Show and Tell

Yesterday I downloaded a lot of photos off my phone from the past month. I tend to snap photos whenever I'm out and about and see something interesting. Just to prove that I don't buy everything I see (I show a lot of restraint, really), here are things that caught my eye that didn't go home with me.

These first two are from the Downtown Antique Mall, a bastion of coolness.

These Parzinger-style floor lamps were very cool. Someone else thought so too as they were marked "SOLD."

The wood sculpture initially caught my eye, but check out the unique table it's sitting on. It's the capital of a column! Loved the Greek key pattern, the aged patina, the marble top, and the fact it was on casters.

What's not to love about this tole wheat sheaf table? Reminds me of the one Julie at Monkey Grass Hill snagged for her home.

Julie's table. Check out her story here. She got quite the deal.

The tole table and the three items below are all from Gas Lamp Antiques. While I was there poking around, a very nice lady (Hi, Laurie) actually recognized me from my blog. I was beyond flattered. She was super nice, and it really made my day!

Loved the shape of this bed. Would be a great contrast against light walls.

Great conversation piece. 

Such a cute and delicate little chair. Love the fabric. Would look great in my daughter's room but it's not in the budget.

 

Cool X-base console tables. And for $169, I thought they were a bargain.

The console above and next several items are from Southeastern Salvage, a great place to find some bargains.

Nice round mirrors. I think they were about $80 each. 

Not sure I'm on the horn bandwagon, but if I were I'd be in luck.

Cowhides galore for cheap, about $130, I think. I still love these (as I blogged about here) but can't figure out where I would put one. May revisit this issue.

And petite little gourd lamps in bright colors. Almost got one for Meg's room. Might still. They were about $30.

Liked the colors in these bird prints. The greens and oranges were very vivid.

The following items are from a new consignment store I happened upon called Remix Furniture Consignment on 8th Avenue in Nashville just down from the Habitat for Humanity thrift store. I thought they had a great selection. Here are some of those finds . . .

Still looking for an Asian-style coffee table? This one was only $75.

More Brno chairs! They had 8 of these. Of course, they were $650 each. I really love the look of this flat arm version. Sigh.

Loved the shape of this vintage wingback. There were two of these for $70 each. Of course, they would require new upholstery.

The next two items are from a little consignment shop called Consign 2 Design.

Loved this green vase. There were two of them (oh joy). Thought they would look good on a mantel.

Great little pillow for $12. Looks similar to Scalamandre's Le Tigre.

Fun flamestitch or zigzag loveseat. I believe it's on sale now. Would be great in dark library. Hard to tell from the photo, but it's kind of rust and blue. This I found at Clearinghouse Consignment in Belle Meade.

The next five things I found at the Antique Shoppes at Belle Meade. Definitely not a thrifty place, but somewhere to buy investment pieces for sure.

I believe this beauty actually is Scalamandre's Le Tigre. Oh, how I wish I could afford this. Sigh.

Beautiful antique sunburst mirror. Also out of my price range. A girl can dream.

Love this pop of orange, nailhead goodness. And there's storage inside.

Sorry for the bad photo. It is just an iphone. More orange yumminess, this time in a faux bois needlepoint version.

I have always been a fan of the Louis Phillippe mirror. Gorgeous.

These last three finds are from the Flea Market this past weekend. Let me just say, it was FREEZING. And I came home empty-handed. Boo.

I SO should have bought these lamps. $60 for the pair, and she said she would have gone lower. Original linen scalloped shades.

Close-up of its Chinoiserie details. These are truly the ones that got away. I'm claiming it was so cold I couldn't think properly.

Cute, cheap chairs. $28 each. Couldn't justify another chair purchase.

Sleek and sexy.

And the one that didn't get away (okay, so I lied and bought one thing. I'm only human) . . .

This brass gurgle vase for $19. It's pretty big. Bought it yesterday from Clearinghouse Consignment. It was 50% off! I love it. Not sure my kids do (or my friend Becky), but oh well.

I know . . . I have a shopping addiction. This could work in your favor however. If you ever need help scouting unique finds for your own home or help picking out furniture, fabric or fixtures, I'm your girl. Just shoot me an email. I'd love to work with you!

Round-Up

I've done a little browsing here and there this week between other obligations. Here's what I found:

First, a set of four klismos-style chairs I spotted at the Habitat for Humanity store today for $50 each . . .

I loved the shape and thought they would be great around a round table. The problem? Three were side chairs and one had arms. Very strange. Anyway, while perusing blogs today, I ran across this photo from the Elle Decor Showhouse in San Francisco on Katiedid. Check out the dining room by Palmer Weiss (a designer I love): 

Don't these chairs look similar? You could lime the wood and possibly even add fabric to the wood backs for  a similar effect. What do you think?

My big find at the Habitat store was a $3 black cylinder shade for my $4.99 lamp. That's right, my entire lamp came in for a grand total of $8 and some change. Woo hoo!

I'm kind of digging the retro vibe of the lamp. Sorry, I took this at night, so the lighting is not good.

Earlier in the week, I spotted a pair of ceramic foo dogs at an antique mall for $30 for the pair. Thought that was a great deal. Some people don't like the foo, but I still do.

And this French mirror looked extremely familiar, and while I don't remember the exact price, I think it was pretty reasonable. These last two items were at the Winchester Antique Mall in Franklin.

And although this version is much smaller, I knew I had spotted this look recently both here and here.

Wishing you all a Happy Weekend. I'll be hosting our supper club tomorrow night and I'll try and remember to snap some pics of the finished table before dinner.

Sources: Katiedid

The $5 Lamp

I don't know about you, but nothing excites me more than finding a great bargain. It's like a grown-up treasure hunt. Such was the case a few days ago when I hit a local Goodwill shop trying to kill some time before picking up my daughter. I spotted it almost immediately. There, in the corner of the store, on the very top shelf, it sat. A very large ceramic Asian-inspired lamp. While it looked a rather garish yellow under the fluorescent lights of the store, I knew it was a gem. As a moth to the flame, I went straight for it. I plucked it off the shelf and started searching for the price. $4.99! Sold! I cradled it like a baby next to me as my son looked at some rather unfortunate cast-off toys.

Just as I hoped when I got it home, it's more of an acid-green/chartreuse color than a true yellow. I love it. 

I think it looks great in my living room/family room. I'm a sucker for color, if you couldn't tell. Now, I just need to find the perfect shade (this is just the shade that was on the smaller lamp that used to occupy that spot; it's too small and not the right color, plus I need a taller harp). 

Here are some options from Shades of Light . . . 

Black Paper Drum Shade

White Cylinder Shade

Black Bell Shade with Gold Lining

Linen Drum Shade

Black Lizagator Paper Shade

Of course, the lamp shade will end up costing almost ten times the cost of the lamp, but oh well. So, what do you think? A black shade or white? Drum, cylinder or bell? Too many options. I need help!

Sources: Shades of Light

My First Giveaway

I'm hosting a great little giveaway from CSN to help you invest in your fall decorating or wardrobe. As many of you know, CSN Stores has over 200 online shops where you can find everything from stylish handbags to modern bar furniture to great lamps and decorative accessories. Some of my current favorite items are:

This Harry Allen-designed pig.

He comes in different colors, but of course, I love the golden pig. Isn't he cute?

The Philippe Starck-designed Ghost Chair by Kartell. I already have one of these and love it so.

It looks great anywhere.

The Napa Sunburst mirror.

Some people are over sunbursts, but not me.

This wool Soho rug by Safavieh.

Looks very Madeline Weinrib to me.

This brass and granite coffee table. Very spare and chic.

Would look great in a Miles Redd-inspired space.

And some cool Robert Abbey lamps: 

Doughnut "C" Floor Lamp

 

Harriet Table Lamp

KineticPharmacy Desk Lamp

 Hmm. Lots of gold in my choices. Coincidence? I think not. 

The giveaway is for a $35 credit to be used toward the purchase of your choice at any CSN shop. To enter the giveaway, simply hop over to CSN Stores then come back and tell me what item you've got your eye on. Become a follower of this blog for a second entry (if you're not already), and for a third, simply mention the giveaway on your blog (and just let me know you did so). The giveaway will be open through Tuesday, October 26. I'll announce a winner on Wednesday, October 27.

Thanks & good luck!

Sources: Elle Decor and Blue Hydrangea