I need to somehow recreate this.
Those benches are such a great idea for a small space.
Found at coco+kelley
Today I found out that my offer on a condo was accepted, so of course I’m looking ahead and thinking of all the things I need to buy over the next several months. (I won’t have much disposable income, so these expenditures have to be quite spread out.) One of my first purchases will probably be a new sofa, as the one I am currently sitting on is quite old, and…not the best color.
Lovely, no? And that picture is a testament to just how old it is. I was two in that picture!
So I’m looking for something different that can probably be slept on, because the condo only has one bedroom. Below are some that I’ve found at semi-reasonable prices.
This one folds down into a full-sized mattress. All of the reviews say it is quite firm, though, so it probably needs a feather or foam mattress on top for sleeping. Flex Sofa, CB2, $999 (also available in grey)
This one is definitely a cheaper option, but I’d have to see it in person to judge. I’m not a huge fan of slipcovers, though they have a version without one. This sofa also has a storage bin you can get for underneath, which is perfect for storing bedding and such. There are also other mattress and cover options. Beddinge Sofa, IKEA, $249-$379 (and $40 for storage box)
Ah, if only I could! Sleeper? Check. Microfiber? Check. Armrests? Check. This one has it all, but at too steep a price for me. It is nice to look at, though. Troy Queen Sleeper, Crate & Barrel, $1,399.
At least I have a while to think about it.
I am a huge fan of Yellena James (and have posted about her before), but have yet to buy any of her prints, because I just can’t decide which I like best! Now she has a new calendar available ($24), and even though I already bought a calendar for next year, I had to snag one. It looks amazing and I can’t wait to see it in person!
Filed under: etsy finds, gift guides | Tags: airplane, art, belt buckle, canvas, cardigan, cufflink, dvd, etsy, font, mad men, mustache, pajamas, popcorn
Belt buckles can be pretty neat, and this one is no exception. Multi-Font Belt Buckle, steeltoestudios on Etsy, $45
A nice cardigan is a safe bet (and I happen to think they look great on guys). Merino Cardigan, J.Crew, $39.99
What guy doesn’t like airplanes? Simple artwork to make a stylish space. Flying Higher Canvases, teaforbini at Etsy, $48
My parents have given my sister and I pajamas on Christmas Eve every single year of my life, so of course I think they’re a great gift! Boland Plaid Flannel Sleep Pants, J.Crew, $19.99
My dad is really hard to shop for. I always get him something last-minute because I just can’t come up with any good ideas. Luckily, my mom saw this popcorn popper on The Today Show this week, and it’s perfect for him. It’s an easy alternative to the electric popcorn popper that you just stick in the microwave and then in the dishwasher. For someone that tends to eat popcorn at least three times a week, I’m sure my dad will love it. Microwave Popper, Sur La Table, $20
Guys tend to think mustaches are awesome, while girls think they’re funny, so these glasses are sure to be a hit with everyone at his next shindig. Set of 4 Mustache Pint Glasses, BreadandBadger at Etsy, $55
All guys who watch Mad Men love it, and that’s just a fact, so you can’t go wrong with this under the tree. Other good choices might be: The Family Guy, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Dexter, and Entourage. Mad Men Season One, Amazon.com, $27.49
If I were a guy, I would wear these to work every day and stare at them during meetings at work. True Blue Bulls Eye Spirit Level Cufflinks, sherrytruitt at Etsy, $42
Need more ideas? This one at Design*Sponge is amazing (and informative)!
Filed under: decor, furniture | Tags: blanket, bookend, clock, ottoman, pottery barn, table
I’ll admit that I actually didn’t know of Pottery Barn until the Friends episode “The One With The Apothecary Table” aired in 2000. Of course, I was 14 at the time and didn’t have a need to buy furniture and home décor, so I think I that’s a somewhat valid excuse. But ever since then, I’ve been a huge fan, and this year is no exception. Below are some current products from the store I love (and most likely can’t afford):
Emery Clock, $29.99 (on sale!)
Faux-Fur Throw, $99 (on sale!)
Sullivan Rectangular Ottoman, $849
Chase Bedside Table, $399
There are a ton of really cute accessories at ModCloth.com. Below are some of my favorites, but there are plenty more (especially if you love owls and elephants)! Click on the collage below for links.
Filed under: decor, etsy finds | Tags: christmas, egg, ornament, pysanka, pysanky, tree, ukraine, ukrainian
Pysanka is the Ukrainian art of writing on raw eggs with hot wax using a stylus, or something similar, and then dipping them in a series of dyes. The symbols and colors used convey different meanings, such as joy and beauty for poppies, and fertility and health for the color green.
Last week I filled up my new Target-bought advent calendar with small ornaments so that each day I can hang a new one on my tree. I didn’t have a nice one for the large 25th day slot, so my mom gave me a pysanka ornament we had given my great-grandmother several years ago. It’s quite lovely, and now I am glad to have a special ornament that is representative of my heritage. (Coincidently, both my great-grandmother’s parents and my great-grandfather’s family left Ukraine at about the same time before the turn of the 20th century, and settled in North Dakota.)
Below are a few pysanky ornaments I found on Etsy:
By DandylionEggs, $30
By CarltonARTfactory, $15
By CarltonARTfactory, $35
By DragonflyTrail, $10 each
Update: Below is my fantastic little egg, by Char Thomas.
Filed under: accessories, art prints, etsy finds, gift guides, paper goods, textiles | Tags: 42, art, bookplate, christmas, earring, jewelry, moleskine, owl, photography, rabbit, stuffed, tree
Here are some more products I’ve seen on Etsy that might be good for someone on your shopping list. I hope to create some more specific “gift guide” type lists later on, but this will have to do in the interim.
Owl stuffed toys by katedurkin, $18.
Wood block photograph, no. 0089 by keriherer, $48
Answer to Life, the Universe, and Everything earrings by pawandclawdesigns, $18
Tree moleskine (laser etched) by modofly, $36
White Rabbit art print by berkleyillustration, $15
Don’t Be a Blowhole bookplates by onegoodbumblebee, $8
Filed under: products | Tags: c-3po, electronic, ewok, palpatine, star wars, usb, wicket
It’s no secret that I love Star Wars and could probably watch it every day (if I owned it, which sadly I do not). So it’s no surprise that I love these USB drives sold at Urban Outfitters. Styles include: C-3PO, Wicket, one of the Emperor’s Royal Guard, and the Emperor himself, Palpatine. $50.
Filed under: etsy finds, textiles | Tags: dachshund, dog, fabric, retro, stuffed, toy, vintage
What a great gift for a dog-lover? These dachshund stuffed toys are made by alice apple with vintage and retro fabrics. The set of the large and mini dogs are too cute!
Mini dog, $17; Large and mini set, $42
