Friday Inspiration

Here's a few pretties from shopping with my iphone over the last few weeks.  First I spotted this bench for a client's bathroom in Homegoods

and this mirror to go over my mantle which I didn't buy (it was only $25) and now I'm kicking myself a little

Then I saw this Carlisle chair in Pottery Barn.  I'm thinking about the sofa version of this chair and I love the red pinstripe of this one.  It's super fresh, though I'm not sure I'm that fresh.

And finally I stopped in my friendly neighborhood Shades of Light with some clients.

 
There was lots of lovely things to catch your eye.  Besides lighting, this fun little chair grabbed my attention (when does a chair NOT grab my attention!) and I loved all the mirrored pieces surrounding it too. That Suzani  print in shades of blue is super-fantastic.

And I drooled a bit over all the lovely rugs on display.  Who doesn't love a good carpet!

Happy Friday Everyone.  Have a great Fall weekend. 

This Week's Chair Love plus One

As I have stated may times before I have a chair problem.  I have now reached a point where I don't really have room for more but that doesn't stop me from looking.  Let's see what I found on Friday. (beware, iphone photos aren't the best)

I LOVE this little cane chair!!  In the photo even the upholstery is pretty fab, not so much in person.  I love those colors though so I would want to find something with a similar feel.  I so want to bring it home with me but I'm trying to be strong.  Though I could make a home for it in the new office....gah!  I need a chair intervention.  For this I may have to fall off the wagon.  What do you think?

Then I found this wing chair.

It's actually a pair!

These could really be made fabulous.  They are what happens if a wing chair and a bergere chair had babies. I could see the pair in this:

I also found this lovely chest with beautiful veneer work but in need of some love.  

It's not in the best shape by any means but it sure is pretty.  Makes me wish that our guest room was big enough for more than just a bed!  Something else for me to think about. 

MCP Project: 52 {week 13}

This week's theme is Just For Fun.  It has been rainy and cool/cold for a week now and it hasn't felt particularly fun (where did the Spring go??)  Two things happened though.  First I downloaded the Instagram app for my ipod.  It was free and it is SO fun.  Second, My Sweet Husband built a beautiful fire last night that we all (especially the Puppy) enjoyed.  We had the best time watching her lay by the fire turning to warm her various parts.  I know, we lead very exciting lives here at the Reslus Arms.  It's what makes us happy though.

My ipod doesn't have the best camera on it but what I love about Instagram is that I can even edit photos that I've taken with my good camera (see above).  Here's another instagram shot taken directly from my ipod.

It's still cool in it's own way but nowhere near as sharp as the first image.  Here's another shot (my very first Instagram) that I took with my ipod.  This is the view just to the left of where Rosie was laying in the first pic. 

See I don't just photograph my dog.  I also take pictures of chairs too! 

This Week's Chair Love

Since there is NO room for any new chairs at my house I thought I'd share the ones that catch my eye while I'm out and about.  I found this one at Homegoods last week while shopping for a client.  This traditional chair has a great pattern and and lovely shape too.  I love the curve in the back.  It's not quite a wing chair but close enough. 
I really do love chairs!

What I Saw

I was running through Homegoods on Friday looking for something for a client (that I didn't find) but several other things did catch my eye. Beware, these were taken with my ipod so they aren't the best photos you've ever seen.

First up, chairs!  No surprise here.  I love them so much that I can't bring any more home and some that I own have been farmed out to friends and loved ones.  This was a simple arm chair with a tufted back and a silvery gray linen covering.  It would great with either this:

 

or this one:

The chair also had a great table beside it.

Love the shape of the base.  There were several more chairs that caught my eye too. 

I love the shape of this slipper chair.  I even love the print though I know it's been around for awhile.  It would also look really nice with the table in the previous pic.

Then I came across this armless number in a great print.  The colors were really rich and popped in person.  But wait,

that same great print is available in an arm chair with these lovely turned legs.  This chair has quite a slope in it's back that would make it great for lounging (with an ottoman/pouf).  Everyone needs a place to put there feet up and relax, right?

I also passed by these on my way out the door.

Normally I am only a fan of plain white plates.  But I was struck by the delicate, handpainted look of these.  They are very sweet.  Even the bowls are sweet.  (did I mention that I also have a mad obsession for bowls?)

But the I was reminded of "Put A Bird On It" from Portlandia and I felt so ashamed.  They really are cute though...maybe just the bowls.

Chair Love - A Diamond in the Rough

Okay, so I've mentioned before that I have a huge chair addiction.  I've tried really hard to not even look at them when I'm shopping for other things.  Occasionally though, my head gets turned by a possible stunner.  Today was one of those days.  She didn't come home with me but that didn't stop me from dreaming.

Okay, so she's a little run down at the moment.  But look at that shape!!  With a little TLC and some fab new fabric I think she could be a stunner.  I'm thinking light and bright to go with the August heat outside.  Maybe this pretty number:

Christopher Farr-Cloth Carnival

or maybe this lovely organic cotton from Mod Green Pod :

glimmer

    

It's so hard leaving this one behind!  Did I mention she's only $35?  It's breaking my heart....

***Update!  My sister emailed me this morning asking if I thought the chair would still be there.  It was and now it is hers!!  She's planning to reupholster it herself (she is VERY crafty!).  I can't wait to see how it all turns out.