house update.
our new digs are really feeling like home. we've been here five months, put a lot of love into things & are really loving it. that said, making this place ours takes resources, and so we're taking it one phase at a time. this next phase we have some key details we'd like to add that are one part function and one part lovely. here are some of the things we've been looking at:
throw pillows. our bedding is all white and we need some color in our room & the guest room, as i mentioned earlier this week, this & this pillow are the leading contenders.
we've managed to break 3 of 5 mixing bowls since we moved in (?!). we've decided these plastic ones will be lighter and slightly more durable.
our attic, which i'm so excited to show you, in an amazing place for storage, but we need some more bins/containers. i'm loving everything at the container store, but specifically this mesh tote.
i think this basket is good looking and oh so useful (i'm thinking of putting it by the stairs because i seem to make endless trips up & down to carry things)
our living room is one of my favorite places in the house. currently, we only have one overhead light, which makes it hard to read/not quite as cozy. i've had my eye on a lamp like this for a long time.
what do you think? i could really use your help now, we have a few other key pieces & i'd love to know the places you go to find:
- night stands (we want something a little unique, high quality & that we'll love for a long time)
- in the family room, we need something at the windows, i've been really drawn to curtains with thick horizontal stripes (that's a fun room and i want to do something bold in there) -- i can't find them anywhere. any etsy seller who does custom work for a reasonable price? other ideas?
- rugs, in pretty much ever room. we have gorgeous hardwood floors, but a few rooms need some warmth.
- a white breadbox for the kitchen
would love to hear your ideas on where to find these! more after photos soon! xo
home sweet home Wed, February 2, 2011 at 1:00 PM
Reader Comments (7)
how do I email this entry? I'm not on facebook etc. My daughter is in the exact same boat: LA - DC and I know she'd love this :)
hi "mom" -- how thoughtful of you to send to your daughter, all you need to do is copy/paste this link and send in an email to her: http://tulipsandflightsuits.squarespace.com/tulips-flight-suits/2011/2/2/house-update.html
hope it helps!! :)
hi mary. i just love your blog. you always have such sweet and thoughtful things to share.
i saw these at target. the picture looks a little grey, but it claims it's white.
http://www.target.com/Room-Essentials-Steel-Bread-Box/dp/B003ZHS16U/ref=sc_qi_detaillink
Wow! I can't believe you've been in your new house for five months! It is perfect. T
hat also means I've been reading your blog for five months!
I love ZGallerie, World Market, and Ballard Designs. I've made a bunch of throw pillows quickly and inexpensively using Katie Bower's tutorial (http://tinyurl.com/49xoqoh). I have not tried YHL's curtain-making method since we already bought all our curtains, but if I want to switch them up or we move, I might try this idea (http://tinyurl.com/4r5xg7d).
I think you're on the right track. I am also in the market for nightstands, et al. I tend to fall in love with the $700 a pop nightstands (seriously self? we HAD a talk). craigslist and eBay have been really helpful on my end - especially for mid-century modern pieces. I've also found that if you purchase from a "dealer" through one of those sites to start, you can then contact them to keep an eye out for pieces you want. Plus because they know you, they'll be more likely to offer a deal in the future. I LOVE the rug that is in the John and Shelley's living room on "Young House Love". I've got an email in to them for info but you may have better luck (who knows?). May the Schwartz be with you and keep the goodness coming.
Mary, I just read your comment about the anthro bowls - so fun! It reminded me that I was going to share with you this idea (I can't wait to try) for making easy "custom" curtains...in case you find striped fabric you really like : )
Just requires ironing on hem tape + hanging it from curtain clips!
http://www.younghouselove.com/2011/01/look-how-domestic-my-wife-is/