How To Hide Your Kid’s Clutter - Solution #1: Storage Ottoman
When you lack time and energy, things either stay on the ground as is or pile up like m- - - - - ….I mean, hay. You could purchase tons of storage bins or cabinets but it will always look like “Hey, put your crap inside here!” Don’t get me wrong, I love storage. But what do you do when that “orderly storage” style is just not you anymore? One of my favorite go-tos are storage ottomans. By going the custom fabricated route, I think it makes a huge difference on style, look and feel. It started with an idea then a sketch.. now look at it. This mighty orange looking thing is 38” in diameter and ready to be filled will toys and miscellany. The plush Schumacher velvet is my favorite because it’s soft to the touch for baby but still looks luxurious and tailored for adult gatherings.
At work we finally have clients that adore vintage goodies and what a treat it is for us :D Instead of surfing the net I actually did some traditional shopping about town. One of the stores I ventured into was Past Perfect (both stores located in the Marina). And I must say this is now one of my favorite stores! Ugh, so many incredible finds. Just unique gems. Seriously. I took a few photos of items I thought would work for our clients…
Starting from upper left going clockwise:
-Artichoke Chandelier, $575
-Pair of CK Bronze/Glass Table Lamps, $2400 (To me these scream Kelly Wearstler ;P)
-Pair of Danish 1965 nightstands, $1200
-Dux Chest Credenza by Folke Ohlsson, $1950 (our client purchased it this past weekend - YAY!)
8/31/2012: Knoll Vintage Swivel Chair Transformed
Craigslist for furniture is kind of a gold mine. I picked up this Knoll swivel chair for $150 and although the fabric looked decent, the cat hair (kind of a bitch to remove) and fabric discoloration on the arms wasn’t something I could live with. I found an inexpensive yet durable fabric and had this chair reupholstered. I’m really happy with the results :D
Loving this foyer & office by Tiffany Eastman. Lucite makes my heart flutter every single time <3
![6/9/2012: MAJOR CASE OF DESIGNERD
So a friend of mine just nabbed herself a small 13’x16’ studio in the city and asked for some design advice (only last night). I kinda get excited about interior design and I’m usually up for a design challenge so after dinner, I got right to my computer to generate a floor plan and research furniture/accessories/lighting. I think I put in about 4 hours of work last night as well as 2 hours this morning. I know, crazy right? But time flies when you’re having fun ;) Wildly so, I ended up with a budget spreadsheet with a few options per object ranging from low to high [in value], a floor plan, and an image presentation doc so she could see the actual pieces I was referring to in the budget spreadsheet.
I said it before and I’ll say it again, HOLLER if you need assistance cause well designed spaces is based on making smart choices, not expensive ones! ;D I’d be more than happy to help [or try to!]](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5d73cVPv31r0kvneo1_500.jpg)
6/9/2012: MAJOR CASE OF DESIGNERD
So a friend of mine just nabbed herself a small 13’x16’ studio in the city and asked for some design advice (only last night). I kinda get excited about interior design and I’m usually up for a design challenge so after dinner, I got right to my computer to generate a floor plan and research furniture/accessories/lighting. I think I put in about 4 hours of work last night as well as 2 hours this morning. I know, crazy right? But time flies when you’re having fun ;) Wildly so, I ended up with a budget spreadsheet with a few options per object ranging from low to high [in value], a floor plan, and an image presentation doc so she could see the actual pieces I was referring to in the budget spreadsheet.
I said it before and I’ll say it again, HOLLER if you need assistance cause well designed spaces is based on making smart choices, not expensive ones! ;D I’d be more than happy to help [or try to!]
Recycling can be fun. Cardboard Console #2
I’ve put this project on the back burner for months but seeing that I am home on a Thursday due to a company audit session, I decided to be productive and complete my construction portion of the project. No glue yet. Just good ol’ interlocking pieces.
Currently anticipating for the rolled magazine papers to be laminated to the exterior…. More pictures to come, I hope.
ReCraft Your Chair: Knitting Eames Wire Chair
Having achieved success with their plywood and molded plastic chairs, Charles and Ray Eames challenged themselves to make a reasonably priced, strong but lightweight, quality chair out of bent wire. Introduced in 1951, it was an immediate hit. Distinctively, unmistakably Eames, the wire chair has stood the test of time and is as popular today as it was half a century ago. Here is a moder take on these chairs by Akira Ishikawa.
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