Friday, September 15, 2006
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Wednesday, September 13, 2006
The last Iota...
While browsing the other evening at Jamaicaway Books & Gifts, I happened upon a few last sheets of Iota's 'Dad's Sweater' giftwrap, at $2.95 a sheet - alas, they won't be carrying it anymore, so grab it while you can!
What I want for x-mas...
I want to start going solar - but short of some massive 'off-grid' project, what's an urbanite on a budget to do?
I know - I'll start with a solar charger. But which one?
Maybe...this one, for $55?
Or maybe this one, for $79?
Though I think the best-looking of the bunch would have to be this one, for $99.
I know - I'll start with a solar charger. But which one?
Maybe...this one, for $55?
Or maybe this one, for $79?
Though I think the best-looking of the bunch would have to be this one, for $99.
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
The new CB2 catalog's out...
See it online here.
Three faves:
maki sushi plates - $5.95 ea
peep candleholders - $2.95 ea
orbit chair - $99 ea
Craig's List Foraging...
Some people sell their Eames chair shells sans feet - well, here's a Boston-area place to get the legs ($10 ea).
Waltham-area pick-up probably, but what a beaut! Oak for $150, could go with period or more contemporary chairs...
Half-price West Elm L-shape wall shelves...
$70 Red Papasan Chair (originally from Urban Outfitters).
Nice little cabinet - looks asian-inspired - $5!
Simple, solid wooden shelf for $25!
Wooden bench with hidden storage (you can never have too much of that) - $30.
Waltham-area pick-up probably, but what a beaut! Oak for $150, could go with period or more contemporary chairs...
Half-price West Elm L-shape wall shelves...
$70 Red Papasan Chair (originally from Urban Outfitters).
Nice little cabinet - looks asian-inspired - $5!
Simple, solid wooden shelf for $25!
Wooden bench with hidden storage (you can never have too much of that) - $30.
Monday, September 11, 2006
How to tame those plastic bags
Ebay recce
Mudl platter
Beautiful accent chair
Lucite Pendant
Groovy 70s radio
Etsy item of the Day
Wednesday, September 06, 2006
The Ty Pennington side of Sears
craig's list recce
modern danish metal futon sofa frame and cushion - $100 Great basic
Conrad sidechair from Boston Interiors - $200 Those stripes go with anything!
Scandia desk - $100 When less is more
beautiful elliptical coffee table - $40 Very nice
Ikea TV side table - $15 For your swinging singles pad
White cube foot stool - $10 Why pay more for a fabric cube?
4 black leather chairs cheep - $15 Hmm...well, maybe if the leather could be re-conditioned somehow...
Square glass/metal coffee table - $150 Simple and classic.
New leather Parsons chairs - 2 for $99 Another great classic
Conrad sidechair from Boston Interiors - $200 Those stripes go with anything!
Scandia desk - $100 When less is more
beautiful elliptical coffee table - $40 Very nice
Ikea TV side table - $15 For your swinging singles pad
White cube foot stool - $10 Why pay more for a fabric cube?
4 black leather chairs cheep - $15 Hmm...well, maybe if the leather could be re-conditioned somehow...
Square glass/metal coffee table - $150 Simple and classic.
New leather Parsons chairs - 2 for $99 Another great classic
Tuesday, September 05, 2006
Affordable Marimekko fabric on eBay
Love Marimekko fabric? Hate the current retail prices (averaging $38/yd)? Then check out some of these current auctions...
Hilkka Rahikainen 50 x 50 wall hanging
Four yards of Tulipunzinen Fabric
Two Ruusupuu vinyl place mats
Pieni-Unikko 30 x 30 wall hanging
Marimekko wool dress (size small)
Etsy item of the Day
...welcome to the nest...
Everyone is a Designer, whether they realize it or not - it's in the daily choices we make about what our living environment will be like, in what we surround ourselves with. Join me as, in between full-time work and part-time grad school, I forage online and in the Metro Boston area for Good Design that could feather your nest - without breaking the bank.
