Weekly Chair Love
I spotted this weeks chair love on Flickr. Yellow is not really my color, but I see so much potential in the baby. A nice white vinyl? Or black? This chair could be gorgeous. I love that tufting and the curved back!
“‘Yella’ Chair” By Robem.
Curvy Chair Love
This week my chair love comes from a random internet search. The fun, curvy arms on this baby just jumped out at me. What a beauty. I’d take a couple of these for my dining room.
Hopefully we get some sun tomorrow so I can show you a few pictures of the yard progress!
Engagement Party Decor
We are finally ready to throw the long awaited engagement party!! We have been patiently (or not so much) waiting for good weather and a finished yard in order to throw an outdoor fest. We now seem to have both (or as good as its going to get). So, bring on the party!
I have a few simple ideas swirling around in my head, but for some fun inspiration I put together a few photos I’ve spotted.
This idea is so simple and cute. Although the picture is more fall decor it could easily be summer-y with some sand or shells in the jars!
This scene is so pretty. We already picked up some red paper lanterns that are perfect to go under our trees around the fire because they are battery operated.
These vintage letters would look neat in our yard showing our initials or wedding date.
I love the colors of this space. We hope to use some random candle-light as this photo does.
Are you all in the mood for some outdoor time yet? We will keep you updated with our party pictures- the party is on the 20th of June…
Another Garage Sale Day
Saturday was another small neighboring town’s garage sale day. I made a quick pass through town in between graduation parties and picking up the puppies from the vet (aw). I think I made out pretty well for a few dollars! Check out the finds:
For a couple of dollars each I got these adorable red vintage Pyrex dishes. I love any red cookware, especially Pyrex. They are so versatile, most of all the ones with the lids! The other metal dish is an Italian hot pan. I thought it was not only pretty but would also come in handy for fajita night!
I know the picture is a bit fuzzy, but I just loved this vintage wooden shoe mold. I couldn’t resist its funkiness.
New Chair Love
This weekend has been busy. I have many things to show you all (and the kitchen counter-tops are being installed as I type!). But, sadly, my camera card is not working today. So, until I figure out what to do with that (hopefully tonight!) I will show you my chair love early, and hope that I can have some exciting weekend finds for you tomorrow!
I saw this photo last week on Apartment Therapy. This chair is in a home layout from this year’s San Francisco Decorator’s Showcase. Sweet, huh!?
What a statment a chair like that would make!
Pots, Plants, Colors
Not a very exciting day here, just more cleaning and trying to enjoy some sun. But I did do a bit more planting the other day. I painted some terracotta pots just up to the rim (by taping the rim off with painter’s tape) to add some more interest to the porch. I also chose a few white and yellow flowers to go with the red. I think it’s looking better all the time. Up by the door we used an old barrel to hold a few pretty flowers. We actually planted these in a plastic planter with an attached water catch at the bottom so as not to ruin the barrel.
P.S. The counter tops are in! We hope to have them picked up and possibly installed next Monday…so stay tuned! 🙂
Mini Chair Love
I came across this little lucite chair and table on Ebay (thinking it was life-sized). Did your Barbies have neat furniture like this? I think mine are jealous!
Way cool vintage chair, even in a mini size, but I’d take the life-size set! 🙂
Check Out This Art
Over the weekend my brother’s art was displayed in an art show at North Central College. Check out some of his recent projects:
And I’m lucky enough to own three of his pieces! If you like his work, check out his website here: www.rfosterdesign.com
His works are also for sale!
Funky Chair Love
I found this guy on Flickr. Titled, “The Mysterious Vintage Chair,” by fetching. I love the shape and the detached headrest. Wouldn’t this chair be sweet in a bright, funky fabric!?
Bamboo For The Home
My dad brought back from his recent trip to Hawaii a bamboo cutting board for us! It is not only functional, but really pretty. The brand, Just Bamboo, says that bamboo is harder than Maple and is a natural antimicrobial.
This got me thinking about the other ways I have heard of bamboo being used in the home. Bamboo is now used in flooring, rugs, window coverings, and even sheets and bedding, towels, and other furniture and decor items! Bamboo is growing in popularity because it replenishes itself much faster that trees. Here are a few lovely pictures I uncovered while checking out the bamboo wares:
The bamboo floorings come in a variety of colors and finishes. I love this dark one!
These cabinets are made of bamboo.
These sheets are made of bamboo. The bamboo keeps germs away! This set comes from Bed Bath and Beyond- isn’t that color gorgeous!?
In the right room bamboo shades look great. I had them in my childhood room and loved them!
And who wouldn’t love a soaking tub like this??
Make Mine Eclectic 
