Just couldn’t resist the hand carved lily pad. Isn’t she just stunning?! A little tricky getting her back together, and now that I’m studying the photo I think I may still have some work getting the leaves and buds balanced. I’m not sure if she’s going to stay by the window since I’m working on some drapery, but without a doubt, I’ll find a nice home for her. Love, sigh.
Yes, this is a small glimpse into my living room which is always evolving. I’ll get some more photos soon. Ciao Amigos!
I wanted to share a few of my favorite finds from the Rose Bowl flea market. I absolutely love going to this! It’s so much fun to see the crazy things that vendors have and the awesome steals that people are walking away with. I go with the whole family, two strollers and all, so we get there at about 9am for the cheap seats. Even though it’s later than my husband, Ed and I would like to get there, we still manage to score something fab almost every time. Plus, isn’t shopping just too much fun?! I have a girlfriend that says shopping is her hobby – You go girl!
So, I saw this amazing desk with gold drawers and rivets! I love the thick piece of glass and round wood feet. The combo makes this truly special. Isn’t it TDF?!
We chatted with the sellers and they were asking $1,100 which may sound obscene by I really think that it was a pretty fair price. We agreed that it was from a top designer and between me and you, I’m sure it’s worth way more than that.
The other reason I loved it is because it’s an easy look to steal and super versatile; you could use the bottom drawers as two nightstands or side tables, you could get a third set of drawers and put it in the middle for storage or tv console or whatever!
Here are some of my favorite substitute options…
Restoration Hardware – $1095
Overstock – $501.99
Home Decorators – $289
Anyhoo, you get the idea. Now the price doesn’t seems so bad, eh? Just that honking’ glass piece is probably a few hundy.
Then I saw this super cool lantern chandelier. I had Ed take the picture for me… and well, you see what happened…
He’s so funny! He took a picture of this lamp instead of the lantern. But you can see it in the back, to the left. Imagine it in red or chartreuse or shiny gold…$150
You really have to look closely here. It’s a small iron bird that attaches to a table to hold needles on it’s back (there’s a cork inset) while sewing. The mouth even opens when you squeeze the tail feathers to keep track of your thread!! $65
This table and set of chairs fold up! You can keep it tucked in a closet, which is so practical. Or, if I were to go for it, I’d put it in a kids room. I love the bamboo details and the fact that it’s actually made of plastic – easy to clean, easy to move around! $80
The lines of this chest are rad. I’m imagining a bar with swanky glasses and a decanter on top. $250
Last but not least, this hand carved lotus plant! This thing is about 10 feet tall, probably why it’s even still available at 10:30 am!! It’s definitely a show stopper, but you’re gotta have the space for a beast like this.
Darn, didn’t get a shot of the bottom, which is killer! Nuts. I’ll get better at this – promise.