Details abound in the Jefferson House B&B: From the original light fixture found in the basement to refurbished hardware and quirky touches. You’ll look around a room many times before you notice everything.
every single surface each time she makes a change. “I love shopping in my own booth,” Jackie says. “If I buy something to put in my booth, and I realize I just love it, I can always keep that piece and swap it out with something I have in the house. It’s a fun way to keep the house updated and current.” As for where she gets ideas for her décor, no source is off limits. Magazines, television, movies, Pinterest—they’re all fair game. In addition, the places to find her unique pieces is no secret either. “I love auctions, antique malls, flea markets, thrift
stores—you name it, I’ll go to it,” she says. “In fact, some- times my husband and I plan little vacations around it. It’s a way for us to have a great time together since we share the same love for all of this.” Don’t make the mistake of thinking Jackie’s husband Darren is just one of those “go with whatever the wife wants” types. His passion for the home is apparent in every room, especially the master bedroom. Since
the couple’s closet resides in one of the renovated extra bedrooms, the existing closet in the master bedroom was open to interpretation. Darren single handedly created and installed a large barn-style door across the closet opening, allowing for Jackie to have an in-home office. The door is an amazing architectural addition that is as unique as it is beautiful.
26 vintagekc spring 2015
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