handmade days - colorful wrapped twigs

these are the perfect addition to a bookshelf, credenza or dresser top. love love the wrapped twigs tutorial from how now design.

handmade days - luxe metallic bunnies

this project from ps i made this has me craving some gold spray paint and a trip to the collectibles section at value village. genius.

found furniture - patternity

i want this in my apartment asap. so gorgeous - the phase bureau & furniture collaboration from patternity & toby winteringham.

via another.

handmade days - braided rag rug

i've always loved rag rugs - they remind me of the cottage at fife lake. it takes me to standing in the kitchen sporting a sopping wet bathing suit, looking for that big ol' bag of chips to take to the beach. they feel like summer under my feet.

craft passion has a great tutorial here. i'm about to run down to value village & pick up some old sheets.

handmade days - bottle painting & bathroom art

such sweet projects for your upcoming spring weekend.


what a great way to reuse kitchen glass - juice containers, pb and olive jars. thanks to poppy talk for the link.


more reuse - tp rolls make a killer wall hanging on apartment therapy.

handmade days - pendant lamps

see these? they are my weekend project, alongside an ikea trip & dining chair hunting. craftynest has a wonderful tutorial & i'm super pumped to give this (seemingly messy, but easy) tutorial a shot.

etsy friday - woops

 

 

 

this week was hectic, but here i am with a few minutes to catch up (sigh). i love all of these great vintage finds from the best things. great finds from right near where i grew up in michigan.

handmade days - ps i made this

via craft:,  ps i made this. i think this is such a great idea for custom vases & bookshelf acoutrement. found object, puffy paint & spray paint. done. there are a ton of ideas & projects over at ps i made this, definitely check the whole blog out.

etsy wednesday - umbu

these lampshades from etsy seller umbu seem so perfect - i'm imagining places to put them in my apartment as i type.

found decor - confetti system

artists & designers nicholas anderson and julie ho are working under the studio, confetti system. they have an amazing portofolio of colorful installations as well as a selection of necklaces, pinatas & blindfolds.

taken from there website, "the system is a collection of objects born from simple materials. tissue paper, cardboard, and silk are transformed into interactive objects that create a point of focus where memories can be made and a spontaneous collaboration between themselves and the viewer is sparked. confetti system occupies the space that exists between the ephemeral and the permanent and aims to evoke a sense of nostalgia and lighthearted fun."

found place - story hotel

if i could do stockholm over (which i hope to some day), i would stay here. the story hotel seems to be the perfect combination of new & vintage, bohemian chic if you will. tucked away in ostermalm, this spot is filled with art, spaces for mingling & dining. i want to go to there.

found via studio g.

craigslist finds

today i love these - this sofa/love seat set for $350 & this nightstand for $55.

etsy wednesday

it's frickin' hot here in seattle. i need to cool down a little; these will do dominion table top for $42 from red eye vintage or your trusty ge for $54 from back garage.

found shop

we stopped into great stuff during the georgetown artwalk & a night of stellar pizza & 9lb hammer drinks. store owner & good hunter extraordinaire, kirk, was more than happy to chat us up & make sure we gave the nice mannequin a squeeze. each item feels hand picked, serves as a great conversation starter & seems like a possibility for whimsy in any home.

check out last march's write up from decorno (obviously hipper to the scene than me).

image via vklahti.

craigslist finds

i'm back to making my house (apt) a home. some things have changed in planning a bit. we're thinking about getting a large table for the front room that can double as a work space & an entertainment spot. maybe we'll pair it with a cozy chair & side table. i'm also looking for a small cabinet or dresser for dvd storage - something similar to the above.

highboy dresser, $60 & this lusty teak dining table, $900.

descapades

i need to find a solution to my home work station. i like the idea of doing something white & modern with vintage, mid century style storage solutions. if i go with something darker, i'm not sure what i'll do for complimenting pieces. i found the parson's desk at west elm for $299, but i'm hoping for a better bargain than that. i also like a few from crate & barrel, but wonder how sturdy they will be - antenna desk, $199, loop desk, $199 & the puzzle desk, $149. i also found this nice tip from apartment therapy - ikea countertops instead?

do you have any good ideas where i can find something like those above for $250 or under? how about work station inspiration pics, wanna share?

the new place

there are things i like about moving. in addition to making a home with a wonderful man, i get to start fresh & move into a blank canvas. last week i shared my mood board for the new place & this week i'm giving you the space as we received it. the apartment is wonderful - lots of light, high ceilings, a balcony, awww the pics do the work.

i'm going to do some postings of our progress, although we've vowed to take our time decorating & making any big purchases. our goods are moved in, but boxes are still flooding the floors - more pics later this week or early next.

apartment inspiration

i'm getting geared up, up & away. here is the first round of inspiration gathering for the new apartment (click here for the full size collage & zooming).

found inspiration

only at anthropologie do i spend as much time admiring the displays as i do the clothes & housewares. i'm still convinced that i could live there full time.

craigslist finds

why don't you buy me this ($325 walnut drexel dresser) & we'll call it even?