Monday, March 21, 2011
Thanks craigslist / suck it Ikea
I always liked the Sebastian counter stools from Ikea. But I wanted to see if I could find something a bit different for my new island. Finally decided that the Sebastians were a great option - went to buy them and they are now discontinued in San Diego. Huh?? Found some [brand new!] on craigslist 2 for the price of one! Wanted black ones but oh well...
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Year of the Rabbit
Was in San Francisco a few weekends ago and while taking in the ton of MCM homes/buildings I spied this one with a bunny in the window:
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Sneek peek
Just got the cushions back the other day. Came out great. Bases cleaned up very nice and almost done with sanding the plywood backs:
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
New Selig / Eames lounge knock-off project
I had restored one of these Eames lounge knock-offs last year. Found another one on craigslist last week for a ridiculously good price so I grabbed it for a friend. I'm redoing it for him [this time in white] to put in his Palm Springs place. Overall it's in great shape - missing a screw here and there but no big. The back support screws have come thru the plywood but that will be an easy fix with some washers:
I've removed the cushions - a hideous butterscotch vinyl with off-white trim[!] and they'll be off to the upholsterors today. More restoration pics coming!
Monday, February 28, 2011
Monday, February 21, 2011
Friday, February 4, 2011
New addition
Yet another craigslist find. Listed as an 'Overman of Sweden' swivel chair. Not so sure of that pedigree but seems legit. Cool and comfy!
Other 'Overman' chairs:
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Free is my middle name!
Was out running the other day and saw this on the sidewalk - had to go back and get it. Needs work but has potential:
With a butt load of work hopefully I can get it to look like this one from Room and Board:
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Chelsea Sofa...love
I know I posted about this sofa before, but still in love...great price too. Available at different places online but this place offers pretty low shipping: Fashion4Home
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Jury Duty circa 1961
Performed my civic duty this week with jury duty. Not as bad as I had anticipated [actually quite interesting]. But the best part was the timewarp interiors of the San Diego County Courthouse built in 1961. I didn't have my camera, but did snap a few lame phone pics. The actual court rooms were very cool as well [sorry - no cameras please!]. The lobby would be stunning if you could just edit it a bit [remove coffee cart/security station/etc].
But, as with most large mid-century complex buildings in San Diego, this one is slated for demolition soon. Funny - I had read a document about the history of the building. It stated the it was awarded to the lowest bid back in 1958-59 timeframe. But the use of materials and overall interior design is quite nice and restrained. Oh well, at least I got to see it.
The lobby was very reminiscent [to me anyway] of the Cadillac dealership scenes in Mad Men
Check out the phone boothes and fab terrazo!
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Monday, November 15, 2010
Alvin Lustig
Just ordered this book on Alvin Lustig. Can't top this post so read more here [I'm lazy]. Can't wait to get!
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Friday, October 29, 2010
New Alfa seat covers
Got some new seat covers from International Auto Parts. Not bad and they'll do for now...
Mod Swap swag...
Picked up this kookie guy at the San Diego Mod Swap last Sunday. Kind of looks the way I've been feeling lately. Story goes this African mask was painted by this guy who did cataloguing of artifacts at the Smithsonian [has an image taken from a catalog of the same mask taped to the back so it's GOT to be true!]. Anyway, for $20 I'm digging his sad, vacant and mildly shocked stare. All too common on my face:
Got a few other pieces as well and will post later.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Before and After shots
Picked up the Alfa after having some body work done. I desperately needed to get the trunk repaired as it was completely rusted thru. While I was having that done I had the fender repaired as well as some small rust bubbles on the rocker panels. Also tracked down the missing 'grill' and had that installed as well. I think it came out quite nice.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
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