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I scour FB Marketplace everyday to find unique vintage furniture and small home goods so you don’t have to. This is a collection of home decor that’s on my radar at the moment. Some items are rare and on the expensive side, some are steals, and occasionally I include some good replicas for those who love the style but can’t afford the real deal yet. Some of these items are a bit further outside of the main cities, but may be worth the drive! Don’t be afraid to make offers.

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Think of it as having a creative partner (me!) step in to bring clarity, cohesion, and intention to your home—without the commitment of a full-service design project.

What’s Included

✨ Mood Boards
I’ll refine and elevate your existing inspiration by pulling together elements that feel true to your style. The goal is to turn scattered ideas into a cohesive, inspiring vision you’ll be excited to bring to life.

✨ Floor Plans
Together, we’ll reimagine your layout to maximize flow, functionality, and potential. A thoughtful floor plan makes every detail, from sofa placement to bookshelf styling, feel intentional and aligned with your lifestyle.

✨ Design Direction
You’ll walk away with a curated selection of furniture and décor that blends unique Facebook Marketplace finds near you with new online products. This ensures your space feels layered, one-of-a-kind, and perfectly aligned with your mood board.

Why Book a Session?

Because sometimes you don’t need a full interior design overhaul—you just need a creative soundboard, fresh perspective, or solutions for those tricky corners of your home. A Design Strategy Session is the perfect way to get that professional direction while still maintaining control and flexibility.

Whether you’re refreshing a single room or setting the tone for your entire home, this session will help you refine your vision into something tangible and achievable.

Details

📅 Booking: Please schedule at least two weeks in advance.
🖥 Format: One virtual session, with a presentation you get to keep.

A Special Thank You to My Substack Community

As a little insider perk:
Use code SUBSTACK for 10% off your Design Strategy Session.

Consider it a thank you for being here, following along, and trusting me with your space.

Book your Design Session Today.

I’ve missed you! Life has been a whirlwind these last couple of months between interior design projects and moving into my new apartment. Your girl is now officially an Austin, Texas resident!

This move was big for me, so I gave myself some time to settle in with taking care of my mental health, finding a routine, and meeting new friends. I’m absolutely loving it here and can’t wait to start sharing more about my new home.

Anyway, thank you so much for your patience with the FB Marketplace finds. Regular posts are officially back! Let me know if theres anything you guys are curious about or would want to see from me! Now, for the finds…

I scour FB Marketplace everyday to find unique vintage furniture and small home goods so you don’t have to. This is a collection of home decor that’s on my radar at the moment. Some items are rare and on the expensive side, some are steals, and occasionally I include some good replicas for those who love the style but can’t afford the real deal yet. Some of these items are a bit further outside of the main cities, but may be worth the drive! Don’t be afraid to make offers.

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I want to start by saying how incredibly grateful I am for everyone who’s been a part of this journey so far. To my very first customers who purchased directly through Instagram DMs, to those who waited in lines at my warehouse sales, to my design clients who trust me to execute their vision, to the badass creatives I collaborated with, to my friends who consistently showed up for me, and to my family who celebrated my wins and picked up the pieces of me during the moments I fell apart—thank you.

What started as a casual love for vintage furniture and an obsession with Facebook Marketplace, turned into a full-blown business. Then it became a showroom. Then it evolved into markets, sold-out dinners, interior design projects, collaborations, breakdowns, breakthroughs. It became my identity—for better and worse.

At first, it was thrilling. Finding a steal on Facebook Marketplace was an adrenaline rush. The sound of a Shopify sale coming from my phone gave me an immediate high. It became an addiction. I was obsessed. Every sale, every message of support, every packed event felt like proof I was onto something real. I poured everything I had into it—time, energy, money, my entire identity. But the more it grew, the more I felt like I was sprinting alongside something I had accidentally built too big to hold on my own.

I grew too fast. Took on too much overhead. I just kept building. I thought if I worked hard enough, I could push through it. But the pressure piled on. I was constantly trying to outrun the cost of keeping it all going.

I don’t think I realized when I started Guest House that I wasn’t just signing up to be creative. I was signing up to be a boss. A manager, a marketer, a bookkeeper, a customer service rep, a mover, a social media strategist, a designer, and a therapist—mostly to myself. My 8 years of being a nanny didn’t really prepare me for this.

But the caveat to being forced to do everything yourself is this: you end up learning everything. I’ve learned more from my mistakes than I ever could from a course, podcast, or book. Every wrong turn taught me something about business, about people, about myself. I didn’t have the luxury of outsourcing or pausing to figure it out. I had to learn by doing, sometimes the hard way, but it made me sharper, more resilient, and way more capable.

“Why didn’t you hire an assistant to help?” Well, I did. She was great. But I quickly realized I couldn’t actually delegate anything to her because everything required my eye, my decision-making, my knowledge. Again, lesson learned. I wasn’t being a great leader or setting her up to succeed in the role because I didn’t even know how to help myself.

Most importantly, I’ve learned how to handle challenges with calmness. I’ve learned that every problem has multiple solutions—and usually, none of them require panic. That’s a lesson I had to earn. I used to react from stress and urgency. Now, I know how to pause, assess, and move forward without letting it shake me. That shift has changed everything.

There were seasons I didn’t stop moving for months. Every dollar that came in went right back out. Cash flow? Hadn’t heard of her. I missed birthdays, I missed texts. so. many. texts. I lost friends—some because they couldn’t understand what I was building, others because I couldn’t explain it. I burned out. I started over. And then I burned out again.

I’m not complaining. I’d do it all again in a heartbeat. I’m simply sharing the reality behind the scenes of running a business—or at least what it can look like.

What’s wild is that, during the busiest seasons of Guest House, I was in a long-term relationship. I had big friend groups. I was surrounded, technically—but I still felt alone. I was giving so much of myself to everyone else—clients, customers, collaborators, my previous partner, my friends—that I had nothing left for me. And that’s the contradiction: I was losing relationships, while also drowning in them. My cortisol levels were so high that I would wake up every morning physically feeling the stress—chest tight, jaw clenched, heart racing—before I even opened my eyes. The anxiety, the pressure, the never-ending to-do list—it lived in my body. I wasn’t just mentally exhausted. I was physically carrying the weight of it all. The truth is, I wasn’t pouring into myself at all. So I couldn’t really show up for anybody at my best—not even me.

And still, there’s so much I’ve gained.

I’ve built a beautiful community.

I get messages from old followers saying, “I’ve been following since you were selling furniture in 2021—I'd love for you to design my home now.”

I’ve met lifelong friends at my warehouse sales, and I’ve watched strangers meet at my dinner events and walk away as best friends.

Guest House gave me skills I never learned in school and opportunities I couldn’t have imagined: I’ve transitioned into full-time design work, traveled to places I’d never been—I'm in NYC at least twice a year now. I have freedom and control over what my everyday looks like. I can work wherever, whenever. And most importantly, I get to be a part of creating the most important space in people’s lives—their home.

This last year has been about completely slowing down. I stepped away from the pressure of overhead expenses, constant content output, and the cycle of proving myself. I gave myself permission to pause—to reevaluate what actually matters to me.

I’ve been working to live again, not living to work. And in that space, I’ve found clarity. It’s my experiences, my connections both platonic and romantic, travel, deep conversations with friends—that fill me up. I love romanticizing really simple moments. That’s what keeps me creatively inspired. Not algorithms. Just real life.

A man I briefly dated had told me, “You know its ok to just… exist. right?” It’s stuck with me since. Guest House taught me how to build. to perform. but this past year taught me how to be. to exist.

Let this moment of vulnerability be a note of encouragement—to keep going, to find yourself if you feel lost, and to take the opportunities that are meant for you when they show up.

Lastly, thank you. To everyone who’s watched me grow, supported me in any way—whether that was sharing a post on your story, showing up to an event, hiring me, or simply checking in. To my family and friends who’ve sat with me on the nights I was bawling my eyes out, wondering if this would ever be worth it—thank you for reminding me who I am, what I’m capable of, and that I’m stronger than I think. I wouldn’t have made it to year four without you.

Here’s to everything I’ve learned, everything I’ve let go of, and everything on the way.

- Jordan

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Where I’ve Stayed:

New York

London

San Francisco

What I paid:

Kindred operates on a credit system: 1 credit = 1 night.

You earn credits by hosting other members in your home or by referring new users. For every accepted referral, you earn 2 credits.

Each stay also includes a cleaning fee, ranging from $150 to $350 depending on the city. Homes are professionally cleaned both before and after your stay.

(Hosting has its perks—you’ll return to a professionally cleaned home, at no cost to you!)

Additionally, there’s a nightly service fee, typically $25 per night. However, Kindred offers a subscription option called “Kindred Passport” for $600 per year or $165 per quarter. If you travel at least once per quarter and stay for a week or longer, it’s worth it.

FAQs

“I’m not sure how I feel about someone staying in my home.”

All members are carefully vetted, and because people are sharing their actual homes (not rentals), there’s a shared sense of respect within the community. Members value each other’s spaces as much as their own.

“Can you use their Amenities?”

Yes! You have access to gyms, laundry facilities, pools, etc.

As a frequent Kindred user, those who apply using my link are usually accepted within 24–48 hours. Plus, you'll receive 5 free nights! If you apply and book a trip by January 29th, you’ll get 7 free nights instead. Use the link below to get started!

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I hope this covered everything! If you have any other questions about Kindred, feel free to comment below or send me a message!

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After a much-needed break in December, I’m returning to my regularly scheduled Substack posts. A lot has happened, including a big move to a new state! Later this month, I’ll be heading to NYC to wrap up a project I’ve been working on. I’ll be sharing all the details about the vintage shops I explore, where I stay, and, of course, all the dirty martinis and food I consume. Stay tuned for updates in the weeks ahead!

Love y’all!

I scour FB Marketplace everyday to find unique vintage furniture and small home goods so you don’t have to. This is a collection of home decor that’s on my radar at the moment. Please note there are more listings provided that aren’t included in the photos. Be sure to read through and click on the items that sound like something you’re looking for!

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