Chair Love For This Week

January 14, 2009 at 8:06 pm (Inspiration) (, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , )

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

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Rearranged

January 14, 2009 at 11:00 am (Home Changes and Additions) (, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , )

The cluttered corner of the living room just wasn’t working, so this morning (we are both home again due to awful weather) we moved the old Coke crate to the entryway of the bedroom.  This took care of two problems at once.  The marquee letters we had hanging in the doorway were looking a little lonely as well.  We were happily surprised by just how much tiny changes can help a space out!

The space isn't completely finished, but it does already look a lot less cluttered.

The space isn't completely finished, but it does already look a lot less cluttered.

The Coke crate could still use a few odds and ends,  but this is a great improvement.  All in good time!

The Coke crate could still use a few odds and ends, but this is a great improvement. All in good time!

I am so glad my fiance is understanding with me when I want to move shelves three times before its right!  And, thankful that he is willing to do all the work, even on his day off! 🙂

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Vintage Cool

January 14, 2009 at 9:16 am (Home Changes and Additions) (, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , )

We have been searching for a solution to our overflowing silverware drawer lately.  A jar or canister seemed like the perfect solution to hold some of the larger utensils.  But, finding the perfect one was the difficult part.  We tried to be open minded, but wanted to stick with something vintage and fun.  Then, it hit me.  We were at our favorite little retro shop in Moline, IL, Fred And Ethel’s.  We saw the cutest little solution.  A retro ice bucket!  It is a little short and wide, but so adorable.  So, we took it, and here it is in it’s new home!

The colors don't really match our black and white and red theme, but it was too funky to pass up!

The colors don't really match our black and white and red theme, but it was too funky to pass up!

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Check out Fred And Ethel’s website here:    http://www.fredandethels.com

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Quirky

January 9, 2009 at 12:32 pm (Tid Bits) (, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , )

We had a busy night last night and didn’t finish ANY of the projects we had planned.  So, in the meantime, I thought I would share with you some quirky little things that we are currently loving.  Enjoy!

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This pillow by Brandon Dunlap is just adorable! http://shanalogic.com/item.php?item_id=1931&manufacturer_id=156

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We would love to keep our guests' drinks cold with these bone ice cubes. http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/kitchen/a34b/?cpg=froogle

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Cocktail chemistry set. Guests will be amused! http://www.kaboodle.com/reviews/cocktail-chemistry-set

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Vintage fancy framed mirrors. These look so pretty in every home. http://www.kaboodle.com/reviews/set-of-3-antiqued-vintage-style-mirrors

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Jewelry made from random items. This is made from two vintage bottle caps. http://www.kaboodle.com/reviews/etsy-47bonanza-vintage-soda-pop-bottle-cap-pendant-necklace

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Antique bottles. Plain or fancy, they are so pretty. This one is an old ink well. http://www.kaboodle.com/reviews/cobalt-blue-ink-well-vintage-bottle

Well, there’s a mish-mash of all the random (and quirky) things that are on our minds lately.  Hope you are inspired.  Or, at least amused.

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