A Little Industrial
One of my big obsessions right now is industrial furniture and decor. I know that some of you are probably thinking industrial seems too cold and uninviting. But, mixed carefully with the warm colors and textures of your home, even industrial items can be cozy! I have been looking for the perfect industrial cabinet for our kitchen. Right now prices seem to be soring for these items on Ebay and other websites, but come auction season, I bet we can snatch one up for a deal!
One website that I found with some very funky items is http://www.ergstore.com. This site has some great inspiration for industrial funiture, but also has some pretty steep prices. Some of the items I am currently loving:
A 1920's-30's doctor's chair. I know, I love all crazy chairs, but this one would be a real conversation piece!
A 1940's wheeled cart. This would be great for a kitchen island!
A 1930's- 1940's theater light. This would re-purpose as a great lamp.
Another site with some very amazing pieces is Get Back, Inc. at http://www.getbackinc.com. Some of my favorites there are:
A metal and glass medical cart. So what I am looking for!
A metal cabinet. This would be cute in almost any room.
A scissor wall light. A pair of these would make great bedside lamps.
More Chair Love
This weeks chair love: a recent find of Apartment Therapy reader Alex. Alex found this chair and is now asking the Apartment Therapy readers to help him identify it. Some of the readers think it might be a Gastone Rinaldi chair from the 70’s, worth quite a but of money if it is genuine. To me, money or no, it is really cute. I think it could be even cuter with some new funky fabric or leather cushions (which is what Alex is thinking about doing).
If you know anything more about the chair or it’s style, check out the post and let Alex know the scoop. Otherwise, if you are like me, just sit there and drool away.
Chair Love This Week
A little late this week, but here is my new chair fling:
This is a mid-century modern chrome and velvet armchair that is for sale on Craigslist here: http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/fuo/1003947247.html
I just think it is so cute. It would make an odorable desk or vanity chair.
Chair Love For This Week
The chair obsession continues this week. My latest chair love goes out to this guy: The Egg Chair. Arne Jacobsen designed this chair over 50 years ago. The egg chair was unique when it was first designed, but the 50th anniversary chair with chocolate suede and leather is gorgeous! The picture and much more information came from here: http://the-egg-chair.com
Chair Love
I love chairs. Tony says that I have a strange chair obsession. Its true. I would collect chairs if space would provide. I have even thought about hanging them on walls like art in order to accomodate my passion. But, for now I will post about the chairs I am drooling over. This is my latest love (since I finally aquired my Plycraft lounge and ottoman;)
Here is a vintage Barcelona chair and ottoman:
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I Feel A Project Coming On
I ran accross this oh-so-cute project this morning on the Curbly website.
Even though this DIY serving tray isn’t my idea, I had to link you all with it. I am most definitely going to make this my next project in the waiting. I have been looking at trays and also thinking about how to make one. But, with my love of all things black and white and my love of all things DIY, this is the winner. Check out the full how-to and more photos here: http://www.curbly.com/DIY-Maven/posts/5902-How-to-Turn-an-Old-Cupboard-Door-into-a-Serving-Tray
Thank you for the idea DIY Maven!
All Things Can Become New Again
I have talked about this before, but just can’t get enough. Old things becoming new again. I love this idea. I especially love repurposing items when the new purpose is something completely different than its previous use. This has actually become pretty popular lately, so there is a lot of inspiration out there. I thought I would compile some of my favorite repurpose finds. I might even have to start a new project soon!
These ideas are all great. The first picture is water skis made into a chair. I have also seen old surf boards used as shelves. The second is a shopping cart made into a chair. These would be totally cute on a deck or around a camp fire. The next photo is a library card catalog with added legs used as a coffee table. Then there is the side board dresser turned into a bathroom sink vanity. I love this idea. More storage and totally unique. The last is a side table made from suitcases. Great because storage is built right in!
Try thinking of new uses for old objects. Not only will your home be more unique and express your personality and taste, but it is greener for our world to recycle old items. Its a win win!
Some New Year’s Inspiration: 100 Things I Love
I recently saw a list some one had made of 100 things they loved. It seemed so inspiring to think about that many things that you enjoy or care about. So, I tried it. I thought that it also helped to take a deeper look at your style and personality. So… here’s my list. I hope it might help inspire you too…
100 Things I Love:
- Black and white photos
- Polaroid cameras
- Roller coasters
- Pepsi
Spiral Staircase by Martin Haesemeyer (Flickr)
- Huge sunglasses
- Antiques
- Old records
- Small collections
- Holey jeans
- Thick sweaters
- Movie nights
- Internet shopping
- Color coordinating items
- Crushed ice
- Photo booths
- Horses
- Beaches
- Lists
- Thunderstorms
- Coconut lotion
- Fireworks
- Shoes
- Moving sidewalks
- Sports
Bathtub and Fireplace by decorology (Flickr)
- Candles
- Typewriters
- Outdoor concerts
- Bonfires
- Wooden boxes
- Old picture frames
- Ferris wheels
Dice by kagedfish (Flickr)
- Ticket stubs
- Crowns
- Silk sheets
- Hot nights
- Lazy days
- The outdoors
- Corndogs
- French manicures
- Treasure hunts
- Auctions
- Handwritten cards
- Miniatures
- Vintage items
- Chocolate
- Street shops
- Motorcycles
- Dinner parties
- Eyeliner
- Sweatpants
- Mud
- Blank paper
- Road trips
- Black and white movie
Candles glowing... by annpar (Flickr)
- High heels
- Lilies
- Secret passageways
- Cubbie holes
- Shiny things
- Clean clothes
- Gum
- Fluffy beds
- Music
- Shiny lipgloss
- Claw foot bathtubs
- Tire swings
- The River
- Moc croc
- Small towns
- Big yards
- Hayrack rides
- Massages
- Inside jokes
- Old books
Sunglasses by sveltkamp (Flickr)
- Dice
- Keys
- Inspiration boards
- Fancy bottles
- Layered pillows
- Free catalogs
- My brother’s art
- DIY projects
- Wild jewelry
- Fireplaces
- Confetti
- Planners
- Mistletoe
- Freshly cut grass
- Harvest time
Polaroid Land Camera 1000 by Fallen Angel / Angel... (Flickr)
- Sunshine
- Fried food
- New Year’s Eve
- Long eyelashes
- Cowboys
- Accents
- Coffee shops
- Sidewalk chalk
- Diamonds
- Spiral staircases
- Clear furniture
- My own house!
Old record player. by MFinChina (Flickr)
One Beautiful Gift
There were so many great gifts this Christmas, both given and recieved. But, there is one gift that I just had to share with all of you! I have posted before about my brother’s art, and here is one more addition to that. I open my gift from my brother, and pulled out an old record album. It wasn’t a name that I recognized, so I was confused, but curious. There was a post-it note on the cover of the album that said, “Look inside.” I pulled out the record to see this beautifully painted vinyl. Amazing! He is so creative and so talented! I just can’t describe it any better than that! So, take a look here:
And, if you like what you see, check out more of his up and coming art at his website: http://rfosterdesign.com/home.html
The record is sitting in front of it's cover, as well as other records, just for reference. Isn't that gorgeous!?
Little Bit Of Christmas
Hi there, I hope you all had a great Christmas and enjoyed some time off. We sure did here. It was a rush from place to place, but we enjoyed every minute of it (and every bite of food). I just had to share with you a picture of my mom’s Christmas decor. She hung three little framed letters to spell “JOY”. Nicely done mom! Enjoy this last bit of Christmas spirit as we all get back into the work week!
And, just for fun, here's one of Tony and I and our tree.
Make Mine Eclectic 
