Fridays Finest Finds

It's actually Friday and I have a small window to showcase some great finds on Craigslist in the DC Metro area...

Love this desk. I think I'd spray paint legs brass...

Great outdoor table that could use a fresh coat...

Perfect for a tv stand or diaper changing station...

Gorgeous...

Funky bedside lamps..

So cozy...

Would be dreamy in a bold velvet, hit pink maybe...

A unique wicker piece. I'd spray paint black and stick my laptop in it...

Stunning and it'd go lovely with the bedframe above...

4 of these beauties for sale...

Again I'd remove paint or paint black..

A kickass bar. Does anyone have a man cave in need of a mod bar?... 

Rare...

Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

~Danielle 

Best of DC/NOVA Craigslist

Sorry for the lack of posts recently, I've been quite busy as of late. I do have big news to share, but I'm just waiting until everything is solidified.

In the mean time, here's a few goodies I spotted on CL this morning...

A coat of paint and you have a cool and unique dresser...

A cool Art Deco bed-frame that I'm sure no one else has, perfect for reading The Great Gatsby in bed... 

Hang in your kid's room and they'll be thrilled...

This lights up too...

The coffee table is gold leafed and awesome! I actually may jump on it...

Eat dinner watching tv in style...

Just one of two twin headboards (great wall color too)...

Beautiful Bauhaus chairs...

Fabric is lovely too..

This set folds away for storage. Why buy something new from Target or wherever, when there are pieces like this?...

Great entry table...

I'm not liking the cowhide, but that is so easy to replace...

Totally different kinda bar cart...

A great little breakfast nook set...

Hope everyone's well and enjoying the last days of Spring!

~Danielle 

New CL Chairs

Craigslist can be dangerous for me, especially for my tiny cape cod home. But I just had to get these chairs, which I adore and purchased for a pretty good price for a set of 6. I still love my bentwood chairs, but sadly they are not holding up with kids...will have to share a CL experience about them soon.

Anyway, I spotted the other inspirational image on Pinterest and the chairs are identical to my chairs. I just need to have my chairs reupholstered asap. I'm looking for a non-vinyl faux leather...does anyone have a source? Please share if so, because I've been searching forever. Thanks and have a wonderful weekend!

Sneak Peek

Ok, so it's a little more than a peek, but here are a few images of Margaret, my client/friend's living room which is almost complete. I sold her my Chiang Mai Dragon fabric pillows by Schumacher, I felt they looked better in her space than mine. She's purchased a few new items like the sofa, lamps and mirror, but the rest is from good ole' Craigslist and Matters of Style Marketplace. We reupholstered the vintage Queen Anne chairs she found and gave the brass/glass tables a good cleaning...it's all you need to make something look new and fresh again. The used rug, which came in pristine condition is from MOS Marketplace. It's all looking quite lovely together.

Her and her husband have been a delight to work with and we are still plugging away at their dining room, bedroom and basement. I can't wait to share when complete. Happy Spring everyone!

Featured In...

Months ago I was contacted by Jenny Sullivan, editor of Arlington Magazine, a local publication that I thoroughly enjoy. She asked if I was interested in participating in an article featuring designers and their favorite rooms titled Finders Keepers. My first thought was...ahhh, no way. With my toddler it seems that my home continually looks like a 3 B's bomb went off. Books, balls and blocks are strewn about all over. But then I thought...why not, it'll be fun styling my eclectic living room. Then I realized I would have to be in it...ahhhh, I have dress up and fix my hair!?!

Anyway, I agreed and was pleasantly surprised that I had a wonderful time the day of the shoot. Darren Higgins of Darren Higgins Photography came in the afternoon and he was a total delight to work with. I was giggling and chatting throughout, so I'm surprised he got one good image. Here is a snapshot of the spread...

Image Credit: Darren Higgins Photography

My dog looks so badass...I love it. My living room did look particularly lovely that day, but Darren brought it to life. He's a true artist!

Thanks Jenny and Darren, it was a joy working with you both! And thanks to my mom for helping the day of the shoot and taking care of Max!

If you're local, look for the magazine in Barnes and Noble or Whole Foods. Have a great weekend!

DC/NOVA Craigslist Roundup

So here are my fave's on the metro areas craigslist. Leave a comment if you'd like a link, but if I don't respond it means it's no longer available...sorry! Also, some items that I post may not be conventional, but I post for the their uniqueness.

Have a great weekend!

DC/NOVA Craigslist Roundup

Hello everyone...hope you all had a great Valentine's Day!

Onto my weekly roundup of DC's Craigslist. Again leave a comment below if something strikes your fancy...I'll try to send a link asap. Some items may be gone because I spotted them early in the week, so sorry.

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend.