Just last night I was painting my kitchen/dining room teal, inspired by my vintage 50's table, a twin to yours! Now if only I could find awesome stools like yours, I'd be set! Looks awesome!
Weird, within the past year or so I've been obsessed with the purple/green color combo and, in fact, was going in that direction when looking at paint this weekend. Great inspiration!
Great timing on this post, I just moved into a new apartment and this weekend's project is looking at paint and colors. My large living room/bedroom has the most windows (east-facing), and has been...
I really like it, but just this morning I passed two pretty decent armchairs in the alley behind my apartment (well, decent in shape and condition) but couldn't help but wonder at their history. Bu...
Growing up, we had two subsequent sets of kitty siblings that would tear the fabric on the boxspring of my parents' bed and climb up into the box spring.
If we couldn't find them, we'...
23. I'm blaming the fact that my boss just got out of her meeting and I know I shouldn't be tooling around online. "No outside internet use!"
That does not explain my concentrated issu...
I think it's inspiring. It reminds me of a sculpture on the campus of my alma mater. It's got me thinking of ways that I could pull of something similar...
My mother brings old newspapers to our local SPCA. When I volunteered there in years ago, we'd use them to line the cat cages. Might be worth making a call to your local shelter to see if they coul...
I'll reiterate, thrift stores (search on Yelp) and Craigslist. Also, alleys. There's no rush to fully furnish her place, let her feel out what her needs will be. When I was in grad school (all of t...
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Yes! Renegade Craft Fair Holiday Sale at Pulaski Park! Also, christkindlmarket in Lincoln Square! http://lincolnsquarechristkindl.com/
I am totally going to try this! Great job!
Just last night I was painting my kitchen/dining room teal, inspired by my vintage 50's table, a twin to yours! Now if only I could find awesome stools like yours, I'd be set! Looks awesome!
Weird, within the past year or so I've been obsessed with the purple/green color combo and, in fact, was going in that direction when looking at paint this weekend. Great inspiration!
Great timing on this post, I just moved into a new apartment and this weekend's project is looking at paint and colors. My large living room/bedroom has the most windows (east-facing), and has been...
I love how complete artfully undesigned it is. And I love the idea of using ladders as shelves and tables. Very cool!
I really like it, but just this morning I passed two pretty decent armchairs in the alley behind my apartment (well, decent in shape and condition) but couldn't help but wonder at their history. Bu...
jadepwinters, I saw that table and almost gasped! It's exactly what I've been looking for but unable to find! Anyone? Anyone?
Ruff Haus Pets, right by the Rockwell Brown Line stop! They also do adoption events with Tree House Animal Foundation. http://www.ruffhauspets.co...
Growing up, we had two subsequent sets of kitty siblings that would tear the fabric on the boxspring of my parents' bed and climb up into the box spring. If we couldn't find them, we'...
23. I'm blaming the fact that my boss just got out of her meeting and I know I shouldn't be tooling around online. "No outside internet use!" That does not explain my concentrated issu...
I think it's inspiring. It reminds me of a sculpture on the campus of my alma mater. It's got me thinking of ways that I could pull of something similar...
My mother brings old newspapers to our local SPCA. When I volunteered there in years ago, we'd use them to line the cat cages. Might be worth making a call to your local shelter to see if they coul...
I love the extra-long "night stand;" I have a low bed and would love to be able to have stacks of books and a lamp at just that height. Great idea!
I'll reiterate, thrift stores (search on Yelp) and Craigslist. Also, alleys. There's no rush to fully furnish her place, let her feel out what her needs will be. When I was in grad school (all of t...