Haha.

[@AleeshaWeesha]

I love your teacups! I'd want to look at them everyday. I'd remove the cabinet doors and add molding around to create a frame.

[@LaughCryDIY]

I’ve definitely thought about that. If only I could move my un-fun stuff to a different cabinet, but running out of space 😭 But someday I’m gonna have a gorgeous glass front cabinet for all of that!

[@rachaelnugent]

instead of wax/candles, I can see some of those vintage Murano glass sweets in the Art Deco dish.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Wait, how did I not know about these????? Thank you for the tip. Now I’m on a deep dive.

[@yiannay]

As a crazy-collect-everything-person I loved this episode ❤ (I literally have hundreds of stuff on display in glass cabinets and shelves and curse myself every time I dust and clean but then when I'm done I sit and marvel at them and comfort me saying it was worth it 😂😂😂)

[@LaughCryDIY]

As long as the things bring you joy! BTW, feel free to send me pics of your collection. I love to creep on people’s things!

[@annonone93]

The chocolate truffle candles would be easy to make with wax, some wicks, and a chocolate mold

[@LaughCryDIY]

I was thinking about it

[@autumnzellers3855]

✨Thank you for sharing all of your treasures with us Katy. Love the matchbooks. I feel they’re kind of a lost art these days. Take care and give Baguette some scratches for me. ✨

[@LaughCryDIY]

They totally are. Someday I’m gonna design one with Baguette’s face on it. Hah.

[@9catsandcraftsticks]

Loved this!! The cat tarot cards..priceless!! I was especially amused at how unimpressed Baguette was to film this video!! 😂😂 Stay safe!!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Now that I think about it, I don’t know if she’s ever been excited to film ever. She always looks annoyed and aggrieved.

[@michaelbeck4236]

And you absolutely should create a LaughCryDIY interior design maximalist manual book! 🙌

[@LaughCryDIY]

It is on the bucket list

[@caseyharrison6935]

you have a great eye for special unique items!!! either im crazy or i swear i never saw that bird on your dining room wall before LOL

[@LaughCryDIY]

Haha. The wallpaper only shows you what you want to see. JK. Maybe it’s the angle or something.

[@kimberlybenedict]

GUUUURRRRL YOU NEVER CEASE TO AMAZE ME! When is the next hurricane so you can do this again! Thoroughly enjoyed everything and especially your smiling face and all of your exceptional knowledge! WOWWWWW!!! 👌

[@LaughCryDIY]

Hahahah. Happy to report we survived the hurricane just fine. And good to know you dig this style of vid. Show and tells are super fun, so I’ll do them again.

[@heidim1377]

I was obsessed with Escape Island Kiss! Obsessed

[@LaughCryDIY]

Agh! Love that somebody else knows about it.

[@whatselledone]

Omg that escada bottle is such a throwback.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Right?! Y2k summer over here. 😂

[@michaelbeck4236]

I haven’t shaken my loose leaf tea like a peasant since spring of 2003. 🤷🏼‍♂️ I’m glad you’ll be able to scoop your tea in style with that stunning tea spoon. Loved this video, Katy! Glad you and Baguette are safe and okay with this random AF hurricane.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Happy to report we’ve survived and are enjoying the tea together.

[@pratherlara5321]

OMG the bat tea cup w/ moon hanging over- I'm dying!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Thank you for matching my joy. I love finding my people. 🦇🦇🦇🦇

[@olbird7647]

Darn those pesky hurricaines/ flash-floods/ earthquake thingies 👎 but a big fat YAY! to show and tell with Katy 👍 I love how happy and animated your things make you 😊

[@LaughCryDIY]

Haha. I love to be animated.

[@lindaroyal8161]

I live in Florida, gulf coast area; been through my share of hurricanes. Luckily only one that was a direct hit; I'm 60 miles inland from the gulf, so yes we did receive some damage from winds but not like others areas in the state have dealt with over the years. We have one out there right now churning away, they're not sure where it's going to hit landfall, probably the pan handle, many go there. It was really crazy to hear Los Angles was going to experience one, crazy. That vintage 70's Avon set is too cute, I'm from back in that era and don't remember it, everyone bought Avon back then, it was the "in" thing. Match books, yes, I used to collect them, sent you photos a while back. They all live in a big glass jar that sits in a whicker basket. Since I was born in the 50's, when I started collecting, it wasn't frowned upon to smoke and all bars, restaurants and places gave out matchbooks for an inexpensive way to advertise. OMG - Love the baby bat tea cup, how adorable, really like that cabinet too. That tea jar/container is super cool, love it! The tarot cat card are pretty cool too! You found some pretty great treasures. Still waiting to see your spice cabinet, I love unique built in's in older places. Good video, nice to see what others treasure.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Shoutout to anyone who is used to dealing with hurricanes! We had a small taste of it, but it is no joke. We’re lucky we didn’t have any problems. I forgot about my spice cabinet!!! Will show it someday.

[@christinaapplegate5281]

It’s called a tumble up! Cute name for you bedside water keeper. Enjoyed see more of your apartment.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Good to know! 🙏

[@kimeejae]

Love the alternate content🥰 Seeing the items then getting a history lesson about them is a bonus. The Avon powder and bath oil set was a score. I have never seen anything like that🌹 Very cool 😎

[@LaughCryDIY]

Thank you for reinforcing that decision on the Avon set. When people said not to get it on Instagram, I felt personally attacked. Hahahha. Jk.

[@kimeejae]

@@LaughCryDIY sometimes you have to trust your instinct! Sounds like you managed to stay dry after the hurricane. After leaving LA, I heard you all had an earthquake followed by the torrential rains🙏🏾 Lord have mercy!

[@LaughCryDIY]

@@kimeejae haha. We did. The earthquake woke Baguette up on her little pouf, and she looked at me all annoyed and then went back to sleep. 😂

[@wendyb.graves4244]

I have the same little blue vase💕It was my grandmas and I’ve never thought to put flowers in it but I’m going to now. Thanks for the idea!! Love your content, from NC💕

[@LaughCryDIY]

No way?! Twins!

[@heidibee501]

I love the tiny jug and jar. I am a grandma so l know Avon and love some of the things they produced. The fifties were wonderful for women. I know. I lived it. Many of us don't realize it, but women are much more controlled in today's world.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Aw, yay.

[@wallywaffles1333]

Super impressed that you can have a glass carafe by your bed with a cat in the house! My two cats like to knock everything off of surfaces, so everything is museum tacked down. Love the alternate content and I also love your new design direction.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Bless museum wax. Haha. Baguette has an odd habit of just trying to plant herself on top of things instead of knocking them over. 😂 If you need your glasses, good luck. They’re under her.

[@caleighh6]

I have 2 of those Avon bottles that I’ve found thrifting!! They’re sooo pretty, awesome that you picked it up!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Twins! I love that.

[@melaniepeters4744]

Loved this video! The Avon oil container is a great find. My Mom used to sell Avon years ago and had one like that. Love the cat teacup! Thanks for sharing, can't wait until your next video like this❤

[@LaughCryDIY]

Aw, I’m glad you dig them. Mixing in different vids now, ya know

[@setodd2098]

Always love a good show and tell. It was my favorite day in school! Hope you're staying safe.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Happy to report we made it through OK. 🙏

[@GnipMuffin]

Brb, going to find those tea cup stands.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Here they are! www.amazon.com/dp/B01N4NAFW3?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzfrenclau-20&creativeASIN=B01N4NAFW3&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.3II8N2YRE1JEL&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_m_asin

[@stephhascall2893]

Great collection. I didn't know that they still made bedside carafes! I've had one on my thrift list forever!❤

[@LaughCryDIY]

Oh boy. Finding the right carafe was a whole thing. Haha. I was feeling very picky and specific, so I went on a whole deep dive. I hope the thrift gods smile on you.

[@alexmac6487]

You always bring me joy. ❤

[@LaughCryDIY]

😭😭 wow. Make my day.

[@L0U1SE]

Baguette wil expect daily tarot readings now

[@LaughCryDIY]

That she will

[@crystalkirkland781]

I actually came to LA this past week, arriving the day before the hurricane. Love all of your finds but the tea spoon❤, I may need to start drinking tea to justify the purchase.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Do it. Do it! Glad you survived too.

[@ruthscott5166]

LOL, I was an AVON Lady back in the 70s and I sold those. :D

[@LaughCryDIY]

Really?!?! Oh, I love to hear that! Did you have any favorite or memorable things you sold? Would love to know. I feel like the 70s sets are increasingly collectible (perfumes, etc.). And I loved the mini lipstick samples as a kid.

[@marcelleblakerartistmaker1095]

I have the Avon vase thingy. It didn’t come with the top stopper which it’s supposed to have- but it was thrifted. I had to get it when I found it because my mother had it when I was growing up. It reminds me of her(she passed when I was 11). 🦋❤️ Your next DIY- put all your matchbooks in a big frame to display as artwork. So gorgeous.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Aw, I’m so sorry about your mom. My mom lost hers around the same age-I know how powerful those mementos are. And such lovely little tokens. Who knows where all those stoppers went to 😂 But I’m very glad the thrift gods blessed us both. Oh, and I have this vague idea to make a match display in the shape of a giant fan. I don’t know what that means, but I’ve been thinking about it. 🙌

[@marcelleblakerartistmaker1095]

Thank you- you are very kind. That sounds awesome- your fan idea! Love it!

[@emichellefarmer5992]

I collected Avon jars as a child...I'm now 61 and wish I had kept them. I had over 50 of them, and when I went away for college, my mother threw them away.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Agh, the treasures lost. 😭 I see so many cool ones popping up online. I didn’t realize how fun and funky they were.

[@annaryan4803]

I did not have that Avon set, BUT I so wanted it. Back then, Field of Flowers was my favorite set among their body power. And I loved the idea of a ceramic shaker for my body powder.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Yes! I love that you knew it! Didn’t even think about the fact that it would have been body powder. I was totally thinking face powder (maybe because it’s what I was thinking of adding to it). I also have such fond memories of the tiny Avon trial lipsticks. I felt like they were made to be kid-sized.

[@annaryan4803]

@@LaughCryDIY Of course you can put whatever kind of powder you want in it. In my case, I have a shaker with cornstarch in it, for those hot and humid days. It's a natural treatment for heat rash.

[@LaughCryDIY]

@@annaryan4803 very smart

[@lindamclaughlin2274]

I love that carafe and I’ve got to order one! This was a fun video, as always.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Aw yay!

[@cadair4736]

😂thanks, loved this. Very lovely fun things!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Thanks. It’s actually fun to look around and see what in your house really makes you want to show and tell.

[@Rebecca-zj4wq]

In lieu of the chocolate truffles, you should get cherry-shaped candles for your dish. Much easier to find, and same vibes.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Ooooh cute idea!

[@witchburr976]

Love this!! So much fun!! Yasssss escada!!! Omg please please make a super maximalist, novelty, fun diy book!!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Can’t wait someday I will.

[@CHERYLee-s6r]

My favorite is the bath oil and powder holders ❤

[@LaughCryDIY]

So fun, right?

[@thegreenquill1052]

OMG, the candy dish. 😍

[@LaughCryDIY]

Isn’t it so gorgeous? Spoiler: There we’re actually two, and I got one for channel bff Rachele too.

[@thegreenquill1052]

I heart Rachele! Keep that girl coming back!

[@meercatt]

That was lots of fun!😊❤

[@LaughCryDIY]

Thank you for rainy day recess indoors 😂

[@Lullalies]

Fiorucci is an italian clothes brand with really cool funky ads.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Ohhhhhhhhhh. Totally presumed it was a restaurant.

[@opalmoon2256]

0mG!!! Great treasure finds...love them all😍 💗💗💗

[@LaughCryDIY]

Thanks for hanging with me

[@christinefrier7888]

Loved the fact that your t-shirt matches your couch. Did you plan that, or was it a happy accident? Cool collections!

[@LaughCryDIY]

I notice the color just follows me everywhere, when I realize it or not.

[@sharonmcbride2374]

Great video. Love that you shared your finds.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Happy to share my treasures always. Lol.

[@gerronhite7058]

To hold loose tea - tea caddy

[@LaughCryDIY]

Good to know!

[@marycorreia4359]

I bought that teacup too! Just bought my first home, and it was the first thing I bought for it 😂.

[@marycorreia4359]

I love show and tell so much! It satisfies my nosiness gene.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Wow. We’re bat twins. I am so happy to share her art. Congrats on your house!!!!

[@marycorreia4359]

@@LaughCryDIY thank you so much! It's so fun and rewarding to be able to take care of this little house and decorate it how I want. Thanks for the inspo and diy tips ♡.

[@LaughCryDIY]

@@marycorreia4359 love it. Feel free to send pics of any projects you’re especially proud of. I like to see.

[@katiesullivan8566]

My mom owned the bath oil decanter from Avon. Can't believe it's now an antique.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Yes! So nostalgic

[@sheajulie5540]

okay OBSESSED with the teacup obvs. also, alt idea for the blush candy dish if you can’t find truffle candles is to use it for jewelry. i have a couple antique candy dishes that i picked up literally in high school and somehow kept around all this time and they look so cute with like a string of pearls and a little bit of something shiny in them!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Ooh, love that. I don’t wear jewelry at all, but the string of pearls sounds soooo pretty!!!!!!

[@tngirlz4622]

So sorry about the hurricane - stay safe. Thank you for showing us your collection of cool stuff when you should have maybe been preparing to evacuate!😁 (“It’s forest fire (hurricane) season. What’s in your evacuation box?” “Um, our wedding album, a bag of cat food well past the ‘best before’ date, and a can opener. Maybe I should put some food and bottled water in there?” Your match books are especially cool, and that tarot deck is the same one I have - what a kick to see it pop up here!

[@LaughCryDIY]

No way!!!! Tarot twins?!?!?! That’s so cool. And yeah, we were lucky it was fairly mild (although I’d never been in one before), so we fortunately made it out ok.

[@ThisIsJessPaul]

I LOOOVVVEEED seeing your collections. It's so apparent the love and excitement that went into these possessions. and... I HAVE THAT CAT PEOPLE TAROT deck, too!!!!!

[@LaughCryDIY]

No way! Cat deck twins! It’s one of my fave lil things. The art is so wild.

[@vanessademske]

Vintage Avon bottles and jars are my jam. The Goodwill near me (in San Diego) is stocked with them right now, let me know if you're looking for anything in particular.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Whoaaa. That’s so cool. I’d never paid attention to them before. But I’ve seen funky ones here and there.

[@Onyx-Rose150]

If you get anything from your grandparent it automatically becomes an heirloom. 😁

[@LaughCryDIY]

Facts

[@1AmMarissa]

Hi. The carafe link is pulling up the cat tarot cards. Would you mind providing the correct link?

[@LaughCryDIY]

Oops! Fixed it!

[@cptnsumi]

I am so happy the fireplace is battery operated! Before you said it the burning candles where giving me anxiety!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Haha. I know. The candles are so realistic.

[@jackieclark817]

The cat tarot cards !!! OMG 😳😍 totally you and baguette. Loved this vid!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Aren’t they wild? So groovy

[@valeriecarr6754]

Thoroughly enjoyed this! Thanks for sharing. My mother used to put out a carafe like yours on a night stand when guests spent the night. You have so many cool things. It’s obvious how much you truly enjoy them. Very fun video. And your little side quips always make me laugh. ❤😂

[@LaughCryDIY]

I’m telling you, the carafe has changed my life. But I love it for a guest room for sure. That and a lil coffee/tea station. So glamorous.

[@heidim1377]

I own the same lion pillow! I wanted the Gucci one but could not justify spending the money on it. Love the matchbooks!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Agh! Twins! I love it so much

[@debidehm9129]

I love your teacup cabinet!I also LOVE Art Deco!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Hope to do more art deco stuff-would love to do an art deco bar!!!

[@debidehm9129]

@@LaughCryDIY an Art Deco bar would be great!!

[@mollierocket705]

❤

[@katiestockley5984]

Bat teacup is awesome, love love love this vlog

[@LaughCryDIY]

🦇🦇🦇

[@yourstrulymalissa9932]

Loved it! Groovy collection you’ve got there.😂

[@LaughCryDIY]

Thanks for watching. Always on the hunt, ya know.

[@duikmans]

How was the hurricane aftermath? There seems to be some kind of misunderstanding, though: Baguette is not here to entertain you, you're here to entertain her. Love the tea container BTW.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Happy to report we both survived just fine. Baguette and I had a heart-to-heart, and we have a better understanding of the boundaries in our relationship.

[@deannawoodbury2631]

I don't know if anyone else answered this earlier but I believe Fiorucci was a brand of designer jeans from the 1970s.

[@LaughCryDIY]

I had no idea, but apparently it was the hip store in the 80s in Beverly Hills.

[@MusicDoc-oe5sw]

@@LaughCryDIY Look up the lyrics to the 1979 Sister Sledge hit, "He's the Greatest Dancer". You'll find this line: "He wears the finest clothes, the best designers Heaven knows Ooh, from his head down to his toes Halston, Gucci, Fiorucci He looks like a still, that man is dressed to kill" kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHWxZoN6ZZV2prM

[@LaughCryDIY]

@@MusicDoc-oe5sw hell yeah. Love this

[@genellwhite497]

The Magic Lamp closed down recently

[@LaughCryDIY]

Nooooooo, really? Aw, man.

[@jonathancerda-rowell1697]

Let the rain fall down…

[@LaughCryDIY]

Oh honey, it washed away my sanity

[@Lewisa369]

Oh no. I’m from FL there’s one heading our way too

[@LaughCryDIY]

Agh! Be safe!!!

[@hnek]

I’m pretty sure I have a matchbook from the Yaffa Cafe, my favorite all night spot that absolutely influenced my decor sensibilities. Like, draped strings of tiny chandelier fairy lights around holographic plastic wrapped poles and velvet paintings next to jewel encrusted mirrors reflecting Grecian rain lamps… Sadly it closed suddenly a couple (3? 7? Who knows) years ago. That was the real death knell for my relationship to Manhattan. Anyway I think you would have enjoyed the kitschy over the top-ness of it. I dunno if it’s vintage, but if I find the matchbook(and it’s in decent shape!) I’ll send it to you for your “erstwhile locations” collection. And after years of me trying to find photos, and explaining it badly, this has suddenly popped up on my youtube search! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGjUeYJ8Z7-Un5Isi=ongxIJZD2LbX59M1 Oh, and the teacup reminded me about Francesca Lia Block, whose aesthetic is also goals!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Ok, yes. I see why Yaffa was such goals. Totally my kinda vibe. What a dream. RIP to all the beloved places that close 😭😭😭 It’s so hard. Also looking up Francesca. Love finding out about new people.

[@hnek]

@@LaughCryDIY she wrote some YA books (Weetzie Bat) that captured a kind of magic in LA that I, a born and bred cynical NYer , was beguiled by!

[@MarionThiessen]

If you haven’t heard it I recommend the recent interview with Jonathan Adler on The Great Indoors podcast - he was hilarious.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Downloading now. Thank you for the rec. 🙏

[@MarionThiessen]

@@LaughCryDIY the whole podcast is great. Do you know Sophie Robinson? She is RIGHT up your alley design-wise.

[@LaughCryDIY]

@@MarionThiessen I totally listened to this. It was great. I just followed her. Love these recs.

[@MarionThiessen]

@@LaughCryDIY I first discovered her because of Interior Design Masters. She is a colour QUEEN!

[@edwardco4702]

How did searching up “cry for love” by baekhyun come to this?

[@LaughCryDIY]

Hahahhahahahhh no idea, but I’m thrilled.

[@edwardco4702]

@@LaughCryDIY honestly, I watched a bit of your video because I was curious…. and i genuinely enjoyed it. Keep up the good work.I gave you a sub and a like for the awesome video ☺️

[@LaughCryDIY]

@@edwardco4702 wow. Blessed and honored.

[@KarMa-ws3ll]

That was delightful. Wish you dry feet😀

[@LaughCryDIY]

Thank you. Happy to report I survived.

[@janetmccausland8953]

"Sorry to disappoinnt you, but I have to make my own decisions in life!" . . . wherever did you get that silly idea?!

[@LaughCryDIY]

😂😂😂