Aspen Living...I wish

A number of years ago we had the pleasure of visiting a friend who lived in a stunning home in Aspen, Colorado.  We not only enjoyed the wonderful hospitality, but the amazing mountain views were so captivating that I began to imagine a dream home in this setting whereby the outdoors would be visible from every part of the house So, at the time I had designed my own Aspen dream home in my head with majestic windows, warm wood floors and simple, neutral decor. I hadn't given it much thought until I saw this chic modern home owned by Aerin Lauder in the recent Vogue...

Image Credits: Francois Halard via Vogue.com

I was immediately struck by how much it resembled my own dream design years ago. I love the idea of having a country home in the city and a modern window surrounded one in the country. Here are a few more images of Lauder's home...

Image Credits: Francois Halard via Vogue.com

Image Credits: Francois Halard via Vogue.com

Image Credits: Francois Halard via Vogue.com

Last, who wouldn't want to grab a warm mug of hot chocolate, blanket and watch nature unfold here...

Image Credits: Francois Halard via Vogue.com

Of course my home would be furnished with second hand items and be fur free. 

Craigslist This Space

Below is a gorgeous example of condo living...

Lonny

Now onto matching the items above to those on Craigslist..

Sofa: English Roll Arm $1000 (No need to reupholster.)

Coffee Table: Wrought Iron Glass Top $50 (not perfect, but great price)

Spray paint Coffee Table: Gold Plate by Krylon

Bench: Bench $35

Reupholster the Bench in:  Tunisia Print, Premier Prints $11.99/yard

Living Room Chairs: Pair of Baker Chairs $300/each (remove cushions)

Dining Table: Mid Century Lucite $600

Chairs: Pair of New White Panton Chairs $199/pair

And for what I couldn't find on Craigslist:

Pillows: Silk/Velvet Ikat Pillow, Fabricadabra $120

Lamps: Square Lucite Lamps, junkfromthefarm Etsy $185

Prints: Color Migration Series, Cozamia 36" x 48" Prints $61.99/each

 

         

Nancy is the creative force behind the blog and shop Cozamia, where you can purchase the gorgeous prints above. 

Rug: Kente Jute Rug, West Elm 

Wall Color:  Horizon by Ben Moore

If you have an inspirational image that you would like in this series, please let me know in your comment or send me an e-mail. I'm really enjoying putting these second hand rooms together. 

Best Mid Century Modern Source in DC

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If you are like me, then you can't be pigeonholed into one style. I love it all from Hollywood Regency,  French Provincial, Classic English to Mid Century Modern. I go through phases sometimes, but more or less am just attracted to great design. And I search for it all on Craigslist. While searching specifically for Mid Century Modern I began to notice that most of the best and affordable pieces came from someone located in Friendship Heights NW. I contacted the seller and met the nicest guy ever, Jose. He has a huge collection of gorgeous Mid Century Modern pieces at great price points. Here are a few items he has on Craigslist right now...

Vintage 60's Club Chair Orange Vinyl $245

Late 50's Wide Dresser $395

Set of Love Seats and Chair $595

Multicolor Mod Cabinet $125

Broyhill Brasilia Bar $295

To search his items type in: mid century modern Friendship Heights or you can also type in his phone number 202-276-8755. Look for the white stone background in the image and purchase if you find something you like. A good friend of mine recently purchased a MCM sofa and he loves it. 

Here are a few inspirational interiors with Mid Century Modern pieces to get you, well uh, inspired ;)...

Thom Filicia

DecorPad

HGTV Emily 

Livingetc. 

Lonny

Elle Decor

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Good Luck and let Jose know I sent you! 

Craigslist This Space

In lieu of Fridays Finest Finds, I thought I'd change things up a bit and start a new weekly post called Craigslist This Space. I'll share an inspirational image and recreate the scene by finding similar pieces on Craigslist in the DC metro area and supplement non-secondhand items when necessary. So here we go...

Below is a very eclectic and energetic space designed by Windsor Smith for her L.A. home...

Windsor Smith via House Beautiful photo: Victoria Pearson

Now onto Craigslisting This Space...

Sofa: Vintage $250

Reupholster sofa in: John Robshaw Textiles (contact to purchase)

Turmeric Light Indigo

1st Chair: Upholstered Arm Chair $50

Reupholster in: Sunny Chevron by Pond Ripple (available soon on SpoonFlower)...

2nd Chair: Vintage Upholstered Chair $25

Reupholster in 2nd chair in: Beacon Hill Luxury Velvet Venetian Pink, $111.60/yard

3rd Chair:  Vintage Accent Chair $105

Reupholster 3rd chair in: Robert Allen Velvet Mandarin, $104.50/yard

Coffee Table: Vintage Glass Top Coffee Table $75

Paint coffee Table: Benjamin Moore Low VOC Natura Paint in Decorators White...

Side Table: Hexagon Side Table $5

Dresser: Antique Victorian Era Dresser $?

Mirror: Classic Gilt Mirror $45

Lamp: Decorative Table Lamps $35

Spray paint lamps: Bright White by Krylon H2O

Chandelier: Vintage $15

To supplement items that I was unable to find on Craigslist, here are a few new selections...

2nd Stool: Interlocking Rings Stool, Wisteria $219

Rug: Color Bound Seagrass Rug, Pottery Barn $349 9x12

Wall Paint: Ben Moore, Low VOC Natura line in Pink Begonia...

Not every item may be exact, but the idea is simple...it is so easy to design an entire space using second hand items. You can be green and glamorous!