a job for you

Very nice products from Mouta. I want my dad to make that leaning book rack thing for me. Okay, dad?

Images: Mouta

treat

I have a busy work period coming up ... but at least that means more money in the bank. I am planning on saving most of it, but a girl can spoil herself a bit, right?

I saw these replica Pablo side tables at @home over the weekend and have fallen in love. The tray tops are removable, so one can change them around.

Image: MAIYA

lounging mid-century style

Images: La Maison d'Anna G, Apartment Therapy, Old Brand New, Rhan Vintage

yah or nay?

Ok, I'm still feeling like an elephant sat on me, but I promised to get back to blogging today, so here I am.

I saw this retro extendable table on Gumtree over the weekend. Yes, it's not in the best condition. It needs to be sanded and stuff. But, it's R450, which I don't think is a bad price. And we'll have space for a dining table in the new flat. What do you think? I do love the legs...

soft and snuggly

I've always had a soft spot for velvet. We had two blue velvet armchairs when I was growing up, which is probably where my love for the plush fabric comes from. I want to cover my two retro dining chairs in velvet. I'm just not sure what colour would work best...

Images: Vamp, Sweet Fine Day

dream job: interior decorator

Images: La Maison d'Anna G, Emmas Designbogg

new old

Jason Lewis makes insanely beautiful retro-inspired furniture. Though I prefer buying the real deal (buying secondhand is more eco-friendly ad all that), I can't deny the fact that I would probably buy his stuff if I was a rich girl

Images: Jason Lewis Furniture via Rhan Vintage

semi-successful shopping

So I didn't find a desk yesterday, but I did get a few other things. One of them was this pair of 60s sunglasses for R10 (that's about $1.50)! There's also a retro coffee table that I might buy today. It looks kinda like the one below, just not painted.

Images: Me, Remedy

retro desk search

I am dragging the husband to all the second-hand shops in Durban to look for a retro desk tomorrow. I almost, almost got this one from Mint yesterday, but some sneaky man paid for it without even asking if he could have it. Grrrr. I was so not happy.

Image: Mint

handsome holders

Etsy has some amazing mid-century furniture and decor. Good thing I don't live in America else my credit card would be whipped out in a flash. I really like these two magazine holders I spotted.

Images: Etsy

retro radness

My mid-century modern/scandinavian obsession has reached an all time high with the purchase of my sofa. Now I just want more and more and more retro furniture and accessories for my flat. These are some of the a-ma-zing pieces I've spied with my little eyes on local sites lately.

Images: Space for Life, Mid-Century Modern

oh, donna

Yes, I know we all know of and love Donna Wilson. But let's love her a bit more, shall we?

Images: SCP

yes? no?

Alright, see this retro sofa? It's for sale for R4 000. It was recently re-upholstered. And it's the nicest one I've seen in a long time. And it's comfy. And one can push down the back to make it a sleeper couch. But is R4 000 too much? What do you think? Please comment and let me know. I'd really appreciate it!

deco-great

I bought this book from The Space today. I'm not usually a fan of decor books since there are so many decor blogs and mags out there these days, but I couldn't resist this one.

And then I went onto Vamp Furniture's blog and spotted this chair. It wouldn't look out of place in the homes in the book. Unfortunately, Vamp is in Cape Town, so the chair and I won't have any kind of future together.

Image: Vamp