Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Sweetish


One lucky little 3 year old girl is getting a new bedroom.


One Gustavian fluted bureau...


...and twin headboard covered in Scalamandre's Tipperary Check in pink.


Both in Antique Grey finish by Chelsea Textiles.

Three London shades like these in the same pink check. To boot.


I hope her mommy teaches her how to tell me thank you. In Swedish.

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Shady Intervention


An anonymous letter arrived yesterday.




Hilarious and so sweet. She's right...and I'm on it.


Any minute now...

Saturday, January 22, 2011

Vacation Working


New design project. In Virginia.


My husband is going to be so pissed.


Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Exit Strategy



I am available for kidnapping anytime this weekend. Not that I don't love remodels. I just don't want to be around when it is happening. Please return me the week of Feburary 7th. I prefer Honduran coffee and crumpets with lemon curd for breakfast, a diet coke or two for lunch and 1/2 a bottle of French chardonnay with dinner. High protein low carb, please. Thanks.

Friday, January 14, 2011

MULTIPLE CHOICE


A: MY HOUSE TIPPED OVER.


B: WE MOVED TO NEW YORK AND COULD
ONLY AFFORD THIS SHOEBOX APARTMENT.


C: REMODEL PHASE II HAS BEGUN


THE CORRECT ANSWER IS C.

Monday, January 10, 2011

Closet Case



I wonder how much Jennifer Post charges for 40 square feet.


I bet it's worth it. Read about her here.

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Reindeer

Packing up my xmas stuff.


These vintage mercury glass reindeer are my favorites. Love them. These were made around 1940 in Germany. Not a good time or place for reigns. These reindeer were the exception.

Saturday, December 25, 2010

Merry Christmas!

Sunday, December 19, 2010

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Plant People


Speaking of plants. We just got a big one...


...and I think he's going to be just perfect.



Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Making It, Homey



I consolidated my two storage units into one. That meant less space. So...I donated some stuff to a local charity for their auction and then I had to get crafty with my limited square footage.

I have a lot of artwork. I went to talk to Barry, the supervisor at my storage unit. Love him. I asked Barry, "Can I hang pictures?" From the look on his face I knew that I had crossed the line. I was embarassed. This wasn't the Barry I knew. The Barry that gave my kids unlimited mint pinwheel candies...even after I said that was enough. Twice. The Barry that chopped my lock off. No questions asked. I now wished that I could eat my words. Hang pictures. Jesus. What was wrong with me?

No expression was betrayed through those Scotch stained cheeks. Smugly and flatly he said, "Hang pictures?"

I thought...you know, I'm sorry. I thought we were friends. I get it. No pictures. I sheepishly tried to hide my decoupage hammer behind my designer jeans. Jeesh. Pristine particle board walls. That's a look. Somewhere.

Then Barry's lips parted...just a bit...and a smile rolled right out of those red cheeks. He said, "Nobody has ever asked me that before. Sure."




Think I'm nuts? When I was leaving somebody was bringing in a PLANT.


Friday, December 3, 2010

TAG SALE!




- GORGEOUS CAPIZ TOPPED TABLE
- BRASS INLAY AROUND EDGE
- ATTRIBUTED TO BAKER & FRANCES ELKINS
- EXCELLENT VINTAGE CONDITION
- 16" T X 19" W X 19" D
- $375
(PROFESSIONAL PACKING/SHIPPING ADD'L)







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- CLASSIC PAIR OF BAKER LAMPS
- THOMAS PHEASANT DESIGNED
(GRANDE BOTTLE LAMP)
- IVORY CRACKLE
- BEAUTIFUL CREAM SILK SHADES
- DOUBLE BRASS SOCKET
- 34" H (TOTAL HEIGHT)
- LAMP 9" WIDE, SHADE 20" WIDE & 13" TALL
- $695/PAIR
(PROFESSIONAL PACKING/SHIPPING ADD'L)