Poketo is an L.A based company that promotes the work of top international designers and showcases original art through their vast and unique selection of art products, decor, apparel and accessories. Read more about Poketos' artistic achievements here.
CLE USB - 50
Stripe Backpack - 48
Middleton Plate Set - 40
Up-Cycled Street Banner Bags - 19
George Nelson has got to be one the most recognized and prolific names in mid century furniture design. I have a handful of favourite of pieces, one of which I recently purchased! I've been hunting for months trying to find the exact right thing to put infront of my sofa and I'm very excited to have a Nelson Platform Bench as my new coffee table! Of course it's not an original - that would be to much moolah!
Wondering where I got such a sweet bench? Nood... Now yes some may argue that it's a reproduction, frankly I don't care. I was able to afford something I love and will enjoy for a long time to come. Not to mention Nood is having a fabulous sale, so if there's something you're interested in and you're on a tight budget I'd suggest checking Nood out.
The Keep Calm Gallery...It's a favourite of mine. I had a hard time narrowing down my top prints, but James Brown seems to be a repeat offender.
IMMACULATE PERCEPTION : Matthew Rose
PHONETIC ALPHABET : James Brown
Some of my favourite belongings I've found at thrift stores. So I've opted to show you my latest thrift store find - and it's a beauty! A weight scale from Sears Harmony House.
Harmony House was a brand of home furnishings and decor released by Sears in the 1940's. It was an interior decorating scheme made up of 18 harmonizing colours. The palette included colours like: parchment ivory, federal gold, valley rose, jubilee peach and mint green. All colours in the palette we're available in light, medium and dark shades. You would have been able to furnish you entire home in a Harmony House scheme, including appliances, wallpaper, table lamps, clothing hamper, shower curtains and slip covers. It was everything you needed!
Harmony House Weight Scale - $3
Last night my cousin and I spent hours winding our way through Target ...and it was wonderful! I am absolutely smitten with Liberty Of London for Target. The paisley prints, the softs pastels, the clean contrast of black and white. Everything about it evokes charm and sophistication, while Target keeps it inexpensive and fun. Liberty is rather lady like, but slap a dash in any room and you'd have instant charm. The paisley prints evoke memories of the sixties, while the flower prints remind me of my mothers english garden, and all the colour combination are punchy without being over powering.
I just finished painting my bathroom Frozen Pond by Behr paints, and I love it! I've bought a new shower caddy and towels and the whole bathroom experience is really coming together... with the exception of the shower curtain. I can't find one! I've officially bought and returned 7 curtains. And although they've been nice, they just haven't been right. Where on earth do you go to find a fantastic curtain for less than $50?
Here are few that have caught my eye and... some are over budget but I'm desperate!
Over budget - Dwell Studios - $75
Way over budget - Athropologie $130
Budget Buster - India Rose
If I were better at sewing I'd find some fab fabric on clearance and make my own floor to ceiling shower curtain. But unfortunately for me I have two left thumbs when it comes to sewing machines. But when I do decided on a shower curtain, I'll snap a pick for all to see!
When we first moved into our new home, we didn't own much and we didn't have the funds to buy brand new top quality pieces. But as it turned out, we didn't have to go far to find a bargain on some used top quality pieces. Our first, and one my favourite purchases (an adjustable vintage arc lamp - $24) came from a local shop called Uniquely Green Home Decor.
Uniquely Green isn't just a home decor shop, it's a consignment shop with an emphasis on local artists, recycled materials and quality furnishings. I spoke with owner Victoria Biggs and she shared some of her thoughts on buying trends, and the importance of making environmentally responsible purchases.
ALI: What was your motivation behind opening a home decor consignment shop?
VICTORIA: I opened our store 9 years ago and called it "Uniquely Yours Furniture on Consignment." It was challenging to find good used furniture at that time. The internet wasn't as accessible and Craigs List didn't exsist. I often wished there were stores that carried high end furniture that busy people with families and jobs could easily access. I've always loved used furniture, antiques, quality well built wood products, and shopping for treasures. There just weren't any furniture or household decor stores around that you could spend hours browsing in. It was a good fit for me.
ALI: Since you first opened, what changes have you seen in buying trends?
VICTORIA: Craigs List has become a household name, buying on the internet has increased ten-fold and recycling has become a way of life. The interest has really increased on items made from recycled goods, to the point where you can't tell the difference between a manufactured item and an item made from recycled materials. There is a lot more awareness and support around products made locally and made from sustainable (our soy candles) or biodegradeable products (the plastic bags we carry) or even reusable (our bum genius diapers).
ALI: Do you think that this latest movement in buying green is just a trend or do you feel that people really understand the changes we need to make?
VICTORIA: One only has to look at all the damage and pollution we as a society have created in the past 100 years comparitively to the last 1500 years - to know that recycling, reusing and buying "green" must become a way of life for everyone everywhere. It is a universal challenge that requires a universal solution. It's an exciting time for new products, new inventions and creativity.
ALI: Does Uniquely Green carry a specific style of furniture & home decor?
VICTORIA: Our store standards require that our used furniture & furnishings be in mint condition & that we have a market for them. We prefer our new green lines to be locally made and purchased. We have unique items all the time from jewelry to antiques and high end dining room suites. I love some of the vintage Sherman jewellry we have, as well as the Vintage Remix Jewelry from Dotted Loop - a designer in Vancouver who remixes vintage jewelry and has been showcased in "Elle" and "Fashion Magazine."
ALI: How much of your own home have you decorated with furniture from consignment?
VICTORIA: My entire house has been furnished with furniture, decor, rugs and pictures from our store. My son-in-law laughs at me because sometimes I leave the prices underneath certain pieces of furniture, that way I know what I paid when I switch them up and re-consign them for a new piece, or a new look! Hundreds of our customers brag that they've purchased their favourite piece from our store and love the looks they have achieved re-decorating on a budget. In fact, our customers coined the phrase "Uniquely Chic" to describe their decorating style from Uniquely Green. The best benefit of consigning is you can bring in items you already own and are tired of, and buy new items from us by using the money in your Uniquely Green account - never having to pay a cent. It's a beautiful thing and a win/win for the environment, for your home, for your style and for the community at large. How great is that!
Uniquely Green Home Decor is located at: 20241 Fraser Hwy. Langley B.C Telephone: 604-530-6765 / Website: www.uniquelygreen.ca
I've been searching for some time - looking for pillows for our couch. There are so many options and so many varying degrees of price. But this weekend while shopping with a client I came across a "Bargain Buy" for myself.
I came across this post on the "This Young House" blog. It's an excellent example of re-designing your space by moving and re-purposing existing furnishing to create an entirely new look for your home. And by spending money in the right places (an electrician and a kitchen remodel) they've created a new home for themselves.
To see and read more click here.
By the look of my category cloud - Art seems to be a popular post for me. So I promise after this post I'll lay off the art for a while. But in the meantime I couldn't resist this post. The artist is Penelope Umbrico, she took to Flickr and pulled multiple images of sunsets and moonrise then superimposed them. Giving each image greater or lesser opacity Penelope has created such an eye catching effect. And seeing as you can you purchase theses prints from 20x200 - you know they won't burst your budget bubble!
And if you want to dig a little deeper you'll find more of her work ...here
"79 Moons from Flickr" Penelope Umbrico
"87 Suns from Flickr" Penelope Umbrico
Recent Comments