Reupholstering the vintage French chair..

 

When we were in Paris in the Spring last year I was lucky enough to come across these two beauties.  I was instantly in love and on a mission to figure out how exactly to get these home for myself.  I was pleasantly surprised by a seller who was willing to translate my need to get these chairs to our rented apartment to a wonderful delivery man, and my heart was content.  The poor guy had to carry them up 3 flights of shallow steps and then another guy carried them down a week later and loaded them into our taxi van in route to Normandie.  It was worth every minute (note that I was not actually carrying them)!

Once they arrived here in California I had no clue what I wanted to do with them, so they stayed at home with me for a bit before I finally took the plunge.  I had them upholstered in vintage linen that we had purchased while we were in France along with some of my standard linen on the back and sides.  I added tufting to the seat back to create a little more interest for me as well as exposed flat rustic nail head details at the legs.. and I love love them!

   

 

top 2 images from the Paris flea market/bottom 2 images by Ashlee Raubach

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Adding a little color...

 

There is just something about textiles that I love..  vintage, new, colorful, textured you name it.  I pretty much love them all.  I am starting up a few new projects this week and I have been playing with fabric for the past few days.  I could not be happier!  I love how this simple space is transformed with the splashes of color each fabric adds in.  Perfection.

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Installations...

 

We have a few installations this rest of this week... 

Check in with me on Instagram to see all of the action!

image by christina for greige

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eames molded dining chairs

 

If you have seen my pinterest boards lately you will see how much I am loving the mix of traditional and modern pieces in spaces.  My latest love is the eames molded dining chair.  I cannot explain why I love it mixed with all types of things.  It is simple and fun and makes me happy!

It can go industrial, glam, modern and country..  what's not to like.

I am thinking of putting them in my kitchen nook for a fun little change, I have a problem I know!

What do you think?  Love?

 

 

 

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greige sale sneak peeks..

 

I am sure you are growing tired of it by now.. but here is a little peek at what we have been working on this week for the sale.  I am so excited to see it all transformed and ready for sale!

Happy Friday!

 

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Mondays...

 

Oh my goodness friends.. it is Monday here for sure!  So many things on the to do list, so much I want to share it is overwhelming.. I spent a good part of my weekend looking for the perfect style in which to reupholster some chairs that I bought in Paris.. Fabric, tufting, matching.. so many questions!  

Wishing you a wonderful Monday!  I better get to it!

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simply beautiful greige and gold bath..

Completely love this simple setting!  The chair makes the space for sure!

I also want to say thank you for your comments and emails.  It is so sweet that you all would take time to send me a little note to lift my spirits!  Wishing you a wonderful Wednesday!

image via pinterest
 

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Dramatic dining..

 

I love the simple drama of this space.  The blank chalk board makes such a contrast from what we might normally see when they are used in decor.  The chairs and the chandelier are by far my favorite part of the otherwise simple space.

 

images via Atlanta Homes and Lifestyle

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Grey in the bedroom..

 

We all know I love a good bedroom design... but this is a favorite.  The ceiling detail, the light, the view... need I continue.    I also just love the way the linen bedding is a soft accent to the concrete and the rougher feeling in the space.

 

 

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Klismos dining chairs...

I am totally obsessed with the Klismos chairs, it seems I am not alone.  The chairs design dates back to the ancient Greeks so I see some staying power.  There are so many styles and types currently available it can be hard to find just the right piece.

 

These are beautiful and the legs are so elegant.

 

Clean and contemporary and I love the boxy feel of the back.

 

Simple and modern with upholstered seats and nail head detailing

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I love the open rope style seat on these.

 

Contemporary legs and an open back.

These are the beauties that I am waiting on for my own kitchen with a little bit of it all and the contrast in color they are perfect for me!

 


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Fresh air..

 

I think it is about time we opened up the doors and windows to let the fresh air in.  I am so in need of warmer days, we have had some beautiful teases here in California but I need a little more!  

Things here have been so busy and so amazing I cannot wait to share all of the new pieces we have online and some great upcoming giveaways here on the blog!  It is going to be a great couple of weeks as we ease into Spring, I do hope you will join us for everything!

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flash back...

 

I spent the better part of the day on Tuesday looking for inspiration to get my point across.   Often times it is the picture that inspires me when I design but sometimes I search for the perfect photo to convey what I am trying to do.  This week it was difficult!!  I did however find A LOT of inspiration in an archived issue of Lonny Magazine from a while back.. These are just a few of my favorites- there  are definitely more in this issue.  I wish each and every magazine came with so much wonderful inspiration to it!

 

all images via Lonny

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