FAVORITE THINGS

THESE ARE A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS

So I am going to start a new blog segment about my favorite things. Each post will be about a different topic, like books, furniture, make-up, jewelry, or heck, even places! So here is my first installment in what will be a long term blog feature.

Books:
Being a blogger, artist, photographer, creative type, I am in constant need of inspiration. In a time of internet and magazines you would assume one would have an overload of inspiration, which is true, but sometimes I just need to sit down with a good book, filled with great visuals. These are a few of my favorite things.  All of these books revolve heavily around design, art, and architecture. If I ever am looking to revamp a room or feel like creating a piece of art, these books never fail to give me a creative burst.

What are your favorite books for inspiration?

xJAY

IN THE SHOP

Tons of new product in the shop (and more will be added soon) If you use the coupon code LOVEYA you can receive 10% off.

Thanks for stopping by

xJAY

E T S Y--S H O P

New pieces added yesterday! Tons more to be added this week.

CUCKOO ETSY

xJAY

credenza.credenza

Alright so I am very fond of Mid-Century design.

I don't stop talking about it. I spend most of my free time looking at design blogs and watching documentaries about designers and such.

For the past week I have been really concerned about what to set my TV on in my new apartment.

Right now our TV is on a fire place mantel.

Our new home doesn't have a mantel. So I was not sure what our option was going to be.

I work at a local thrift store and we received two credenzas that were not quite up to my liking.

I thought HEY maybe I could do something with them, paint them, stain them, add drawer pulls...

Our bed is right in front of a window that looks out towards a moderately busy street.

My boyfriend tried to wake me up asking "what is that outside"

Our neighbors tend to be a little trashy, a little obnoxious, so I just figured they were up to one of their antics.

So once I rubbed my eyes awake and put my glasses on I saw it.

The back was facing our window and I could tell that it was the credenza of my dreams.

I hollered out the window and claimed my treasure!

The neighbors claimed this lovely piece of Danish wood was too large for their house and wanted to get rid of it!

I googled mid-century credenza and found a twin.

Looks like the maker is Rosengren Hansen.

I haven't found too much info on his work...but it is indeed teak and Danish!

ALSO

I don't know if you can tell from this picture but this piece is about 10 feet long!

Whoa boy.

The fine furniture gods shinned down upon me that fine morning.

Jamie