March 13, 2008
Wegner Sawback Chair.
The Wegner Sawback Chair is incredibly well-designed. Funny how I get the feeling I need to own one or two of these beauties for my living room to be complete!
March 7, 2008
Nicobar Folding Tray Table.
I’ve come to the conclusion that I need a folding tray table. You just can’t go wrong with versatility like that. The Nicobar folding tray table from Ballard Designs is my favorite so far. It unfolds for easy set up and has a removable tray top with separate spaces for bottles and glassware. Entertainment on the fly – love it!
March 5, 2008
Perforated Steel Dresser.
This perforated steel dresser is a-okay by me. In fact, it’s more than a-okay. It would be perfect in an industrial loft-type space. What would I do with it, you ask? I would line a wall with them in my imaginary studio workshop and use the space as ultra-cool storage.
:: via Design Milk
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March 3, 2008
Andros Bistro Chair.
I need these Andros Bistro Chairs! Especially today when it’s 35º and I’m longing for warm, iced tea sipping weather.
Our take on the iconic seating found in Mediterranean island cafés is durable, colorful and eclectic. The chairs come in a mix of four sun-drenched colors. Styled with curved legs and a slatted hoop backs, they have an artfully chipped painted finish that suggests years of exposure to the sun and sea. Made of weather-resistant metal.
:: via Miss Jane
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February 14, 2008
TV Easel.
I’ve not welcomed a flat-screen television into my abode yet, although it is on my To Do List. One thing that keeps crossing my mind every time I think about how my living room will have to change to accommodate this technology is where will I put the thing. The idea of hanging it on the wall is appealing, yet scares the bejesus out of me. After paying that much moola I can’t imagine leaving it in the grasp of a couple wall mounts. Then this morning I saw the TV Easel by Swedish designer Axel Bjurström and thought, hmmm, this just may be the answer.
With the form of a traditional painter’s easel, the freestanding TV-rack on wheels is prefect for the open spaces often found in modern apartments. It is optimized for TV-sizes between 32-47” and it is adjustable in both height and angle. Material is solid wood, natural or lacquered.
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January 17, 2008
FUSION Table and Chairs.
I once swore that I would never again purchase a piece of furniture that required assembly. Then I saw the FUSION table and chairs set and all that went out the window. I am obsessed with these pieces and the space-saving quality of the chairs neatly tucking under the table. It’s the perfect mix of retro and modern design. Now I only need to find a good reason to get rid of my perfectly functional current table and chairs!
December 7, 2007
Cole Six-Drawer Dresser.
I’ve been half-looking for a new dresser that will go with my black wrought-iron bed for about a year now. I have two lovely cherry wood dressers that my grandparents bought me when I was younger, but they’re just not right anymore. I don’t plan on getting rid of them, maybe just retiring them to a second bedroom at my parents’ for safe-keeping at the moment. Yesterday I came across the Cole series at Crate & Barrel and am really interested in the six-drawer dresser. One of my musts in a dresser is for it to be low enough that I can set and lean a mirror against the wall on it and actually be able to see half of myself (I’m 5’2″). And as much as I love some good hardware, I’m really enjoying the lack of it on this piece.
October 12, 2007
Wingback Lounge Chair.
Love this wingback lounge chair at West Elm. Between the high back and deep chocolately-brown color I’m sold. I can see myself curled up (it’s winter and gently snowing outside in case you’re wondering) with a glass of red wine and a book I can’t put down. Unfortunately Roxy and Peanut would most likely spend more time it than me.
October 3, 2007
Secret Cabinet.
This beautiful chest of drawers from Anthropologie has a secret – it’s really a cabinet. Open the door to find five shelves, four of which are adjustable. I would love to have this piece to use as an armoire for sweaters and winter clothing.
September 27, 2007
Perfectly Prepped Bath Caddy.
A. Why was there no such thing as PB Teen when I was a teenager?
B. The Perfectly Prepped Bath Caddy is too cool. I’d love to own one.
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