Recent Finds

The shopping gods have been smiling on me lately!  It's been a while since I've shared my favorite finds- and there are some good ones - so let's get to it!

I've been lucking out in the art department.  See below.

I was very excited to find this original signed abstract painting by Mid-Century artist Tom Hayward.  Although the colors are neutral, it's a bold piece and came complete with the original chrome frame. 

Also found this fun Morrocan style table.  The base is collapsible and the top lifts off to use as a tray. Boho-to-go.

I also scored this Baker Furniture end table.  The gold hardware is pretty and it has the most incredible  burled wood finish.

Sweet thrift store lamp, complete with shade. That's a lotta cute for  $4.

I just found a pair of these euro shams at a junk store by my Mother's house in Atlanta.  They're brand new and the fabric is incredible.  I'll probably keep these for my almost done master bedroom.

And of course, no shopping post would be complete without the chairs!!

I have two of these Mid-Century caned wing chairs in desperate need of makeovers.

And I most excited about these:

Mid-Century High Back Chairs.  Yes, I have two, although the companion chair met a rather unfortunate fate:

 No worries!  I'm going to take some inspiration from Barrie Benson's Mid-Century similar chairs.  White frames with a snazzy bright fabric.

I'd love to hear about your recent finds.  Anything good come your way?

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Animal Prints are Neutral

Do you like to use animal prints?  Years ago I favored using a little leopard print and then my allegiance switched over to zebra prints. I still love them both, and I've also admired antelope, tiger, and even a little python. The thing about most animal prints is that they can fit in just about anywhere, especially if they have the same coloration we see in the natural world.  

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I can't be certain, but that pillow looks like Scalamandre's Leopardo in silk velvet.  I'd love to have some pillows done in that fabric, but the husband insists we make the mortgage payment instead.

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Another favorite, again Scalamandre' silk velvet, this time it's LeTigre.

Again it's Le Tigre, on a decadent upholstered ottoman. Have you noticed Miles Redd uses this print frequently?

I just love this mix - the very modern zebra bench with the more rustic elements. Lovely!

This room was decorated by Elsie de Wolf years ago and it's still current.  Note the leopard pillows on the yellow velvet settees. 

Todd Romano decorated this space.  The antelope carpet is unexpected and so chic.

Finally, this image has been all around the blogosphere and probably on everybody's Pinterest, but I think it's worth seeing again. Emerald green and leopard were made for each other!

So, I'd love to know how you feel about animal prints.  Do you have a favorite, do you love them all, or do you stay away from them?

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Book Displays for All

So we've all seen and lusted over those beautifully styled bookcases that are all over the blogosphere and Pinterest

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 but what about those of us who have book collections but don't have book cases to store and display them?  I'm facing this very situation in my not-ready-to-revealed family room at Project Dollhouse, and I plan to use a big round table as a makeshift library.

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I like this option because the books are easily accessible and make a stylish display.

Rather than a floral piece in the center of the table, I'll use a big lamp. A few chairs will flank the table to make it even more functional.

I like how these books are stacked and styled with the horse bookends.  This option would be pretty easy to create on top of a mantel, console table or chest of drawers.

A gorgeous etagere like this is a great alternative to built-in bookcases.  

Even a little bar cart can function as a portable library.  Brilliant!

How do you display your books?

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