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Tangerine Chairs for Outdoor Pops of Color

24 Thursday May 2012

Posted by PEY in Furniture, furniture, Outdoor

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bistro chairs, chair, outdoor seating, tangerine, tangerine chairs, vintage Eames chairs

designed by Lotta AgatonOnce Amy has all of her Eames chairs painted in tangerine I envision the impact will be as striking as the dining room above.  Not only is Amy refurbishing iconic chairs, she is one of many embracing this glorious pop of color.  If it is too much of a color commitment inside of your home, then consider adding your shade of tangerine or orange in the great outdoors with extra seating.

Any one of these chairs would be a cheerful addition to your summer entertainment space.  Enjoy!

Image Sources:  Orange Owl Modern, Anthropologie, TK Collections, Grand In Road, YLiving,

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Chic Finds for All Ages from Land of Nod

15 Tuesday May 2012

Posted by SOF in Accessories, bedding, Bedroom, Furniture, Kids, lighting, Living Room, Mudroom, Outdoor, rugs, textiles

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Kid's beds, kid's storage solutions

Many of you who have children are probably familiar with the fun and stylish kids’ catalog Land of Nod. But as I was perusing the catalog at the palace of catalogs (a.k.a. Pamela’s house) so many things caught my eye for more than just the kid spaces in my home. To start these chevron baskets come in bright and bold colors to add a pop to any room and come in a set of three nesting baskets. I love baskets with tops so that you can really hide things away.

I also am loving these Canvas Mega Sorters. Last week at Brimfield I found a vintage canvas mail bin that I thought would be great for mudroom storage, but I didn’t buy it and ever since I’ve been obsessed with finding something else that would fit the bill. With three storage compartments this will allow me to separate my son’s, daughter’s, and husband’s hats, mittens, shoes, and whatever else they keep in the mudroom. And at $25 it’s even more irresistible. The big question is should I get it in navy or orange?

Also, in the basket category are these great looking Load Bearing Storage Baskets and Hampers.

turquoise bed

I love the Jenny Lind style beds and in this turquoise color they are just fabulous! It also comes in white and raspberry in both twin and full sizes. This bed is perfect for a beach house guest room!

yellow bedding

The Animales Grafico Bedding would make quite a statement on the turquoise bed, but it would also be great for just about any other bedroom in the house too.

colored poufs/stools

The Tuffet Seater is woven around a metal frame and can be used indoors or out. It would be great stacked on the patio for extra seating.

And for a little bit of glamor, these hanging mirrors are perfect for a powder room, entry, or bedroom.

The Squares to Spare Lamp adds a touch of modern chic to any room in the house…and comes with a rainbow of shade options to really customize your look.

And don’t forget to put something stylish underfoot like the 100% cotton Magic Carpet Rug.

So the next time you’re looking for some fun and colorful decor items (that also happen to be really affordable) consider turning to Land of Nod for big design even though it’s geared towards our littlest inhabitants.

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Brimfield Antiques Show: Something for Everyone!

11 Friday May 2012

Posted by SOF in Accessories, fabrics, Furniture, furniture, garden, Inspiration, lighting, Living Room, Outdoor, pillows, Shops We Love, textiles

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Brimfield Antique Show, vintage finds

Yesterday I decided that the pull of the Brimfield Antiques Show was too much to resist and at the last minute I decided to get up at the crack of dawn and make the nearly two hour trek from my home to the biggest outdoor antiques show in the country. For those of you who don’t know what Brimfield (it’s referred to by one word like Madonna and Shaq because that’s what it’s status is in the world of antiques) is, it is essentially an entire downtown population filling their yards and fields with antique dealers (well, technically some people are importers and purveyors of new items, but either way there are lots of goods). And if the land owners don’t have dealers, then they are turning their land into parking lots to profit off the zillions of people who attend this thrice annual show (in May, July, and September). Chances are if you’ve bought a reproduction of a vintage piece at a major retailer, the original piece came from Brimfield.

Above, the lone vintage garden chairs gather together in hopes of finding a new home. I wonder what kind of green certification this show warrants as it is saving a lot of items from ending up in a landfill. But the most awesome thing about Brimfield is that there is literally something for everyone and the entire show is proof that one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. If you are a collector of anything from toys to Fiestaware to garden gnomes to baseball bats, you will find what you love at Brimfield. You will also find lots and lots of things that you cannot believe anyone would ever buy, but they do. And you will see everyone from the quirky hillbilly to the high end antiques dealer co-mingling to find the coolest stuff at the best deals. Television shows are lurking about filming to share the experience with people across the country.

I hope that this collection of photos gives you an idea of the breadth of items available at the show. I wish I had taken even more pictures, but as my hands became full with purchases, my camera made its way out less frequently.

I really loved this vintage glass cake stand, but while I would have happily picked up a cool cake stand, I knew that I could get a similar look for less in reproduction and since I wasn’t particularly passionate about having a vintage or glass one, I didn’t think the $45 price tag was worth it. The vendors are keen on trends and with the influx of dessert tables, they’re smart to price things high that are trendy.

If you are a collector of any type or color of glass then Brimfield is the place to go. It was only day three when I was there, and most of the glass was already 50% off. I was incredibly tempted, but since I didn’t really have a use for it at the moment, I decided to wait until I build that dream pantry/party closet.

Also in the world of glass are lots of cool glass jars.

These vintage vials of color dyes were very cool, but with children in my house I could only envision my living room rug turning a new color.

What’s with the vials? I really was drawn to them, but seeing as I couldn’t come up with what I would use them for, I couldn’t justify buying them. I’ve bought enough things in my life that still don’t have a purpose to know that.

Then I moved onto furniture. There is tons of fine furniture at this show, but that’s not what I’m really drawn to lately. I really loved this potting bench because of its rustic feel and the fact that it had a real sink in it. I could probably find a spot for it, but not one that hooks up to plumbing.

The Newporter in me loved this porthole side table.

And this amazing filing cabinet went from drab to nautical chic with some paint and a little nautical flag knowledge.

Why am I so drawn to the Union Jack even though I have little tie to it other than having been to Great Britain twice in my life?

Speaking of European inspired furniture, how about this French bistro inspired children’s set?! Unfortunately, my oldest is too big for it and my second isn’t too far behind so it wasn’t worth it.

This mirror bordered linen tufted headboard was to die for! It came from an Atlanta vendor who also had…

lots of other amazing headboards, and starting at $550, they were well priced too.

The same vendor had these great crab paintings as well as some oyster ones. I’m tempted to go back again and get one as they would look amazing in my living room and were pretty well priced. I have the guy’s contact info so if anyone is interested just message me.

He also had these fabulous wicker pendant lights for $95. Again, if I only had a place to put them!

When it comes to accessories, the options are endless, but these vintage books grouped by color reminded me of many of our previous bookshelf styling posts.

And all the twine you could ever imagine.

And if you’re fond of wooden crates, this is the place to go, although I was bummed to not be able to find any as well priced and good looking as the ones I got the last time I went.

We’ve seen grain sack pillows and coffee sack pillows, but how about a money bag pillow? These were reasonably priced at $20, but considering they weren’t even sewn and just closed with a safety pin at the top, I’m pretty sure you could make these yourself without thinking twice…if you happen to have a bunch of money bags laying around. Oddly, I think I might have a few, but sadly they aren’t filled with money.

And if you’re more into fashion than home goods, there is plenty for you too. The former jewelry designer in me was incredibly tempted by this table, but then I remembered all of the beads in my basement and refrained from indulging. However, the vintage clothing, bags, jewelry, etc. are endless at this show.

So what did I end up going home with? I picked up this two-tiered round table because I was inspired by my friend Dani’s use of a similar one although I’m not sure I’ll use it the same way. I was also looking for a bench for my mudroom, but then I found these two wooden bistro chairs for a song and think they’ll work really nicely with my vision for my mudroom redesign. Plus, they’ll be easy extra seating for when I have a large group for dinner. And the baseball bat for my five-year-old who’s currently obsessed with all things baseball and the Red Sox.

I also picked up this turquoise mason jar which I can’t wait to fill with the peonies from my garden, and the amazing vintage turquoise burlap which it sits on.

And lastly, I grabbed this French stripe banding. I’m really excited to work these items into my own home and to make some of it into new products which you might just have the opportunity to buy yourself!

So if you are within a few hours radius of Brimfield, MA and looking for something to do this weekend, hop in the car and check it out.

Just remember:

1. Go with a set budget or else you’ll blow it in the first hour. Giving yourself a limit makes you really second guess whether you need something or not.

2. Have an idea of what you’re looking for and what it typically sells for so that you don’t overpay.

3. Be prepared to bargain. Everything is negotiable!

4. Carry a large tote or bring a wagon in case any of your purchases are heavy. I carried those chairs a long way.

5. If you really love something, buy it immediately or else it may be gone the moment you turn around.

6. Never forget that an item is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it. For instance what some people would normally throw in their recycling bin, might be worth $1 each.

I really hope nobody paid for these, but as I said one man’s trash is another man’s treasure and that’s what Brimfield is all about!

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World Market Offers Fantastic Summer Collections at Affordable Prices

10 Thursday May 2012

Posted by SOF in Furniture, furniture, garden, Outdoor, pillows, Tabletop, textiles

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Outdoor Decorating Ideas, outdoor entertaining, World Market

I recently had the pleasure of getting a sneak peek at the summer collections from Cost Plus World Market. They are really vibrant and fun while still offering classic style that will take you seamlessly from year to year. I’m most excited about the Timber Cove collection–living in Newport automatically draws me to all things navy & white and sea life themed. But I really love the Timber Cove Outdoor Dining Collection as well as it comes in a white wash look and you can mix and match between benches, side chairs, and arm chairs for seating. It definitely needs to be added to my list of best outdoor dining tables under $500.

This furniture will be even more comfortable with these fabulous outdoor throw pillows. I can’t decide which is my favorite!

And I’m really in love with the dishes in the collection which include lobster, crab, starfish, and coral motifs. These would be great for our beach parties this summer.

Of course, the melamine nautical themed plates might be more practical for our beach outings or perhaps I’ll just bring them for the kids.

Another item I love in the summer collection is the Pompeian Metal Garden Stool (also available in white and teal).

It would look great next to their colorful Adirondack chairs.

And I’m quite certain that I would be very comfortable lounging in the Catalina Deep Bench. Can someone get me a Margarita please!

Besides the fabulous designs that World Market offers, one of my favorite things about them is that they are all also really affordable! There are so many more products that are on my must-have list from here. Stay-tuned for a follow-up post!

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Serena & Lily Introduces New Bathroom Collection

08 Tuesday May 2012

Posted by SOF in Accessories, Bath, Furniture, rugs, textiles

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Bathroom Decorating Ideas, Serena & Lily

silver oval mirror

Serena & Lily has introduced its new bath collection and there are a few pieces that we find irresistible! First up, the Sullivan Mirror. I love this mirror for its simplicity and elegance which would work well in many rooms beyond the bath. It reminds me of the pewter mirror by Maison de l’Etain that I have hanging in my dining room which I wish I could get my hands on again.

It’s not always easy to find a good looking shower curtain, but the Ventura Shower Curtain as well as several of the others offer simple, chic, elegance that make a statement without overtaking the space.

The Juice Crochet Bath Towels will add the perfect little pop of color and detail to your bath and come in three of my favorite colors.

If you need a little seating in your bath, this Slipcovered Terry Cube is just perfect.

And for the floor, I love the Broad Stripe Dhurrie Rug in four fabulous colors.

Last, but most certainly not least, every home should have the Seagrass Basket. Use it to collect laundry or store extra bath towels or take it out of the bath and into the living room or mudroom for extra storage for magazines, toys, shoes, and more.

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Follow Up: Eames Chairs DIY Finally Gone Right

01 Tuesday May 2012

Posted by AMM in D.I.Y., Furniture, Inspiration

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chair, diy, Eames, vintage Eames chairs

Eames DIY gone wrongRemember these?  My DIY gone wrong?  Well I finally had them re-finished and here is the end result…

Herman Miller Eames chairs painted Tangerine DreamHerman Miller

While I am happy with these as is, I am starting to obsess over the legs.  I would love to replace them with the updated Eames chair look.

Eames ChairsEames RockerAnd I think this Rocker would be pretty cute in the kids room.

As I was waiting for the happy return of my chairs, I got word that my grand mother has more!  This DIY just got even better!  Who knows, maybe I’ll put rocker legs on all 4 and paint them pastel or matte grey or red lacquer or matte white or cerulean blue or….

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Society Social Offers Entertaining Must-Haves

26 Thursday Apr 2012

Posted by PEY in Celebrations, Eco-friendly, Furniture, furniture, Outdoor

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bar cart, chairs, Eco-friendly, entertaining, Fifi folding chairs, Pinterest, Society Social, The Dinner Party table, The Double bar cart, The Sedgewick bar cart

While on a recent pinning frenzy on looking for fun entertaining ideas, I stumbled upon Society Social.  If you are like me, then you probably don’t have enough space to comfortably seat everyone at your table – one, two or even three leaves in a dining table often requires more chairs than I own – so these Fifi folding chairs would be a perfect solution.  Not only are these available in 11 high-gloss water-based, eco-friendly paint colors, the chairs are handcrafted of plantation wood, sustainable rattan and natural cane.  So eco-friendly, space saving and a color for every decor.

In addition to great chairs, there is a selection of tables, bar carts, pillows, vintage goods, hostess attire and more; Society Social is a destination for entertainment goods.  Enjoy! Here are a couple more items on my entertainment wish list.

The Sedgewick

The Double

The Dinner Party

Torn between desiring a bar cart or needing the expandable table above . . . fun hostess dilemmas to ponder!

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Upcycling the Office with a Nautical Touch

25 Wednesday Apr 2012

Posted by AMM in Before & After, D.I.Y., Eco-friendly, Furniture, Home Office, Inspiration

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11th Hour Racing, Atlantic Cup, conference room, Coronet, Dividing Open Spaces, Domino Chair, exposed brick, office, Pallet Furniture, pallet recycle bin, Pocket Doors, reclaimed wood, Recycled Sailcloth, sail cloth, Sail Cloth Decor, screens, Sliding Doors, Steelcase

“We’ve got everything we need right here, and everything we need is enough.”
― Jack Johnson

This year I started working part-time, for my husband’s company.  The first thing I had to do was find them a new office space.  After a bit of hunting I hit the jackpot!  A newly remodeled, open space, complete with exposed brick walls and incredible harbor views! Finding the space took time but was really fun.  Trying to decorate the space to accommodate the needs of five individuals was a bit more challenging.  Thankfully I have some very talented friends, including C&B’s Sarah Fernandez.  After taking a look at the space she helped me come up with some ideas.  I took those ideas and presented them to the bosses who also had creative solutions.  Our work is all about collaboration and I think in this case, the outcome is pretty darn good.

BEFORE:

Wanting to keep an open feel and not have to be stuck in a cubical, we found this screen in the basement of my husband’s sail loft.  Our wood worker, Cody Harple, designed the feet so it would have a free-standing feel to it.

AFTER:

Using reclaimed materials was a must for our office.  We are very conscious about minimizing the use of non-essential materials and maximizing the use of old materials by re-purposing them.  This desk was created out of reclaimed wood from the Coronet.  Cody had created another version of this and we HAD to have one!  Thankfully he had some left over pieces and was able to design a desk that fits our needs.  We can easily have two people working here at the same time.

We wanted to have a large recycle bin in the office and this is what we came up with!  Thankfully pallets are very easy to come by and FREE!  The liners are recycled sail cloth from my husband’s sail loft.  They are easy to remove and have rope drawstring handles so we can easily tote the recyclables out of the office.

The conference area presented a greater challenge.  We couldn’t go up to the ceiling and we didn’t want to bolt anything to the wall or floor. Cody came up with this design that can be removed and reinstalled if we ever move, though I hope we never will!  The walls are made of recycled sails and reclaimed wood and are attached by clamping to the structural beams already in place.  The pocket doors slide easily in and out of the frame to create a private room where we can meet with our collaborators (or stash some interns). The conference table is made from wood and carbon fiber.  A homemade cast off from a friend’s former business that used to be my dining room table.

For seating, we ordered the Domino Chair from Steelcase.  They are really comfortable and we love that they can be completely recycled if need be.  It is wonderful to be in a space that is not only functional but unique and fun!  The fine detail work and design by Cody Harple makes each corner of the office a beautiful place to work.  My hope is that after viewing this post, you will challenge yourselves to re-think the norm when it comes to design. We are not all crafty or born with good design sense but we can all be creative.  When our group worked together by putting all kinds of ideas on the table, we ended up with solutions that make every day in the office a good one!

A very special thanks to Miranda Harple for the fine photography.

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Feeling Blue at Venetucci Home

17 Tuesday Apr 2012

Posted by AMM in Accessories, beach, Dining Room, fabrics, Furniture, furniture, Inspiration, Lighting, pillows, Shops We Love, Tabletop, textiles

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Azure, blue, gold framed art, linen, navy walls, pillows, traditional accessories

Who knew arriving to a yoga class 30 minutes early would work out so well?  Having a few minutes to myself, I hopped downstairs to a relatively new home decor shop here in Newport, Venetucci Home.  I walked in and noticed the various shades of blue throughout the shop.  Linen slip covered furniture happens to be a look I am in love with so I just about fell over when I saw chairs covered in this bright azure blue linen, .

There were beautiful textiles and accessories with hints of blue throughout.  The nautical pieces mixed in with traditional styling, put this local shop high on my like list.  A navy accent wall with gold framed paintings was the icing on the cake.

Thankfully, I am in the market for a new dining room table and chairs.  I think that is reason enough to return to Venetucci Home and skip yoga!

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Preppy Chic: Lilly Pulitzer Johanna Chair

23 Friday Mar 2012

Posted by PEY in Bedroom, Furniture, Inspiration, Living Room

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chair, Lily Pulitzer, Neiman Marcus

 We love a ready-made chair that looks like it’s custom, and the Lilly Pulitzer Johanna upholstered chair is just that!  A white carved armchair dressed in blue-and-white fretwork-patterned upholstery accented with fuchsia piping makes a bold statement in any room.

Image Source:  Neiman Marcus

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