Coffee Table Tale
Design Sponge posted recently about tray tables and I was admiring how practical and useful tray tables are. Then I remembered – I have a tray table – that I made. It’s the coffee table in our living room and the table base part used to be a bench. I don’t have the part that {Read more about Coffee Table Tale}
Totally Tubular Aluminum Chair
image credit: Canoe Here’s a question from a reader, Robin, who was forced to buy a chair while she was out shopping with her very stylishly frugal friend – me! Robin’s house is mid-century modern and she has fabulous taste. This modern rocking chair, which does need fixing will look great in her house. Robin {Read more about Totally Tubular Aluminum Chair}
Abraham Lincoln Love
Happy Birthday, Mr. Lincoln, we sure do love you. Around here we celebrate Lincoln’s birthday with a cake or special cookies. And for some strange reason the kids have created the February 12th tradition of my husband (who is absolutely NOT a dunker) having to dunk a cookie in milk. Whether you know only the {Read more about Abraham Lincoln Love}
Yes, I Love Chairs
They say the first step in acknowledging you have a problem is admitting it. Well, I have a problem with chairs. You could call it a chair obsession if you wanted to. I like to think of them as my entertainment. So I love chairs – what’s the big deal? They’re free, on the sidewalk, {Read more about Yes, I Love Chairs}
Super Bowl Sunday Love
This is not about football, even though it is about Super Bowl Sunday. I love Super Bowl Sunday because I love my dining room rug. If you’re wondering how these could possibly be related, they are. The bidding on my dining room rug, which I purchased used from eBay, ended on Super Bowl Sunday. If {Read more about Super Bowl Sunday Love}
My Chair Obsession
I love chairs. I really do. If there’s a chair on the sidewalk with a sign that reads “FREE” there’s a pretty good chance it’s coming home with me. Sometimes, although not often enough according to my husband, I reject a chair. Yes, even I have chair standards. Now, what’s funny about this chair, is {Read more about My Chair Obsession}
Bed Bug Question
Question: Are you worried about bed bugs when purchasing used items? Answer: No, but I do inspect items very carefully before bringing them into my home. With furniture that has cushions or stuffing, I take the cushions apart to make sure no little creatures are living inside it first. Bug infestations, especially spiders for some {Read more about Bed Bug Question}
Decorating Ideas: Home Office
Everyone needs a little space to have as an office. Opening mail, paying bills, reviewing school work, and writing notes are all part of running a home and require a spot to do these activities. My home office is a little, cozy corner is in our dining room. We live in an old craftsman bungalow {Read more about Decorating Ideas: Home Office}
Field Trip Adventure in SE PDX
Want to start buying used clothing and household items, but need someone to show you the ropes? Well, you’re in luck! I’ve scheduled a field trip adventure in Portland and you’re invited! Get out your calendars (or smart phones) and enter this date: Wednesday, January 26th, 2011 at 9am We’re meeting at “The Bins” as {Read more about Field Trip Adventure in SE PDX}
Why I love Portland!
I just picked up this little table on my way to the grocery store! I just love it when people put their “junk” out on the sidewalk with a little sign that says “free” and it becomes my “treasure” and it fits into my little car. Actually, this would not have fit into my car {Read more about Why I love Portland!}
Decorating with Tables
There are two tables in this picture. The little black table and the table hanging on the wall. Yes, that is a table. The floral table has 4 legs, tucked neatly behind it. For the cost of an old card table, you too can have a stylish wall hanging. This floral card table also has {Read more about Decorating with Tables}
