Showing posts with label wish list. Show all posts
Showing posts with label wish list. Show all posts
BICYCLE
I'm loving these retro bicycles from Public Bikes. I'd love to have one, but let's be honest, I'd never ride it. For now I will just imagine myself riding down the street with a cool helmet and a basket holding a small dog.
REFORM
Can I have one of everything at Reform Gallery, please?!
:: Evelyn Ackerman "Autumn Leaves" Tapestries by Era Industries
:: Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Rocking Chair
:: "Discontinious II" tapestry by James Bassler
:: Arthur Umanoff Hanging Wall / Desk Unit for Elton
VINTAGE WISH LIST
Most of my vintage collections and stuff that I find I usually just come across while thrifting, cruising Ebay or Etsy, or some other resource. There are a few items I am always looking for, some of which are pretty elusive...
I've always loved this George Nelson desk. I really doubt I will even come across it in a thrift store or on Craig's List. It's more of a save-my-money-and-someday-buy-it-for-thousands kind of purchase.
I guess I have a thing for George Nelson, because if I ever found these sideboards/cabinets at a decent price I'd pee my pants and jump up and down like a school girl.
These Kaj Bojesen Zooline Monkeys make my heart flutter. I've always loved lighthearted and funny design, and these are definitely humorous! They are almost always on Ebay, but I guess I am not ready to spend $150 of one of them. So, I'm hoping someday I will come across one while thrifting or at an antique mall.
When people would ask me what item I am constantly looking for when thrifting, my standard answer used to be a Eames wood chair. That's not necessarily what I say now, but I'd still be really happy to find one. And a Kaj Franck Finel enamel mushroom bowl would be an amazing thrift find. But like the Zooline monkeys, I'm not really willing to shell out more than $30 for one.
Lately, I've had my eye on black Cathrinholm pieces, especially a tea kettle. A few months ago, there was a black tea kettle on Ebay and I decided not to bid. It "only" sold for $75 which is a steal compared to what the other pieces sell for. I missed my chance! Hopefully, another one will show up soon at a fair price.
What is on YOUR vintage wish list?
I've always loved this George Nelson desk. I really doubt I will even come across it in a thrift store or on Craig's List. It's more of a save-my-money-and-someday-buy-it-for-thousands kind of purchase.
I guess I have a thing for George Nelson, because if I ever found these sideboards/cabinets at a decent price I'd pee my pants and jump up and down like a school girl.
These Kaj Bojesen Zooline Monkeys make my heart flutter. I've always loved lighthearted and funny design, and these are definitely humorous! They are almost always on Ebay, but I guess I am not ready to spend $150 of one of them. So, I'm hoping someday I will come across one while thrifting or at an antique mall.
When people would ask me what item I am constantly looking for when thrifting, my standard answer used to be a Eames wood chair. That's not necessarily what I say now, but I'd still be really happy to find one. And a Kaj Franck Finel enamel mushroom bowl would be an amazing thrift find. But like the Zooline monkeys, I'm not really willing to shell out more than $30 for one.
Lately, I've had my eye on black Cathrinholm pieces, especially a tea kettle. A few months ago, there was a black tea kettle on Ebay and I decided not to bid. It "only" sold for $75 which is a steal compared to what the other pieces sell for. I missed my chance! Hopefully, another one will show up soon at a fair price.
What is on YOUR vintage wish list?
GIANT VINTAGE CLIPS
A few weeks ago while thrifting I found the giant black clothes pin above. It's not vintage, but I couldn't resist its charm. I also recently sold a brass giant paper clip in the Kitsch Café shop, then found another one last week. I'm thinking maybe I should keep it and officially start a "giant office supplies" collection... hmmm...
Here are some other giant clips and pins I found on Etsy. Enjoy...
Can you imagine a collection of these large vintage paper clips grouped together on a windowsill or bookshelf? That'd make me faint from the awesomeness.
Giant vintage brass paper clip :: sold from Kitsch Café (this is the first one I found)
Desktop note holder :: $9.99 from thisotherthing
Giant paper clip :: $15 from Kitsch Café
Maybe I should just focus solely on collecting large clothes pins. These are hilarious... I love everything about them.
Blue paper clip :: $14 from collectedfat
Large clothes pin :: $10 from elensolete
Over sized safety pins? GET OUT!
Giant paper clips :: $6 from deweydecimals
Giant safety pins :: $6 from deweydecimals
WISH LIST :: GRAY
I'm loving some gray mixed with black! Anything gingham is classic. The "script Ohio" tshirt has lots of meaning to me. I'm always looking for a nice pair of slim fit black trousers and matching blazer. Those tennies are amazing. And I have too many scarves, but another one wouldn't hurt!
Blazer and trousers from Uniqlo
Gingham shirt from Muji
OHIO tshirt from Homage
Scarf from Forzieri
Shoes from Adidas
WISH LIST :: KILIM RUGS
On my wish list right now is a kilim rug. But, wait, what is that? How is a kilim rug different than a "regular" rug. Well, dear readers, I am going to educate you...
A kilim rug is pileless and other rugs are piled which also makes them carpets. When making a kilim rug, the wefts and wraps are interwoven as in weaving on a loom. Other kinds of rugs use small pieces of knotted yarn. Think of it this way... latch hook rugs are piled rugs; the yarn is just giant compared to their fancier thinner-yarn using cousins. Get it now?
Most kilim rugs originated in the Middle East, such as Turkey and Iran. The word kilim comes from a Turkish word. These rugs can be used on the floor or hung on the wall as art. You can even find kilim throw pillows, place mats, etc.
I like them because they fit right in to a modern interior. Check out these examples:
See? I told you so. Aren't these examples the coolest! You can find kilim rugs all over the internets. I found the ones bellow at carpetview.com.
A kilim rug is pileless and other rugs are piled which also makes them carpets. When making a kilim rug, the wefts and wraps are interwoven as in weaving on a loom. Other kinds of rugs use small pieces of knotted yarn. Think of it this way... latch hook rugs are piled rugs; the yarn is just giant compared to their fancier thinner-yarn using cousins. Get it now?
Most kilim rugs originated in the Middle East, such as Turkey and Iran. The word kilim comes from a Turkish word. These rugs can be used on the floor or hung on the wall as art. You can even find kilim throw pillows, place mats, etc.
I like them because they fit right in to a modern interior. Check out these examples:
See? I told you so. Aren't these examples the coolest! You can find kilim rugs all over the internets. I found the ones bellow at carpetview.com.
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