I'm Back!

Hello everyone! Yes I'm finally back after a very long hiatus. Thanks to all for your concerns and well wishes while I haven't posted...it was much much appreciated. Well the reason for my absence is that I'm pregnant after almost 10 years of trying, doctor visits, treatments, acupuncture, hopes and then thinking that I couldn't get pregnant again. So much to our surprise after many a paint and design project planned I realized I was having another child. I have to admit the first few months were rough and a bit scary for me, but now I'm almost in my 6th month and so happy that I'm having a another boy. So onto new baby projects and a nursery.

Just to start off I thought I would share a few inspirational nursery images that I've collected.

I love the hanging bassinet and dark floors in this serene nursery...

serena & lily

The stripes on the wall, painted stool and comfy chair in this nursery are what I like best...

anyon interiors

I love the varying shades of blue with the pop of orange on the upholstered chair in this image. I also adore the chandelier by David Trubridge. He's one of my favorite green designers and was featured on Daily Imprint awhile back. I just love his design philosophy...

david scott

There is something simple and not stuffy about this space that appeals to me...

wary meyers

I like the idea of a wall paper or stencil covering the room and simple roman shade like the one below...

jute interior design

I adore the wall of framed Barbar images in this dark blue nursery...

apartment therapy

The space below is a tad feminine, but the stencil or painting on the wall is just so beautiful...

martensen

And last, for no reason, I like the fun mixture of pattern and color in this nursery...

via 6th Street Design

Quite an eclectic group of images...no!? Well that is so me. I already have the dresser painted and ready to go and guess where I found it? Craigslist! Big surprise right? I'll post the before and after soon. I also plan to share my tips on how to make the nursery an eco-friendly oasis. Hope you all join me on my journey.

Thanks again to all for your kind comments and I just can't wait to start sharing on Fresh Quince again!

Fridays Finest Finds in Boston

Okay so this is a super short post linking to The Queen of Craigslist fabulous finds on Boston's Craigslist. My apologies for no link or inspirational images. 

Hope you all have wonderful weekend and if you are feeling like I am right now, then you want to be here...

I have no idea where this is, but I want to be transported right now! 

Fridays Finest Finds in Atlanta

The Queen is in Atlanta this week, so pop over to see what goodies she has uncovered in Atlanta's Craigslist at The Queen of Craigslist. 

Here is just one inspirational image from the posting...

Ruthie Chapman Summers Interior Design

Cheers!

Finest Finds in DC on Tuesday

I just can't neglect DC and since I've been working for a few people in the area I have noticed some great stuff that I just wanted to share with you all. So here are few items that I think are the best of DC's Craigslist right now...

Large Unique Rattan Screen $95 {for the bohemian chic look. could paint too.}...

The screen above would look pretty in white...

Inspirational Image via Decorpad

Or you could paint it blue and use as a headboard...

Inspirational Image Montana Burnett 

Gorgeous Hollywood Regency Mirror $75

Mid century modern/ retro lamps $100/pair {great color and have shades which is nice.}...

Coffee Table with Map $20 {for the worldly type.}...

Oriental Silk Screen $375

Make the above screen into a romantic headboard as evidenced below...

Inspirational Image via Shelter

Danish Teak Lounge Chair $750 {yes i know expensive, but man is it gorgeous.}...

French Blue Velvet Chair $149 {great color. would add that fun pop of color to your living room.}...

Octogon Mirror $25

Midcentury End Tables $120/pair 

 

The side tables above would look equally glamorous as the bedside tables in the image below...


Inspirational image via Lonny

Authentic Kilim $400

Asian Formal Dining Room $525

 

Asian Chest $20

Vintage Henredon $350 

 

You could transform the desk above into something chic like this desk from The New Traditionalists...


Inspirational image via The New Traditionalists

I know it's not exact, but new knobs and a snake print on the drawers would really make the CL desk look great.

Antique Ceiling Light $200



Bamboo Side Table $30

 

Cane Chair and Footstool $55

 

Four Cane Chairs $150/all {great shape. you would have seriously unique chairs. i see them painted black}...

 

Vintage Rattan Chair $38



Paleck Chair $60


Dresser with Mirror $60 {great price for a beautiful mcm piece.}...

 

Black Dresser $280



6 WE Chairs $425 {i would offer less.}...



Dining Room Table and 4 Chairs $175 {i have a serious chair fetish. love these.}...

 

Vintage Full Size Headboard $25

 

Dresser $25 {a campaign dresser for that much...get it now and remember the power of paint. you can also search on etsy for better handles.}...

 

Okay I'll stop there. Hope you all had a great weekend! 

Fridays Finest Finds

I am beginning to feel like I have multiple personalities with these two blogs ;). Once again my Fridays Finest Finds are over at The Queen of Craigslist. I 'traveled' to Albany, New York this time to find the best of (in my humble opinion) Craigslist there. 

Here is just one of many inspirational images...

Via Domino

I hope you all have a great weekend! 

Before & After (Julia's bedside tables)

Julia, a friend and subscriber to Fresh Quince, recently bought 2 bedside tables off of Craigslist for $20 in Portland. The were identical and looked like this...

That is until she did her magic and transformed them into these...

She painted the base a rich dark forest green and used a pretty contact paper for the drawer front and also lined the drawer with the same contact paper...

For the other bedside table she painted it the same color, but chose a different yet equally gorgeous contact paper for the drawer front and inner liner...

And a close up...

Brilliant job Julia! They look great and I love that red rug!