Chair Love Inspiration
I am in the process of working on a few chair projects for the shop. So, this week’s chair love is a compilation of some funky chair makeover inspiration!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/22609510@N03/2921301401/
“Tie Chair Ala Alabama Chanin,” by smoothepebble. I just love these woven tie chairs, especially the ones with the dangling ends!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kimhascats/2359282772/
“Painted Chair,” by kimhas6cats. So bright!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/thirtyeight20/3270608374/
“Design Sponge Table Chair Redo,” by thirtyeight20. Awesome fabric choice, and, I love love that ghost table!
”Fav Chair,” by k*8. Again, great fabric gives this old chair a new life.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jgrnly/127736225/
“Repurposed Chairs Make Laundry Bench,” by jgrnly. I have an idea for a bench of chairs, but a bit fancier…
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sliegory/453010423/
“Chair Project 1, ” by Le Silly. Collage on a chair can be really funky and unique.
Well, for now I hope this gives everyone some inspiration… I definitely have my wheels turning!
Simple Fix and 4th of July Weekend
Sometimes the tiniest details of your home can make life so much more organized, easy, and even pretty. Well, the other day I was very annoyed by my growing collection of costume jewelry. My good jewelry is hung neatly in my jewelry box and some of my most often worn costume pieces are held in jars in my dresser and vintage medicine cabinet in the bedroom. But, the rest of it has been hanging in clumps on hangers and hooks in the closet. You couldn’t see them easily, and you definitely couldn’t grab one easily. Here is the pile that I hurriedly threw on the bed.
So, my grandma gave me some vintage hand crochetedhangers. And I picked up a package of sewing pins with bead heads.
Although the pins didn’t stick into the wood hanger underneath very well, they stuck in the ends enough to keep any slippery necklaces from falling off the hanger. And, viola! Simple, yet cute and organized. What an easy fix. Thanks grandma!
Oh, and if you were wondering why the big bandage on my hand… I burned my hand that night while cooking dinner. Yes, I think it was a sign from God to quit cooking and get some take-out menus. But, the sloppy joe’s turned out well, so Tony didn’t buy that. By the next day I had to go to the doctor for it and my hand was completely wrapped up for the whole holiday weekend.
And, as with most of my projects, the dogs helped of course!
So, on to the 4th of July celebration! We camped at our local park, and it rained here the entire day (of course). That didn’t stop us! We waded through the mud the entire weekend. It ended up clearing up just in time to have amazing fire works! Here’s the guys playing in a horseshoe tournament right through the rain!
You can see all the umbrellas out there! You can also see the river in the background. That’s the rock river, and right were we camp and also sit and watch the fireworks. Here we are playing games together.
Our softball team also won another game Sunday, so we are now 6-1! Yay!
How was your 4th of July? Hope it was a great one!
Table And Chair Love
I happened upon this table and chair set today and loved the curves and shiny metal of the set (oh, and of course the lucite of the table)!
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://stylenorth.ca/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/chromeset.jpg&imgrefurl=http://stylenorth.ca/blog/2008/10/splurge-vintage-dining-chairs/&usg=__sf_05XumO6n7dSRXiDmeeAaKREg=&h=356&w=500&sz=95&hl=en&start=458&um=1&tbnid=U7QP7usy-W5PBM:&tbnh=93&tbnw=130&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dpictures%2Bof%2Bvintage%2Bchairs%26ndsp%3D18%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26start%3D450%26um%3D1
I think this would be a glamorous dining set, rug and all!
Thanks Apartment Therapy!
Apartment Therapy just added our big back yard to their “My Great Outdoors” features! Thanks so much! We love to get some feedback on our projects and love some constructive criticism, as we are new at this! So, welcome everyone who finds us from AT! Thanks again!
http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/my-great-outdoors-2009/my-great-outdoors-jessimaries-big-backyard-088556
Junking!
I had just the best weekend ever! Tony and I decided to go to the flea market that isn’t far from us. Not only is this always a fun trip for me, but on the way there Tony decided to take country back roads. What a great idea! We just happened upon the first antique and junk yard I have ever seen near us! My squealing had him pulling over immediately. And of course I didn’t have a camera!
Let me tell you all, this place was amazing! There were three barns filled to the brim with old wooden chairs! I mean stacked and tossed and piled all the way to the roof tops! It was just incredible. There was a huge field of every type of amazing junk you could think of. And, when we asked about a few things the lady was so sweet and her prices were perfect! Now I have a few more projects to work on.
Everything here cost me a few dollars! The old gas can is for we borrow Tony’s dad’s lawn mower. The little orange lantern will be painted and set on the front porch with a candle. Doesn’t that look just like the $80 one they have at Pier 1 (for $1!)!? And the elephant- he is my favorite- was an old lamp base! But, with a coat of white paint he will be a plant stand for the back yard.
These little guys were another awesome find. They are Acro window tacks from the 40’s. I have special plans for them and a nail head chair or bench with a bit of a number theme…
And, of course we couldn’t come home without a search for some dice! We found these at the flea market when we finally made it there.
Overall, an awesome day and a couple of dollars got us some awesome stuff! Next time I promise I am taking my camera! Oh, and stay tuned, because there are already many more projects in the works!
A Sad Day and Some Things I Love
What a sad day today is. Words cannot describe how much Michael Jackson will be missed. He is such a huge talent and has always been a big part of my life.
http://www.fanpix.net/picture-gallery/892/1216892-michael-jackson-picture.htm
http://www.fanpix.net/picture-gallery/144/1095144-michael-jackson-picture.htm
I really didn’t think anything was fitting to post about on such a sad day, but then decided to pay a tribute and then cheer up with some things that I am loving.
http://materialgirlsblog.com/
I love clear furniture, I love lucite. Need I say more?
http://www.jonathanadler.com/shop/product.php?cat=&productid=16554
I know these are tiny pictures, but I am totally wanting these cookie jars! Hilariously funny.
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26756392
I also know that this bowl is a bit sick, but also freakishly adorable. Tony loves zombies, so I thought he’d like this!
http://cgi.ebay.com/WOW-VINTAGE-RETRO-RED-AND-WHITE-METAL-TABLE-LAMP-COOL_W0QQitemZ250448205000QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3a4fe054c8&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C72%3A1205%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50
This red retro lamp would look perfect in my kitchen!
http://www.theposterlist.com/ via: More Ways To Waste Time
I love this poster! I would like to hang it in the office. Check out More Ways to Waste Time to see the deal they have going on!
Funky Chair Love
I loved this picture when I saw it. I’m not sure why, but I did. I wouldn’t want a chair (seat) like this in my house exactly, but still, it’s charming!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dougellis/100936663/
“Funky Chairs at the Surf Shack,” by Dharma Communications. Simply funky.
Wax Seals
When we first got engaged I happened to find a W stamp and some silver wax on sale. Of course I snagged it, but we have yet to use it. Although I’m not technically a “W” yet, we decided to test out the seal on our thank you’s from our engagement party. They turned out pretty cool!
Our supplies and our blank thank you notes:
Tony melted the wax for me. We did a few practice runs, but he started to get it down pat.
He said it worked best to slowly swirl the wax stick around while on fire, then as it drips to move the wax into a larger circle. I then stamped the wax with the seal, and viola!
Simple, but fun and a very cute touch. We thought we should make this our signature for all of our cards from now on. And, it was fun to do together!
Our Engagement Party!
We finally had it! It’s all over, even the cleaning up! It all went great, and we also wanted to thank everybody for coming and for the great gifts and cards! And, I have a few pictures to share!
The above is the general view of the backyard before the party. The picture doesn’t really do it justice. It was really nice, relaxing, and cozy. It was impressive for those who had seen our backyard a few months ago when we moved in!
The above is the table before all of the food. The vintage table clothe came from Fred and Ethels. The vintage letters are always hanging in our bedroom, and of course we had to have a big diamond! Isn’t that silverware bucket cute? My mom found us that. We also had some big dice (of course!) on the other end.
There were antique Ball jars scattered on the table tops and even in the grass that held candles for lighting up the night.
I love all of the paper lanterns. These were so easy, they had batteries! And, they were only a couple of dollars at the dollar store! They set a nice mood.
And at night everything glowed!
I hope some of these simple, but fun ideas help you with your next party. I loved them so much that I will use some of them for our casual BBQs and bonfires!
Fancied Up
We are just about completely ready for the party, but last night decided that the dogs should be clean and pretty too. After the bathing, brushing, and clipping, we thought Marley would make a pretty girl with red toenails. Have you ever tried this before? Yes, I am that cheesey. She is adorable but, man, was it work! 
Check out our pretty dogs! And, have a great weekend!
