vintage chairs: obsession number two

Ok.  I admit I have a lot of obsessions.  Chairs are one of them.  I currently live in a small studio where there are more chairs than potential party guests.  And oh, there are some in storage too.  And well.. let's not forget about the chair business (long story).
So what's super crazy is that I saved this image a while back as inspiration for two identical chairs I want to reupholster.  I meant to blog about it but could not remember where I found the image.  And atlas!  It's on the front page of Etsy today by Pigeon Toe Ceramics!  They do beautiful work by the way.  Definitely worth checking out!  One of my favorites :)

Image via Pigeon Toe Ceramics on Etsy.

pattern obsession

Yes indeed I do love patterns.  And while browsing for inspiration I came across this wonderful Sashiko pattern.  I had never heard of Sashiko before (so out of the loop sometimes.. lol), but I think I am hooked!  I absolutely love the modern design on this one.  Beautiful!

So many craft projects..  so little time...  :)

image via Marirob

dreamy beds

As I was getting my haircut the other day by my lovely friend Jess at 220 Salon (check her out if you are in the Portland area, I highly recommend her!), we got talking about furniture and she introduced me to a wonderful furniture company called Nightwood.  Nightwood uses salvaged wood and vintage, organic, and sustainable fabrics.  

We agree this bed is absolutely dreamy don't you think??   

  

image via Nightwood

sexy chair

I love the look of this chair but wondering how comfortable it is... hmm..

image via Merchant 4

peaceful interiors

I love the colors and composition of this room.  So peaceful...

(Photography by Jake Curtis via Jessica Comingore)

Terrarium Workshop!

This weekend certainly had its perks!  Not only did I get these great pickles jars from work, but my friend informed me of a terrarium workshop that was happening this weekend!  I've been eager to make one so I decided to attend (pickle jar in hand).  Check out Pistils Nursery for the next workshop.  Not bad for the first try!

Busy Bee

I know I haven't posted in a while.  I've been super busy working on the new Tender Loving Empire store opening downtown this May.  We still have a long way to go!!  Wish us luck!