12.29.2011

it snowed

bummer, it was only a dusting. pretty, none-the-less.




12.27.2011

diy project {the sectional}



before & after. i decided that the living room with it's multi-angled walls needed a sofa that was ultra simple. sis spotted the 5 piece late 70s kroehler on craigslist and i instantly knew that it was too good to pass up. challenge...upholstery. something that i've never done. i have made slip covers. this project is a blend (with shortcuts on the upholstery side). progress has been slow--with much rework. fabric is linen/cotton (from mom's stash) so wrinkles will show. sis made the feather pillow to soften the otherwise modern shape. mom is coming on Friday--she thinks 3 days for one corner is too much! i'm hoping we'll whip out 2 more sections now that i've worked through the gotchas. without my sister's insight i would still be stitching section #1. thanks sis.





12.11.2011

bird, 60s modern

we went to the best estate sale ever. i came home with way too many lovelies. this is one of two 60s David Majchrzak bird ink drawings--presently perched next to my second aluminum christmas tree.

i love the 60s

11.30.2011

minimal xmas

i've been moving furniture around. looking for a comfy couch for the living room. any ideas? sis and i scored on a mid-century credenza over the holiday. loving it upstairs. and how lucky am i. mom is letting me borrow her lucite purse collection. sweetness all around. and i even did some decorating for the holidays. my vintage aluminum christmas tree. my vintage pink bottle tree and lights.












11.09.2011

10.29.2011

color

love the transparency of this wood. this is the color exterior I want. not sure if I'll be able to pull it off though. found here.


10.23.2011

exterior

i'm trying to envision a paint color. i prefer a soft translucent black. want to modernize the look. having trouble finding a paint color i love. i'm on my 4th sample batch. so i've resorted to playing with photoshop. not sure if black will a tad much for the neighborhood. good thing the house is obscured from the street view.






10.16.2011

slow progress

my Italian Milo Baughman chrome table and my George Nelson bubble lamp.



10.07.2011

week 1

random pictures of my home. a bit of progress on the move. i'm taking my time and feeling the space. bill was genius. i love his play with light and each window has a view. totally happy.


















10.01.2011

moving day

a peak at the inside. not sure yet about my rya rugs. love all my views out back. i have plans for the outbuilding--my studio! considering changing shelving in the dining room from black to white. today was a cleaning day.