Dresser with Zebra Detailing

Newest edition at ABO Designs

The lamp is also for sale and was just marked down.  To purchase the lamp, visit my Etsy shop here.

 Hand-painted original from ABO Designs.  To learn more about and purchase this piece, go to my Etsy shop here.

This is what the piece looked like before...

Second Chance Antiques

I hope everyone had a splendid Independence Day and long weekend.  The weather was insanely hot here in Baltimore, but none-the-less, I managed to get out of the house and run some much needed errands.  Yesterday, the BF and I wandered over to Baltimore Second Chance Inc.  Even though it was 3 massive warehouses of sweltering heat, I was able to withstand the temps long enough to see some amazing antiques, get the creative juices flowing and scout some potential upcoming projects.  

Here are just a few peeks from the Home Decor Antique Warehouse...

Antique cabinet for around $500

Antique mirror for under $300

NYC Update: Furnish Green

This weekend, I had the pleasure of seeing friends and their little ones.  I started in NJ, then went to NYC, and ended in CT.  It was beautiful everywhere and really an all together enjoyable time.  While in NYC, I had the opportunity to visit Furnish Green.  See the original post from March 26, 2010 here.  The spot is very tiny, but it seems as though everything they have is listed on their website and each piece is as described if not better.  It also seems that they post new items quickly after attaining them.  I would have bought at least a few things if I had a way to drive them back down to Baltimore.  Here are the new items I'm crushing on...

Vintage Mod 60's Wall Clock 

$149 (25"x25")

 

 

Vintage Mahogany Bow Front Dresser

$359
w-46. d-21. h-35
item D42y6

Shop of the Week: Furnish Green

Furnish Green

rescue, reuse, redecorate

Not only do I very much love perusing the list of great deals at Furnish Green, but I'm also a big fan of their motto, not only because it's the environmentally friendly thing to do, but because it just makes sense, financially and stylistically.

The Good News:  The unreal steals and right now decor.

The Bad News:  No shipping offered from their website. (But...if you live in the NYC area, they deliver!)

So, next time you're in NYC, stop by and check out the great deals at Furnish Green.  It's definitely on my must do list for my next trip.

Here are some of my favorite steals right now...

Danish Modern Teak Dressing Table w/ Mirror

$878

w-66.5, d-18.5, h-26

item T319dg7

Honestly, I wouldn't have to do any recreating with this piece.  It's so funky and cool.  I can't believe it has the original mirror and for that price!  Anywhere else and this piece would be twice the price.

Squared-front Demi Lune

$33

item T119j-1

So I might add a little bit of paint and pattern to this, but for $33 I could do all kinds of things and still feel good about it!

6o's Modern White Laminate Dinette Set

 $322
table: 42"diam, 28"high
chairs:19w,19d,35h,seat-19

Ooo Ooo  I want this!  I really really want this!   I already know how I'd style the table...the art work I'd hang behind it.   It's already nestled in at my imaginary house.   I'll go ahead and tell you...it looks FABULOUS!  I can't believe this whole set is $322.   Gosh, I love Furnish Green.

Retro @ Home

I am loving this online haven for Mid Century modern home furnishings.  It's a store outside of San Francisco and I am itching to make a trip just to go through their treasures.  I love love love VINTAGE.  Retro @ Home designer and owner of Redmond Aldrich Design, Chloe Warner, knows her vintage.  In the March issue of Sunset magazine she gives her tips on picking the perfect vintage pieces.  See the article here.

Some of the lovely pieces from Retro @ Home...

And to top it off...

A vintage Vespa!

How incredibly adorable and chic.  I'm in the market for a vehicle seeing as how I just moved from NYC.  If I could figure out a way to tote furniture around with this, I would definitely sport it in Baltimore.