We have two rusty “T” shaped sculptures in our backyard. They used to hold a clothes line I assume. They’re very securely concreted into the ground. They’re probably 50 ft. apart.
What should I do with them?? I need suggestions. Plant hanger? Hammock stand? Sculpture? Yank the ugly things out?
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Have you ever noticed that the “press here to open” tab on the side of the macaroni & cheese box NEVER works?
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Friday afternoon while I was enjoying a Pumpkin Spice Latte with my friend Rachel (after getting dismissed from work early!), I got this picture text from my hubby:
I called back immediately and said, “Where are you? Where did you see those chairs?” A couple hours and 6 antique stores later we had these 2 turquoise chairs and 3 similar white ones puzzled into the back of our little Ford Focus. Here are the blue ones after my awesome husband spent hours scrubbing off mildew stains, washing, sealing, and painting the very rusty legs:
(Yes, the color really did become more intense once they were clean!) It’s hard to tell from a distance but these two actually have a very retro concentric circle pattern.
We have 4 wood and chrome Gilbert chairs from IKEA around our dining room table but we’ve been thinking it would be nice to add 2 more unique chairs at the heads of the table. I love how these match our color palette.
We purchased 3 identical white chairs. All 5 of the chairs had been stored outside and were horribly dirty. I really didn’t think these could come clean. Thank God I’m married to a goal-oriented, super hard-working perfectionist because he got this white chair looking like new! (Two more to go.)
I LOVE LOVE LOVE the mid-century modern style of these chairs. They’re just plastic, not fiberglass like an Eames or Herman Miller (or a Modernica replica) but the were only $9 average and they’ll suite us just fine.
We did see a black Herman Miller chair at an antique store in Nolensville for $85 if anyone is interested…
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Our newest mid-century modern find: this unique lamp. If we hadn’t just come from browsing at Wonders on Woodland* and selling them a 1970’s lamp, hubby and I might have passed this one up at the thrift store.
I find the pattern on it quite interesting.
And, I love how it matches all the blues and greens in our living room.
The best part: the lamp only cost $5.99 (plus a $24.99 shade from Target). I’m so happy that my husband enjoys the hunt as much as I do. Last weekend we went to no less than 4 thrift stores, 8 antique stores and 1 yard sale. We didn’t find anything we were looking for but in addition to the lamp, we found 5 great chairs — I’ll show you tomorrow!
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My brother was visiting last weekend and my parents took us all on a Blue Heron boat cruise on the Cumberland River.
It was very relaxing. Most of the time the view looked like this:
We didn’t see any heron but we did see a lot of turtles.
The hour cruise includes free sodas and snacks.
Above: my big brother and my hubby. Below: my parents
It got pretty hot in the sun but there were some pretty umbrellas to use for shade.(My husband is so cute!)
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Location: NW Nashville/Bordeaux
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Poor LuLu, my sweet little chocolate cocker spaniel. She absolutely hates having to go out in the rain so walking her is my only choice. At least Lucy’s doggie rain coat is adorable!
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If you missed the before pictures, check out Bathroom Renovation Stage 1.
Recently, hubby and I (ok, I just supervised) took out the pedestal sink and light fixture above it and sold them. (Yay craigslist!)
Then we decided to start our reno by tearing out the tiny, poorly-installed corner shower. I hope we can sell the salvageable parts of it, as well. Here’s the hole where it was:
Next step in our mid-century bathroom renovation is taking out the walls around the toilet closet and moving the HVAC duct in the floor.
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“Politicians and diapers should be changed often and for the same reason.” — Mark Twain
In honor of all my friends that just had or are about to have babies.
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Wow, brilliant design! I love these tin can lids by Jack Bresnahan.
I hope the idea gets picked up by OXO or another Target supplier!
(I saw this here first.)
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