Congrats America!

I stole this little saying from my friend Amanda. It does feel like a celebratory time. I also feel the peace buddha is very appropriate and much in need. If I had a spare $18 laying around I would buy it. And save my pennies. You can get one at urbanoutfitters.com

fishy fishy

I had a spare moment today to add something interesting to the blog. I picked up an issue of Juxtapoz last week - I love that magazine. So decided to check out their website. How beautiful is this fish mural by Titi Freak? See the progression of it all here, and check out more work by Titi here. Cheers to a relaxing labor day!

definitely spring

You know it's spring when you hear the ice cream trucks. They are back in full effect. I found this pic on brownstoner.com today, by Brandon King.

i'm back

OK, so the blog kind of died during the winter. I got a side job, and was just so busy that when I had a spare minute I did not want to be on the computer! Well it's spring, and I'm back and ready to share more fun stuff.

To start off, here is a fabulous old settee that's been refurbished by Chairloom. It's $4200. I thought about doing this myself, but the reupholstery quote was nearly $3000.

Anthropologie has some great things too, but I love the idea of not making something new - using an existing piece and giving it a new life.

I also think these pieces are fantastic for brooklyn brownstones. A fun way to freshen things up and stay true to the space.