Something I can’t relate to anymore!

Posted by Betsy on Monday Aug 23, 2010 Under Shopping Resources, Vintage

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.

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

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High/Low

Posted by Sarah on Wednesday Aug 11, 2010 Under Shopping Resources

Friends, I know I already posted about this mirror but then I found it at WS Home too. I read the six reviews posted on QVC, they all love it. They are both iron and 38″ in diameter. The price difference is insane.

High- $350

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Celeste mirror, WS Home

Low - $62.40

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QVC

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I Suwannee’s Furbish Studio Open for Biz

Posted by Sarah on Wednesday Aug 11, 2010 Under Shopping Resources

You might know Jamie from Isuwannee or you might know her from her store Furbish in Raleigh, NC, either way you’re going to be excited to hear that you can now shop Furbish online. Take a spin.

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Jamie was kind enough to offer Betsy and I a sneak peek. Here are my top 5 must haves from Furbish,

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1. Middle Kingdom porcelain, for those of you who have trouble accessorizing, hmm mmm and I think you know who you are, these little ditties are fabulous and affordable

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2. Fabric at Furbish, yes! so happy that Furbish is offering fabric and this David Hicks La Fioretina is super delicious

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3. Love this and love the price even more, that’s a lot of hotness for $85

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4. Pops of yellow in the home is whats happening, this citron scales pillow would take care of that task.

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5. Set of six bird prints, $105

Honorable mention- the gray Quadrille tray, put it on your entry table!

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Congratulations Jamie, can’t wait for you to add to the store in the future!

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Etsy Seller of the Week: inaluxe

Posted by Sarah on Tuesday Aug 10, 2010 Under Art for the Home, Etsy Seller of the Week!

It’s been a while since we posted about a featured Etsy seller.  Can’t think of a better way to make a come back than with artists Kristina Sostarko + Jason Odd, collectively known as inaluxe.

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inaluxe began in 2006 with Australian artist Kristina Sostako.  Kristine was later joined by Jason Odd in May of 2010.

I absolutely adore the colors used in their work.

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They drop the word on their secret sales and give aways at their blog.

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Beautiful don’t you think?

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Designer Tag Sale in Brentwood

Posted by Sarah on Monday Aug 9, 2010 Under Shopping Resources

Betsy represented at the Designer Tag Sale in Brentwood, CA last weekend. She felt a little blase that day but if I could’ve gone, I might have been able to pump her up a bit.

I’ve marked a few things in Betsy’s pictures that I think are of note.  Let’s begin with what I am most excited about.

The cloisonne jar. I’m wondering what the price of this lovely was. This fella would love to sit on my bookshelf.

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 There’s a Mexican coverlet being used as a table cloth. Curious about the pottery sitting on the table there, I’m seeing some aqua which perks my attention. The dresser doesn’t look half bad either.

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Like using busts when accessorizing, I’m reminded of Michelle Adams bookshelves. I think this would’ve been great snuggled in on a bookshelf in Betsy’s apartment. The white ceramic lamp with the black shade was worth taking a closer look at too.

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Are those coaster sets, pretty cute for a gift.

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I spy some Dwell nursery bedding there. What’s that fun little bamboo table there? What’s going on with the curly rocker and is that green chair/bench metal, outdoor furniture, strong desk chair possibility?

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Wooden candlesticks aren’t bad, wonder what scent those candles were, how much?

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Who doesn’t like a nice, big sculptural sea shell to throw in to the accessory mix, sitting on a stack of books maybe?

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One of those industrial lights from Anthro?

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Not interested.

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Handsome pet beds and the girl is being a good sport about being in your picture

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Like the little chairs, is that an Ink + Wit letterpress print there, sheesh, I think it’s Animals A-Z. That landscape painting there looks a little curious too and I’m digging that little white urn.

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Anyone see someone they know here? That outdoor table they are sitting at is pretty sweet, was that for sale? Signing design books?

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With what little I can see here, I’d say my vote would be to return.  The next tag sale is October 24th in Costa Mesa. 

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Shop in Asheville

Posted by Sarah on Thursday Aug 5, 2010 Under Shopping Resources

Betsy and I went to Asheville, NC back in June.  We did a little shopping and we’re just getting around to sharing. Here are some of the sights.

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Asheville is a beautiful city, I highly recommend it. Not surprising that one of my favorite things to do there is play know your neighborhood and drive around the Grove Park neighborhood and oooh and aaahh at all of the old homes there. During this visit, we spent most of our time on foot in the downtown area.

One of our first stops was K2 Studio on College Street,

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and a visit to Mobilia on Haywood Street yielded this,

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Renegades

Posted by Betsy on Tuesday Jul 27, 2010 Under Shopping Resources

Me and my friend Jerrod were total renegades this Sunday. It was as if we stepped right into the internet and walked the aisles of Etsy.com.

I liked Bunny Butt b/c of their name. The guy at Paste Tshirts had some funny designs and he was really sweet. And lastly, Arcane-Arts.com had Alien Whales swimming in Space Water - which is my favorite kind of music to make on the keyboard when left to my own devices on Frank’s totally awesome electronic keyboard setup.

Alien Space Whales…….!!

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Here’s a few other photos from the fair…

It was alright.

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Renegade Craft Fair - Los Angeles

Posted by Betsy on Thursday Jul 22, 2010 Under Shopping Resources

This weekend, I’m gonna try my best to get downtown and to the corn field for this event, that I gently suggested Brooklyn attend from my NC home last year. My how things have changed since that moment in time.

The Estate of Things chooses The Renegade Craft Fair Los Angeles

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Take Notice

Posted by Sarah on Wednesday Jul 21, 2010 Under Shopping Resources

This HOT number is on QVC, yeah I said QVC.
 

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Dear Amanda & Kristine,

Amanda- I want to live in your entry above your console table so I can make maximum impact and offer a fabulous first impression.

And Kristine,

if just the right piece of abstract art cannot be located to live above the console on the far wall in your living room, I’d like to move in.  Would you consider me in the dining area?

Oh what you don’t like me? Maybe you’ll like my friend Reyes

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Did you need some inspiration too? No problem.
 

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 Scout Designs

 

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Spotted

Posted by Sarah on Thursday Apr 15, 2010 Under Garden/Outdoor Living, Shopping Resources, textiles

On Tuesday I posted about my mother’s porch swing and the accent pillows from Terrain that I suggested she add to the mix.

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Aqua Thistle pillow, Terrain, $54

And then I was perusing Tonic Living for fabric for DC’s room and I saw this…
 

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Sweet William Teal, Tonic Living, $9.95 a yard

Finally, I found the same pillow at Tonic Living for $24.95,  SCORE!

 

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