Update & Things Coveted...

I wanted to post an update...I have been working on my numerous projects during this Spring Break. It is almost over! I have stripped the ugly blue cabinet that my Dad found for me.



I used my sander and heat gun (both gifts for Christmas). After using the heat gun, I quickly asked myself, why have I been using a sander all this time? The blue paint came right off with the stripper. I still love you sander.



I would, however, recommend not using the heat gun for stripping stain. I attempted to use the heat gun on the chair of my dreams, with little success. I would suggest using some type of stripping agent. I have not gotten that far on the chair project.

Yesterday I felt the need to go thrifting. When don't I? Well, I hit up my favorite thrift store and found a treasure! I ventured down to the HALF OFF EVERYTHING MUST GO! basement section. The basement is always hit or miss. Today it was a hit! Pow! I found this great bench. I have been looking for a bench with this shape for quite some time. As you can see the top is beyond repair...which is fine with me.

Just a side note, I wonder how the top was damaged? Let's imagine the previous owner was an older woman, much like this lady that I met at a thrift store. Well, she was craving peanut butter, but it was on a much too high shelf. She grabbed her trusted bench that has always provided her feet with relief when she has been working at the thrift store too long. However, her trusted friend was not meant for standing. And, yikes, her foot went through! She tumbled off the bench, but was not hurt as her reflexes are cat-like and she landed on both feet! I apologize and return to the posting...

I am considering adding padding to the top or completely removing the top and replacing it. I want to make a tufted cushion for this bench. I saw it on another site, so I may try it! There will be photographs once that project starts!



I finished up my thrifting day at a north-side thrift store. I found these Lincoln Beauty Ware chrome canisters. There is a bit of ware on them, but they are pretty hot nonetheless. I cleaned and polished them and they look great.

As I continued perusing I happened upon this ice bucket/champagne holder. I may use it for displaying flowers? I rarely have flowers, but maybe I will start (faux probably)? I need something with height in my dining room.

Finally, I am quite addicted to these bowls right now, please don't judge me. I find them lovely.



As I end this post, I wanted to share with you all some great stickers that I saw last night as I was reading through my twitter updates. I think that craftyFolk has some great ideas/work, so I enjoy following her posts, blog, and etsy shop. For those of you who know me, I enjoy an owl or two. So, I thought her latest creations were pretty nifty. Wouldn't you enjoy sticking one of these clever creatures on a notebook? I would.

Campus Cuties...

I was looking at Apartment Therapy one evening when I came upon the house tour of Michael and Anna's Rustic Modern Loft. As I was scrolling through the photos, I spied this photograph.



I immediately wanted these tiny women figurines. So, I set my detective skills to work! I went through each comment of the house tour hoping to find someone else inquiring about these objects...nothing. I viewed the photos again, hoping to find a link for more photos...and I found where they published more photos independent of Apartment Therapy's article. I emailed Michael about the photograph, and within a short time he told me that they were Campus Cuties and not too hard to come by.

I immediately checked eBay and find quite a few sole Campus Cuties. I was not willing to pay $22 for just one, because, well I wanted a couple like in the photograph. I found a gaggle of 4! I waited until the last minute, bid, and won! Excellent. So, I do hope that they are exactly as the photograph portrays them. The seller has excellent reviews.



I am hoping that they actually stand, I have a few places in mind where I would like to display them. As soon as they arrive, I will post photographs.

If you are interested, as I was interested, I wanted to learn more about these small creations. I was searching and came upon this Campus Cuties website. The author goes into detail about when and why they were created. There were two series of eight, the first series is easier to come by on eBay. The author includes additional close-up photographs that makes me covet a few from the second series. Here are the photographs of those:



So, if anyone happens upon Bermuda Holiday, Night at the Opera, or A Touch Of Mink do drop me an email at designrevisiting@gmail.com.

Faculty treats...

This year I wasn't able to get my mother to bake my treats for school, but her recipes were the next best thing. Also, I was attempting to impress with a large spread, as well as using part of my white collection. This year it is more subdued. Plus, I am sharing the responsibility this year.

I finished the cakes tonight, I hope that they are delicious.

This year...



Last year...








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Curbly...

I have stumbled upon a great new blog. Curbly is a design blog that shares ideas for great projects. I have saved quite a few ideas already for upcoming projects in my design folder. Some ideas that I want to try very soon:





It gets better...they even are offering this great contest where you can win this ottoman.



shameless...I know!

Random postings...

Sorry for the random postings. I am out & about with my iPhone. I thought the images were too great to pass by.

Scout also had a great idea of using a door frame as a mirror. Sorry I didn't get a great photograph. I was nervous about taking photos in the store.



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Plaid & more plaid...

Just discovered this fantastic store in Andersonville called Brimfield. If you are in the area you must check it out! I loved this bench...






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New addition...

I was thinking that I may add some random design items to the blog that don't necessarily have anything to do with my furniture side business, but still design nonetheless.

I saw this cute toy from rotofugi, I don't need it, but it is pretty adorable. Thoughts?

Mad Men...

My friend introduced me to this site. I am a BIG fan of the show, so if interested visit www.madmenyourself.com for some great fun!

BackGarage...

So, one of my favorite blogs BackGarage just had a posting that made me smile...the posting was Your Apartment Is Showing. My dream would to make it on here one day! I am not ready though, I would rather apply once I have moved into my own home...so hopefully it doesn't take too long. Until then, I will dream.

If you get a minute or two, make sure that you stop by an enjoyable website...



She always has great photos and suggestions for thrift stores. One day, I am going to do her Chicagoland thrift store day trip that is broken up by areas of Chicago.

I do hope that it is ok that I used her logo...just for advertising for her though! Thank you!

My apologies...

I am new to creating my own blog...I am not happy with the layout of the text and photos. I hope that I can fix this!

Well, hello...

So, I am starting this blog. I have had the summer off...so to fill my free time I thought that I would begin a side furniture thing. I visit local thrift stores and alleys to look for furniture that I can repurpose. This will be a photographic journey on my furniture adventures...