House Things

One of the reasons I love trolling Etsy each week is because it’s so inspiring to see what’s out there. Take this wicker headboard for sale at Rhapsody Attic. Now it would be lovely as a headboard. But it’s also cool as a piece of art. It’s being sold “as is,” which means no foot board or rails. Price is $225.

While I happily received my very own chalkboard for my kitchen at Christmas, I still have a bit of chalkboard lust. (If my kitchen was bigger, I would have a chalkboard wall for drawing on.) Not surprisingly, then, these shabby chic vintage former mirror frames caught my eye for their loveliness. The folks at Shugabee Lane will happily paint the frame in whatever color you want. Price is $34. C’mon you know you want one.

And finally to end this week’s Etsy round-up, this mod trio from Mod Apple‘s  shop. Nesting tables are such a great idea for small spaces and to alleviate clutter. Each of these has metal legs and a wooden top with white laminate. The smallest is 11 inches tall, the middle is 15 inches tall, and the tallest is 19 inches tall. The tops of all three are 13 1/8 inches in diameter and approximately 7/8 inches thick. $100.

A little pottery to kick off today’s Top Three Thursdays on Etsy, my favorite virtual department store. How cute is this mini bowl from Jill Rosenwald? At 6″ wide and 3″ high, it’s the perfect size for a dish of your favorite whatever — yogurt? ice cream? fresh fruit? And it’s dishwasher and microwave-safe so no reason not to use it all the time.  If you don’t need a bowl, or this color isn’t what you like, Jill has plenty of other beautiful items. Take a look. Price is $68.

How cool is this wire cage chandelier? The brainchild of Dylan Design, the light is made from industrial components. All the components are new and have been specially treated to give them a reclaimed vintage feel. Each light comes with 5′ cords so the light can be hung at any height. Also included are four “squirrel cage” Edison bulbs (40W). Price is $290.

Finally if you love Danish modern, you are going to swoon over these chairs, which look to be in mint condition. The set of four teak and oak chairs were designed by Danish designer Borge Mogensen in the ’50s. You can find them for $2,95 in at The Circa Modern. Buy them and invite Don Draper over for dinner.

Kicking off Top Three Thursdays on Etsy is a little animal magnetism with this fab vintage chair that’s been given new life with a touch of zebra … print that is. The chair, which is about 38″ high, has been lovingly restored by in the shop of Inged Design and Decoration. Shipping is free via Greyhound. Price is $460.

I’ve been a little obsessed with terrariums recently. I just love the idea of a mini gardenscape someplace in your house or say on a desk at work where you can daydream about being somewhere else. I do not, however, have much of a green thumb. (As I type this, I am not sure that two of the five plants currently in  my office will be alive when I arrive there on Monday.) Anyway, this terrarium with an air plant that requires no soil at all — and virtually no water! — caught my eye on Etsy. The glass globe, which has a flat bottom so it can sit on a desk or be hung, is about 5″ in diameter and high. Each kit includes a tillandsias, or air plant, dried poppy pods, cream colored reindeer moss and neutral stones. Just soak the plant in a bowl or faucet once a week, allow it to fully dry before putting it back in the container, add a little light, and you’re good to go. Price is $25 and it’s available in Sea & Asters’ shop.

And finally because while  I don’t own one, I find it virtually impossible to pass an Eames chair of any kind without clicking. This classic Eames wire chair is from the early 1950s and apparently in great condition. It’s available in Cathode Blue‘s shop for $275 with free shipping in the continental U.S.

And if you’re still wavering, here it is with its original bikini covering!

With Christmas only a few days away and Channukah in full swing, it’s party time in general so today’s Top Three Thursdays on Etsy is going to be all about party goods. There’s still time to get one of these lovely numbers shipped your way to celebrate New Year’s Eve for sure.

What better way to sip in the New Year than with a set of vintage champagne flutes? This gray smoke set of five is in mint condition and is available in Octavia Brown‘s shop for $65. All you need to add is the Veuve Clicquot.

If you prefer your drinks shaken, this giant mid-century Farberware cocktail shaker. I love the Art Deco lines, but I have to say that the quantity of martinis that could be mixed in this is a little scary. Available in Honey Bones‘ shop for $65.

And finally clearly a lot of ice is going to be in order for whatever this party is about. This Dansk teak ice bucket is straight out my parents’ cocktail parties when the men wore ties and the women dressed to the nines, and as far as I can remember I don’t think people really served much dinner…which may explain the hilarity that often ensued. The good news is these were in a neighborhood so people walked to the event. Anyway this bucket is solid teak, circa 1950, and apparently the design is inspired by the hulls of Viking ships. Price is $133 and it’s available in the Mod Fix shop.

With Christmas only a few days away and Channukah in full swing, it’s party time in general so today’s Top Three Thursdays on Etsy is going to be all about party goods. There’s still time to get one of these lovely numbers shipped your way to celebrate New Year’s Eve for sure.

What better way to sip in the New Year than with a set of vintage champagne flutes? This gray smoke set of five is in mint condition and is available in Octavia Brown‘s shop for $65. All you need to add is the Veuve Clicquot.

If you prefer your drinks shaken, this giant mid-century Farberware cocktail shaker. I love the Art Deco lines, but I have to say that the quantity of martinis that could be mixed in this is a little scary. Available in Honey Bones‘ shop for $65.

And finally clearly a lot of ice is going to be in order for whatever this party is about. This Dansk teak ice bucket is straight out my parents’ cocktail parties when the men wore ties and the women dressed to the nines, and as far as I can remember I don’t think people really served much dinner…which may explain the hilarity that often ensued. The good news is these were in a neighborhood so people walked to the event. Anyway this bucket is solid teak, circa 1950, and apparently the design is inspired by the hulls of Viking ships. Price is $133 and it’s available in the Mod Fix shop.

With Christmas only a few days away and Channukah in full swing, it’s party time in general so today’s Top Three Thursdays on Etsy is going to be all about party goods. There’s still time to get one of these lovely numbers shipped your way to celebrate New Year’s Eve for sure.

What better way to sip in the New Year than with a set of vintage champagne flutes? This gray smoke set of five is in mint condition and is available in Octavia Brown‘s shop for $65. All you need to add is the Veuve Clicquot.

If you prefer your drinks shaken, this giant mid-century Farberware cocktail shaker. I love the Art Deco lines, but I have to say that the quantity of martinis that could be mixed in this is a little scary. Available in Honey Bones‘ shop for $65.

And finally clearly a lot of ice is going to be in order for whatever this party is about. This Dansk teak ice bucket is straight out my parents’ cocktail parties when the men wore ties and the women dressed to the nines, and as far as I can remember I don’t think people really served much dinner…which may explain the hilarity that often ensued. The good news is these were in a neighborhood so people walked to the event. Anyway this bucket is solid teak, circa 1950, and apparently the design is inspired by the hulls of Viking ships. Price is $133 and it’s available in the Mod Fix shop.

I’m a pillow fan. Switching out pillow covers or buying new ones if the price is right is such an easy way to update a room, add a pop of color, make yourself feel better on a dreary wintry day — i.e. whatever your need, pillows often can help and they’re a lot less caloric than, say, that container of dark chocolate. Anyway, this pillow cover caught my eye to kick off Top Three Thursdays on Etsy. It’s made from 100% recycled wool sweaters that are washed and dried to felt them. The 12X18″ pillow cover also features a zipper for easy switching out with another cover (see above) and dry cleaning, which is what this cover requires. The pillow cover, which is available in Ply Textiles‘ shop , is $79.

This next Etsy find goes in the not-for-everyone category, or more particularly if you’re not a fan of the NRA, you might not like this. I thought, however, it was an intriguing use of a gun icon and could totally see it in a man cave for the right person. The sconces are actually ceramic and slip cast through plaster molds, i.e. gun-inspired rather than the real thing. The gun measures 4X7″ in height and has a 4″ shade. They come wired and ready to use. Total height is about 13″. Price for the pair, available in Ceramic Ryan‘s shop , is $150..

And finally, love this rethinking of the classic Eames fiberglass chair from Bomb Factory Furniture. Shop owner Freddy Hill grabs tired, rejected (who rejects Eames????) mid-century chairs and replaces the steel legs with these made from bent laminated bamboo. You can pick the leg color (natural or carmelized). Price is $350.

A lot of bird feeders are more function than form. This one from Joe Papendick‘s shop on Etsy, though, is a stunner that would add a bit of art to your backyard. Hand crafted and welded from steel and copper, it is about 6 feet tall.  The design allows for the roots of surface vegetation to reach through and firmly anchor the piece into the ground. The top ‘feeder’ portion is designed to allow for enough gentle movement to replicate the subtle natural motion of tree branches. Price is $325.

Clearly I’ve got a metal thing going this week on Tope Three Thursdays, our weekly celebration of all things Etsy. Just take a gander at this fabulous holiday display from West Vintage Trading Co.

Each electric star fixture is made out of wood and metal. There is a in-line switch that turns the lights on and off and you can get them in colored lights if you prefer. Size is 24 X 24″. Price is $150. Meets UL specifications. LOVE THIS!

And finally, something decidedly not metallic. As regular readers know, one of my fantasies is about starting a reupholstery business in which I find sad furniture, re-paint/sand/reupholster, and sell it to adoring fans on places like Etsy. Delusional I know but in the meantime, I also stop when I see someone like the mother-daughter team behind  Found Design Miami who is doing it.

This ottoman started out as a small table with a marble top circa 1960. They removed the outdated marble and built a cushion upholstered with a hand silkscreened Dia de los Muertos fabric. Just perfect I think. Price is $75.