Archive for 2009

Kitchen Bar

Tuesday, April 14th, 2009

Above is an older pic of the kitchen nook. We had this Ikea Melltorp table and pair of Saarinen chairs which in the end weren’t very convenient to sit in and took up a lot of space in our narrow galley style kitchen.

So while Craig built our lovely built-in bookshelves I asked to also have this bar built with the leftover wood – because I’m a dick.

I designed a little storage area to show off lovely cooking things.

Craig installed a wood support for the bar top on both walls.

The Boy and Craig are trying to level out the back support for the bar top.

All installed!

And for the big finish…I painted it up.

I have a new pair of chairs I recently picked up going here, which I’ll reveal later with the fully styled bookcases and breakfast bar!

*By styled I mean filled with crap.

Dammit

Sunday, April 12th, 2009

I wish I was going to Christies two years ago instead of thinking about Easter.

Storage cabinet by Charles Eames & George Nelson
Estimate: £4,000-6,000
Pair of lounge chairs designed by Charles Eames and with upholstery by Alexander Girard
Estimate: £1,500-2,000
Upholstered stool by Charles Eames
Estimate: £1,000-1,500
A set of chequer cushions by Alexander Girard
Estimate: £700-900

But that would mean I actually had money to spend and could time travel. Dammit.

Etsy

Saturday, April 11th, 2009

Come on down to the old Etsy store and check out some of the Brick House’s recent vintage finds! Available now for your purchasing pleasure. No, seriously, I need some dollars.

Danish modern cork lamp – SO F*ING NICE

Vintage beaker set

Italian decanter set