So I know it’s been forever since I’ve shown any real progress on my loft.  Sorry about that.  I promise it’s not due to lack of effort.  I’ve been spray painting, sewing, upholstering, hanging stuff, zhushing and spray painting some more.  I feel so excited about where the space is, but I’m still only about 95% done.  I’ve scheduled a little photography shoot in exactly 13 days.  I’m hoping the deadline will give me the final oomph I need to wrap this loft up into a pretty little package.  

Since we have a bit until the big reveal, I thought I’d show you just a few tidbits I’ve been working on.

Do  you remember the gold-leaf debacle of ’11?  Yea well I failed.  My bergere chairs looked like gold tinfoil disasters.  I opted to strip and give ‘em a nice spray job.  Much better.  Not perfect… but for a Craigslist score, I’m pretty happy.

I’ve been sewing.  A LOT.  

I took a risk and sprayed my woody mirror teal.  Only it ended up turquoise.  Zoinks!  Me thinks I need a redo here.

… And that’s all I got.  It may be spotty ’round these parts this week, I’ve got a lot on the plate.  As always, thanks for stopping by.  You guys really toot my horn.

xo
Nay

A quiet long weekend was exactly what I needed so I’m feeling quite happy on this Monday Tuesday morning.   I was able to push a few projects along in the loft, do some fantastic shopping and spend time with good friends.  A girl can’t ask for much more, can she?

Here’s a little round-up of some new happenings around the loft.

#1 While shopping for vintage accessories for my clients I scooped up the most beautiful little rug for my bathroom.  

#2 Finally got around to hanging some art on my Blue wall.  

#3  Picked up a sweet little incense holder at that movie set sale a few weeks back.  I paired it with my coral (previously on the bookshelf) and I’m diggin the new coffee table vignette.

#4 Three words: Vintage Suzani Tablecloth. 

I hope you had a great Labor Day weekend too!  And since I don’t think I say it enough… Thanks so much for stopping by my little spot.  I really do appreciate each and every one of you readers, commenters and lurkers.  Keep it snazzy.

Friends, I fear it’s going to be a long, messy day.  A day that may end in the destruction of my sweet French chair.  Death by gold leaf.

I am unofficially crowning myself Philadelphia’s craigslist champion of the week.  I’m not trying to gloat, but it feels good to be a winner.  In the past 5 days I successfully completed the furniture purchasing for my apartment.  You hear that World?  No more personal furniture shopping for Naomi.  I’m done.  I feel ready to settle down and begin a long term relationship with all my furniture.  Ok, truthfully, if I stumble upon the perfect petite end table, I’ll probably scoop it up.  But I’m most definitely committed, otherwise.

Here are the new-to-me goodies that will round out my collection.

Dining chairs.  As much as I liked my danish set that I reupholstered, (just last year,)  I’m heading away from the whole mid-century vibe and they just weren’t jiving with the rest of my stuff.  I wanted to UP the glam factor in my apartment, so I was hoping to find something with a little Hollywood Regency feel.  (I’m going for a Bohemian Chic look.) 

I was so happy to stumble upon this set of 4 faux-bamboo, caned-backed dining chairs.  Some serious internet stalking transpired, and now $160 later, I am thrilled to call them mine. 

Living Room Chairs.  I have always always wanted a set of French armchairs.  I just love the ornate frame, the upholstery possibilities and the sophistication they bring to a room.  I especially enjoy them when mixed with modern furnishings, so I knew they would be a great fit in my loft.

I scored this pair of bergere chairs yesterday, for $260.

The upholstery, while not my ideal choice, is in great condition, I may keep it for a while.  I still have a few changes I’d like to make though- namely painting the frame.  (Sorry wood lovers, it just doesn’t work for me!)  I’d love to hear what you would do with the chairs.

So there ya have it- $420 and 6 chairs later I am officially a chair hoarder.  But I’m a happy chair hoarder.  I may nominate myself for chair hoarding president and rule with grace and style.

PS my BRNO chairs are still available for a great price!!  Just because I’m taking a bit a modern out of my place, doesn’t mean they wouldn’t be a fantastic addition to yours