Thursday, July 15, 2010

In Hidden Places

I have passed by this place a hundred times and never knew it existed. Sometimes all we notice is the big box office actors when the supporting actors can offer just as much value to the big picture. I decided to stop and take notice.
I opened the door and was greeted with a jolly hello and the warmest smile. He introduced himself as Vern and the owner of "The Nest".He has so many unique items - especially for those of us who like the mid-century modern design. Here are a few of those great finds:



1970's Pagoda chairs and whats awesome about these is that they swivel. Price $60 for both.






This chair $20...great in a modern living room space or office.






Credenza and 2 nightstands $250. The credenza could be used as a buffet. Would love to have this piece for my house : )

Blue Mid-Century Modern chair $50. I absolutely adore this chair.

So go see Vern and his wife Cindy at

The Nest

218 E. State St.

Rockford, Il 61104

It's in those hidden places that you'll find the most valuable things.

Thursday, July 1, 2010

Paint Me

Has anyone ever used the fake tanning lotions? What a great idea right? You apply it on the blank canvas of your skin and in a matter of 30 min you can become this bronzed beach goddess!








Wait...the lotion has dried and you are so excited but then horror hits you when you look in the mirror----STREAKS! Right then you vow to never use sunless tanning lotion again.








It's kind of like painting a room isn't it? You tried and it didn't seem to work out. The horror movie soundtrack was playing and fear hasn't let you go.

For those of you who are afraid of painting a room and messing it up - let me introduce you to the "Neutrals". Here are some colors for your walls that can literally go with everything. Check out these links http://www.farrow-ball.com/SearchList.aspx?term=string+8&language=en-GB , http://store.benjaminmoore.com/storefront/prodPRM01.html (linen white & horizon gray).


Painting your walls a neutral color will just be a backdrop to the accessories you bring into your space.
























So forget about your sunless tanning fiasco and stick with the "Neutrals" because your walls are saying "Paint Me" : )


















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