When I saw this adorable bow tie for cats on Fab last week, I had to resist the urge to reach for my wallet. I’ve recently paid some unforeseen veterinary bills (to treat my dog’s allergies) so I forbade myself from spending even $19 to dress up the cat. Sticking to a budget blows. Lucky … Continue reading »
It’s almost mid-January but I figured I’d post my resolutions so I can reference it. Hopefully this will help me stay motivated and on track: Quit or Cut Down on My Vices: Like smoking and drinking. It’s probably been my resolution every year for awhile now but I think I’m more motivated by the cost … Continue reading »
Last night I prepped my teak dresser for Emily Henderson’s Facebook contest. The holiday mantel (or dresser, credenza, etc) with the most votes wins her awesome brass trunk. While moving things around, my frame tipped over and came crashing down. The glass was completely shattered (like my heart will be if I don’t win). Throw … Continue reading »
This past Saturday I had my first dinner party. I’m sure my guests were annoyed with me cause I kept changing the date. I considered having it in early January after I paint, hang a light fixture, and take care of any other projects on my list. But I was hesitant cause it wouldn’t be … Continue reading »
Restoring fiberglass Eames chairs isn’t revolutionary or much to brag about these days. It’s been done and documented by many already so this will be quick (cause I shed blood, sweat, and tears too and damnit, I need something to blog about). For a full tutorial, go to Chairfag. I also found The Brick House … Continue reading »
I’ve been wanting to switch out the CB2 lamp in my living room for awhile now. Even Tora thinks it’s time to toss it. I thought about replacing it with something similar to the Potence lamp by Jean Prouvé but worried about it being too industrial. Would the exposed bulb be blinding too? Then I … Continue reading »
(Images from DWR and NY Times) If my home ever got selected for a High Low Project makeover, there would be a shot of me on the floor begging Sabrina Soto for a Prouvé Potence lamp. But since I can only afford to spend a few hundred (not the $1,720 original price), she’d task her … Continue reading »
