a very vintage christmas

frame a vintage christmas card, display a Merry Christmas book, use a vintage sock stretcher as a christmas stocking, keep christmas cookies in a vintage tin, say "merry christmas" with wooden letterpress type, trim your tree with vintage garland,

just my type

This hand-drawn type by Jeremy Paul Beasley is fabulous.

all dressed in white

This dress makes me want to relive my wedding day. Stunning.

feast your eyes on these craiglist finds

vintage orange cabinet, $45

tufted velvet arm chair, $75

mid century record storage cabinet, $60

antique teal iron bed, $125

antique wooden drafting table, $83

antique iron bed, $495

DIY with barn wood

Barnwood Headboard


Barnwood ceiling


Barnwood shelves


Barnwood wall


Barnwood floors


Need barn wood? Get it here.

matchbook mention

Scrolling through the latest issue of Matchbook Magazine, I discovered some of the note cards I designed for Jonathan Adler. I love fun surprises like that. It seems so silly, but seeing it published makes me go, "Wow, I got to design that."

One of the amazing projects I get to work on at Cheree Berry Paper.

craigslist find for me!

Usually, I am posting fun things for you to buy off craigslist, but this time, I am just bragging about a recent purchase by me! You would think I buy a lot of things off craigslist for as much as I search, but actually this is only my third purchase. Looks like all of my hours searching finally paid off. This sofa was an absolute steal. I have been looking for a couch like this for months. This one is the exact style I envisioned and I only spent $20.

Tufting. Check! Curved back. Check! Comfy. Check! Yellow. Check! Check! How could I not rush out to St. Charles in the middle of game 4 of the world series to get this? You have to be proactive when a beaut like this comes along.

Once I saw the couch in person, I realized it will need a bit of work. I will probably replace the worn towel-like fabric (though I love the yellow) and will need to repair/paint the damaged wood trim. All in all, still a good purchase.

craigslist finds: stuff you should buy

This HUGE farm table would be perfect for a massive dinner party. Who has room for an 11 foot table?

Rustic Farm Table, make offer


Antique Wing Chair, $150


Antique Love Seat, $150

inspired

“Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren’t used to an environment where excellence is expected.” -Steve Jobs

friday craigslist finds

24-drawer wooden cabinet, $325

Wooden type chest, $150

craigslist finds

Gorgeous blue sofa, $150


Antique filing cabinet, $250

wallpaper love

Dreaming of patterned walls in my dining room.

Peony Wallpaper, Urban Outfitters, $79

Blazing Poppies Wallpaper, Anthropologie, $148

Octopus Garden Wallpaper, Anthropologie, $198

Thomas Paul Love Affair

I saw the preview of the new Thomas Paul bedding line on Designsponge and I was hooked! I don't know which one I like more! Ok, I do. I am absolutely OBSESSED with the whale shams.

You can view the entire gorgeous collection here.

craigslist find: index file cabinet

Great piece. Great price. Someone should own this.

Index Cabinet, $225.

more craigslist maps

How cool are these? But them for $50 a piece on craigslist.

craigslist find: vintage map

Buy this vintage map. Such a great way to fill an empty wall in your home.

via refresh design studio

via this pretty space

via elements of style

Collected

I just recently discovered the magazine, Collected. Check out the gorgeous design and unique content. You're welcome:)

it's a bird, it's a state...

..it's a work of art! I love these State bird prints by Kelzuki and think everyone should own one.

State Bird Print, $18.