The Estate of Things

There is a serious topic being discussed in my house right now. That topic is moving. In five years I have moved three times, only one of those houses was a rental.

I’ve become a chronic mover. I don’t move to different cities just around the same county, sometimes moving right next door. Its an interesting affliction considering my parents have lived in the same house since 1977 and I don’t think they’ll ever move. But here’s the kicker, the entire time I lived in my parent’s house it was constantly being remodeled. I’m addicted to remodeling and living in new spaces. Sometimes I try to picture my dream house and I end up with a house that looks like a NYC loft crossed with a sprawling lake cottage blended with a craftsman bungalow topped with a modern glass house for garnish. I’m not sure if I’ll ever be content.

I told the carpenters that are currently working on another remodel for me that I was thinking about moving again and they all groan and laugh, they know how much I like to move. Which house, they ask. And then they smile because it might mean more work for them in a slumped economy. Sorry fellas, not this time.

Here’s what has caught my attention and made the wheels spin almost 24 hours a day.

I snapped a few photos before my camera battery died.

This house has a very English cottage feel and its a great family house.

Interestingly enough Erika just wrote a post about Martha’s kitchen which included the detailing of the adjustable shelf system and low and behold whats in the china closet but the same adjustable shelving.

I really want to make this happen, what deals may come?

I was looking through Steven Gambrel’s portfolio yesterday for the 100th time because it’s pure genius and got to these, they are quite unique. Does anyone know where I might find these glass canisters?
 

Good Morning, a little something for the eyes just cause I like you.

via ish & chi

This begs the question…would you do it?

This is Steve Smith, he’s a wide receiver for the Carolina Panthers. I am going to see him play Saturday night in honor of my brother in law’s birthday.

I’ve got some time to kill before the game and thanks to Sarah at Matters of Style I’ve got a shopping plan mapped out. Thank you Sarah for all of your recommendations!

I recommend playing around with the French photobooth site La Photo Cabine, found via Rambling Renovators

I think Lara Rossignol and I are kindred spirits…at least in TV Land.

See you back here, have a fantastic weekend!

Do you find songs that end up on repeat in your life for days on end? I’m not sure when this one is going to end…..? It’s not a new song to the world, just new to me. It’s by The Blow and its really fun to sing along to.

True Affection by The Blow

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What songs are on repeat for you?

Yes I am going to talk about televisions wrecking the interior landscape again, I already wrote a post about TVs in the bedroom.  Just to be clear I am pro-TV and I’m in the camp that says, live with it if you like/want it.

Some of us don’t have the luxury of a living room and a separate den so the TV is right there in the mix, sometimes fighting with the fireplace to be the focal point. This is the case in my house and I’m sure some of you share this challenge.

This is the TV over the fireplace at my house shortly after we moved in.

Maybe like I did, you too will find comfort in this image of this lovely living room with a big ol’ TV front and center.

Palmer Weiss

**Also an item of note, the ceiling fan which you don’t see a lot in fantasy design world but in the real world in some locales it is a neccessity.

Another beautiful home featured in House Beautiful with a TV mounted over the mantel.  Although I did notice, the sofa is positioned with its back to the TV and the fireplace?

Windsor Smith

Wicked expensive Los Feliz Rental at $1770/month, but if you and your successful responsible and upstanding boyfriend wanna move in - you could split the rent and kitty makes three - you’ll be a happy happy family.

You might like to know that Overstock has got some handsome modern nursery furniture right now.

This affordable beauty has a non-toxic finish, converts to a toddler bed and is made of sustainable pine. Did you notice is was pretty good looking too? The customer reviews are good so far. At $379 , the modern espresso crib is an affordable option.

Maybe you also want the dresser/changing table companion? This piece is $439 at Overstock.

Sarah and I - when we were 20 - made a plan to take our young svelt bodies to Key West.

Being bathingsuitless in NC in late February is like thirsting in the desert. I was forced to shop online and I spent $68 on a chevron design bikini. (This is an exorbitant amount of money for a cheap ahole like myself - still, and it was especially an investment as a college kid in 2001.) I loved that bathing suit, If I hadn’t totally ruined it in a muddy lake one day, I’d probably still be wearing it.

Well? Anyway. I’m emotionally attached to the chevron pattern and I love to wax emo and tell stories that no one cares about except for me! Gotta love a blogger!

Check out this pretty floor though!

This architectural salvage store that I went to to is so beautiful. I used to long for a store like this to pick up items for my home in NC.

I’m going to be tragic and say that I can’t relate to the aesthetic anymore (its not meant for this sunny Santa Monica apartment), but that’s kinda silly. However, that yearning half of me does long for rusty old metals, weathered woods and items with layers of history peeling off at the corners. I won’t have it anytime soon. Not until someone takes me away from this place, pays off my mountains of debts, and plops me on a mountain where I belong.

The store is located just by the 405 on Olympic and Sawtelle…. It’s definitely worth checking out.