This Sunday

I'm going to an open house this Sunday in Andover MA. The house I am interested in was built in 1952, and I like what I see from the pictures. The only thing that gets me down is that it costs 599,900!!! I would have so much fun decorating this place...

Description: Mid-century modern style ranch in coveted Phillips Academy/Pike area boasts a comfortable, open floor plan, custom built-ins, natural stone and skylights. Walls of glass frame a lovely, private corner landscape near downtown. Designed by a renowned architect Carl Koch, a rare opportunity awaits you.

I need to start playing the lottery!

Crate and Barrel vs Boston Interiors

I've been hunting for a mid-twentieth century or modern home for a while now, with no luck so far. Real estate prices in the Boston area are completely insane, and the type of home I'm looking for is very hard to find in New England. I think we're looking at at least another year or two of renting... but that doesn't mean I can't window-shop for furniture for my imaginary house!


I love the Petrie sofa (pictured above) from Crate and Barrel, but at $1,499 it's a bit out of my price range. I kept looking around and found a similar sofa on the Boston Interiors website. It's called the Giselle, and it's currently on sale for $779.95.


*Update
decor8 has posted that starting tomorrow Aug. 2nd, Macy's will have their sofa the Corona on sale for $699 and it will be available in pear, stone, and a very dark chocolate.