Stools

September 2nd, 2009



I think I found a spot for the thrifty rattan stools I picked up at the Goodwill. I’m operating under the idea that they could be pulled out as an ottoman for the Eames wannabe lounger or as extra seating for visitors to gather round the computer…which is surprisingly often a big problem.

Is it too Florida retirement home with the planter and white couch? Something is off about the color scheme…maybe I should find them a more exciting place to stand out and say “Hey! We are here, we are rattan and we are awesome. Sit on us.”

FILED UNDER: decorating, den, furniture, thrifty, vintage

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Rejuvenation

September 2nd, 2009


Astron


Sfera

Rejuvenation just launched two new mid century inspired lights. I’m always a sucker for globe lights and the Sfera are nice and customizable (they even come in an 8″ and 16″ size). They are pricier than the Ikea version but way more refined. I hate that steel cable situation with the big Ikea 12″ globe light, that thing always looks like a bad 1990’s futuristic hot mess.

The Astron has totally peaked my interest. I think I need two in enameled black. Holler!

I have got to use that Rejuvenation gift certificate and these Astron numbers may be a winner. Maybe the master bedroom or guest bedroom, oh, or maybe in the living room in front of each window flanking the fireplace? Hmmmmmm….decisions, decisions.

It’s hard for me to choose what to buy when it comes to new stuff. There are just so many goddamn choices. With vintage or thrifting its pretty straightforward – you either find it or you don’t. If you find something you love and its the right price, you will make it work. Catalog stuff sometimes overwhelms me with all the options and I procrastinate. I make quick decisions and get more creative with boundaries and I think thrifting is like the most insane boundary and limitation. So, LONG story short – that is why I haven’t use my Rejuvenation gift certificate.

How do real designers do it? I always see that bird lady Candice Olson going through catalogs and picking shiz. But then those rooms always look so bland…like nice, but so so so boring.

Oh, and have you seen Design Star? What crap that show is and how awful has EVERY SINGLE THING been on that show? Oh god, this post has just turned into crazy rambling.

FILED UNDER: lighting, links

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Oh baby.

September 1st, 2009

Iggy Pup, tell me – any new fabulous fashion trends the people should be aware of? I’m sorry what??? Cones, bow harnesses and orange gloves?

Oh, its true. You do look fabulous.

Poor little Iggy broke his dew claw pretty badly and it was causing him a lot of pain. We took a trip down to the vet today and now he suffers the indignity of having a little orange bandaged foot and handmade couture cone harness. It all comes off Friday…but come on, thats pretty pathetically cute.

I haven’t laughed so hard as when we put him down on the floor and he had to walk around for the first time with his club foot and cone head. Needless to say – he totally SPAZZED out. I wish I had a video, I’d watched it everyday.

Apologies for being one of those annoying pet people. I just couldn’t resist this awesome little outfit.

FILED UNDER: Iggy

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