Patch the Elbows

I think that all things can inspire. When thinking about home design I like to pull from my fashion. I like unique, different, practical and comfy. I adore elbow patches! They send a statement of vintage, professional and fashionable. I think it would be great to design a lounge chair with elbow patches. I mocked up what it might look like and I think it's fun! I also couldn't find any chairs on the market with the look I designed.

Custom Artwork

I love having a talented sister who is willing to paint custom art for my new home. I bet she taught I was crazy when telling her I wanted an Eames Chair painting, but look how great it is!

Window Bench Project

My second project in my self taught upholstery class is a $20 bench from an antique shop. I liked it because it was simple and affordable. My favorite part of the project was that as I began removing the fabric the layers of fabric just kept appearing. I reupholstered in fabric I purchased years ago, and I sanded and darkened the wood with a deep chocolate stain.

Design advice needed

This is my vanity at the new house, great space but I need ideas to make it me. Tiles? Color?



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My list of thrift store finds that I should have bought

You can't wait too long or else the goods one find another home... I hope someone loves them....









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FABRIC

Here in Knoxville, we are very limited in the fabric department. We have a great quilt fabric shop, bur not too helpful for thick upholstery fabric. Mill Agent is another option but options are very small, expensive and most need to be custom ordered in large qualities. So, when Bryan picked NYC for his birthday I knew it meant I could finally get some great fabric. We headed downtown, close to Chinatown to Zarin Fabrics, and I didn't pick it because she is one of the housewives of NYC ( that was just a bonus).

I loved the vibe, very casual New York. No fus, no fancy showroom and no overpriced fabric. The rolls and rolls were very overwhelming. I managed to select three fabrics and received great customer service.

I look forward to buying more at my next visit.






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