Dream Weaver- A Future Project

A couple of years ago I saw this bench at market and fell in love. While this one is an antique, I fully intend to replicate it one day. The only thing that may be hard is finding a tape as cool as the one above. I don't know when that will be but lately woven pieces keep crossing my path.


So I think maybe it is a sign to try it someday soon...
It looks fairly easy to do, but you never know. Has anyone made a seat or bench like one of these? For directions to get you started look here.

Tag- My Style In One Picture

The other day I was tagged by Two Ellie for the challenge of finding one photo that represented your style. I knew from the beginning this was going to be impossible. My style can really be like many others in the decorating world and a little bit schizophrenic.
So the picture above is my final choice. I like it because it is light and peaceful. Mostly natural textures with some color. I like the curtains, lamps, mirror, blue chair, interesting piece made from doors, the horizontal panels, I could go on. The only thing missing is just a bit more color, maybe one bright pop like a funky, geometric pillow or brighter lamps.

Well you know it is hard to stop at just one, here are some runner ups...
PS- I promise I do like color. Also, I love geometric prints, something missing from these pictures. (I am repeating myself, I know)

I would like to tag anyone out there reading this, I think you will find it harder than you think. Please let me know what you come up with!

Pictures from: House Beautiful, Domino, House Beautiful, InStyle, House Beautiful

back to work...inspiration!

...after the week ive had, decorating and the like seem pretty trivial... but its what i love and what i do and whats important now more than ever is normalcy. be good to yourselves.

Circa Who- Part 2

When I find a store I really love I always want to know more about the people behind it. Tracy, owner of Circa Who, from here, here, and here, was kind enough to answer some questions for me. (She is on the right, the lady she shares the space with, Dawn, is on the left)

H&H: How did you get started?

CW: I started this as a hobby--I have always had a passion for the hunt --I get so excited when I spot that fabulous piece amongst a room full of ordinary things--My collection had begun to out grow my husbands warehouse so he encouraged me to open a shop--

H&H: Where did the name Circa Who come from?

CW: I came up with the name Circa Who for two reasons--First, because when I would go out buying dealers would say something like, "that is circa 1970 Karl Springer" and I would say, "Circa Who"--Second, because when a piece was made or who made it has nothing to do with why I buy it--I buy it because I LOVE IT!!--

(I could not love that answer more!)

H&H: What do you look for in pieces you sell?

CW: I look for things other then ordinary--I like to find fabulous things that can be used as found or can be refurbished to perfection--If I don't love it though, I won't buy it--There are so many things fabulous things out there with so much life left--

H&H: Where do you find the pieces in your store?

CW: I find the pieces in my shop all over South Florida--I shop everywhere one would shop to find a fabulous pieces from the past--From yard sales to estate sales, from second hand stores to consignment shops--You name it, I am there--

H&H: Does your store reflect your personal style?

CW: My shop does reflect my personal style--My home is a mix of many decades--I believe if you LOVE everything you find it will all work together--

H&H:What is your favorite category of pieces to shop for?

CW: I love to shop for everything--Being born in 1970 I do find myself loving that decade the most--You can only imagine how excited I was when pieces from the 70s became the trend-- I even made a chair from 1970s ties called Daddy's Fattys-- 2120 - TRACY DERAMUS - DADDY'S FATTIES-NUMBERED ED. CHAIR BY TRACY DERAMUS - 1stdibs

*On more thing, here is how Dawn and Tracy became business partners:

About two years ago I was lucky enough to meet a Florida native named Dawn--I would go out buying and would find things that were marked sold with Dawn's name on it--So, one day I left a note on a great set of brown faux bamboo chairs to call me if she wanted to sell them--Well, she called and I purchased the chairs and many other items over the next few months--she is now my business partner


Don't you love that story? It is only a matter of time before I visit the store in person. Thank you Tracy for all your help! Visit Tracy and Dawn HERE.

Issues

I am having Blogger issues and my post for today will have to wait until tomorrow or later today.

So This Is The End....

I just got an e-mail telling me my Domino links were not working, so I went to see what was going on.............there it was, the moment we all have been dreading but knew was coming-THE END. The Domino website is gone. This is a sad day.

Images from Absolutely Beautiful Things via Vi.sualize.us

The Year of The Dragon

From the first time I saw this fabric I loved it. I think it is the colors, in person they draw you in. However, it really isn't my style and I didn't think about using it in my home until I saw this picture of Barrie Benson's home. How fun are those chairs? Ever since then I have had the print somewhere in the back of my head. So I was happy to stumble across these on Etsy.

At $90 for the pair they are a great deal from Designer Cushions (as is everything on Etsy).

Fabric: Schumacher
Barrie Benson Kicthen Picture: Domino October 2007