Crossing the Blues
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Vintage Bamboo



I have to say, I'm super excited about the newest addition to my growing collection of great pieces!  This vintage mid-century bamboo dresser is just the type of piece to make a so-so space sing, and because I don't have an immediate need for it, I'm storing it until the right occasion (and idea!) comes along. I'm excited about the endless possibilities of my new find and I'm wondering . . .


Have you found anything worth screaming about lately??
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What Did We Do Before Craigslist???

The idea of trolling the newspaper for yard sales and having to drive around to find what you're looking for seems so archaic these days.  Don't get me wrong, I still do it from time to time, but only when I'm in a mood to do the driving and okay with coming home empty handed.  I remember the days of circling the listings in the paper and figuring out the best ways to get from house to house, or better yet, driving around looking for signs like this.

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                                                                 credit: Anthony Rosenberg
Of course it helps that I have one of these now.
Acura TL Navigation by jeremiah_owyang.

Still, I stopped by 3 sales this weekend and there was nothing but JUNK masquerading as "antiques".  The thrill of a yard sale can be great, but nothing can beat searching for what you specifically need (and find it).  Thank God I found these on Craigslist last week.  



Only the most perfect nightstands EVER.  When I called they were already promised to someone else, but the owner emailed the next day and told me that the woman came by and decided they were too big (silly girl!), so if I could come soon, they were mine!  How often does that happen??? Normally in this instance the people come, love the item, and you miss out.  I've been searching for the perfect nightstands for my bedroom for awhile and these are not only fabulous, but they're vintage, one of a kind, and only $50.  



They need a little prep work, but nothing more than a light sanding and a good cleaning.  They're perfect for me because I definitely need at least one drawer, but I like the open shelving at the bottom, too.  They're wider in the front, narrower in the back, and I love the clean, almost Zen detail on the feet.  My plans include black paint (definitely!), a hardware change (possibly) and some nailhead trim (maybe).  

I don't know if I love these or my gold lamps more.  


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SCORE!!


I got 2 of these chairs this weekend for $25. No, not $25 each, I mean $25 TOTAL! Crazy, right? I know. They were actually supposed to be Lakeitha's (from Home 2 3 Duncan Boys) but she changed her mind at the last minute and called to tell me I could have them (since I told her that I would have to slap her if she didn't get them). Yes Ma'am! I had to meet the guy at his storage unit (which was all the way in the back and would've been very freaky except for the fact that I had my sister with me), and he was surprised that they would even go for $25 because they were green and old. He told me he "didn't think anyone was decorating with green these days" . . . cute old man. He was just happy to be rid of them, and he only charged me $10 to deliver, even though I would've paid $25. Obviously, I couldn't pass them up. I've never had a piece reupholstered and am very excited about tackling the process. My couch is a dark chocolate brown, and the walls are an oatmeal-ish color, so I'm thinking something slightly graphic with color, but I'm known to change my mind. I think nailhead trim is a must, too. I want to take my time and find something I'll love for awhile, so I'll start looking soon, but for now, they're in my garage with my other projects, waiting for the big makeover.

Anyone have any tips I should know or consider before reupholstering? I'm open to fabric suggestions, and if you know of a upholsterer here in Atlanta that you'd recommend, I'd love his/her info!


ps--that is recycling in the back, and not trash thrown haphazardly in the garage. It's a bit messy, but it's for the environment!


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Looking for great fabric


I purchased these chairs via Craigslist a few months ago and have yet to refinish them. While I'm not in love with the legs, I love the arms and back and am excited about the transformation of the chairs as a whole. I'm still debating where they should go (I have a very narrow and small living room) and I'm leaning towards a black finish, although I may consider white if paired with something amazing. I was thinking of doing a bright tile print or ikat for the fabric--any suggestions? 

(sidenote-I don't claim to be an award-winning gardener, but things don't look that bleak in my yard. These were taken when it was still cold, so please forgive the death scene.)

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