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Palm Springs Thrifting

Friday, May 15th, 2009

I just got paid and I’m going thrifting in Palm Springs this weekend if it kills me.

I haven’t had a chance to really hit up any stores recently and I’m starting to jones for a fabulous find. In order to prep I’ve decided to pull together some perfect couches from the evil evil tease 1stDibs to get my mind focused and hopefully luck up.

Edward Wormley Sofa for Dunbar

Finn Juhl Sofa

sofa, model 5316 by Edward Wormley

George Nelson Sling Sofa for Herman Miller


Directional leather sofa


Upholstered Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

I will take them all. So put it on my fake credit card.

But my favorite right now must be the George Nelson Sling sofa. My birthday is coming up…you know if your curious about what I might like…hint hint. I’ll take the Finn Juhl in a pinch.

Palm Springs or bust, bitches.

Fabricadabra

Friday, May 8th, 2009

Fabricadabra

Well its kind of a silly name but I stumbled on this online pillow supply store that seems to have some pretty cute designs for those that are kilim minded. At around $40 to $65 they are a little rich for my blood.

Ebay is always a good source for kilim pillows for fairly cheap. Sometimes they offer free shipping!

I like this one because it looks like a Cosby sweater.

This one is nicely graphic and at $9.99 its a steal.

Kilim

Thursday, May 7th, 2009

I’ve been wanting to replace the large Ikea Stockholm Rand rug that is in the living room for some time. You know…this one…

I bought it in the as-is section for $75 and thought I would love it more than I do. It was a bit of a stop gap solution to save my freshly refinished floors from doggy claws.

Finding a LARGE rug – something around 9 x 12 feet for less than $100 is proving to be quite difficult. Even the carpet remnant section is of no use.

I love the colors and graphic pattern of this Afghan Ghazni Kilim. But at 6 x 4 feet its just too small. If it was larger I would buy this in a second.



Neutral, neutral, neutral. Still 5 x 8 ft…and starting at a bid of 0.99 cents…its OK.

I love the pattern. The color? Not so much. Its sort looks like it should go in a really bland kids room in the 1980′s. Its 6 x 9ft and bidding is starting at $80 with free shipping…we might be getting closer…

I like the colors and pattern. Problem is – its only 3×6 ft.

This runner is pretty groovy. But its a runner and just not the right size.

Nice but still not right.

The impossible hunt continues for the perfect large rug for the living room that is under $100. If anyone has any ideas, sources or suggestions I would totally be game.