Craigslist Finds

Mid-Century Couch, $850

Brown Mid-Century Chair, $150
Gold Mid-Century Chair, $225

Vintage Floral Chair, $60

Vintage Lounge Chair, $30

Vintage Craigslist Finds

Mid Century Sofa & Chair, $360

Two Mid Century Black Leather Chairs, $25

Vintage bar cart, $35

New Year, New Rugs!

I have been needing some rugs for quite some time, but why are all the good ones so darn expensive? Well, I (and you) are in luck because Rugs USA is running a huge New Year's sale and I was surprised what gems you could get for 65% off. Take a looksy at my favorites or see everything on sale here. Must order by Jan 7!

Radiant Xue Trellis, 5x8 for $157

Tuscan Morrocan, 5x7 for $172 

Lattice Trellis, 5x8 for $113

Natural Cowhide, $217

Persian Tower Trellis, 5x7 for $120

Nawra Trellis, 5x8 for $125

craigslist: mid century finds

Pair of blue mid century chairs, $300

Mid Century Dresser, $495

Craigslist finds: Mid-Century

Mid Century Buffet, $200

Mid-Century Chair and Ottoman, $100

Mid-Century Couch, $750

Mid-Century Leather Chair, $60

Change is good

So, we have been changing some things around the house these days. Why all of the productivity, you ask? Well, we have been meaning to do these projects forever. And, for once, we have some sort of motivation: putting our house on the market in the spring! So, we thought it wise to start now on the good intention list (long as it may be).

First off, painting our front door. I have been wanting to do this since we moved in five years ago. Our front door is adorable and it has never reached its full potential in a dull, dark red that blends right into our brick. It needs to shine! I have always wanted a yellow front door. But, I wasn't sure if I would like it with red brick. And, there weren't a lot of yellow door pictures with red brick on pinterest that I liked. I had also considered kelly green, a mint green and cobalt blue. But I just kept coming back to yellow. It is so happy and not so crazy that it would deter potential home buyers.

Picking the color was another story. You want to pick something that goes with your brick, but has a nice contrast. And, you want to go bright, but not crazy bright. It was stressful. At first I thought it was a bit too bright for me and considered going more gold for the next coat. I'm so glad I didn't. Once all was said and done, we absolutely love it.

We used Benjamin Moore Yellow Brick Road (349). It was a great sunny yellow: not too bright but not too marigold.

Who cares if our next door neighbor keeps commenting on how bright and bold it is in a way that definitely communicates that they don't like fun. I'm ok with that. We do like fun. And hopefully the person who buys our house will, too!

Rule number 1: You should take your before picture on a gloomy day and your after picture on a nice sunny day. Not vice versa like I did. But, I'm a rule breaker. And, it still looks happier than before and I couldn't wait to share. More photos to come!

P.S! We got new hardware for our door and a new lamp. See, we have been productive.

Next up: More attractive house numbers and repainting our front two rooms in gray. Don't even get me started on how hard that color decision is...

Mr. Boddington is my hero

Mr. Boddington's new studio in West Manhattan is charming, quirky and simply AWESOME.  The colors. The patterns. The antiques. I wish that blue couch was in my living room. And that bench. And that wallpaper.

Drool over even more photos here.