Lived-In Style: The art of creating a feel-good home

What is lived-in style? It's laid-back, comfortable, no-fuss, and uniquely you.

It could bring to mind the comfy chair you curl up in beside the window. Maybe it will get you thinking about your freshly made bed, topped with a vintage blanket or quilt. Or perhaps it will elicit a smile over the collection of mementos and found treasures displayed on your mantel. Author Ki Nassauer sets out to visit 12 beautiful and eclectic lived-in homes full of vintage and repurposed treasures and hear how their owners put them together. Tips and hints give an insight into how to shop vintage, source art and antiques, introduce a sense of personality, and have fun with decorating. Lived-In Style is about slowly amassing pieces over time—and truly loving each piece you gather. The result is a joyful and personal home—a cozy yet chic spot where everyone will want to put their feet up and stay awhile.

Ki has crafted a career from scouring antiques shops, flea markets, salvage yards and the occasional street-side pile of castoffs for materials to create inventive furniture and accessories for national magazines and books, gaining a loyal and engaged audience along the way. As founder of Minnesota's vintage shopping extravaganza, Junk Bonanza, and Top Editor of Flea Market Style magazine, Ki connected a national network of vintage and antiques aficionados. Today as creator of Lived-In Style magazine (online), Ki shares her passion for all things old and authentic while chronicling the beauty and utility of a vintage inspired life. Born and raised in Minnesota and now living in Los Angeles, Ki is a proud mother of two and is thrilled to be "Kiki" to three grandchildren. To join her community, follow @livedinstylemag