Sorry about the shocking lack of posts the past couple of weeks. We're safely back in Austin and sort of moved in. You know, as much as you can claim to be moved in when you are surrounded by half-filled boxes and few things have a permament home.
I'll be back online soon - promise. Meanwhile, check out some of the cool blogs on my blog roll. Love them all.
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Monday, March 14, 2011
Masters Chair at MOMA
I didn't get through a couple of pages of the new issue of Lonny before falling in love with this chair.
It is the "Masters Chair" and can be used indoors or out. I love it. It would work equally well at a desk, vanity, dining table, or outdoor room. And the price isn't crazy bad - $244 (plus $23.95 for shipping). I think this will be a new classic.
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It is the "Masters Chair" and can be used indoors or out. I love it. It would work equally well at a desk, vanity, dining table, or outdoor room. And the price isn't crazy bad - $244 (plus $23.95 for shipping). I think this will be a new classic.
Friday, March 11, 2011
Room Remake
I saved this picture as soon as I came across it on DecorPad. Later I found it featured on House to Home
and decided to try and recreate it on the cheap. I love how it manages to mix patterns and colors without at all seeming busy. In fact, it feels very relaxed.
First we'll start with the wallpaper. It's from Cole & Son, but I found a couple of close (and probably cheaper) versions. I settled on this one from American Blinds, which has a great selection of affordable wallpapers.
Pattern Number 7562921 for $28.10 a single roll.
Pair some soft white curtains with this curtain rod set ($11.99-$17.99) and curtain rings ($2.99) from Ikea.
Ikea also has the cheapest white canopy bed I could find ($299 for a Queen) - the Edland.
Topped with a simple canopy in this P. Kaufmann fabric, also from Fabric.com
I love this Dash and Albert rug from The Bella Cottage - only $207 for a 6x9' rug.
The bench at the end of the bed was a hard one to match. In the end, you would probably be better searching Ebay and Craigslist. But I did find a close match to the shape in a single seater on CSN.com. So picture two side-by-side, sanded down and painted a distressed gray. ($179.99 each)
The chrome chair was also impossible to match. I like the idea of this Overstock find outfitted with a teal cushion.
Do you have a favorite room you'd like to redo on the cheap?
and decided to try and recreate it on the cheap. I love how it manages to mix patterns and colors without at all seeming busy. In fact, it feels very relaxed.
First we'll start with the wallpaper. It's from Cole & Son, but I found a couple of close (and probably cheaper) versions. I settled on this one from American Blinds, which has a great selection of affordable wallpapers.
Pattern Number 7562921 for $28.10 a single roll.
Pair some soft white curtains with this curtain rod set ($11.99-$17.99) and curtain rings ($2.99) from Ikea.
Then add a DIY roman shade made from this sheer diamond-patterned fabric from Fabric.com
Ikea also has the cheapest white canopy bed I could find ($299 for a Queen) - the Edland.
Topped with a simple canopy in this P. Kaufmann fabric, also from Fabric.com
I love this Dash and Albert rug from The Bella Cottage - only $207 for a 6x9' rug.
The bench at the end of the bed was a hard one to match. In the end, you would probably be better searching Ebay and Craigslist. But I did find a close match to the shape in a single seater on CSN.com. So picture two side-by-side, sanded down and painted a distressed gray. ($179.99 each)
The chrome chair was also impossible to match. I like the idea of this Overstock find outfitted with a teal cushion.
Do you have a favorite room you'd like to redo on the cheap?
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Desk Update
On Monday, I posted this beautiful desk and wondered if there was a cheaper alternative out there.
Today, I found it at World Market. I haven't completely give up on the idea of building my own version of the original. But this one is a nice knock-off - and $199 isn't bad.
Today, I found it at World Market. I haven't completely give up on the idea of building my own version of the original. But this one is a nice knock-off - and $199 isn't bad.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Favorite Kitchen
Just wanted to share a picture of my favorite kitchen ever.
Candice Olson did this on one of her shows. I'm not crazy about the stools and would probably want more color - but I absolutely love the layout. Especially the window seat - because I do a lot of reading in the kitchen. That sounds like I'm being sarcastic, but I'm totally not. I love flipping through cookbooks. Plus, it provides a comfy spot for someone to hang out with the cook. Which is always nice.
Candice Olson did this on one of her shows. I'm not crazy about the stools and would probably want more color - but I absolutely love the layout. Especially the window seat - because I do a lot of reading in the kitchen. That sounds like I'm being sarcastic, but I'm totally not. I love flipping through cookbooks. Plus, it provides a comfy spot for someone to hang out with the cook. Which is always nice.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Amazing Swan Lake Video
A friend of mine sent me a link to this video, and I just had to share. It's simply amazing what the human body can do.Beautiful, right?
Happy Mardi Gras!
Happy Mardi Gras!
Monday, March 7, 2011
Desk
This will probably change when I (and all my junk) actually get into the space, but right now I'm hoping to float a pretty desk in this corner of the new living room. I'm imagining something exactly like this:
Only not $2,198. Is that too much to ask?
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