vintage . bar cart . bliss

this little gem came home with me this morning - it's missing the bottom piece of glass but that's an easy fix. did i mention it was $30? yeah. so basically, the alameda flea market is my new bff <3

coveting...

this juniper tree stump, garden stool/side table.

the skirted desk

yesterday i found cristi of charm home via the lovely #FF feature every friday on twitter. she's an atlanta based interior designer with a blog chock-full of inspiration. i loved her post on pretty skirted desks and had to share a few of her images here...

thanks cristi!

palmer weiss

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flores lawn chair

i'm taking a break from my autocad frustration to admire these perfectly feminine, handmade, iron garden chairs from anthropologie. which color is your favorite?

i've got my eye on...

these round honeycomb tables from niedermaier. i mean seriously. how glamorous are these? i'll take one of each...

gardenhouse

one of the downsides to working weekends is that i am unable to scavenge the local sunday flea markets. my grandparents are avid flea marketers and they even sell antiques out of their adorable barn in oregon so a love of vintage furnishings and accessories runs through my blood - but i love vintage pieces with a modern twist. i've recently stumbled across this adorable website called gardenhouse. this little shop is run by a husband and wife team out of florida who scour flea markets then update their finds with fresh finishes and modern fabrics. here are some of my favorite treasures...what are your favorites?

images via: gardenhouse

111 navy

help your plastic coke bottle become extraordinary again by making sure to recycle - it could turn into one of these fabulous chairs! the iconic navy chair by emeco and the iconic plastic bottle of the coca-cola company got together and a new chair was born_ 111 navy. it takes 111 plastic coca-cola bottles to create one of these beauties. dying to have these in your dining room? [i sure am] the 111 navy will be available for sale june 2010 in six different colors: coca-cola red, snow, flint, grass, persimmon and charcoal.

[images via: emeco with coke]

trash to treasure

i recently picked up this cool side table off the side of the road! i felt kind of shady about it so i knocked on the front door of the house it was sitting outside of and no one answered - so obviously their trash has become my treasure! it has been sitting in the backseat of my car for a couple of weeks because i haven't decided how to refinish it yet. anyone have any ideas? as you can see it needs a bit of repair work...

 [image via: me]

hollywood glamour

have you seen the newest addition to the karlstad line over at ikea? l o v e.

via ikea

moroccan poufs

poufs are the super stylish alternative to the bean bag. originating in morocco, these ottomans come in a full range of materials and color options including metallic or non-metallic leathers. they're extremely versatile and can be used as seating, foot stools, small tables, or just as beautiful accessories for your space. just one pouf is a lovely touch for your living room or bedroom, but why not go with multiples?? poufs bring out the pink-leather-bean-bag lovin' kid in me, but in a sophisticated adult kind of way...which is why i can't get enough of them.

via 01, 02, 03, 04

i ♥ west elm

i just headed over to west elm to check out the new collection for spring and i was pleasantly suprised! i've always loved west elm for their use of clean lines + natural colors and materials, but now they've added 600 new looks for spring! i'm absolutely crazy about the new cheerful "turmeric" yellow they've introduced (especially in lacquered finishes), the knit throw blankets, playfully printed rugs and some super chic new lighting. these are a few of my favorites:

i'm also kind of obsessed with poufs right now, but i'll get into that in another post in the near furture. here are a few from west elm that i'm loving:
 

 

all images via west elm

lucite love

i've always been a huge fan of the sleek look of lucite furniture, but i've never been able to find a resource with enough options...until now. behold the design mecca of shiny, clear furniture. from consoles, coffee and dining tables to chairs on wheels and even table lamps, this website has it covered. scooooore!

via plexi-craft

before + after

i love pretty + inspiring workspaces. there is absolutely nothing like working in a beautiful environment and i believe it really makes a difference in productivity. this is exactly why i love this before and after found on design*sponge. the desk and chair were found on the side of the road with free signs and d*s reader max took them in and completely transformed them into extremely stylish (west elm-esque) pieces of furniture. i'd love to work at that desk everyday.

via design*sponge

zebra print + nailhead trim

this is such a cool diy idea i found over at design*sponge. reader maria jones found a great zebra console table with nailhead trim over at a pricey design store, but pulled out her crafty diy skills and created the same look with wood from home depot and zebra wallpaper for only $100!! i then headed over to maria's blog and found that she has used this idea multiple times to make some great furniture. check it out...

via design*sponge

PROJECTS

i came across this old post from darling dexter about a small upholstery job whitney took on. i'd love to find an ottoman like this to reupholster for my living room...maybe that can be my project during sewing class.

via darling dexter's "our own before & after"

TINI

my current collection of furniture includes many pieces from ikea. don't get me wrong, i love ikea for their stylish designs & affordability (and cinnamon rolls) but as i started unpacking the storage unit my fiance and i have had for 10 months i'm realizing i'm ready for a style change. somewhere along the line i heard of the online/retail store TINI (this is not ikea) who is located in LA and after browsing through their website i've decided that i want to go with a more eclectic look. TINI has such a large selection of unique, vintage pieces...does anyone know of any similar stores in the bay area?

via this is not ikea

THE DESK

i just moved into a new apartment and i have been searching for a stylish little desk that won't take up too much space. after a million internet searches i think i have found what i am looking for. the simplest parsons mini desk from west elm. it is so basic, yet so clean and sophisticated & i am so exited about the cute little drawer and the sleek lacquer finish! i think i'll have to make a trip to west elm very soon!