By britt on March 4, 2010
We finally bought one of the massive prints from the salvage yard that I have been thinking about since we went last June. It is taller than me, which I guess isn’t saying much. There were five of them available, and we had trouble deciding which one to get but this one won out when [...]
Posted in home | Tagged dominion building, gastown, salvage yard, salvaged, vancouver, vintage |
By britt on January 28, 2010
These lights remind me of the trouble light-inspired pendants from Anthro that I posted about. But these little guys are made from vintage industrial whisks! Want. (Check out this tutorial, via Remodelista.) Ashley Ann came up with another light inspired by the trouble lights using a wire basket (thanks for the link, Sarah!).
A vintage [...]
Posted in home, inspiration, tutorial | Tagged bundt pan, pendant light, reclaimed, recycled, vintage, whisk |
By britt on January 27, 2010
I thought it would be a long time before I attempted another quilt, but here I go. I’m just getting over a nasty cold, and this has been a nice project to do while I’m feeling under the weather. It makes me feel slightly productive while sitting on the couch, and keeps me warm at [...]
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By britt on January 26, 2010
Raise your hand if you hate linear kitchens. They are also referred to as “modern single wall kitchens” or “efficient European-style kitchens” in pretty much every apartment ad on Craigslist. We have this style in our current apartment and I will admit, you can wash the dishes very efficiently… while sitting on your sofa. We [...]
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By britt on August 28, 2009
Seriously in love with these vintage-inspired trouble lights. Wouldn’t one of these lovelies look beautiful strung above a wooden table and tolix chairs? Of course, with such a setup one would be forced to eat aged chevre and torn bits of crusty bread with a glass of red wine for every meal… Sounds perfect to [...]
Posted in home, links | Tagged anthropologie, tolix, vintage trouble lights |
By britt on August 26, 2009
Above, left to right: Coqo Floral Rug in Yellow, Anthro; Vernal Cusp Rug, also Anthro; DwellStudio Home Plus Rug, Design Public
Above, left to right: Thomas Paul Lovebirds Rug, Design Public; Stilton Jellybaby Rug, Madeline Weinrib; Whorled Trapunto in Charcoal, Anthro
Above, left to right: Mantadia Rug in Black, Anthro; Chrysanthemum rug, Amy Butler for Chandra; Helix [...]
Posted in home, links | Tagged anthropologie, colorful rugs, graphic rugs, interiors, rugs |
By britt on August 25, 2009
Months and months ago, when we still lived in Nelson, we found this chair at a thrift store for four dollars. It has been in storage at my dear parents’ house since we moved to Vancouver. We brought it back with us on our last visit there a few weeks ago. The wood was very [...]
Posted in home, projects | Tagged chair, DIY, mid century modern chair, ultrasuede |
By britt on June 9, 2009
This is pretty much my new favorite place. These are pictures taken this morning at a salvage yard in Burnaby. Ryan and I would some day like to build a house with materials bought exclusively at this salvage yard. We bought a 100-year-old barn door for ten dollars! In all the excitement (there was another [...]
Posted in home | Tagged salvage yard, salvaged wood |
By britt on June 8, 2009
I was flipping through Readymade’s book How to Make (Almost) Everything and came across the project pictured above. I love that it uses recycled material, but looks really modern. The instructions can be found here but if you don’t have the book, I highly recommend buying it.
This is another lighting project from Readymade magazine, created [...]
Posted in home, inspiration | Tagged dining room, DIY, light, recycled materials |
By britt on June 5, 2009
Toile. I think it’s one of my favorite words. Twahhl. The fabric can be rather matronly, though. A few months ago, I saw a toile pillow in an article on the Canadian House & Home website featuring Canadian bloggers (article has since been removed). It was in a really great shot of Arren Williams’ home, [...]
Posted in home, inspiration | Tagged colored toile, toile pillow |
