How To: Create Your Own Christmas Crackers
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12/4/09
11/29/09
curiosity corner
curiosity has seriously nice furniture pieces for very reasonable prices... blah blah blah.
let's just get straight to it:
a sweet elderly couple owns this place, and they set up a LIVING AREA (with a t.v., lamps, and end tables) in the middle of the store so that they could relax and hang out while people shop around them.
the first time i went, i felt a little awkward, like i was intruding, but after awhile you just get used to it. they don't acknowledge that you're there, which can be refreshing.
and when they do speak up, they are PRECIOUS.
curiosity corner- another one of garland road's gems.
let's just get straight to it:
a sweet elderly couple owns this place, and they set up a LIVING AREA (with a t.v., lamps, and end tables) in the middle of the store so that they could relax and hang out while people shop around them.
the first time i went, i felt a little awkward, like i was intruding, but after awhile you just get used to it. they don't acknowledge that you're there, which can be refreshing.
and when they do speak up, they are PRECIOUS.
curiosity corner- another one of garland road's gems.
11/26/09
suitcase tables- duh.
after giving days of thought to what kind of coffee table i should get for our new (awkward) living space, this vision popped into my head: a stack of large to medium sized vintage suitcase trunks. one was yellow, two were brown. there was a travel book and a candle sitting casually on top.
i got online and looked up "suitcase table" and alas, other people have had similar visions.
i've seen one thousand old suitcases at my dirt cheap thrift stores, so surely this will be an easy, affordable solution. and won't it be so cute on top of my zebra print rug?
no matter how hard i try, i can't get away from a south african colonial look. this is odd considering how much i resent whitey for moving into and influencing african culture. but then i remember that i AM a white person who wants to live in africa, so i guess the culture mash-up is unavoidable.
i got online and looked up "suitcase table" and alas, other people have had similar visions.
i've seen one thousand old suitcases at my dirt cheap thrift stores, so surely this will be an easy, affordable solution. and won't it be so cute on top of my zebra print rug?
no matter how hard i try, i can't get away from a south african colonial look. this is odd considering how much i resent whitey for moving into and influencing african culture. but then i remember that i AM a white person who wants to live in africa, so i guess the culture mash-up is unavoidable.
exploring the west
(of 75). being off work and in a super designy mood led me to explore the design district for the FIRST TIME IN MY ADULT LIFE! wha??
i decided to start with industrial blvd. *note: the street was recently changed to riverfront.
after hitting seven stores yesterday, here are my impressions:
1. if you like old beautiful things, this street, on both sides, is a wonderland. store after store after store of antiques. i lost three hours of my day before i glanced at the clock.
2. if you're on a thrifter's budget and don't have $600 burning a hole in your pocket to spend on a chandelier, it's probably going to frustrate you.
3. SOME items are reasonable. especially if you're willing to get something reupholstered.
4. lula b's west is still cool, but not as cool as regular lula b's. might be a tad pricier since the demographic is different and they are able be pricier.
5. based upon look and vibe, FOUND thrift and LOST thrift (sister stores, i'm guessing?) are my favorites. they also sell cokes in an old(ish) coke machine.
6. east dallas is still better than west dallas. sorry mark, rick, and steve.
i decided to start with industrial blvd. *note: the street was recently changed to riverfront.
after hitting seven stores yesterday, here are my impressions:
1. if you like old beautiful things, this street, on both sides, is a wonderland. store after store after store of antiques. i lost three hours of my day before i glanced at the clock.
2. if you're on a thrifter's budget and don't have $600 burning a hole in your pocket to spend on a chandelier, it's probably going to frustrate you.
3. SOME items are reasonable. especially if you're willing to get something reupholstered.
4. lula b's west is still cool, but not as cool as regular lula b's. might be a tad pricier since the demographic is different and they are able be pricier.
5. based upon look and vibe, FOUND thrift and LOST thrift (sister stores, i'm guessing?) are my favorites. they also sell cokes in an old(ish) coke machine.
6. east dallas is still better than west dallas. sorry mark, rick, and steve.
11/25/09
into the rug room i went...
dum dum dummm.
i actually did it, even though i advised you all not to.
and guess what? i found a rug! it's a new (un-stained, smoke-free) zebra print from anna's linens. it was all rolled up by itself waiting for me to come and rescue it from that HELL HOLE of a room.
$20 bucks, suckas. eat it.
i actually did it, even though i advised you all not to.
and guess what? i found a rug! it's a new (un-stained, smoke-free) zebra print from anna's linens. it was all rolled up by itself waiting for me to come and rescue it from that HELL HOLE of a room.
$20 bucks, suckas. eat it.
the "comments" links have disappeared
i'm not sure why! i'm workin on it, but in the meantime, if you want something (see below furniture items), try commenting on an older post (for some reason older posts still have a comments link) and it will be emailed to me.
**NOTE** Already sold items:
coffee table
1 Ikea book case
target book case
painting is probably going today, if the craigslist lady shows up.
**NOTE** Already sold items:
coffee table
1 Ikea book case
target book case
painting is probably going today, if the craigslist lady shows up.
11/24/09
We're moving and don't need this stuff anymore
BUT, we're trying to raise moola for some floor to ceiling book shelves (that my cute husband is determined to build and install himself.) it's all on craigslist, but i thought i'd try listing it here so that my friends could take a gander.
original art (too big for the new mantle. measures 4 feet by 3 feet, roughly)-$50, skandia shelving from The Container Store- $375, Target book case- $30, IKEA book cases (2)- $40 each, funky black coffee table- $40.
*note- macs and dog not included.
original art (too big for the new mantle. measures 4 feet by 3 feet, roughly)-$50, skandia shelving from The Container Store- $375, Target book case- $30, IKEA book cases (2)- $40 each, funky black coffee table- $40.
*note- macs and dog not included.
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