Craigslist Frustrations!!

I am so anxious to get started on my next project....the all white foyer. If you are thinking, "haven't you started that yet?"... I hear you in my head! This is the problem....I need a demilune table. I have a beautiful shelf that hangs on the wall.

The problem is that baseboard heat. It keeps the shelf too high...and it drives me nuts! So, I want a table I can cut the back legs off, and have it at the proper height. The reason why I need to find this first, is because I am installing custom molding that will hopefully look something like this

It would be smart to have all the furniture first. That way, I can incorporate any cleats that the table would require into the design. Now for the Craigslist frustration. Seller's think it's retail.

Example....how much would you pay for this table?

It is a beautiful piece, and clearly high-end....it's $1,000. OK, I can't buy this in a store for that (It's Baker), but if I was going to spend 1K.....this is not what I would spend it on.

This one

Also $1,000. So frustrating. This one is not bad, and at $250 (it's Henredon), it is a fair price

However, it is too large for my space.

So, this is my strongest contender

It's a bit of a drive from my house (looks like my friend, Lisa is coming)...that's how Craigslist works. What do you think? Would you paint it? If so, what color?

On another note...I can't get this one out of my head. I want it in the worst way!

It is too big, and won't fit ANYWHERE in my home. I have measured so many times!! BUT, if painted white, it would feel very "Palm Beach".

Loud or Quiet?

Although I am not finished with my dining room, I have begun planning for my entry hall. As I have obsessed about on this blog....it is going to be "All White". Hopefully, something like this

House Beautiful

Minus the incredible Ginger Jars (I don't have those). I do have some colorful Asian doors

 

They should stand out nicely against the semi-gloss white walls that are coming. That leaves the rug. I need one. My question to you is Loud

Or Quiet

Do you like a rug that says "notice me"?

Pinterest

Or do you prefer a rug that whispers "notice the room"?

Decor Pad

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Traditional Home

Which would you choose?

Home Goals

I thought I would take a moment....so that 11 months from now....I could look back and feel great about my attempts, successes, and learning opportunities that my 2012 Home Goals provided. AND, Heeeeeeeeeeeere they are, In no particular order

Finish my dining room. My dining room is the first room you see when you enter my home. I started it years ago, and just lost focus. Recently, I asked your opinion on color combinations for my dining room. Well, come back on January 18th for more on this room! Here is my pinsperation for that room

A farm table with white chairs

Elle Decor

A custom cornice, pagoda shaped I think?

Source

The all white foyer. I have had this on my mind since last April. In fact, last November, I was still torturing myself dreaming over it! This is the year! Here is my pinspiration for that one

House Beautiful

As long as I am thinking of hallways, I want to make a gallery wall. It would be for the upstairs hallway. I am not as clear on this....so I will continue to stalk scour the net looking for more ideas. This is what I am thinking thus far

MyDesignChic via pinterest

Next on the list, my master bedroom....well....it is not the retreat that it should be. Why? Exactly!! Time for that to change. When we did our renovation, we did not put baseboard moldings in two spots....because that is where the built-ins will go, of course. It has been four years and counting! I have not begun to focus on this. I would love images of your favorite bedrooms if you have any to share!

My last for the list, but certainly not my least important...The Potager Garden. It was my very first post, last spring. I have longed to revamp my existing vegetable garden. I was sure that I would have accomplished this last Fall. Well, Mother Nature had other plans. Two inspirational photos for this one

It's Complicated via Hooked on Houses

Sunset

Here are five BIG projects that I intend on attempting in 2012. Of course, there will be endless little projects...that will probably become much BIGGER than expected! Isn't that the life of a serial DIY-er? Did you make a list for just the home? I'd love to know what's on it.

****Linking to The Nester*****

Gallery Wall

I am pinning away for a gallery wall in my upstairs hallway. I am finding this so difficult to commit to......I keep changing my mind and my style. What do you think....


I love the sophistication

Via

Black & white images on white matting

Pottery Barn

Clean white frames..."organically" placed

Via

Light wood frames random

Pinterest

Light wood frames orderly (I must say, this burlap is reminding me to do this)

Hooked on Houses

With a wall shelf (or foyer table)

Via

So, as you can see...I just can't make up my mind. Do you have any ideas?

All White Foyer

Today, I am working on my "TTD" list. While my sewing machine and I are getting reacquainted, I can't help but think about my foyer. I am sewing in my dining room next to the entrance of my home. There is something about an all white foyer that I find calming. White paneling with a gloss finish.

Decor Pad

I love how each piece pops against the white

Elle Decor

This feels clean, bright and quiet

Decor Pad

This wall treatment reminds me of something I saw on Rambling Renovators. I think I found my next DIY project!
What are you working on?