TED Talk: The design genius of Charles + Ray Eames

Thanks to Trevor for the link

Cute music video

Before and after: Fun with spray paint

After seeing these beautiful yellow sconces from Etsy shop vintage renaissance, I remembered an iron plant holder that was passed down to me from my nana. When I first got it I had no idea what to do with it, but after seeing those sconces a light went off in my head: I dug it out of the closet, and went at it with spray paint. I knew exactly what plant to put in it and everything.

This is what it used to look like:


And this is what it looks like now. I'm so happy to give it new life in my home:


As for the plant, it is my beloved burrito plant. I found a cute yellow pot that's the perfect size for it, and fits perfectly in the holder. My burrito has been with me since I bought the house last year, so it has a special place in my heart. You see, I always used to kill my plants, but since living here I've gotten better. I think having stone walls and floors helps keep the plant soil moist and all these windows provide the right amount of sun light. Isn't he beautiful?

Falling in love...

I'm really loving the Maharam dot pattern sheer fabric curtains for my living room/ dining room. I ordered a sample from the the shade store and I'm sure I'll love it even more when it arrives. I still have the original motorized curtain puller, which is a large white box found on either ends of the wall of windows. It still amazes me how modern this home was for it's age. I thought the fireplace, travertine floors and radiant heat were all added in later but it's all original from 1951.

Push door decal

I finally made it, I've been day dreaming of a big push decal on the swing door to my kitchen. I can't seem to get myself to do anything lately, I'm surprised I got this accomplished today. Anyone feeling lazy from this crummy weather in the northeast?

White: textures and patterns

It's called the georgia lamp but I call it the booby lamp.
Jonathan Adler $150
Textured white vessels from West Elm $29-$59
Blomster from Ikea $24

Amanda Johnson

Amanda Johnson has an Etsy shop where she sells vintage clothing and accessories called hafe caf. She currently has a sale going where you can receive free shipping on all U.S. orders over $25. Amanda's home is also filled with lots of vintage goodies, take a look at her cozy living room and entry way. images found on Flickr

Mobiles

I tried taking some pictures of my mobiles, but the weather is not cooperating and the lighting is no good for pictures. Anyway, these are made using 1/8" birch plywood, spray paint and water-based stains. They would look great hanging near a window, or even as a wall hanging. Each section can easily move up and down the string so you can position them exactly where you want them. I wish I had a video camera: they're so pretty when they're in motion!

I have no idea how to price them, but for now I will only charge $35. I will have them for sale on my main Etsy page soon.

The Shade Store

I have so many windows in my home that could use a new look! I got some great ideas from the Shade Store. They sell beautiful modern and retro fabric shades and curtains, check out more at the www.theshadestore.com.

Urban Outfitters: +OO™ by Blue Dot Collection

Check out the new furniture line at Urban Outfitters. I love that lilly pad coffee table, sometimes I wish I had more rooms in my home to decorate...sigh

Plastic cup chandeliers

I thought I'd share Julianne's Atelier's cup chandeliers that I found on the Retro Restoration post on Etsy today. Enjoy

Etsy Finds Decor: Retro Restoration

Thanks to Christine for posting about my home on Etsy's The Storque.

Kathi Rienstra, recycled grocery totes

I saw Kathi's booth at the market yesterday and at first glance I walked right by, but then I walked over again and saw these bags close up and my mouth dropped. Her bags are made from plastic bags that she gathers from recycling bins around town and from friends and family. Made with a small crochet hook which adds more work for her but she believes makes a better, stronger product. I had a fun time guessing which store the the bags came from, Market Basket, Shaws, Target etc.

Check out her bags on Etsy

Hooray!

sun sun sun!

See you at the market today!

Ready set go!

So we finally got the tent today but on the rainy ride home the windshield wipers stopped working. My poor husband Al looked a bit freaked out driving on the highway not being able to see, but we got home ok.

Besides that horrible ordeal we are having fun staining and painting those mobiles I once talked about making. I thought it would be cool to have them hanging from the tent for the outdoor market tomorrow, I should have at least two of them ready.

I will keep you updated on the mobiles and if the market is still on for tomorrow.

Modology: custom credenzas

Modology was established in 1998 by Keith Chrapliwy and Andrew Cape. Initially, they bought and sold vintage modern furniture pieces mostly on Ebay, but as the high-end pieces became harder to find, they found an opportunity to revamp less attractive ones. They subsequently started building these pieces from scratch, as the demand for storage became apparent. Andrew has since left the company, but with commissions coming in very frequently, Keith finds himself building and improving these great storage pieces full-time. I love these designs!

Yucky yuck yuck!

I am participating in the Concord Arts Market this Saturday, which means I have to buy a tent with plastic sides to protect me from the rain, oh how fun... If anyone is feeling adventurous please come out and visit my booth and keep me company, I'll even bring an extra chair for you!

Click here for directions.