The Estate of Things

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.

I can’t wait to get the room measurements for the bathrooms at the Indiana project because I got pretty excited when I finally decided to browse the tile selection at Overstock.

penny rounds, basketweave, hexagons, glass mosaics and subway–all the usual suspects and all at Overstock.

Here are some of my picks,

With the white subway tiles above you could replicate some of a Martha Stewart KB Home design

Anna at Door Sixteen is a big fan of the penny rounds, as am I

photo by Anna Dorfman, Door Sixteen

Sarah’s bathroom, photo by Betsy

Basket weave tiles are a huge hit, this is simpler than what Rambling Renovators used in their remodel but you get the idea

I’m really liking this for a bathroom but it is a strikingly similar concept to this kitchen that was featured in House Beautiful, design by Joan Schindler

If you don’t want to break the budget and make the whole bath floor pebbles, you could always have an accent spot

And last but not least… one of my design crushes, Jessica Helgerson used hexagonal tiles similar to the ones shown above in one of her bath designs.

Jamie at i suwannee played blogger hostess and gathered some of our favorite bloggers together for a round table on what to buy at Overstock.  Betsy and I were invited to put our two cents in.  Head on over to i suwannee to see the picks, I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised at what you can find at the “O”.

By the way, have those commercials ever bothered anyone else?

Jamie put together the montage above, links to products can be found at i suwannee

Jenny from Little Green Notebook made some great rug picks, it didn’t take very long before I was pretty cracked out in the rug section on Overstock.  And one of my favorite blogger/new mama/designers Erika from Urban Grace made some picks too.

Thanks for inviting us to play Jamie.

You won’t have to think about this very long. If you’ve been lusting after the Pauchard chairs and stools, look no further for the affordable knockoff. Click here to see a recent TEOT post about Pauchard chairs.

The pair is $89.99 at Overstock

Image via Orangette

It’s worth your while to check out what Overstock offers for home decor and home improvement. I always like to compare prices against Overstock if they have what I am looking for. I was surprised during this search to have found that Overstock sells appliances.  I checked the clearance section first and found some great buys on products ranging from door hardware to furniture and everything in between.  Here are some of my favorites,

Pewter Club Chair, $159, Ottoman $59

Calypso Colander, $13.99

Del Sol barstools, set of 2, $55.09

Decker colorblock shelf, $234.99, This would look great in a child’s room/nursery

Thorton Single Vanity, $465.99, Looks a lot like Pottery Barn’s line for less

Privacy Door Knob, $16.99

Widespread Chrome Faucet, $174.99, Similar to the Kohler Purist line

Chinese Ceramic Stool, $89.99

2-tier Chandelier, $199.95

Rectangle, $199.95

Geometric Chandelier, $149.99

Black Iron Pendant, $99.99

Broan Stainless Hood, $457.99, great price considering most of IKEA’s are $500+

Ronnie Wire Base Chair, $164.99 for a set of 2!

Vinnie Rocking Chair, $159.99, GREAT knockoff

After a long search in both print and on the internet, I think I have found the right source of inspiration for Bungalow 404’s kitchen. If you are fairly indecisive like me, then it’s a relief to finally settle on a look you want to pursue.

Found on pointclickhome

This kitchen has many elements that I like, they are:

• Chrome/Nickel bin pulls
• Black countertops
• Chrome/glass pendants
• White cabinetry
• Ebony, gloss hardwoods
• Open to dining area

Oh and I think it’s important to tell you that I have decided to pack up my little family and move in to Bungalow 404…in case you hadn’t already surmised that. My favorite architectural style right now is Craftsman/Bungalow and I couldn’t pass up the chance to have my very own. And I am pretty sure Betsy is scouring the MLS searching for one that she can call her own because she’s jealous– but hey she gets to go to Europe this Spring.

Back to the kitchen…here are some purchases I have made to outfit 404’s kitchen.

At first I was sold for sure on the Phane pendant at Conran but just decided that it was out of my budget because I needed four and at $350 each, they got the boot.

Instead I ended up with the Clemson pendant from Restoration Hardware which I purchased new on Ebay and saved $40.

You’ll remember from a previous post that I chose white cabinets, some with glass fronts. I’ve also selected Absolute Black granite countertops and I’ve received one quote and am waiting for the cabinets to be installed on 2/9 before I receive the 2nd quote.  One of the stone companies I am working with advised me that Absolute Black granite tends to show scratches more than his Black Pearl and Black Galaxy stone. I had to just take that advise and move on because I couldn’t give up the consistency of the Absolute and I didn’t like the shiny stones or filler in the pearl and galaxy.

I purchased this lovely faucet for the kitchen sink after reading the reviews on Overstock and comparing prices.

Most of the original flooring on the main level is in fine shape and will be refinished. However, in the kitchen and new dining room, there was a mix between cheap laminate flooring and ugly and worn linoleum. New flooring will be installed Monday and it is a dark Hickory Spice by Somerset Flooring. The salesperson assured my Mom over the phone that it was an espresso-like finish.

This is natural hickory which I think would’ve been nice for the basement but we got white oak instead.

The contractor will continue the rest of the carpentry and trim work that needs to be done this coming week to prepare for the painters.  Painters have already started prepping, caulking, sanding and doing some priming.  The original trim work really needs to be sanded and smoothed to prepare it for paint. They plan to clean and pressure wash the exterior to prepare it for paint on Monday. The pressure is now on to select the rest of the interior and exterior paint colors this weekend.  I really want to get the outside color just right, I don’t want to pull in to the driveway everyday and it not be exactly what I wanted to see, it will bother the hell out of me so…I am going to probably paint a couple of samples on and observe those for at least 48 hours and make a decision from there.

I was cruising Ohdeedoh tonight, my favorite blog for kids next to Bloesem, Minor Details and LMNOP. There I read a post about the Netto cub crib and changing table available at Overstock. Honestly, I didn’t believe it at first. I quickly went to Overstock thinking, “this couldn’t be” then “I bet they are still out of my price range” to “they are probably all sold out”.

Once I arrived at Overstock, I found it was indeed true. There they were and less than my mod Walmart crib. I felt a little ill.

If you think you might be having a baby in the next year or so and you like modern design, buy these two pieces at this moment. If you have a friend that is maybe sitting at home right now combing the internet for just the right crib that doesn’t break their bank, call them.  The crib is $179 and the changing table is $129.

These pieces would get along fabulously with white or blonde wood from IKEA (budget friendly nursery furnishings) and would make for one hell of a nursery. I’m jealous already.