Thrift Find of the Day #6

Thrift Find of the Day #6

       Hello everyone and Happy Holidays! I just wanted to check in with everyone and show you all a cool thrift find. I discovered this piece a few weeks back at my local Goodwill, and I've been in love ever since. This is an amazing example of early 20th century needlepoint art. This one in particular is even dated at 1927. It was created by a six year old girl named Mae Jean. Once I saw this gem I grabbed it, because I knew it was something special. And it only cost me $2.99! That is a steal considering that you can never fully recreate a piece like this. Perhaps one of the most amazing aspects of this piece was its frame. It was done professionally, and even done with matte glass! This makes it look super cool as you will never get a glare. So let me know what you all think of this awesome piece!

Stone Furniture

Stone Furniture

     Recently I acquired a piece of furniture that really got me excited. Its a vintage marble coffee table! I have seen this piece for years in the my great aunt and uncles home, and finally I decided to take it off their hands as they are moving into a condo. I love the fact that the colors are very modern with the black and white, and the fact that the slab of marble is not attached to the ugly green base. This means that I can buy some cool MCM table legs. I just envisioned this piece in my future Chicago apartment! With dark grey walls and black leather furniture, I could really make it work! Let me know what you guys think about this diamond in the rough!

Rehab Addict: The Addiction is Real

 Rehab Addict: The Addiction is Real

              There is always a show that captivates my interest so much that I feel like everyone should know about it. Usually the show has to pertain to my interests, which is why this amazing show caught my eye years ago and continues to keep me watching, that show is Rehab Addict. The premise of this show is simple, a modern day single mom buys and renovates old homes to their former glory. That may seem like sort of a boring topic! and a little pbs-y, but let me tell you, the art of restoring old homes should get more recognition then it does. It takes a lot of work to bring life back into a old home that was overlooked for many years. All the work that goes into these houses should be recognized and I am really glad that homes are later placed on the historical society list so that they never get torn down. The main host is so determined to making these houses last, she even made sure that they never get turned into multi family homes. That shows how determined she is in preserving these homes. So if you have time to spare and have nothing to do, then consider watching Rehab Addict. There are a bunch if episodes on Netflix right now, and the current season is airing now. Until next time, make sure to read my older posts and leave me comments on what you think about the topics I discuss.

Old vs. New Construction

 Old vs. New Construction

             I've been thinking a lot about home lately, well more than usual. One thing I have been thinking about was the differences between new construction(NC) and old construction(OC). When I think of NC, my mind goes to some tacky early 2000's homes with the carpeting and the bright maple banisters, Gross! Now if you love in a NC, don't feel bad about it, there are many ways to enhance your house to make it feel like a home. The first thing I would recommend is to paint! Yes paint! I can't tell you how many times I will just see paint white walls in a house. If you want some fun in your home, add some color because it adds personality to your home and makes it feel like someone lives there. Flooring g is another big part of your home that should reflect you personality. If you have white carpet and linoleum throughout your home, that doesn't say much about yourself, unless you really like white carpeting and linoleum. I totally understand if you cannot change the flooring in your home, perhaps you are renting or you don't have the money to replace it, in that case make the best of it by adding cosmetic changes. For one, if you have boring tile or linoleum, add decorative rugs. If you are stuck with gross old carpet, make the best of the situation, get it steam cleaned and enjoy what you have. Perhaps the most important part of making a house feel like a home, is the decoration and furniture. You want your home to represent you and what you stand for. If you don't like beige couches, then don't buy beige couches. If you don't like modern furniture, them don't buy modern furniture. You home is a statement of you. When buying furniture, many people think that you have to decorate your home the way the house looks like when you buy it. That is not true at all! I have seen tons of modern home decorated with antique pieces, and visa versa. But the only way to make this work is by decorating your house in a way that will make everything flow.