***UPDATE: Okay, to keep things fair, I won't have a pre-sale sale. I will take photos of the bigger furniture items this weekend and post them. I'll post dimensions and the reserve price. If you really want something, email me your best offer and the item goes to the highest offer. Depending on the size of the item, I might be able to bring it to the sale in Arlington, or we'd have to coordinate pick up in Dover.
Otherwise it will come to the sale on the 7th, priced at the reserve price, and then it will go to OBO as the day goes on.
Please note that I won't be posting photos of smaller items. Those will only be available at the sale.
Also, at this time I am not offering shipping of items. There is just too much and I'm only one little lady. :) Thanks everyone!***
So here's another idea:
I've had a handful of emails from locals asking to come by this week for a chance to buy things early.
I know I won't have room for everything on the truck, so this would be awesome.
Please email me if you are interested in coming to my house in Dover in the next couple of days for first dibs.
pearlstreetinteriors at gmail.com
Come Buy My Stuff
So, there won't be a blogger tag sale (at least, not this month, and not in DC), but I will be bringing tons of home stuff and some furniture items to the Arlington Flea Market on August 7.
The flea market is held in the parking garage (which is covered! Come rain or shine!) at the intersection of North 15th St and Quincy in Arlington, near the Planetarium and Washington-Lee High School. Here is a link to the map.
If anyone is interested in joining me and the other regular vendors, the cost to sell is $20 per 10'x20' space. You have to supply your own tables. No registration needed - it's first come, first served. Email me if you want more info.
I'm working on taking photos, but here's an estimation of what I'm bringing. Most of the stuff in our home is getting sold.
**thanks for all the emails about the red office credenza! I'm not sure if I'm going to sell that one or keep it (it's really, really great storage), but I'll be sure to do a post if I decide to sell.
***Another Update: I've received a lot of questions about pricing. Here's the deal. A lot of the things I'll be selling need work (like a paint job, rewiring, new upholstery, etc). So I would say prices are flea market or thrift store range. For example, the blue wing backs from my living room are $50/pair. Lamps are between $3 and $15. I would say most of the smaller stuff is less than $20. Please understand though, that this is all stuff with potential, that needs work.***
15-20 chairs
20 lamps, quite possibly as many as 40. Don't judge.
20 mirrors
10 side tables
console tables
Art: paintings, prints, photography
Frames galore
Pillows
FABRIC!!!!
8 twin bed frames (including that pair of Chiang Mai upholstered headboards)
And speaking of Chiang mai - my dining room settee
Chandeliers (I can think of three off-hand)
2 dining hutches
at least two dining tables
vintage tufted french sofa
Boxes and boxes of cool old books
Ginger jars
Jewelry boxes
All aspects of tchotchkes/accessories
Vintage china
Rugs
Curtains - any and all currently in my house, plus others.
Apothecary jars
Garden Stools
Office chairs
Aqua Parsons Desk
Scrolly french desk
Benches and stools like it's nobody's business
etc. (and lots of it)
The flea market is held in the parking garage (which is covered! Come rain or shine!) at the intersection of North 15th St and Quincy in Arlington, near the Planetarium and Washington-Lee High School. Here is a link to the map.
If anyone is interested in joining me and the other regular vendors, the cost to sell is $20 per 10'x20' space. You have to supply your own tables. No registration needed - it's first come, first served. Email me if you want more info.
I'm working on taking photos, but here's an estimation of what I'm bringing. Most of the stuff in our home is getting sold.
**thanks for all the emails about the red office credenza! I'm not sure if I'm going to sell that one or keep it (it's really, really great storage), but I'll be sure to do a post if I decide to sell.
***Another Update: I've received a lot of questions about pricing. Here's the deal. A lot of the things I'll be selling need work (like a paint job, rewiring, new upholstery, etc). So I would say prices are flea market or thrift store range. For example, the blue wing backs from my living room are $50/pair. Lamps are between $3 and $15. I would say most of the smaller stuff is less than $20. Please understand though, that this is all stuff with potential, that needs work.***
15-20 chairs
20 lamps, quite possibly as many as 40. Don't judge.
20 mirrors
10 side tables
console tables
Art: paintings, prints, photography
Frames galore
Pillows
FABRIC!!!!
8 twin bed frames (including that pair of Chiang Mai upholstered headboards)
And speaking of Chiang mai - my dining room settee
Chandeliers (I can think of three off-hand)
2 dining hutches
at least two dining tables
vintage tufted french sofa
Boxes and boxes of cool old books
Ginger jars
Jewelry boxes
All aspects of tchotchkes/accessories
Vintage china
Rugs
Curtains - any and all currently in my house, plus others.
Apothecary jars
Garden Stools
Office chairs
Aqua Parsons Desk
Scrolly french desk
Benches and stools like it's nobody's business
etc. (and lots of it)
Patterned Drapes
I think the coolest part about using a large scale patterned fabric for curtains is that a whole other pattern emerges from all the gathers and folds...
house beautiful
Desire to Inspire
Betsy Burnham via Decor Demon
Robyn Karp Interiors
Elle Decor
Country Living
Sara Gilbane
Domino
Canadian House and Home
Chloe Warner
Canadian House and Home
house beautiful
Desire to Inspire
Betsy Burnham via Decor Demon
Robyn Karp Interiors
Elle Decor
Country Living
Sara Gilbane
Domino
Canadian House and Home
Chloe Warner
Canadian House and Home
Chinoiserie Fabric For Sale - SOLD OUT
***UPDATE: This fabric is all sold out! Thanks for great response to this fabrics and the others for sale here. Keep checking back, as I'll be updating the shop often.***
I'm totally obsessed with printed drapes lately. I'll post some inspiration photos soon. But in the meantime, I'm selling this gorgeous fabric that would be stunning made up as curtains:
Check it out and other fabrics I have up for sale HERE. Once they're gone, the listings will be removed. Thanks!
I'm totally obsessed with printed drapes lately. I'll post some inspiration photos soon. But in the meantime, I'm selling this gorgeous fabric that would be stunning made up as curtains:
Check it out and other fabrics I have up for sale HERE. Once they're gone, the listings will be removed. Thanks!
Sale Postponed
Sadly, the Tag Sale scheduled for this weekend has been postponed because we can't find a venue that can host all the sellers and the anticipated number of buyers. :(
If anyone knows of a large parking lot in the DC area that is available some Saturday in the next month, please email me.
Thanks!
If anyone knows of a large parking lot in the DC area that is available some Saturday in the next month, please email me.
Thanks!
Winner! Plum Cushion Give Away
Congratulations, Kristen!
Email me when you can and I'll get you in contact with Melanie from Plum Cushion.
Email me when you can and I'll get you in contact with Melanie from Plum Cushion.
Discussion Topic: Can you have children AND nice things?
You all know Liz from Say Yes to Hoboken. Well she tweeted the other day that her two year-old broke her beautiful lamp (seen below, available at Overstock) and she wanted to know if she should replace it. Would it just get broken again, and end up being a waste of money?
I told her that I would replace the lamp if I were her (and affix it to her table with industrial-strength velcro). But I'm a decorator and probably care more about this sort of stuff than the normal person might. Plus, I have girls (and girly girls, at that), and I have a feeling they are much easier on my house than little boys might be.
Anyway, the situation made me start thinking about the old saying "You can't have kids AND nice stuff."
Recently a woman introduced herself to me and said she loves reading my blog for the pretty pictures. Then she said she doesn't actually decorate her house now because she still has young kids at home. Her pretty things were boxed up for "someday" and her floors and walls were bare. She told me her story all matter-of-fact - like, of course my walls would be bare, I have kids.
Should we just give in and face the fact that our houses are going to be dirty and trashed and undecorated until the kids are in college? Or do we decorate with Raoul and Spitzmiller and then freak on the kids when the inevitable happens?
Do we buy the lamp a second time?
In our house, I try to shoot for a balance between kid-friendly and inexpensive things (that I don't care about it they get ruined) and then a few special things that I talk to my girls about and set rules for. And then I take a chill pill when those things get messed with on occasion.
What do you think, readers? I'd really love your opinion here for something I've got brewing on my back burner. We'll call it market research.
I told her that I would replace the lamp if I were her (and affix it to her table with industrial-strength velcro). But I'm a decorator and probably care more about this sort of stuff than the normal person might. Plus, I have girls (and girly girls, at that), and I have a feeling they are much easier on my house than little boys might be.
Anyway, the situation made me start thinking about the old saying "You can't have kids AND nice stuff."
image from Cottage Living - the LEE Industries sofa shown here was upholstered in an outdoor fabric by Duralee.
Recently a woman introduced herself to me and said she loves reading my blog for the pretty pictures. Then she said she doesn't actually decorate her house now because she still has young kids at home. Her pretty things were boxed up for "someday" and her floors and walls were bare. She told me her story all matter-of-fact - like, of course my walls would be bare, I have kids.
Should we just give in and face the fact that our houses are going to be dirty and trashed and undecorated until the kids are in college? Or do we decorate with Raoul and Spitzmiller and then freak on the kids when the inevitable happens?
Do we buy the lamp a second time?
In our house, I try to shoot for a balance between kid-friendly and inexpensive things (that I don't care about it they get ruined) and then a few special things that I talk to my girls about and set rules for. And then I take a chill pill when those things get messed with on occasion.
Big Art from Small Items
An idea from Blueprint that I did love was to photograph something that's small, blow it up really big and frame it.
I love the antique letter here. The handwriting, the stamp, the ink smudge...
Other items they suggested photographing: a pretty flower from your sister's wedding, your grandmothers china, a vintage button package (reminds me of this post), an old ruler, a cool ticket stub that brings you happy memories...
Here are a couple of sources for large-format printing:
U Printing (I've heard these guys are especially good)
Large Format Posters
Mega Print
I love the antique letter here. The handwriting, the stamp, the ink smudge...
Other items they suggested photographing: a pretty flower from your sister's wedding, your grandmothers china, a vintage button package (reminds me of this post), an old ruler, a cool ticket stub that brings you happy memories...
Here are a couple of sources for large-format printing:
U Printing (I've heard these guys are especially good)
Large Format Posters
Mega Print
Give Away from Plum Cushion!
It's a special day! LGN sponsor, Plum Cushion, is offering one of you lucky readers a $150 credit to the shop, with free shipping in the lower 48 states or a $20 shipping credit outside of the lower 48.
Plum Cushion's owner, Melanie, has the most incredible eye for fabrics and detail. She is a perfectionist in the best sense!
Every cushion is made from the most beautiful to-the-trade fabrics and includes a down insert! Here are choices from the shop I think you guys will be excited about:
KWID's for Lee Jofa Bengal Bazaar - the graphite is my favorite color way in the line.
You can get this pair of Liberty lawn pillows for $125. Do you spy the gorgeous green velvet on the back and the welting? Love it.
And check out the amazing color in these Designer's Guild pillows.
Imperial Trellis, in almost all the color ways -
From Celerie's great line for Schumacher...
Chenonceau is such a great pattern.
From one of my very favorite fabric lines, Of the Young and the Restless...
I still get probably an email a day about the fabric photographed for my header - and here is it! Schumacher's Chiang Mai Dragon
Zanzibar is another one of those great colorful prints that can be so fun to decorate with!
To enter for your chance to win the $150 credit, please visit the Plum Cushion etsy shop and then comment on this post with your favorites.
The contest ends Sunday July 25 at midnight. Good luck!
Plum Cushion's owner, Melanie, has the most incredible eye for fabrics and detail. She is a perfectionist in the best sense!
Every cushion is made from the most beautiful to-the-trade fabrics and includes a down insert! Here are choices from the shop I think you guys will be excited about:
KWID's for Lee Jofa Bengal Bazaar - the graphite is my favorite color way in the line.
You can get this pair of Liberty lawn pillows for $125. Do you spy the gorgeous green velvet on the back and the welting? Love it.
And check out the amazing color in these Designer's Guild pillows.
Imperial Trellis, in almost all the color ways -
From Celerie's great line for Schumacher...
Chenonceau is such a great pattern.
From one of my very favorite fabric lines, Of the Young and the Restless...
I still get probably an email a day about the fabric photographed for my header - and here is it! Schumacher's Chiang Mai Dragon
Zanzibar is another one of those great colorful prints that can be so fun to decorate with!
The contest ends Sunday July 25 at midnight. Good luck!
Pretty Office
I've been perusing old Blueprint issues before bed for the past few days. Sometimes I feel like Blueprint was awesome and then other aspects of the magazine confused me. (probably why there was only 8 issues?)
Like this office was really cute. But why would I spend $500 on just the legs of the desk (from tablelegs.com), and then pay a carpenter to make a custom top? And then have to paint the whole thing?
I do love the kelly green wall color though. and the white desk on the colorful rug (from the rug company).
{For your own budget version of this space, try using Ben Moore's Jade Green on the walls, this desk from IKEA, and this rug from Overstock.}
Also, if you're in the market for computer desks, maybe consider this one. I think it has lots of potential with a fun chair.
Like this office was really cute. But why would I spend $500 on just the legs of the desk (from tablelegs.com), and then pay a carpenter to make a custom top? And then have to paint the whole thing?
I do love the kelly green wall color though. and the white desk on the colorful rug (from the rug company).
{For your own budget version of this space, try using Ben Moore's Jade Green on the walls, this desk from IKEA, and this rug from Overstock.}
Also, if you're in the market for computer desks, maybe consider this one. I think it has lots of potential with a fun chair.
Sometimes Cheap is Good
I don't always recommend buying cheap stuff. But, you know, sometimes cute and cheap just hits the spot.
CRAZY cheap ikat bedding for folding up at the foot of the bed
Strangely cute bedding from Wal-mart? Perfect for kids rooms.
I went to IKEA a couple of days ago to pick up some curtains for a client. I spotted the Trollsta side table in yellow and liked it.
I like this new gray dresser too. Cool legs.
I'm considering these floral shades for the girls' next room, to layer under drapes.
Don't Billy's look so much better flanked by these sliver shelves and with the lighting? (anything looks better next to Evelyn though, imho)
What have you seen around lately that's cheap and good?
CRAZY cheap ikat bedding for folding up at the foot of the bed
Strangely cute bedding from Wal-mart? Perfect for kids rooms.
I went to IKEA a couple of days ago to pick up some curtains for a client. I spotted the Trollsta side table in yellow and liked it.
I like this new gray dresser too. Cool legs.
I'm considering these floral shades for the girls' next room, to layer under drapes.
Don't Billy's look so much better flanked by these sliver shelves and with the lighting? (anything looks better next to Evelyn though, imho)
What have you seen around lately that's cheap and good?
Upholstery Charts
Oh happy day! I've scheduled a pick up with my upholsterers to come and get my sofa and maybe a chair...or two...and maybe some x benches.
{If anyone local is wondering, I use Jensen's Work Room in Elkton, MD. They are inexpensive, really good and very fast. Tell them I sent you.}
Bye bye, green linen. Hello, ivory velvet!
I do have plans for reupholstering a couple of chairs myself for the new apartment, but the pieces mentioned above would take me more than 20 hours of labor - more than I can give right now.
It's been exciting to go fabric shopping for these upholstery projects (speaking of which, I have a fun new collaboration to announce soon!). Here are the pretty standard, but really handy, yardage charts that I like to reference when I'm planning to reupholster a piece of furniture.
Don't forget that if you're using a patterned fabric, the yardage will go up a lot, depending on the size of the pattern's repeat. And of course these charts are just rough estimates. If your furniture is newer and you know the manufacturer, you should call them for guidance on yardage. Or talk with your upholsterer.
{If anyone local is wondering, I use Jensen's Work Room in Elkton, MD. They are inexpensive, really good and very fast. Tell them I sent you.}
Bye bye, green linen. Hello, ivory velvet!
I do have plans for reupholstering a couple of chairs myself for the new apartment, but the pieces mentioned above would take me more than 20 hours of labor - more than I can give right now.
It's been exciting to go fabric shopping for these upholstery projects (speaking of which, I have a fun new collaboration to announce soon!). Here are the pretty standard, but really handy, yardage charts that I like to reference when I'm planning to reupholster a piece of furniture.
Don't forget that if you're using a patterned fabric, the yardage will go up a lot, depending on the size of the pattern's repeat. And of course these charts are just rough estimates. If your furniture is newer and you know the manufacturer, you should call them for guidance on yardage. Or talk with your upholsterer.
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