Jim Ward Morris

"imagery inspired by advertising from the 1950's & 1960's"


Check out these prints by Jim Ward Morris. I love the integration between old imagery and new/modern shapes and colors. Also check out his website.

German Orangey Goodness

Today I'd like to share my small collection of orange china aka my babies :P
The tall white tea pot was made by a company called Mitterteich of Germany, the tiny tea cups were made by Freiberger in the GDR and the pattern with the one big orange circle was made by Thomas also from Germany. I drove an hour and 15 mins to get 10 dishes and a tea cup of the Thomas set on Craigslist a few weekends ago. The things I do for vintage!

I would love to know more about when each set was made, but I haven't had much luck finding any info. :(

Freebie Friday!

Slim pickings today :(

Sample of Cascade Action Pacs (US)
Jergens Naturals Lotion (US)



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Funky pod table

What an amazing table! The wood looks gorgeous cut into those shapes. Check out more at Etsy shop Arras Designs

My husband and I where going to make a table similar to this, he would cut the wood and I was going to paint the pods. We bought the supplies right before we moved and now I have no idea where it all went. I'm sure our table would never look as cool as the one above!

Upcycled Wood Furniture Into Wall Art Sculptures

Mykl Stanley's Etsy shop uses recycled vintage pieces and turns them into beuatiful pieces of art. Inspired by mid-century modern designs with a touch of a rustic vibe thrown in. Also Check out his wife's page SuZanna Anna.

Living room essentials

I've been looking for a mid-century glass coffee table for the living room and I plan on getting a Noguchi table. I did find a really old one in a nearby antique store for only $350, but it was REALLY beat up, unfortunately (it needs a new finish and a new glass top). If it was $150 I would have considered it...

I also want to pick up a white shag rug, I've always wanted one. My husband hates them, but he knows how much I want one. Thankfully he's always trusted my decorating skills. I love having that freedom! Thanks, babe!

I also purchased some fabric on Etsy that I will try and turn into pillows. I've been finding some really great patterns that I'm going to use as curtains and a table cloth in other rooms. More pictures to come...

The sofas arrived!

I'm so happy with my new lenox sofas! No more empty room!

South End Open Studios Today (Boston)

South End Open Studios is your chance to meet over 300 artists…explore work that is both familiar and new to you...purchase work directly from the artist who created it...start your own list of artists you would like to learn more about or visit again after Open Studios. For more info on this event click here.

Also if you make it down there be sure to check out Jill Rosenwald, she will be over at 46 Waltham St. in studio 305B today from 11-5pm.

The animals are up for sale on Etsy

My animals are up on my Etsy page. If the letter you need isn't up let me know and I will make sure it is.

Freebie Friday!

Free Bag of 9 lives Cat Food for the first 50,000 (US)
Bear Naked Free Fruit & Nut Granola Sample (US)
Free Sample of Crest White Expressions (US)
Free Mini Magic Eraser (US)
Bag of Iams Premium Protection Cat or Dog Food (US)
Kashi Oatmeal Dark Chocolate Cookie (US)
Free cesar dog food (US)
Lancaster 365 cellular Elixir (US)


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Modern Landscaping

I've had a hard time finding examples of modern landscaping. I made a quick sketch of what I think would look nice in the front of my new house, but I'm still undecided. In the meantime, I've been working hard pulling out all the stuff I don't want.

I got inspired by these images of a front home makeover on Apartment Therapy. They removed all the old big bushes and replaced them with smaller ones. And I love the use of stone. Check out more images of this home on Flickr. The inside is even nicer!

Hooks for your many things

Gumhook
Welcome Coat Rack
Yellow and Red Flowers Key Rack or Jewelry Holder
Mod ball key rack

Animals, animals, animals

I have been getting tons of e-mail from readers who want to spell out their baby's name using my A-to-Z designs. I plan to start selling them this Friday on my Etsy site. I've been looking into cheaper paper to keep costs down so that those long baby names won't blow a hole in new parents' wallets!

I need some help though: I have multiple versions of some animals/letters and I can't decide which to put up... Can you help? Which version of these animals do you like?

Linens 'n Things Files For Bankruptcy Protection, Closing 120 Stores

Last Friday, the bedding- and home-furnishing retailer filed a petition in bankruptcy court in Delaware and said it would close 120 underperforming stores, almost a quarter of them in California.

There is one near me that is closing and I did go in last weekend and it was filled with people, but it didn't look like they were buying all that much. I bought a medicine cabinet for the bathroom and some cute wine glasses. Beware of purchasing, make sure it's exactly what you want because you can't return your items. I wanted to buy curtains for the master bathroom but if they didn't look right I'd be stuck with them. Most of the store items were at a 10% discount but some departments like curtains and hardware were 20% off.

lulu dee

I love these letterpress prints! They are by Laura Bachman Carignan, check out her Etsy shop lulu dee.

Mr.Wurfel

Found on Swiss Miss

Designlab

Check out the new online designlab shop filled with unique vintage and retro items selected for their great colors, beautiful lines, fun graphics and genuine character. Drools...

Freebie Friday!

Free comb from Redken (US)
Sample of Tide Total Car (US)
Sample of Huggies (US)
Sample of Betty Crocker Potatoes (US)
Warm Delights Minis (US)
John Frieda Luxurious Volume Shampoo (US)
Free Sample of Dove Cream Oil Intensive Body Lotion (US)
Free Sample of Gain (US)
Land O Lakes Try Me Free Offer (Limited States)
Free Poise Pad Sample (US)


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Stockholm Series

This line of office furniture is from Walmart yes Walmart. Check out the whole series, which is now on sale! (The furniture is actually highly rated)

Build Your Own Mid-Century Modern Birdhouse.

Check out this cute mid-century birdhouse. Learn how to build it over at Curby.com

Thanks for the link Stevie

Metal and thread

I think this is such a cool idea! Incorporating embroidery and metal, how funky! Check out more designs at Etsy shop Nectar.

Green Etsy Finds

Vintage Thread Caddy in Mint Green and Apple Red with 12 spools of thread

Vintage Ericofon Telephone

Vintage Green Grape Dangle Earrings

My bedroom

I picked up some super cute pieces for the master bedroom from Craigslist (the only place I seem to shop these days). The set was originally purchased in 1960 and now it's all mine muahahaha!! ($165 for both)

Etsy shop Sweet Jessie

Etsy shop Sweet Jessie is back with some great new items!

Solar Gets Hip

Corona lighting system.

Orangey Tweed Goodness

Jet Set Storage Bench from Urban Outfitters


Get Ready, Jet Set, Go! A retro-future space-saver, our Jet Set Storage Bench is versatile, stylish and perfect in almost any room. A plush tufted and piped cushion top, upholstered in vintage-inspired tweed, opens to reveal generous storage space. Tapered legs recall mid-century style. Perfect in the living room, as an ottoman or coffee table. Even better in the bedroom, helpfully holding your linens