What's Brewing for February...

Today I just thought I'd wrangle together a few thoughts about what projects are currently in the works. Hot on the heels of adding character to the dining room wall, I've been trimming out the main wall in the living room. As a matter of fact the wall is ready for paint and I'm currently trying to psyche myself up for that final step. If all goes well, this project will be completed by the end of the weekend. Stay tuned...

Last week I talked about my latest Kijiji score (a fabulous 1970's chrome dining set) and soon I'll be on the hunt for a few yards of golden/saffron/mustard yellow velvet to recover the chair seats & backs. I'm thinking this is just about the perfect shade:

Above image via.

There is one more project in the works too. A few weeks ago I found this pair of stools for the breakfast bar at Around the Block consignment shop:

^^They're interesting...right? I've been looking for a pair of stools for quite some time, with a strict criteria - the "right pair" needed to have backs for good posture & comfort, they needed to be counter height (not bar height) and they needed to be in my (low) price range. Et Voila! These babies met the criteria, although I know they'll require a little nip & tuck to update them.

I'm considering a fresh coat of white paint paired with this Dwell Studio 'Ming Dragon' fabric from Tonic Living:

 

Only three projects on the go right now!! And just when I thought I was getting close to the finish line.

Is it ever really done?

Around The Block

If you've watched Sarah's House on HGTV, then you may already know that Sarah Richardson & Tommy Smythe often find great deals on quality furniture at Around The Block. This retailer offers consignment furniture and home decor items at extremely reasonable prices. If you're hunting for furniture treasure, it's worth paying this store a visit, since you may find a true gem.

Around The Block
1903 Avenue Road
416.546.1760

An extensive selection of framed artwork:

A gorgeous set of blue Wedgwood:

Who wants to play musical chairs?

I love this table, it looks like burled walnut:

Imagine this wing chair newly reupholstered:

Tommy selects a wing chair from Around The Block
during the Kids' Bedrooms episode of Sarah's House Season 3: