THINGS I AM JUST CRAZY ABOUT THESE DAYS: Vintage Lilly Pulitzer clothing. Ever since I did the feature on Christine’s salt ‘n pepper pink bathroom – which had green walls and that Lily look. I love the Lilly Pulitzer maxi dresses in particular, but there are some other fantastic items as well. I don’t own any yet…but I am on the lookout. Lilly Pulitzer still exists – in fact 2009 is their 50th anniversary and they have a line that brings back old favorites. I’m working with their PR folks to get some images to post.
Vintage Lilly Pulitzer
Posted by: • October 19, 2009
Mid-century Lightolier lighting catalog – 73 pages
Posted by: • October 18, 2009
A 73-page mid-century Lightolier catalog — now that is some serious eye-candy for whiling away a few hours on a sleepy Sunday. The awesome Gretchen has scanned this entire catalog and posted it as a set on Flickr. Go take a look, I promise it will blog your mind. Also be sure to check out Gretchen’s Eiclerific blog.
Craigslist safety tips
Posted by: • October 18, 2009
Yesterday we discussed how to ensure eBay items arrived safely. I also noted on Gretchen’s blog that she had posted the link to craigslist’s safety tips. Take care in all you do, readers: Renovating… buying online… picking up purchases from folks….
How to make sure your ebay item gets shipped properly
Posted by: • October 17, 2009
I purchased this vintage wallpaper earlier this year off ebay - in my view, it was not packed well and arrived broken up like this. The seller was very accommodating, apologized and gave me a refund immediately. Even so, it was sad because I liked the paper, and the price.
A reader recently reported that a lovely glass item bought off of ebay arrived broken. This situation has happened also to me, at least twice, in the past year. A gorgeous — and in some respects *priceless* find — was packaged with inadequate cushioning. And of course it breaks. Heck yeah there is more →
Merry MIB Madness
Posted by: • October 17, 2009
Okay, so *everything* is not MIB in this set. But there’s some really cool stuff here. I note that the Sexton cats — set of three — are becoming must-haves for any mid century interior. Tip: If their finish is all clawed up, spray paint them in a high gloss 60s or 70s color like Brady Bunch kitchen countertop orange… avocado… chartreuse… or ?
Ben Lee – That’s the Way I Like It
Posted by: • October 16, 2009
TGIF, everyone. Here is my new favorite song of all time — Digitized Happiness to get you goin’ and make you smile. 
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Vintage double-bowl vanity with wrought iron legs
Posted by: • October 16, 2009
Oh my goodness, look at this incredible vintage Case vanity. Heck yeah there is more →
Interior Design Color Wheel
Posted by: • October 15, 2009
Have I ever mentioned that in my next life I want to be the person who picks out car colors? And gives the colors their names, too. I actually knew the head of car colors for Ford Motor Company when I worked there. I coveted her job. Next time around. Of course, there is actually a company called The Color Wheel Company. They sell this interior design color wheel for either $9 or $7 dollars (I think it may be on sale right now, I’m confused) including shipping. If you have anxiety about putting colors together — or, if you are really interested in learning more — this could be a useful tool that helps you try out some bolder things that you might not normally try. Check it out here. READERS: What are paint colors that have worked out super well for you – brand/color – and for what rooms (or exterior)? And – have you put two colors together with unexpectedly awesome results? This kind of info is golden to share. Let’s hear it.
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