Have A Lovely Weekend...

Check back on Sunday night for a preview of new vintage in the shop!

Friday's Etsy Shop: The Bold Banana

anatomical skull tote bag, $8.00

I carry reusable totes with me every single weekend to the flea markets...  but, mine are not as cool as these.  Seems like I may need an upgrade!  The Bold Banana is a silk screening etsy shop that (apart from their catchy name) makes graphic tote bags, messenger bags, mens and women's tees, and even aprons. 

vintage bicycle tote bag, on SALE!  at $5.00

And, I love their collection of illustrations from Alice In Wonderland.  It was one of my most favorite books as a kid, and the detailed line drawings just make me feel more imaginative...

mad hatter tote bag, $8.00

"drink me" field bag, $20.00

typewriter field bag, $20.00

mixin' mama apron, $12.00

I personally think that the Skull and Frankenstein bags would be good for lugging heavy candy around a neighborhood...

classic monster Frankenstein tote, $8.00

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Dreamy Window Seats

burnham design

Don't you just want to curl up, stop, and look out the window?  These window seats are dreamy...  and, not only limited to kid's rooms.

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Nate Berkus for the Home Shopping Network

"astor" 3-piece tablescape, $79.95

Nate Berkus is such a cutie, I've said it before, and his super affordable line at HSN is terrific.  Home Shopping Network, yes.  Click HERE for more in the collection.

These are my favorites...

hexagon cocktail ottoman, $399.95

handcrafted orbit table lamp, $129.95

3 piece "westchester" tablescape (yes, you get all three pieces!), $19.95

leonardo bolster pillow, $11.97

wish for home strength pillow, $19.95

cabana striped kilim, $159.90

kent set of 2 wall sconces, $99.95

Can you believe these prices???  Is this right?  What to buy first...

Another Beautiful Red Bathroom

The bright red bathroom in Sara Story's design portfolio is really sticking with me...  and then just this morning, I saw this on the NEW Ruthie Sommers website.  Ruthie just launched her new site, and I gotta say, it's pretty creative!  I love the layout and it's very user friendly. 

Oh, and the portfolio images are pretty great too.

Grant K. Gibson

Grant K. Gibson started his own design business in New York in 2002.  Now located in San Francisco, his popularity only continues to rise and we seem to be reading his name everywhere!  The Grant K. Gibson website features links to an amazing design portfolio, a fantastic blog and even a shop!  I love the preppy style of Gibson's designs...  his style seems formal yet comfortable, utilizing vintage finds and comfortable furniture.  And, each space features something a little unexpected. 

Last week, Gibson's one-bedroom rental apartment was featured the New York Times.  Yes, rental.  It's phenomenal, see for yourself...

When Gibson found the place in 2007, it looked nothing like this (how could it?).  But, the neighborhood reminded him of his previous Upper West Side neighborhood in New York City, and he instantly felt smitten by the light shining through the windows.  He made a deal with the landlord, and in exchange for 2 months of free living, Grant would renovate the place.  Gibson sanded and stained the wood floors, brought in window treatments and built a banquette in the large bay window.

His bed is from PB Teen!  Gibson added an upholstered piece to the headboard (done in a camel mohair) to make the bed a bit more comfortable...

The Grant K. Gibson SHOP has some beautiful pieces...  Here are my favs:

Read the entire New York Times article HERE.  And, make sure to visit Grant's terrific blog HERE!

Sara Story

The bedroom of designer, Sara Story, was recently featured in the All The Best Bedroom Contest, and the color scheme inspired me to cozy up for Fall...  oh, and I love that pink chair!

But, let's go a little further here shall we?  The Sara Story design portfolio is pretty amazing.  This woman is a color expert.

Red wainscotting?  Who woulda thought...

Love the black trim with the roman shade... and piles of Hermes boxes!

Sara's professional website is HERE, and feel free to visit the All The Best Bedroom Contest link HERE.  There are many other inspiring bedrooms to see!

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