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Hey. I've seen these black and white Ikea pillows (in the cover photo) in a couple stories recently. Does anyone know what they're called? Also, anywhere you can buy discontinued Ikea items? I'd love to pick up a pair.

These Ikea pillows are everywhere today? Anybody remember what the pillows in the cover picture are called? I've been looking for a set.

Those dining room chairs look remarkably similar to the vintage Kent Coffey Perspecta ones that I picked up a while back.

http://midcenturymidwest.blogspot.com/2013/01/house-tour-redux.html

Most of my stuff actually comes out of city alleyways and thrift shops, though I've noticed that as MCM has become more popular things are getting much, much harder to find.

There are a few pockets of it here and there. St. Louis has a very tight-knit mid-mod community and most of the collectors know each other and meet up pretty regularly. Glad to know that there is another one out there who appreciates good design.

From the picture of the contents, it looks as if you get 5 shirts, a jacket, a sweater, a pair of shoes, 2 pairs of jeans, and a few sets of socks/underwear. You can judge for yourself if this, combined with the service provided, is worth $1500. I would assume that this appeals more to the "money is no object" crowd.

$1500?! For a few shirts, a pair of shoes, a couple pants and underwear? My most expensive piece of clothing is a $35 pair of Levi's, so I'm obviously not in their target market.

I don't really get this whole surreptitious painting thing. If you don't own the building, you can't just unilaterally make the decision to "update". To do so is completely disrespectful and damaging someone else's property without their consent, no matter how tasteful the end results. If you want to change things up a bit and do it the right way, go discuss your plans with the landlord. In my experience, most of them are very reasonable and will allow you to make updates as long as the job is done well and won't turn off future tenants. If they say no, then either live with it or find a new place.

... says the person who spends their time insulting other peoples' hobbies on the internet.

This is one of the many reasons why I wouldn't ever want to live in New York.