I got a bed from Ikea...quite a steal! I purchased it in early summer for $85, original price was $300. I had to hold onto it in my old apartment for quite some time. So, this past Sunday seemed like a good time to put it together.
I plan on repainting the awful urine color as soon as things get settled, but until then I will have to deal with the color, I suppose.
I thought that organizing the pieces would make this less stressful...it did.
And now I begin!
Not too bad so far.
According to the photo, more than one person is required for assembling this bed! I have no one else to help, so I will make it work.
Thus far...no help!
I ran into an obstacle...the ceiling fan! Too tall, so I had to switch rooms. I waited until Josh got home, two people do make the process a bit smoother and quicker.
The finished bed. Please don't mind the missed-matched pillow cases. The nice ones are still in a box somewhere. Next to the bed are the end tables that I found at The Ark Thrift Store.
This is the color that I plan on painting the bed. Josh suggested that the side tables would look swell in a lacquered black. Sounds good to me. I will post photos once the projects begin!
Lola stayed in the office during the assembly. She sneaked off into the closet.
27 September 2009
New purchases...
Found these great pillows at HomeGoods. I am planning on using them in my sun room. Not sure how the room will turn out, it will certainly be a work in progress! Josh is convinced that they are dog pillows, but I think that they are not.
Oh, buying a new home meant that I got what the previous owner had...the refrigerator was the first problem that I found. The freezer worked; however, the refrigerator did not cool well. This I found out after I moved.
So, I have been without a refrigerator for quite some time...and until Saturday when this one will be delivered. I am quite excited about the new refrigerator!
Oh, buying a new home meant that I got what the previous owner had...the refrigerator was the first problem that I found. The freezer worked; however, the refrigerator did not cool well. This I found out after I moved.
So, I have been without a refrigerator for quite some time...and until Saturday when this one will be delivered. I am quite excited about the new refrigerator!
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26 September 2009
Busy...
I have moved! I am now in a great home in Logan Square. There will be plenty of opportunity for redecorating! I am most excited that there is a basement...a room for me to work on my projects! The ceiling is quite low, but at least I have somewhere to work during the winter and rain. I must apologize for the photos, they weren't taken by me.
The kitchen is awful! One of these days, it will be perfect.
The kitchen is awful! One of these days, it will be perfect.
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16 September 2009
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?
I saw this cute toy from rotofugi, I don't need it, but it is pretty adorable. Thoughts?
Coming soon...
Well, as we were looking for a parking place last weekend, we were turning around in the alley and spied a chair outside of a garage sale. It looked like an Eames-style chair...unfortunately, it was not for sale. So, I felt obligated to look around the garage sale. Upon closer inspection, Joshua noticed this hiding in the corner. What is even better...it was only $20! What a steal. Not sure what I will do with it in terms of color, but it is a keeper.
11 September 2009
not really...but kinda
So, a dear friend of mine did the design for School of the Art Institute of Chicago's admissions catolog, doesn't really have anything to do with my blog...kinda I suppose. I wanted to share it with those who read my blog. Check it out...
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06 September 2009
So sorry...
My deepest apologies! School has started and my personal time is a bit non-existent! I was taking my dog to the groomers today and spied a great table in the alley. I threw it in my car, and upon closer inspection, I discovered that it wasn't so great after all. I decided to give up on the table.
Worry not, I have another project that I will begin shortly. I have my parents searching alleys and the streets of central Illinois for items ready for a new look. My father sent me some photographs of the next project...take a gander!
Also in the works...I am going to add a partner...my friend Ji Hye. She and I are going to work on searching out the treasures and working together. Partners in crime are always fun. We have a plan for next year...stay tuned!
Please be patient with my lack of postings! Don't leave me. I will be back! Perhaps if she has some free time, she may be a guest blogger too?
Worry not, I have another project that I will begin shortly. I have my parents searching alleys and the streets of central Illinois for items ready for a new look. My father sent me some photographs of the next project...take a gander!
Also in the works...I am going to add a partner...my friend Ji Hye. She and I are going to work on searching out the treasures and working together. Partners in crime are always fun. We have a plan for next year...stay tuned!
Please be patient with my lack of postings! Don't leave me. I will be back! Perhaps if she has some free time, she may be a guest blogger too?
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