Two toning it

I plan on painting some of the dresser I shared on Monday. I don’t want to paint the whole thing, but the sides are scratched up and it needs some love.

Mid-Century dressers, due to their clean lines, seem to take two-tone paint jobs pretty well. More traditional dressers don’t look as good.

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One of my favorite examples of a two-tone dresser is this one from Amber Interiors.

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I’m not a big fan of this dresser, but it’s going in the right direction.

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Young House Love has a detailed post about how they refinished a dresser and painted the top of it here.

I plan on painting our dresser black around the edge. I looked for a piece like it, but this was the closest I got to it.

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Obviously, we’ll skip the peeling paint portion of this DIY.

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Musings

HOUSE:

I got a dresser at the flea market for only $40. I loved its hardware.

The original plan was to put it in Gussie but we’re going to try it at as a tv console. I have some plans for it, which I’m sharing on Wednesday, but right now it looks like this.

Crazy town

DOING:

Y’all know about my Halloween costume video. for Goodwill.  I’m also pinning on their Kids’ Costumes for Halloween board.

Follow it here.

LIKING:

My birthday was Friday and I got many nice things. The Mister got my wishlist items from Kate Spade’s Saturday line.

The key ring is a game changer. For only $15.00 you better go gets you one. Mine is in “Safety Orange.”

WANTING:

I got my eye on a dining table, but it’s a little large for our dining room because it’s rectangular. I’m trying to figure out how to fit it in. I’m considering putting it up against the wall. This photo of Jenna Lyon’s office is an example.

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THINKING:

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Take stock

IKEA has added a bunch of great new items to their Stockholm line.

TV Console:

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Walnut (seen above) for $349.00 and beige available for $299.00

Sideboard:

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Beige (seen above) for $379.99 and walnut available for $429.00.

Cabinet:
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Green (seen above) for 329.00 and walnut available for $349.00

Swivel chair:

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$399 each and comes in yellow, green and beige

Chair with high back:

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$499.00 each and comes in gray and black (the black is real good) and two leaf patterns (one in gray and the other in green).

Everything can be purchased online, except the cabinet.

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Put the cart before the bar

Target is on the ball, y’all. They recently introduced a brass and wood bar cart to their Threshold line for $159.00.

RUN! DON’T WALK! Get it here!

I don’t have a need for it as our bar is on our CB2 acrylic console. However, I do like a bar cart. They’ve been popular for years but they’re still going strong. This brass and wood, modern style is classy. Let’s look at what you could do with it.

This brassy bar cart is hanging out with some malachite printed drapes. Yes, please.

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Because, sometimes,  I need to drink while I work.

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You wouldn’t have to get up to get a drink if you used it as a side table.

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Or you could just enjoy a lazy, hazy weekend in bed.

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I feel like I need to find a place for it. Where oh where?

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To the window… to the wall

I have loved Paule Marrot’s “Tulips” for a long time. It’s available from Brunschwig and Fils as “Guermantes.” I have no idea how much a roll is. I’m too afraid to find out. However, I occasionally check eBay for remnants. I’ve never come across any. I can likely afford just some napkins.

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These chairs are interesting.

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I’ve seen it on couches and upholstered furniture. You may recognize it from Mad Men. It’s on Pete and Trudy Campbell’s couch.

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Trust that I would take it on an upholstered couch or chair – just about anywhere. (Remember that I’m looking for a floral couch.) However, I think about it the most…

from the window…

Design by Hudson Baby Design
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…to the wall.

Design by Peppermint Bliss
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I can’t help myself from a Ying Yang Twin reference.

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Granny Chic

I’d like to speak to your grandma, or anyone else that you know, that has a floral couch. I want one. I know what I’m looking for but not finding it. I know it exists. I just know someone thinks “Nobody wants this” but I do. I want it bad. So, let me give you some examples of what I’m looking for in case you see it in someone’s basement, garage sale or the thrift shop.

I love this black couch.

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Dorothy Draper 4ever!

This is most like what I’m after.

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I’d be okay with something more subdue.

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Then, of course, ya’ll know I love me some Blazing Poppies.

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In conclusion, if you see a bright floral couch or even chairs, let me know. Please and thank you.

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Weekly Thoughts

Last week’s shooting went okay. This week I have some more to do. Hopefully, I’ll be able to do more and become more comfortable.

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They sent me a blooper reel and it’s pretty funny. It’s a great summary of my akwardness. However, I can’t help but think I really should have lost fifty pounds. The Mister doesn’t like me saying this. He’s right –  I’m absolutely my worst critic. Plus, I was critical on some other small things on the reel. I have to remember the image above.

We had a fairly chill weekend. Saturday, we went to The Porter Flea and there were some great booths. It was easier to navigate at Cornelia Fort Airpark and there were more vendors. Sunday, we worked on painting a console. It took many coats but it’s turning out great.

Dynamic Magenta by Behr’s Home Decorators Collection

I considered a more neutral color – cream or taupe. I showed some of these colors to The Mister and he made a face. Then, he had some wise words, “I figured you would do something else.” He meant something brighter and more colorful. He continued, “You should do something more adventurous and that you’d enjoy. It should be more you.” He’s a smart boy and I went with one of my first thoughts of color. I’m really happy with it.

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Random Thoughts with RA – third time is the charm

I finished upholstering our headboard. Here’s a sneaky peak.

We have a load of dirt (a whole truck of it) showing up this morning. We’re planting boxwoods and working on our landscape. Obviously, my house is going to look like this after this weekend.

That would be the Best. Weekend. Ever.

This is still on clearance.

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I want two, because I need more accent tables.

It’s gone down to $49.98 since this originally posted. Oh y’all. The temptation.

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The past few weeks have been a blur. I ask that everyone schedule their annual physical, have patience as the blog goes through some big changes and it would be pretty swell if you would consider being part of this study.

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The Great Table Switcheroo

We’re I’m playing a game called “Table Switcheroo.” It involves me changing the tables around our living room/main room of the house’s couch. There have been a few options, but I think I’m sticking with the small round campaign ones.

First, I cleaned off the lucite console and lugged it over.

Too big.

Then, I went decidedly smaller.

We will discuss the awesome lamps later.

We’re sticking with these for awhile.

I like their smaller scale. The room feels lighter. However, they’re half the size of what we used to have there. I’m sticking with them as I believe their scale is fine. Here are some pretty photos that show I’m right – little tables by sofas work.

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Then, one of my favorite rooms of all time.

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Katie Ridder is like whoa.

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Oh, sit on it

West Elm just finished a 15% off sale on their upholstery. Originally, I had my eye on the Victor Armchair. It has great lines but the plain fabric leaves something to be desired. So, I was crazy for the flower print by Sarah Campbell.

Baby got back.

The Mister and I went to West Elm as I wanted to see this chair in person and purchase throws for our current chairs. I was disappointed that they don’t carry this chair because it’s considered a custom piece. Therefore, it cannot be returned. Even more upsetting, they don’t have fabric samples. So, it’s a gamble and one that we didn’t take. It’s so beautiful and I love the shades of green. Maybe one day they’ll have a pillow. I doubt it, but I’m bummed out that I didn’t even get to molest it touch the fabric.

We did end up buying some chairs. We bought two leather Sedgwick Chairs. 

Y’all, they’re seriously comfortable. 

 They’re recliners.

The Mister has wanted a recliner for a long time. He had one long ago but it was massive and The Colonel liked to “make out” with it. This means that he licked it. I called it “The Potato” and once we moved into our house we gave it to his brother. It fit in our apartment, but it took up a huge amount of our living room in the house. The 1950s were not prepared for The Potato. I’ll have to find a photo for y’all and I must show you what the new chairs look like when the second one comes in.

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