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Maybe you could take a 'page' from this idea seen at: http://kikithespunkymunky.blogspot.com/2010/10/vintage-aluminum-folding-lawn-chair-re.html
Re-purpose leather belts for new and sturdy webbing.

If you Google the exact phrase "International Lamp Corporation", you get a hit for a listing on page 372 in a book called: N.E.L.A. Bulletin, Volume 9, Issue 6; By National Electric Light Association. [must have been scanned by the Google Books project ].
Lists that company as in Chicago, Ill. in 1922. Maybe that can narrow your research.

Stunning transformation. Kudos to Kathleen for having the guts and vision to take on such a project. Please comment on source for the Zebra pic over the master bed. Thx!

Very interesting to see how many folks are parsing what constitutes 'media' and/or are saying 'I will do it tomorrow' or 'sometime soon' because a favorite program is on this evening. I admit I am just as addicted as most who grew up with TV, radio, computers etc. so I see this night will be a challenge.

Definition of MINDFUL: bearing in mind : aware . Synonyms: alive, apprehensive, aware, cognizant, conscious, sensible, sentient.

Add a letter and you get MINDFULL - which is where most of us probably live! Working on getting to the first definition. mb

Best online resource I have used for all things dried and botanical is: www.nettletonhollow.com/

Prices will be a bit steeper than buying from a local provider or going out into the woods yourself, but they offer many global items that you can't find otherwise. They also have a blog from which you can peruse for wonderful ideas.

Most of my favs are already mentioned, but I don't think anyone mentioned the TED Conferences yet. Maybe they are not 'podcastable' for later use.... They deserve a shout out though as they are superb. If you have never listened to any of the speakers, try the one called: Jill Bolte Taylor's stroke of insight. Just an amazing TED Talk.

Totally identify with the occasional 'guilt' of not tapping in to all that my current city/local offers. I have lived in extremely rural, isolated areas as well as intense urban cities.

These day I just aim to allow myself to say "hmmm, what do I really want to do right now?" More often than not it is to chill in my garden and local neighborhood. If I follow that rule of thumb, then there is no disappointment of 'missing out' on the other activities.

I have lived alone in a sweet apt for the past 12 years. I find I am more connected to local friends and community neighbors than ever before. I am more outgoing and strike up conversations with strangers and passersby. Similar to how when travelling solo one can have more intimate connections because you don't have the insular companionship of a constant sidekick. That said, living with roommates is fine too and did plenty of that in college days. At this point - I really enjoy the personal freedom I have in my own 700sf world!

I concur this post is remiss in not including links to where those photos were sourced and/or info on how these types of items are mounted. The credenza is sleek and beautiful.