This Vintage Jungle Home Is Oh-So-Cool: How To Recreate The Look

Thank you! Be patient and look constantly, especially if you're looking for specific pieces. It can take months or even years to find exactly what you're looking for when searching secondhand, but it's always worth it when you finally do.

Also, ask people if they have or know anyone who has pieces they're getting rid of, and look off the beaten path. That person with a garage full of stuff may have what you're looking for. If you're looking in thrift stores, you have to go consistently to try to beat others to the goods.

Constantly! It's different today than it was last week and the week before that. Anytime I find something that will work better for my space, either functionally or aesthetically, I'll switch stuff out. And with all the plants getting so big, they're starting to take over some furniture space, so I've been having to adjust to that.

As for small changes that make a big difference, I'd have to say painting: A new coat on the trim will instantly spruce a place up. I just painted the '70s hood range in our kitchen from yellow/off-white to black, and it really affected that space, too.

You can hear the neighbor's kids playing, birds chirping, the dogs playing, horses neighing, my husband watching TV in his room, and I'm probably playing a true-crime podcast or some house music.

I have pretty bad anxiety, and working at home has really made me realize how I need it to be a place where I can relax and have everything I need around me on those bad days. Lots of cozy items like blankets, pillows, candles, essential oils, and plants help me to feel less anxious. The plants help me because there's always some calming maintenance to do with them—repotting, fertilizing, making cuttings, cleaning leaves, etc.