3.20.2010

Bathroom Inspiration







As I have mentioned before, my husband and I are getting ready to redo the only bathroom in our 2 bedroom brick bungalow. It is a pretty scary adventure when you have never done anything like this before and you only have one bathroom to use, so you really don't have time for trial and error. Needless to say, despite the fact that I am not a "planner," I am definitely trying to have everything planned out to make the process go as smoothly as possible. The problem is, I would much rather focus on the decorating as opposed to the processes and how-to's. I will get to that eventually, but here is my inspiration for our bathroom. The idea is to work with textures and older more primitive found objects. I have been visiting antique stores ever weekend, slowly collecting items for the space. It is a slow process when you are relying on the perfect find. We just got our vanity which I am very excited about. I will post more about that later. But for now, here a few images to explain the vision that is in my head. My husband has a hard time visualizing how an old metal egg basket could be used to hold towels, but hopefully these images will shed some light on how my brain works.

2.14.2010

Calligraphy Love

I have just started my first calligraphy class and am already in love. There is something about hand-lettering that is so personal and beautiful that a font just does not capture. Here are a calligraphers that motivate me to keep practicing.


Betsy Dunlap


Danae Hernandez


Bluebird Studios


Jenna Hein


Tara Jones

2.04.2010

If Anthropologie was affordable: Part III


Atelier Chesterfield, $5,998.00, anthropologie.com

This couch is amazing. I love it. But who has $6,000 laying around? The answer: no one. If you do, please do something better with your money than blow it all on a yellow couch. If you are tempted to do so, here are 3 faux-anthropologie couches found on St. louis craigslist.


Gold Vintage Sofa on St. Louis Craigslist, $160. Buy it here.


Vintage Blue Leather Sofa on St. Louis Craigslist, $125. Buy it here.


Tufted Retro Couch on St. Louis Craigslist. Make offer here.

1.31.2010

So Clever


I love it when you see something and think...this is so clever and yet so simple. That is what I thought when I saw this fabulous poster by Jason Dean on For Print Only. How many logos can you identify? I scored a 21/26. I don't know if I should be proud of that or not...

1.21.2010

Antique Railroad Cabinet


St. Louis Craigslist Antique Railroad Cabinet ($250)

I saw this piece and just had to post it. I can't begin to find a place to put this in our small two bedroom house, but someone just has to have this. You can find it here.

1.17.2010

Bathroom Inspiration: Part 1

As I mentioned in a previous post, Jeremy and I are preparing to redo our bathroom (many updates to come, I'm sure). I have been looking everywhere for inspiration and have found some amazing ideas. I really want to play up the character of our old brick bungalow and not go too modern in our bathroom. Since a claw foot tub is out in our small space, I am looking to repurpose an old wash stand or antique piece as a vanity. This has been harder to find than I had hoped.

1.12.2010

Ottoman: Before & After



I inherited this small stool from my grandma several years ago and just recently found the perfect fabric to cover the cushion. I found a scrap of fabric at an antique store (for $1 I might add) that I couldn't live without. After some black spray paint and a few staples, I am loving my transformed ottoman and can't quite decide which room to put it in.