About Us
Meet the Owner
Hi I’m Layla, I’m a designer & maker of intimate apparel & loungewear by trade, with a passion for plants & cozy spaces. Im excited to share my love of vintage home goods and make it easy for others to shop unique housewares & create inspired and inviting spaces.
As a designer with a BFA & lifelong artist, I’ve worked in some of the mediums I collect, like ceramics/studio pottery. I’m always on the hunt for vintage objects – for my own home I collect milkglass, celadon, & baskets. With Home Spice I feel like a matchmaker connecting beautiful vintage items with our customers around the world.
I really enjoy styling & photographing the pieces I discover for Home Spice, I get to explore through the things I find. Home Spice is a collection of the antique, vintage and home decor finds mostly from New York's scenic Hudson Valley and further afield at New England Estates & flea markets.
FAQ
How will my order ship?
Most orders ship within a few business days, larger or delicate items may take longer to pack properly and may take a day or two longer.
Orders to US customers of $35 or more ship free by USPS first class mail, USPS Priority Mail, UPS ground, or another carrier of our choosing. All shipments include tracking. International and upgraded shipping options are available during checkout and are priced based on the weight of the shipment and distance from New York to your location.
What Shipping and Packing Material do you use?
Great question! I like to keep things as sustainable as possible so I try to reuse boxes and packing material as much as possible. If I don’t have the appropriate materials to protect an item in shipping I will go ahead and purchase new. When purchasing new I’ll opt for products made of recycled material. If included, the handmade flower paper thank you is plantable!
How do you Price Vintage?
There are a lot of factors that go into pricing – for one we decided to include shipping in the price and so weight and size of package and our experience shipping (I also own a Made in USA sleepwear business!) help inform that, of course I also will often research vintage costs locally and online with other sellers, take into consideration the quality of the piece whether its rare or hard to find, whether its in mint condition or has damage, whether its a complete set all factor into my pricing.
Were do I find information on size and condition?
I’ve tried to include relevant measurements and condition notes in each product description but if something is missing or you have a question about size/weight of an item feel free to send me a message!
What does patina mean?
Patina usually refers to the oxidization (what happens when certain metals are exposed to moist air/humidity) of metal – on copper its blue/green/white, on brass and silver its brown/black. And sometimes it can describe the softened edges of wood or oil stains on wicker that come with frequent use/wear.
I personally love the wear/patina of vintage items, whether its brass or a basket it just feels more relaxed and adds instant warmth to a space.