Friday, April 1, 2011

Fridays Finest Finds

Below are my favorites on DC's Craigslist...

Anthropologie-chic Pink Sofa $149 {i love the color, the shape and the price}...
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Vintage Crystal Chandelier $150 {very regal indeed}...
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2 Bamboo Chairs $100/pair {another show stopper for the price. add a comfy cushion and you have some  unique chairs.}...
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Vintage Sofa $550 {i would offer less for sure, paint the wood if not in good condition and reupholster in a fun print.}...
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French Country Love Seat $249 {a perfect size for a smaller place. paint the walls pale blue and add this beauty.}...
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Scandinavian Upholstered Settee $450 {gorgeous bones. dare i say paint and new clothes. red paint and black/white striped fabric.}...
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2 Matching Red Velvet Chairs $30/pair {the price is right for a re-upholstery job.}
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Eames-Era Vintage-Modern Tulip Table and Chairs $175 {paint walls bright white, add a vintage silver chandelier and let's have dinner}...
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To see how chic they could look, below are similar style chairs...
Inspirational Image via Ashley Whittaker 

3 Tier Glass Table $20 {are you just starting out? need a bar cart? this is for you!}...
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Side Chairs $350/pair {add to a modern mix to shake things up a bit.}
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Below is an inspirational image for the chairs above...
Via Decorista 

Designer Mirror $100 {great shape.}
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If you don't like gold, then black always looks fabulous...
Inspirational Image via Danielle Oakey Interiors

Lovely Bamboo Stacking Tables $75 {perfect for a small studio. remember paint.}...

White Nightstand $25 {sort of large for a nightstand, but would be perfect for bar.}...
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Paint it white, add a vintage lamp, a favorite photo, a tray with drinks and you have this...
Inspirational Image via Coastal Living

Retro Ultra Modern Lucite Lamp $75 {incredible price.}...
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Chairs, set of 2 matching occasional chairs $100 {great price for a pair of beautiful, rich side chairs.}...
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Thomasville (1974) Dining Set $350 {yes the entire set for that price. the sideboard alone is amazing!}...
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Just buy the credenza above and paint it white and it'll be almost elegant as this...
Inspirational Image via Room Service

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Barcelona Chairs (Replica) $1400/pair {looks so buttery soft. perfect for a man cave...right?}...
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Chairs $100/each {simple and lovely.}...
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But if you don't like grey for the chairs above, how about green?...
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Elephant Shape Marble Table Base with 6 Chairs $230 {forget the chairs and just buy the base.}...
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Toddler Settee $12 {even your toddler can sit in style. maybe spray paint it hot pink and add a vintage floral cushion for comfort. take a picture and send it to me.}...
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Beautiful Rattan Table, 4 Chairs and Side Table $400 {this should not all be in one room...too much bamboo for sure, but separate they are awesome.}...
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Pair of Sunny Yellow Vintage $800/chair {ummm...these are amazingly gorgeous. i WANT!}...
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Elegant Lucite & Brass Table Lamp with Cherub Baby Head $75 {ummm...just had to add this bizarro head lamp thing.}...
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Have a wonderful weekend friends! xx Danielle

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

What to Wear Wednesdays

Spring Where Are You? I want to wear something like this ultra girly number...

Vintage 1960s Butterfly Garden Sundress

To an outdoor garden party that looks like this...


Spring please come! 

Monday, March 28, 2011

A Recent Find and curateDE

A pre-painted Mid Century Modern dresser...


My dear in-laws are here all week and I needed an extra dresser, so obviously Craigslist to the rescue! The artwork above is created by none other than the talented Mr. C. And I'll reveal the final English garden inspired guest bedroom as soon as it's complete. But truth be told design for me is always a work in progress...that is what makes it exciting.

The afore mentioned guest room is filled to the brim with collected artwork, plates and prints from flea markets, second hand stores to gifts. It reminds me of this image (but a tad more crowded)...

Photo credit: Timothy Kolk

The pretty vignette above was featured in a recent Elle Decor article titled "How to Hang Art On a Wall." I spotted it on curateDE, 'the design aficionado's digest,' created by Murali Narasimhan and the brilliant interior designer Raji Radhakrishnan. I had the pleasure of working with her last year designing a shelter for abused women...it was one of the most wonderful experiences. If you haven't already signed up for curateDE you need too...

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