Larry, Dog, and Barcelona Delight!

Larry, the woodshop instructor at my work, is AWESOME. I love going into the dusty woodshop to talk design. Awhile ago Larry told me he wants a Barcelona chair....so, I have been on the hunt. I thought I had a lead once but it was already sold. Heartbreaking. And then I found the beauty above! Check out Larrys cute poodle on the ottoman. I love bringing good design to awesome people and their pets...hehehe...

The chair and ottoman was $600

What a coincidence that google has a Ludwig Mies van der Rohe cartoon thingie today for his birthday!

His Place

this is FVPs place in Brooklyn 

i spotted the table, it was sort of hidden, in a charity shop...the rest of the story involves running around the store, getting it back to his place via cab (total horror show) and hauling it up. When some animals get stressed they spit, hide, detach limbs...i'm pretty sure that I lose all physical strength and go to a quiet place...that base is HEAVY. After finding the dream table he needed some dream chairs. The folding vintage Plia chairs I "loaned" him some years back were not working...

Have you ever been on NYC CL? Its a total shit show. Ludicrous. Everything is uber expensive and meh. FVP had faith though...and he came across the eames shell chairs a couple of nights ago. He planned on getting both chairs pictured in the add for $175 each (small fun detail, the sellers had an eames splint hanging on a wall bw the chairs. unfortunately, the sellers met FVP in the entry way of their apt so he never saw their space). FVP somehow got 3 chairs. Viola! 

the third chair is hanging out in his bedroom with the dresser I picked up (in Plymouth?) with his dad. 

this is a domino dresser and chair i picked up with his dad as well

you cant really see him...but while poking around an estate sale i came across this cute lil figure. his hands are above his head and hes mounted on a nice piece of wood. it made me think of FVP right away...and now the lil guy guards the bathroom door. 

Shelleys Gem Office

Shelley Senai, diva from The Spotted Duck has created the most beautiful and sophisticated office for herself! I am beyond impressed. Check out her office pics and head over to her blog for more inspiration.

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!

Ari Makes a Stylin Home

I'm proud to present Ari's groovy apartment, much to my delight he invited me to his home warming last week...much to my dislike I couldnt stay long. After spending a long day at work Amy and I arrived sweaty and eager for a drink! I couldnt believe how amazing Ari's place is - never mind the gems he acquired through Crocodile Tears, the actual condo is breathtaking. High ceilings and cool industrial details make his home truly unique and manarific!

Shake your booty this Friday at Ari's event, see bellow for details!

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

Amy, Ari, Me!

go dancing, take in good music, be happy! July 2nd at Oberon
Discoteca Sexadelica!

Beautiful lines for a green home

While getting her home green Christine, of Eco-ista, found a beautiful dinning room table through Crocodile Tears! She says "It's solid teak and has 2 extension leaves that can be stored inside the table. It's very well constructed and the lines are beautiful - all for just $250!"

I'm in love with the chairs - great photo styling as well

Lauras amazing gem of a home

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"

cant Beat these Gems!

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!)