i'm uper delighted that Laura Warecki sent me these lovely photos of her home! i love all of the colors, patterns, and textures she choose.
There are some serious CL gem action happening in her house!!
Check out Lauras
blog and her
illustrations.
fyi, the descriptions bellow are in her own words...Laura descriped everything so nicely that i didnt feel a need to reword, also...i am uber tired ;)
"Night stand. Solid wood, perfectly retro, cool slate top, and CHEAP CITY $10!"
"Orange tub chair. The back is wood veneer and I love it. Plus it's super comfy. $105"
"I have a two of these chairs (with HIDEOUS cushion covers, so in the meantime, I've covered them up until I can figure out how to sew a slip cover!) $150 for the pair"
"little cabinet from Keyse herself! I'm still as obsessed with this thing as the day I got it. $60"
"Set of 4 retro kitchen chairs. I thought of re-upholstering them, but I kinda love the quilted vinyl, plus they've got some bling-bling gold accents! $15/chair
The table is from craigslistNH. It doesn't really go in the house, but I got it for a steal ($20 I think) and can't bear to let it go. Hopefully I'll find a great place for it in a future home, but for now, it does the trick."
"Craiglist awesome/fail. I thought this was vintage when I saw it posted. But it's from Costco. Though it looks just like the one my grandma had and works fine. I got lost in Dorchester trying to find the woman's house so I just could leave empty handed. Now i use it all the time! $20"
it all started with this couch, purchased from a dealer in South Boston, possibly Mohr & McPherson, $300
viola! here is the finished room, yellow wingback was $15 from Gloucester, side table was either $20/$25 in Medford
coffee table $40, Peabody, rug was $100 in either Cambridge or Watertown
Shelley found the letterpress drawer on her own :) for $20
i want to go work in this office!
the cute recorder player was a recent find through Crocodile Tears
my favorite corner, I LOVE the old radio with the kickass flat screen on top. Kinda steam punk...without the tinkering!
there are so many cool lamps in his place, i love the lighting above the bar
i love this detail, metal and wood makes me deliriously happy
wine and candy, no dinner needed!
this pic was taken from the entrance, the stairs goes up to the loft bedroom
the view from above - couch found on Crocodile Tears and reupholstered
oh, hello...
this guy was not getting up...jet lag Ari said....
bedroom set found on Crocodile tears
"Night stand. Solid wood, perfectly retro, cool slate top, and CHEAP CITY $10!"
"Orange tub chair. The back is wood veneer and I love it. Plus it's super comfy. $105"
"I have a two of these chairs (with HIDEOUS cushion covers, so in the meantime, I've covered them up until I can figure out how to sew a slip cover!) $150 for the pair"
"little cabinet from Keyse herself! I'm still as obsessed with this thing as the day I got it. $60"
"Set of 4 retro kitchen chairs. I thought of re-upholstering them, but I kinda love the quilted vinyl, plus they've got some bling-bling gold accents! $15/chair 
"Craiglist awesome/fail. I thought this was vintage when I saw it posted. But it's from Costco. Though it looks just like the one my grandma had and works fine. I got lost in Dorchester trying to find the woman's house so I just could leave empty handed. Now i use it all the time! $20"
Ari, from Beat Train Sound System, not only keeps the city shaking its booty but also maintains a stylish home. He just send me some pics of his CL Gems! So excited :) Especially since I am having a stay at home kind of night. Enjoy the pics and remember to share your Acquired Gems. xoxo
Bessie, Ari's main squeeze was originally upholstered in leather when he met her. He had her reupholstered in a navy blue fabric from Modern Fabrics by Marcoux Upholstery. I really love the color choice and the finished result is so classy and modern.
Before Bessies makeover
plycraft bedroom set, chrome and lucite lamp acquired from the maestro herself (thats me!)
