As many of you know, I’m enamored with the idea that good design doesn’t have to cost a fortune. I just love when second-hand furniture and clever people come together to produce magic.
I spied these chairs on Craigslist for $25.00 each. It took all my strength not to pick up the phone and buy them from the seller on the spot. Some new cushions and they’d be dynamite. Reminded me a lot of Joi’s chairs from Nuestra Vida Dulce.
She has serious vision when it comes to the potential of furniture. A lot of her furniture picks are pieces my grandma may have had in her living room.
Before.
This ain’t yo gramma’s living room!
How about those ceiling medallions?…Genius.
Coffee table…$20.00 yard sale find.
Trellis pillows…sheets from Homegoods.
End table…$20.00 Craigslist makeover.
After:
My favorite of all is a feature she does called, “What’s Good in Your Hood?” She picks a reader’s city and scours Craigslist for the best scores. She is to Craiglist what Eddie Ross is to flea markets.
Hey there! I’m Michelle; I’m an Passionate DIY’er and in constant pursuit of how to bring beauty to my house full of men (3 boys + 1 hubby). Stick around and see what I’ve got up my hard-working sleaves!
love joi!
I agree, what an awesome space!!
that sofa redo is amazing and I love the painted kitchen cabinets! took that kitchen right into the 21st century!
love those chairs. and love that blog. going to add that one to my favorites! thanks for commenting on my blog. i am having serious slip cover envy too. would it be wrong of me to have my mom write those into the will??? 😉
I saw your bedroom on better after. I am so excited to have found your blog. You have flawless style.
Between the two of you I have enough eye candy to last a life time! Love both of ya’ll!
ok… wow. If I could do even a 10th of that magic I might start calling my new home in Switzerland… well, home.
I love Joi and her blog!!!
love those chairs! and the blog! thanks for sharing!
Michelle! Thank you so much for your sweet words and awesome picture post!!! It seriously made my day! : )
I am a huge fan of your blog and style!
Thanks again!
Oh, thanks for the great new blog read, always looking for new ones.
P.S. painting our wood cabinets white in January, so I always love to find a good re-do.
love your blog! Please stop over and take a look at mine, maybe give me some hints…? 🙂
Merry Christmas
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I *heart* Joi! She’s THE sweetest blogger around, w/ effortless, chic style.
If I didn’t adore her so much, I’d hate her. =]
I left you an award on my blog.
Go check it out!
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Joi is the absolute best! She has an amazing blog, and so do you!!!
This is a very neat blog. I love looking at the pictures- I don’t have a crafty bone in my body.
Joi is amazing… she has inspired me to get up off my butt and get my house looking pretty.