Sunday, January 31, 2010

Mid Century Magnificent

Several months ago my husband, a realtor, listed a home. The woman selling the home was dismayed that The Salvation Army wouldn't pick up any of the furniture. It belonged to her father and she just wanted to get rid of it. He took one look at the lot and told the woman his wife would love to have it as she is a collector of this style of furniture. She wanted it to remain with the home until it sold. Months passed and finally someone made an offer on the place. The catch was...the buyer wanted all the furniture, except this beautiful Dux credenza.
She wanted $50.00 for it which my husband gladly paid.
Feast your eyes on this magnificent Scandinavian beauty.









We still are not sure if the buyer is going to want to pay the sellers asking price for the rest of the furniture. She refused to include it in the sale of the house because she had to drop the price of the home drastically to sell it. If the buyer refuses the asking price for the furniture, the seller will most likely give it to us for a song in exchange for us hauling the rest of the not so great stuff to the Salvation Army. Among the pieces are two Dux end tables and a matching coffee table and a dining room set, also made by Dux. I will let you know how it turns out.

Friday, January 29, 2010

MODERNISM WEEK 2010


Palm Springs sounds like the place to be for
Valentines Day.
If you need a home base, check these places out.
I think you'll find one that suits your fancy.

Orbit In to the Hideaway
Looking for a romantic, elegant escape steeped in enough mid-century architecture and style to bring out your inner Sinatra? Orbit In to the Hideaway, and be surrounded by expansive grounds that soothe the soul, and panoramic views that inspire.


These two gentlemen have the right idea.
Wouldn't you love to join them for a cocktail or
some sun tea poolside?

Enjoy an evening by the fire outdoors...

Or inside...








The Hideaway features modern furnishings by:
Eames
Risom
Paulin
Breuer
Lasky
McCobb
Jacobsen
Bertoia
Aimes Aire

If The Hideaway Hotel doesn't do it for you...
If a pink tile privy suits you more than
a turquoise blue one...
You might want to fly over to the Orbit In.










Let's all make a run for the airport.
I'll meet you there!

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

FAB FABRICS

I happened upon this fab fabric and cool clock at the website of Joanna Ha Design. She sells the fabric by the yard. Would I love to have a couple of pillows, perhaps some drapery and this oh so cool clock in my livingroom.

Happy, happy housewives.
Let's hope their hubbies aren't living the Don Draper life.

Perhaps the men are all out playing golf.
While the women slave away in the kitchen?
That's right....And happy to do so!

The ladies are putting these lovely pots and pans and utensils to good use.

They're cooking up a storm.
They know their men are working up big appetites.

Then Betty asked her lady friends if they'd care for a cocktail.
Well why not? They've been working hard.
Don't they deserve a little nip?

Betty breaks out the martini shaker.

A few hours and a few martinis later.........
the ladies are seeing stars.
Shake up another round of martinis Betty!
Is something burning?
hiccup...



Sunday, January 24, 2010

FUNNY MUGS

Check out these funny mugs from

Domestically Disabled
Guilty as charged!


I Love Not Camping.
Yes I do (not)?


Medicated and Motivated
I am and I'm not.

Because Chocolate Can't Get You Pregnant.
Too late for that.

Now go check out the hilarious story about the girl that drank the Sea Monkeys.

Check out these funny mugs from Oh Boy Toys.
Go to Website for mugs.
(No, I don't know this person and I'm not trying to sell anything.)
I Just thought these mugs were fun.

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

THRIFTY FINDS FOR UNDER FIVE

Very mod cheese board.
Magnets hold the utensils in place so you can hang it on the wall.
$4.00


Nifty fiberglass double tray.$3.00

My personal favorite.
Vintage paint by number. $3.00!
I love paint by numbers.
I can't afford them on ebay.

Batik on silk. Both prints for $5.00.
We are currently watching
The #1 Ladies Detective Agency.
I loved the books. We are loving the series.
These prints remind me of this series.
Beautiful colors.
Frames need some spray paint.
Next weekend's project.


Fun flowered burlap placemats.
One can never have too many placemats.
Am I right?
99 cents.

Monday, January 18, 2010

LITTLE BLACK CHAIR

(Update on little black chair. 2/2/10)
I recovered it again recently.
Didn't like the white. Pictured above is the final product.
I'm not touching it again. It's finished. Really.

Such a sad little chair.

Sitting outside at Purrrfect Bargain Thrift Store. Almost in the rain.
Also found at the same store, a futon cover.


I hated to cut it up, but I didn't need a futon cover.
I needed upholstery fabric for this tattered seat cushion.

The staples wouldn't go all the way in.
I had to hammer them in the rest of the way.
I also managed to hammer my finger.
OUCH!

Bingo, I found a can of black spray paint in the shed.

Happy Chair!

Happy Ending.