Hey Everyone!! I’ve been a bit M.I.A because it’s time for the i2i Yardsale again. As always we are so excited and revving up for the big event. In addition to our regular marketing, I decided to create a video … Continue reading
This past weekend was our town’s big I2I Yard Sale. I must say planning it is very time consuming, but I have to admit, it’s also very rewarding. Not just because I sell to make a few bucks for my pockets, but … Continue reading
As you all may know – I’ve been fiending over the Mad Men series.. loving the mid-century designs. I’m a 60’s child and growing up around some of those items I didn’t pay too much attention but I clearly remember seeing them. Now that I’m much older I realize the beauty of those pieces. Makes me want to re-design my home, and since I want to stay alive (the hubby would kill me – lol) .. I’ll just create a dream board.. (until I finally make up my mind – that is). I don’t have an full office so I decided to start with a seating area. I imagine having this space with floor to ceiling windows and a great view.
Everything you see here is from a website called Chairish. I love this site because it offers so many different items to choose from. It’s truly their motto – “Where Design Lovers Buy & Sell” I had so much fun putting this look together that I believe I’ll be doing more. I love playing around with different looks, textures, styles and designs. With the plethora of items Chairish offers, you could really go design-happy-crazy. I even incorporated a couple of items sold through our Pieces of Time Shop. To view more of their items, click here to their Mid-Century Modern Collection. This collection features clean design, beautiful woods like teak, and graphic patterns all combine to make Mid-Century Modern pieces forever classics. With iconic makers such as Adrian Pearsall, Herman Miller and Milo Baughman, fans of this style can easily find vintage couches, used lounge chairs and pre-loved artwork to enhance their interiors.
Let’s look at the items I chose.. I chose this chair because I love the shape and two-tone fabric. It looks so comfy, makes me want to plop down in them and cross a leg.
Who doesn’t remember the tension rod lighting… Isn’t this a sweetie with bit of a bohemian flair. This item is currently listed in Pieces of Time through Chairish.
Next is the credenza.. The sleekness of this piece has a timeless style of appeal. Perfect for a flat stand TV or
Hang a vintage painting, like this hand painted bridge, over it. Also, sold by Pieces of Time through Chairish
What home seating area wouldn’t be complete without a bar area. I truly like how this can double as space for your bar set and yet you can hide either books, papers (or the good stuff – lol), etc… in the other compartment
And of course you have to have a complete bar set.. !
A stylish space also has to have a stylish clock.. And these are making a great comeback (I clearly remember my parents had one of these in their bedroom.. ugggghhhh where is it!!???)
A sleek coffee table with a few accessories
Even the ashtrays were stylish back then..I don’t smoke but I’d sure have one just for show. And with all that light, I’d have to have a few plants and this planter is the perfect one
I know I probably chose the another decorative piece for the credenza, but being a GoT’er (Game of Thrones) I wanted to throw in the dragons.. (love their fierceness)
So with all these simple pieces – I created an eclectic seating area for myself.
I hope you enjoyed my imaginary design I created through Chairish. Hop over to the site, create one and share it with me.. I’d love to see what you create. Have fun, go forth and create.. Smooches!
Hello,hello,hello… I know – it’s not thursday.. (but that’s the day I found my project) .. It’s been a while since I’ve posted anything.. I had to take to hiatus from blogging. Even though time changed and our days got longer, it stills seems like they’re going too quick – Feels like I’m running out of time.. Work, home,cook, projects, exercise…etc..etc..etc..next thing I know it’s after midnight and time to go to bed to start all over again.. (where does the day go????) … My cyber-friend Miss K over at Pure&Complex already gave me my frowny face.. Where have I been scolding… chuckles.. thanks “K” for missing me.. My brother came for a surprise visit and it was wonderful time spent with my little darlings.. Ava and Laylah.. I even played hooky from work to escape to the zoo with them.. A trip well worth my time off
Karriem met a new friend.. who he was hoping wouldn’t lick him in the face..lol..
Needless to say I miss them already…. after that.. I had yard work to do.. uggghhhh… I truly regret not getting the leaves up sooner.. but – oh well.. no need in crying over spilled milk.. That alone took a few hours after work to get done. My chair project is almost done.. Yipppeeeee…I’m the one holding up the last part.. I have to refinish the wood frame.. so that’s my next step. I can’t wait to show you the finished product. In the meantime.. I did come across this cute vintage lamp while thrifting at Goodwill.
Not bad for $8.75.. I think it’ll be great for a new spring look. My only dilemna was the shade.. I’m not big on the shape or pleats… I found another one in my storage area.. and decided to to use it instead. It had seen better days, but I figured – it’s worth a try.. I didn’t do too bad on my kitchen lamp shade (if you missed it you can see it here) so I decided to give this one a whirl..
I’ve been leaning towards toile fabric- so I decided to give it a try. First I laid the fabric out and placed the shade on top and rolled it across the fabric, marking as I roll it..
I used a hot glue gun to adhere the fabric to the shade.. Be very careful with that glue gun, because it’s easy to wind up with this… Yeeeouuuuuchh!!!!!!
Luckily I leave a bottle of AloeVera gel in the fridge to help with burns. If you haven’t tried it..trust me, it works great on burns. It took me all of an hour to complete the new shade and I must say.. Not bad!
I think the toile fabric did better justice with this lamp..(I just hope toile is not out of style – lol)
The painting was a another Goodwill find for $4.00. A quick coat of white paint gives the boring frame a fresher look (as you see the wood frame did nothing for this painting)
For under $15.00 I created a quick inexpensive new look for the console table. Next up – I’m also doing a 30-day makeover challenge with other bloggers..which will be another quick update of a chair that sorely needs some attention. I’m late in the game to start but I’ll have it finished (fingers crossed) ..lol… well that’s what your thrifty girl has been up to.. and what about you..? What are your upcoming projects.. Do share..I’d love to hear about them..
Tah-tah..As always… Your thrifty Gal
Although it’s not Pantone’s color of the year, I’ll say that Lavender remains one of those soothing colors that makes any year a good color for me. With hues that reminds me of the aromatic scent of wisteria, it simply entices the eyes and create a relaxing effect. Through its gentleness – it packs a powerful statement in a room. The softness makes it versatile and blends with almost any color. When my mom asked me to help her decorate her living room, that was the color that immediately came to mind. It simply reminds me of her personality. My mom is a gentle woman who doesn’t speak in high tones but her volume speaks through her softness. This post showcases her lovely, lavender living room, designed on a dime…featuring vintage re-styled furniture. Welcome to Mommy’s house…
The furniture pieces are vintage french provincial items that have been loving restored. All of which came from yard sales, thrift stores and roadside finds. The pair of chairs were purchased from a moving sale for $40.00. I had them re-upholstered with this lovely lavender damask fabric.
The upholsterer did an absolutely a fantastic job making them new again. Completely tufted and well cushioned, these chairs are so comfortable.
Her sofa, purchased at the same moving sale for $50.00, was upholstered in an ultra-suede deep plum. This sofa was a true bargain (the cushion is 100% goose down feather stuffed) and completely comfortable.
With catching fabric on sale, buying the furniture and paying the upholsterer, her set was under $500.00. The frame for this artwork was a flea market find for $25.00. The lithograph by artist Ellen Powell-Tiberino, was professionally matted.
The ottoman – another yard sale find for $5.00 – reupholstered using leftover fabric from another job was an added bonus with the complete set.
Her coffee table – found as is – on the street…(it was great night of bulk day hunting treasures) $0.00
It was a miracle finding all these pieces (made of fruitwood) in such great shape but at different times. You know my motto – Patience is a virtue.. eventually it’ll turn up..
The space is accented with vintage crystal candy dishes, thrifted candle holders and other thrifty finds to create the finished look.
Visiting mom is always a joy, and her living room gives everyone a welcome feeling. Her heart is just as sweet as the candy she keeps the candy dishes 🙂 . Since I welcomed you into her home, I’d like to introduce you to my Mom… (picture taken 2 years ago when we celebrated her 75th birthday and I love this picture- she was so surprised)
By looking at her, do you think her living room reflects her style…. 🙂
