Friday, January 21, 2011

Fridays Finest Finds in Memphis

Here's to you Libby...

King Size Cane Headboard $300 (i have been in love with this bed from ballard designs for ever and if i lived in Memphis, boy would i be tempted to buy it. although black wouldn't suit my bedroom, so i would have to paint...maybe teal)
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The image below is from the Ballard Designs website, so gorgeous with black and white bedding and white walls...
Louis Bed
Ballard Designs

Asian Rug 9 x12 $475 (this is a wow kind of rug, so stunning and would look incredible in the right space...lovin' the greek key image)
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Entire Room for $750  (i would just ask for the large sofa alone because it is all a little too matchy matchy for me)
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Here's an simple yet stunning inspirational image for the above sofa...
Cassandra of Coco and Kelley

Thick Glass Coffee Table $100 (this coffee table fascinated me and i think painted gold or silver it would be an awesome conversation piece)
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See how gorgeous the above coffee table could look in silver...
David Jimenez

2 French Chairs $50 (wow what a fabulous price. these wouldn't need a lot of fabric, so a reupholstering wouldn't be too expensive)
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A coat of creamy white paint and hot pink velvet could turn the chairs above into pure awesomeness like the chair in this bedroom...
Amanda Nisbet

Or if you like a more classic look then white on white with nail heads always looks chic...
Susan Burgess via Design Chic

Solid Oak Dresser $175 (i would ask for way less, because this bad boy needs some serious paint)
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2 Regency Side Chairs $20 (sorry to all those that think painting antiques is a huge no no, but i'm thinkin' paint again)
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And here is a fabulous example how paint can transform the chairs above into something swoon worthy...
Eddie Ross (aren't these chairs stunning?)

2 West Elm Lamps $80 (simple lamps that would look great with most decor, i would probably offer less because i see myself spray painting them a fun color like turquoise or yellow, but the matte gun metal is cool too)
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Norwalk Sofa $250 (this looks like a great sofa and the yellow is pretty)
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Or you could upholster the above sofa in cream...
Domino Ash and Aleandro

or even a lovely green...
Photo by Helen Norman of the gorgeous Lauren Liess of Pure Style Home and her adorable son.

Or even pink, my favorite color...
Ann Mashburn

Thomasville Triple Dresser $175 (wish this gorgeous piece was on dc's craigslist! add a coat of paint and it will be a show stopper)
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I'm thinking green for the above dresser...
Image via Emily A. Clark (you must check out her blog...she's uber talented)

2 Lamps $75 (not the best image, but these look pretty)
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2 Black with Gold Lining Lampshades $20 (new lampshades are super pricey and old lampshades are usually not in the best condition, so if i were in Memphis i would mos def pick these up)
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Custom Pink Sofa and Chaise $250 (thank goodness i don't live in Memphis, because these would be bought in a blink of an eye. i love this sofa and in a warm white room with lots of gold accents it would be cool)
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Here's an inspirational image for the above sofa, although my tree would be real...
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Amy Howard Designer Chairs $950 (i know pricey, but wow these are fabulous and all ready for the perfect dining room)
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Venetian Mirror $1250 (i am really not sure if the price is appropriate, but do your research if you want it. also you have to see what the lady who is selling it wrote...it was her grandmothers mirror. why oh why would she sell it???? if that was my grandmothers and handed down to me, i would never in a million years sell it. it really made me so sad when i read that)
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If you can't convince the seller to keep the mirror above and you are in love with it like I am then here is a lovely inspirational image...
Tara Sloggett via Decor8

If anyone is interested in me doing a Fridays Finest Finds in their city, then please leave a comment and let me know where. Off to Portland next week! I wish you all a wonderful weekend!!

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

What to Wear Wednesdays

Valentine's Day is quickly approaching, so I thought I would showcase a fun vintage outfit that would be perfect for a night on the town with that special someone...

I would pair this shirt (isn't she cute?)...
Black and White Striped Vintage Blouse with Bow 

With this skirt (needs to be hemmed better)...
SALE Vintage Lipstick Red Wool Pencil Skirt (m)

With these shoes...

Add this clutch...
Gold Beaded Evening Purse

And to complete the outfit these earrings...
Vintage Filigree and Rhinestone Earrings 1970s EXTRA LARGE

Or these...
Vintage 80s Chandelier Earrings

Or you could wear this sexy number (I would most definitely wear a long sleeved shirt with this, black tights and black boots)...
Sexy Low Cut Sweater Dress In Royal Blue

Happy Second Hand Shopping!!!!

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

A Favorite Find (that took over 20 years to get)

My parents had no lighting in their dining room for over 20 years.  The reason:  they couldn't find a light fixture that they both agreed would be perfect over their dining room table.  This is how it has always been with these two.  Last weekend at the Big Flea in Chantilly, VA, they finally saw the light.  Yes, there it was hanging in a small booth manned by a dealer from Lebanon, PA.  My mother saw it first and since she only had 25 cents in her pocket, she made a mad dash to find my father who is always way ahead because he only looks at booths with glass displays (more on that later).  She grabbed his arm and dragged him back to the booth where the dealer had put a "sold" sign on it, knowing my mother was dead serious about this purchase   My father took one look and said "that's the one".   So they took it home with great care and then the second phase of what usually happens between these two took place.  Of course, my mother wanted it hung immediately, and my father (believe it or not) said "what's the hurry?"  After much badgering and scurrying around for tools (which he can never find), he finally hung the fixture.  As soon as night fell, the lovely, vintage French chandelier shed its warm glow over the dining room table and there was peace in the household (well at least for the time being).


And here is the gorgeous chandelier that took over 20 years to find...



And another view...


Can you all believe it took that long??? I must say...I can! 

Friday, January 14, 2011

Fridays Finest Finds

My fave's on Craigslist in DC...

Set of 6 BRNO Chairs $1080 (don't you wish your chairs were HOT like these...don't you?)
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Modern Glass Dining Table $250 (i'm lovin' this table...so chic)
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Fabric Wrapped Armchair $30 (reupholster this bad boy)
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I'm thinking teal fabric for the chair above and they could look gorgeous like the benches below...
Angie Hranosvsky

Or it could look stunning in pink silk...
Kelly Wearstler

Decorative Indonesian Antique $830  (my husband is half Indonesian, i'm thinking that's the ticket i'll use to get this stunning piece...do i have room for it you ask? uh no, but it's awesome)
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Persian Rug 9 x 12 $425 (i'm going to have to confirm with my wonderful sister-in-laws parents about this one, they are Iranian, have countless Persian rugs and know a lot about them. if it's too legit to quit, then the price is amazing)
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2 Kennedy Center Antique Trunks $50 (would make cool coffee tables with great storage)
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Wing Back Caning Chair $125 (nice solid piece and i love caning painted)
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The above chair has serious potential, see below...
Kashini Perera

Large Light Blue with White inset Border Rug $50 (if it is stained, then put a chair over that spot...this is a great first rug if you are on a budget)
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Bamboo Detailed Dresser $250 (this is probably not the prettiest yellow in person, as i have a similar one and painted it right away and honestly i would go way low, sorry seller but it's kinda overpriced)
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You could paint the above dresser white...
Image via Design*Sponge

Or you could paint it quince...
My side table found on the side of the road.

Or you could paint it dark grey...
Can't remember where I found this.

Orange West Elm 9 x 10 Rug $100 (nice large rug, let's pair it with patterned chairs, white sofa and glass coffee table with a faux zebra rug on top)
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Cabinet and Mirror $350 (fabulous corner cabinet, so chic and love the hooks on the mirror for hanging)
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Chinioserie Dresser $400 (this is a real beaut! i would remove the mirror and use that in my bathroom. then use the dresser as a sideboard in my large dining room...oh wait i don't even have a real dining room)
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Antique Mirror $75 (i'm thinking pink...hot pink. great entry piece, will add height to a room)
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2 Pink Hollywood Regency Headboards $30/pair  (totally cute for my little girls room...ok i need to get out of my dream world, wish i had 2 little girls to buy these for)
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Aubusson Rug $500 (wow great price for an Aubusson)
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Painted Antique China Cabinet $400 (i just had to share this colorful lady...i think she's gorgeous and in the right room would be fantastic, why not live a little? do something unexpected!!!)
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Have an awesome weekend!!

Thursday, January 13, 2011

I'd like to thank...

Thanks to super sweet and creative Evie at Post-College Working Girl and uber stylish Doreen at Style Maniac for passing on the Stylish Blogger Award to Fresh Quince. I am honored and so happy to receive it two times.

So part of the deal is that you have to pay it forward and follow these rules:

1)  Thank and link back to the person who awarded you.  THANKS Evie at Post College Working Girl!  Go check out her blog it is absolutely lovely!  
2)  Share 7 things about yourself.
3)  Award 10 recently discovered great bloggers. 
4)  Contact these bloggers and tell them about the award.

7 Things About Me That You Might Not Already Know:

1. I'm extremely silly to a fault.
2. I love cats, uh maybe you all knew that already.
3. I love my family more than anything in the world, I know obvious, but it's so true!
4. I would love to have a prefab ultra modern home out in the middle of nowhere to get away for the weekends...let my busy mind rest.
5. Nature is what grounds me.
6.  Design is what uplifts me.
7. Science is what enlightens me...my son and I are total science nerds. 

Now I would like to pass this award onto: