Summer is Coming! My Mid Century Inspired Outdoor Space.

Summer is definitely upon us...well, here in Southern California at least.  My Aunt, who lives in Utah, informed us that it snowed there this week. Are ya' kidding me!?

I got a wild hair the other day to set up my outdoor space. Most of my furniture had been put away for the "winter"...which equates to lots of rain here.

While it's not my dream outdoor space it at least incorporates some mid century pieces which will hold me over until I can find a real 60's patio set.

Here's a peek at my outdoor space now......

I picked these planters up at 2 estate sales a few weeks back.  I have 3 of the tall tulip shaped cup planters.  Just painted them last week.  Remember my first post about them? 

Mixing Mid Century with Traditional Design

I'm happy to say that my set of 6 mid century teak dining chairs found their new home!  They were purchased locally here in Los Angels so I had the opportunity to see them placed in their new space: the dining room of a lovely 1920's Spanish style home, paired with a traditional farm house style table for 8.   The look: Incredible!

What a perfect match:  The simple style of the table pairs nicely with the clean lines of the chairs.  The rugged quality of this farm house style is softened by the soft curves of the Danish design.  

Here are some other wonderful fusion designs of mid century modern mixed with traditional pieces:

Deco style space with mid century modern accents  

courtesy: Traditional Home 

Turn of the century Chelsea loft with mid century styling

Courtesy: Apartment Therapy 

Courtesy: House Beautiful 

Courtesy: Brock Schmidt and Coleman

Courtesy: Metropolitan Home

Courtesy: ELLE Decor

Happy Friday - New Inventory - Smalls & Decor

Another fun and fruitful morning of estate sailing. Today I came home home with a lot of smalls and decor items. Here's a peek at some of what's coming soon to my shop.



vintage shadow box - mid century modern cook ware / fondue pots - 2 vintage vanity mirror trays - milk glass - vintage shoe forms - white owl mini lamp - danish wood serving tray - 3 train cases - mid century creamer and sugar - his and hers retro bar set - amber glass - mid century shot glasses - danish salt and pepper - vintage martini glasses - Georges Briard retro coaster set - and lots more! plus things from weeks ago that have not yet been posted!