Cuban Film Posters!!
I’m so excited! After haunting ebay for weeks, I finally pulled the trigger and purchased two authentic silkscreened Cuban film posters for the living room. Yay!! I LOVE THEM!! I can’t wait for them to get here!!
Back in the saddle…positive attitude restored + closet update
After my semi-breakdown last evening, I went to work today and had a co-worker send me an instant message telling me that she hears I’m a “home renovator extraordinaire.” She said that if I had a minute or two, she’d love for me to come to her desk so that I could give her...
Antiques are Green
This is why I love thrift store shopping. Two weeks ago, I got a dining set just like this as well as a matching credenza at my favorite second hand furniture store. Stats: Manufactured by Bramin of Denmark in 1965. Designed by H.W. Klein. Made of solid teak with rosewood insets. More pics of my...
Pre-Demolition Sale Madness
More and more [and even more] I’m discovering that I love a good BARGAIN. And nothing feels better than a bargain that also includes something that’s been recycled. Not only am I saving money, but I’m saving the earth, right?! (I know…it makes me feel giddy knowing that I just saved the planet. I’m like...
Yard Sale Extravaganza
So my friend and I had a joint yard sale today complete with mimosas. Followed by a serious downpour. Oh well, at least I made $50 in the first hour and a half. This is my friend Nancy posing in front of all our junk prior to a bunch of it getting rained on.
Okay, I’m obsessed with thrift store shopping
This past week I went to my favorite thrift store and discovered they had some really cute vintage china for a total bargain. (In fact, it was practically a steal.) I couldn’t help but get it because…well….it was so cute! But also because after some internet digging I discovered that it’s from a really great...
One room done, now moving on to the next project
So I’ve finished my kitchen. Done and DONE! Yay. It feels really good. Final pics to come on that tomorrow. And since I’ve finally finished everything in there, I’m obviously moving on to the next project. What could that be? 1) Backyard 2) Finalizing the bathroom details 3) Dining Room 4) Guest Bedroom 5) Master...
Loving Etsy Linocuts & Paper cutouts
Etsy never ceases to amaze me in all the wonderful things you can find there. People are so creative. And the fact that you can buy artwork directly from an artist just makes me happy that there are still ways to interact with people on a small level. These four pieces have been in my...
Retail Me Not — My newest online friend
So if you’re like me (and you probably are since you’re reading this blog), you make a lot of purchases online. It’s not that I dislike buying things from stores, but the reality is that I have VERY particular tastes and specifications. Well, in preparation for moving to my new home there are lots of...
Sewing slipcovers: It can’t be THAT hard, right?!
I’m currently taking sewing classes, and so far have learned to make a pillow. Not too extraordinary I realize, but I have BIG plans. Once I get settled in the new house (and have a room to dedicate to crafting), I think I’m going to set up a little sewing space to make pillows &...
