Things you should know about Vol. 3

Random things I feel the need to share with you all...

Loving the colors and pattern on this outdoor chair cushion from Kirkland's.  And only $16.99!  Comes in settee size too.

 

Vermillion & Cerulean Outdoor Chair Cushion - Kirkland's

My love for otomi textiles is well documented at this point.  But seeing this lovely fabric as a pouf took my breath away. 

Purple Otomi Pouf from Etsy seller Winking Owl

There's a whole mess of new rugs out that I love.  This one from West Elm is my fave.  It's just ethnic enough while still being neutral.  Love that.

Istanbul Rug from West Elm

Also really loving this simple stripe from Ballard Designs.

 

Vineyard Stripe Rug in Gray from Ballard Designs

I might need to get the string art party started again and make a heart.  A string art string heart...

  I love it.

Source: cdn.greenweddingshoes.com via Dina on Pinterest

Pretty sure Knox needs 1 (or 6) of these insanely cute felted wool Easter chicks in his basket this year.

Felted Easter Chick from Etsy seller BossyFeltworks

Or maybe a nest of them.  AAAAAAH!!!  The cuteness!!  It hurts my eyes!

Felted Baby Birds in Nest from Etsy seller BossyFeltworks

Birds!  Everywhere birds!  I need some pink flamingo in my life and this pillow should just about satisfy that need.

 

Pink Flamingo Pillow from West Elm

 Cute rocking bird from West Elm.  I want to put it on a shelf in a baby's room.

 

Rocking Bird from West Elm

Love this art.  Reminds me of Boston's Back Bay (though I don't remember it being quite so colorful.)

 

Row Houses Screen Print from Etsy seller JensKelley

Lots of people ask me about what to do with their bedroom windows when their headboards extend past the allotted "headboard between windows space".  You could push all the fabric to one side and swag it of course but doesn't this layered effect look so much richer?  Love this look.

Source: pawleysislandposh.blogspot.com via Dina on Pinterest

What nuggets of greatness have you come across lately?

Things you should know about Vol. 2

You guys seemed to enjoy my last stream-of-consciousness "things you should know about" post so I'm back today with a second installment.  No rhyme or reason really...just stuff I've come across that I want to share.

Have you seen the newest campaign style furniture at World Market?  No it doesn't have the fancy brass pulls we all love but there are some sexy x-legs.  I particularly like this robin's egg beauty.  It's a like Parsons Desk meets campaign with its high gloss finish.  And only $200!!!

 

$199 Light Blue Josephine Desk

 

Campaign Furniture at World Market

A perfectly proportioned corner changing table for those nurseries that are more nook than room.  This is so smart.

 

Bellacor Corner Changing Table $198

I'm always looking for ways to free up drawer space in the kitchen and currently one entire drawer is a zip lock/aluminum foil/plastic wrap jungle.  This little contraption only needs 5 1/4" of clearance and could easy be tucked into a cabinet above some juice glasses.  $9.71 and I've just reclaimed a full drawer of valuable kitchen real estate.  LOVE THAT!

 

Under Shelf Wrap Rack

Just the cutest hooded towels I've ever seen.  A viking hat with braids?!  Ridiculous cuteness. 

 

Viking Hat Hooded Towel

Indian Headress Hooded Towel

There's a whole bunch of new stuff at IKEA worth knowing about.  Rejoice IKEA Expedit fans!  The famous storage powerhouse now comes in high gloss gray and red.

 

IKEA Expedit 4x4 High Gloss Gray

 

IKEA Expedit 4x4 High Gloss Red 

Cribs are back at IKEA (they were recalled for a bit) and this new SUNKVIK in a pretty gray-brown is sure to show up in lots of modern, neutral nurseries.  For $119, you can't beat it!

 

IKEA Sunkvik Crib Gray/Brown

Remember this post on kitchen utensil organization?  It featured this lovely image using what I'm sure are vintage ironstone pitchers ($$$) to corral various items. 

In lieu of a vintage ironstone pitcher collection, the rest of us can use these Sockerart white pitchers from IKEA.  They come in three sizes (6", 8.75", 12") and range in price from $7.99 to $19.99.  That's much more my speed!

 

IKEA Sockerart Vase  

Must remember this the next time I'm throwing a party.  Clear balloons, sprinkle some confetti inside, fill with helium. Takes balloons to a whole new level don't ya think?

Source: london-bride.com via JoyHey on Pinterest

Can't quite bring yourself to go bold with a dresser paint job?  Try this instead.  Just a peak of color....so fun!

 

Source: elsiemarley.com via Dina on Pinterest

Should I keep doing these stream of consciousness style posts every so often or are they too much randomness crammed into one post?

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I'm in my usual post-Super Bowl Sunday funk - attributable largely to the the approximately 37 pounds of queso I ingested but more specifically because my New England Patriots lost in a HEART WRENCHING game.  Seriously, I still feel sick.  Can't talk about it...ugh.

I need the day to recover.  In the meantime, I'm sharing some of my favorite finds and deals from around the web.  

World Market has these great ikat patterned shower curtains right now. Even if you don't need a splash of ikat in your bathroom, the pattern and colors would make for some great throw pillows.  Or you could always try my favorite trick and turn them into window draperies.

 

Coral & Grey Ikat Shower Curtain from World Market $29.99

 

Purple & Green Ikat Shower Curtain from World Market $29.99 

I got Knox these shoes last week and he's worn them every day since.  He loves them and I think they're pretty hysterical myself.

 Robeez Yoda Slip-on from Nordstroms $27.95

Fun, purple drapery panels on sale at ZGallerie for $39.99 (96" length.) 

Mimosa Panels in Orchid from ZGallerie $39.99

I have to admit I'm not the biggest fan of Kirkland's but lately they've become my go-to place for interesting and inexpensive side tables.  Two of my favorites right now (the second one I just used in a nursery inspiration board coming up this week!)

 

Gold Barrel Table from Kirklands $79.99

 

Twig Accent Table from Kirklands $49.99

I just got this book for Knox and the illustration are so wonderful, I almost want to put it away for framing.  Each page is a letter of the alphabet with a really fun image to accompany it.  If you don't want to destroy the whole book by framing its pages, the book jacket that accompanies it can be reversed and opened to reveal a colorful alphabet poster that has all 26 letters and their corresponding illustrations.  LOVE.

 

Paul Thurby's Alphabet from Amazon $11.59

Say what??  A pinstripe chesterfield at Tuesday Morning of all places?  Crafted right here in North Carolina!

Pinstripe Chesterfield from Tuesday Morning $2,499

You know I am loving some metal sconces these days. This 3 light fixture in polished nickel is gorgeous for a bathroom and really reasonable at $159.

Pullman bath light from Shades of Light $159

This room makes me happy.  The cool art on the wall is from here for $99.

 

 

The Change from AeroPagital Prints on Etsy $99 

I'm kind of obsessed with this vintage Turkish kilim rug on eBay. The colors are just perfect.  It's small (roughly 5'x2.5') but it could look really GREAT to reupholster a bench don't you think?

Anatolian Kilim Turkish Rug from eBay

And lastly, Michael Fassbender.  

 

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