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London Holiday #3 – Tate Modern

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

I spent the whole day at the Tate Modern and it wasn’t enough time. The building was originally the Bankside Power Station before it was converted so it has a really cool, heavy, industrial feel. The lawn is lovely and is surrounded by rows of birches planted around the square perimeter. This river view from [...]

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Flea Market Find

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

I sort of fell for these woven panels at last month’s flea market.  They were made in the Congo and would make great wall hangings, framed art or pillows, I think.

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Bedroom on a Budget #2

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

I found this great Thonet chair at the Habitat for Humanity Restore.  Do not discount that place when moola is tight (and even when it’s not).  The console is another flea market find and the painting, well, let’s call it homemade.

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Flea Market Find – Organic Sculpture

Monday, January 11, 2010

How cool is this sculpture I picked up at the last Metrolina Expo?  It’s made from a rainforest vine which is then steam-bent to form various shapes.  Most interiors really benefit from the addition of something organic and from original artwork. This kills two birds with one stone!

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