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Friday Flotsam

September 3, 2010

1.  The makings of a guest bedroom: desk, reading chair, turquoise and stripes, plenty of light, maps galore.  Via Simply Grove.

2. The Lake Superior tote by Frost River Designs. Perfect for country weekends (or week days).  Stuff it with vegetables, fruits, baguettes, books, thrift store finds; the more you beat it up the better it’ll look. Via Sycamore Street Press.

3. Table with brass legs by Marcia Holzer Studio.  Via Elements of Style.

4. Bags in jewel tones, like this one and this one.  The first via Destined to Design.

5. Hammered brass spoon by Magpie & Rye.  Via Oh Joy!

6. Boat of Life print by Aardvark.  Via India Knight.

7. Clear dome umbrella.  Via The Neo-Traditionalist.

8. Hung chairs.  Via Automatism.

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Is Brass Having a Moment?

April 29, 2010 Feathering the Nest

I love the look of silver.  Whether plated, solid, or mercury glass, silver has a permanent place in our home.  Case in point, Christmas decorations.  The living room looked like a cross between Paul Revere’s silversmith shop and an elf disco. Lately, though, I gotta say, I’ve been flirting with brass. It all began with [...]

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The Fruit of Goodwill

March 16, 2010 Feathering the Nest

Remember the Goodwill online auction discovery and the ensuing flurry of ridiculously good deals?  The mint green Big Ben clock, the flapper photo, the brass justice scales?  Well, they’ve been arriving in drips and drabs and reams of bubble wrap, and I’m starting to find homes for them. Several landed on the fireplace mantle.  Eventually [...]

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Discovery: Pip & Estella

February 22, 2010 Feathering the Nest

I’m loving the online boutique Pip & Estella, discovered via My Favorite and My Best. The shop’s smallish selection of vintage bohemian accessories and textiles can be purchased individually, or as sets designed to work together. The globe print above would cheer up a kid’s room or library.  I’d get a kick out of spooning [...]

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