Monthly Archives July 2011

Jul 31, 2011 | Post by: janine rose 2 Comments

Suzani Fabric: From Tablecloth to Curtain

When I moved into my apartment, I didn't know what to do with this great little pantry in the kitchen. I knew I wanted to cover it and wanted a funky modern fabric with light blues and yellows with a hint of black. I happened to go to Target and stumbled upon this great suzani print table cloth from Dwell Studio for Target and immediately fell in love with it. So, I decided to make it into a pantry curtain. This is a perfect example of how easy it is to take a fabric you love and turn it into something it wasn't necessarily intended for.

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Jul 29, 2011 | Post by: janine rose 5 Comments

Inspiration: Numbers Up Orange Antique French Louis Chair from Etsy

Swoon! Made from a recycled wood frame and fun fabrics, check out this funky re-upholstered chair from Etsy Seller, metrosofa.

Jul 27, 2011 | Post by: janine rose No Comments

Morgan’s Navy Blue dresser

Morgan was in the need for a dresser for her new apartment. She dug through her grandparents barn in New Hampshire and found this great dresser that belonged to her great grandmother.

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Jul 26, 2011 | Post by: janine rose 5 Comments

From ReadyMade: Mason Jar Inspiration

Our friends over at ReadyMade are always compiling great ideas for everyday items. Take a look at their take on Mason Jars (Mason jars are almost always at your local thrift store!)

10 Things to do with Mason Jars Besides Store Stuff

Mason Jar Party Lights via etsy seller treasureagain

Jul 26, 2011 | Post by: janine rose No Comments

Jessica Jones Fabric Vanity Stool

I have been following Jessica Jones cheery and inspirational blog, How About Orange, for years now. Jessica is a graphic designer, blogger and fantastic fabric designer. I ordered a few yards of her Calliope from the Amusement Park Collection and recovered the seat of a vanity stool I picked up from Goodwill a few years ago. It is amazing how a piece of gorgeous fabric can transform a simple piece of furniture into a fun, stylish statement piece.

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Jul 14, 2011 | Post by: janine rose No Comments

Cast Iron Bathtub Couch

Behold the amazingness that is Etsy Seller, ruffhouseart's, Cast Iron Bathtub Couch

Jul 10, 2011 | Post by: janine rose No Comments

Todd Farm

Had a great morning thrifting with my girl Claire over at Little Dog Vintage at the Todd Farm Flea Market in Rowley, MA. Todd Farm is like a mini Brimfield and never disappoints. Also, they have the most amazing homemade doughnuts.

I got some great finds including 2 silhouettes, a cross stitched goose, some fabulous skeleton keys