Linda {Calling it Home} 6/2/14 Linda {Calling it Home} 6/2/14

Back From Boston

Did everyone have a lovely weekend? As I mentioned last week, I took a trip to Boston to help my In-Laws sort out some of the contents in their home. They live on the North Shore near Marblehead. The view from their living room window is a fifteen on a scale of one to ten.

The mornings always start with a walk. When I first met them, more than two decades ago, I could barely keep up with my MIL on her walks....she was fast! These days, we all walk at different paces and venture out on a staggered schedule. This is what the walking view is on a typical day.

Charming homes and condo's along the way.

We spent an entire day sorting through old photos and memorabilia. I enjoyed learning more about them and seeing my husband in his formative years, as he would joke. Since my family wasn't with me, I brought back old camp letters, report cards, and pictures so we could all share in the fun of seeing Mr. CIH when he was their age. Poor guy, he hated camp and reading the letters made us all laugh.

Here are a few of the pieces of furniture that will make their way into our next home.

A pair of rope chairs, abstract art and the vintage table.

A brass and glass waterfall coffee and end table.

Vintage rattan (?) reclining chair.

Grasscloth covered waterfall table, upholstered stools and Lucite wave sculpture.

I had a great time and when I returned home, my daughter decided that she needs to go visit Boston one more time before we move.....so we are all going back next weekend!

I think we are going to take a Salem Witch Tour...something we have never done. I'll keep you posted.

Have you ever been to the North Shore of Boston? Is there anything else we should see or do?

Linda {Calling it Home} 2/12/14 Linda {Calling it Home} 2/12/14

Let's Go To Hollywood

I know you love to look inside of homes as much as I do. In fact, I am at a disadvantage.... I have shown you my home and I feel like you should be sending me pictures of your home. Is that weird?

I found a really cool home in the Hollywood Hills for us to stalk. I decided to go to the West Coast because unlike us, they are not expecting 72 inches of snow tomorrow. If you are one of the few lucky people to own a salt manufacturing company...Congratulations, this is your year! It looks like you will be getting the new kitchen you have been dreaming of.

Back to the Hills. This home was designed by Ryan White. I found him on Open House NY. My daughter and I think he is so darn cute.

You can find the twisted art here.

Do you have a favorite object? I love the turquoise convex mirror.

Stay warm.

Linda {Calling it Home} 6/7/12 Linda {Calling it Home} 6/7/12

Ebay & Other Addictions

Hello, I'm Linda...and I am an ebay addict. Remember the last ebay purchase I told you about? And, I still have not decided on what to do with these, either. Well, yesterday, while sitting in my car waiting for school pick-up (the most dangerous time in my day) I used my ebay app (I know, it's just like my CL app) to buy these

24 pieces of vintage white and brass hardware; 16 (the exact amount I need for my nightstands) of the straight ones on the left, 6 of the curved ones and 2 of the huge ones on the right. They are "never used" but from the 70's...hence the plastic wrap. If you look closely, you can see that they are a tad dinged.

As long as I am coming clean, I should tell you that I also have an Etsy app. There, now you know how I spend my time sitting in the car. OK, just one more addiction confession.......I can't stop drinking these

The Dunkin Donuts Men In Black Iced Coffee. What's your addiction?

Linda {Calling it Home} 2/5/12 Linda {Calling it Home} 2/5/12

Vintage Sectional

I am on the Craigslist hunt. After staring at my family room for a few years now, I have decided that the only way we can watch television comfortably is on a sectional sofa. I am not a huge fan of huge furniture. I have a sectional in my living room. It is one of the first major furniture purchases that my husband and I made...almost 20 years ago! Yes, you read that right. It is actually in great shape. However, it is too large and bulky for my current taste. You many notice that my family room is not even on my list of home goals for 2012.

I'm thinking vintage sectional. One that would get reupholstered, of course. I don't plan on doing this upholstery myself. It would probably be more time effective to have a professional tackle it. The only way my family would tolerate an undertaking of that space.....would be the promise of a television (there isn't one in there now). Yeah, everybody wins!

Since I am in the middle of my dining room project for the One Room Challenge, my family room is just a thought. I do have a pinterest board on it, if you care to look, you can go here.

This is what I am on the hunt for

Craigslist via Kaboodle (no longer available)

I like the lower back and the fact that the turn is not "a bed". How about this one, already reupholstered

Via

It's $4,000. and I think it is sold. No, I am not looking to spend that. I know I can find it for much less...that's why I love the hunt. This has potential

Via

Still loving the low back.

Via

This could be fantastic. So, my hunt continues. If I can't find it, so be it.....but I am really good at scouring craigslist! Once again, good thing my husband doesn't read my blog! What are you on the hunt for?

Linda {Calling it Home} 8/9/11 Linda {Calling it Home} 8/9/11

Vintage White House (part 1)

I stumbled across some vintage images of The White House. So much of "back then" could be used today. Based on the year, you can calculate which family lived there.

The tufted sofas are perfect