Saturday, August 13, 2011

Nursery Decisions: Dwell Transportation, Mid Century Rocker, Egg Lamp and a Monkey

Sometimes things just work themselves out for you.  I was torn about which crib bedding I liked best and I thought I was ready to choose Skip Hop Mod Dots but at 7 am this morning I logged on to the Craigslist baby section and someone had just posted Dwell's Transportation Bedding Set for $50!!  Well, there's no question I jumped all over it. I love the colors and simplicity (and boy-ness) of Transportation but I had put it out of mind due to the cost - $360.   Well, I'm now the proud owner of this set for only $50 and it just so happens it works out with some other pieces I already have.

Dwell Transportation Crib Bedding
I'd like to play up the turquoise in the bumper, so I might find turquoise sheets instead of Dwell's grey/white circle design it comes with.  

Now I can use my orange mid century rocker and not recover it.....well, I might still but the orange will work well if I decide not to spend that money.

I'll use my beloved space-age egg lamp in the nursery. You can't see it in the Dwell stock photo but this color green is also in the design.


And my monkey boy arrived today from Ebay.  It's a mid century modern Viking toy made in Japan.  He can't wait to move into the nursery (that's what he told me).

Next I'll be on the hunt for mid century fabric to make window curtains. I'd like something simple to bring out the green color or aqua blue.

I'll also need a rug, wall art and a storage cabinet - probably Ikea's cube style unit with the storage bins.

I'm having so much fun!

Update: I wanted to note that I got some great advice from my dear followers not to to all out on crib bedding because it's not really used.  I thought long and hard about this but in the end design won.  Form over function it is and at $50 why the heck not right?

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Our baby is a boy!

We found out today we're having a baby boy.  We are so excited to know what our little baby is. I was so sure it was a girl so I was a little surprised but my husband said "I knew it"!  Either way, we are so happy and feel so blessed to be having a healthy baby. We cannot wait to meet our sweet little son.

So, let the shopping and designing begin! 

Dwell Transportation Crib Bedding 
I want that chair!!

Dwell for Target Space Baby Crib Bedding


Dwell Gio Aqua Crib Bedding


Dwell Owls Crib Bedding

Ollie and Lime George Crib Bedding

Skip Hop Tree Crib Bedding


Skip Hop Mod Dots Crib Bedding 

What's your favorite??

I think once I pick the bedding the rest of the decor will fall into place easily. I'm partial to lime green and a lot of the above choices have that color. 

I just ordered this adorable little guy from Ebay for the baby.  
A vintage wooden monkey, Japan.

Monday, August 8, 2011

Craigslist Monday. Mid Century Finds.

I love to peruse Craigslist on Monday and "pretend shop". There's always great new pieces to drool over.

Here's another one of those 1950's mod desks I love:
$195 desk & chair
Check out that awesome little aqua chair too. I would LOVE this set in my house. 


Mid Century Danish Modern Chair fit for a King

$450

George Mulhauser for Plycraft
$450

Danish Modern Wall Unit 
$200 - great deal! 
Wish I had a big wall to use this on. Every space in my house is accounted for. ;(

Mid Century Credenza/Bar
$850
Simply stunning!

"Suspended" Danish Cabinet, Kroehler
$1600 
Who knew Kroehler was so creative in design?

Mid Century Credenza Made in Japan
$500

DUX Danish Modern Armchairs
$1300 for the pair

Paul McCobb Dining Table
$400
Planner Group is one of my favorite designs for it's simplicity

Danish Modern Queen Headboard
$450
I rarely like this attached-nightstand style but this one is really pretty and unique.

Mid Century Bar & Display Cabinet
$350
Love this!

Mod Chair and Table Set
$650
So space age!

60's Mod Dresser and Night Stands
$250 
Great deal for a fun set.  Perfect for a modern kid's room.

Friday, August 5, 2011

My Arka Chair and New Lamp

Several weeks ago I posted a picture of a cool spindle chair I found at an estate sale for $15.   The fabulous Dana of Mid2Mod tipped me off that it might be an Arka chair by Yngve Ekstrom of Sweden, circa 1950's.

I had the chair valued and confirmed as just that.  What a find!  The chair is valued at $500-$600.  I am keeping it and it's found a home in my front entry at the door way.  I just love the open, airy design of this chair and the oval shaped seat.



And check out this fun 60's modern lamp I picked up on Ebay.  I thought it might work well as a pop of color in the baby nursery.  We shall see. I'm obsessed with lamps so I'm still perusing Ebay a couple of times a week.  


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