The Studio Tour! (and a HUGE Give Away from Domino and Keep!)

We've been working hard to decorate my little studio space this month! It's been SO fun to finally add color to the all-white room! I have a million projects to share with you all soon (Here are the tutorials on the <a href="http://littlegreennotebook.blogspot.com/2014/03/diy-wide-plank-floors-made-from-plywood.html" target="_blank">DIY plywood floors</a> and the <a href="http://littlegreennotebook.blogspot.com/2014/03/diy-extra-tall-baseboards.html" target="_blank">baseboards</a>, in case you missed them.)<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt=" photo IMG_3223.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/ALBUM%2019/IMG_3223.jpg" /></div><br />Just like in my home and in my client's spaces, I wanted a good mix of vintage and new furniture and accessories in this space. I had been doing a little too much vintage shopping lately (gasp! possible?!) and we needed some newer pieces to sort of brighten the look up. My <a href="http://littlegreennotebook.blogspot.com/2014/02/vintage-furniture-shopping-tips-and.html" target="_blank">pink ikat Henredon sofas</a>, the <a href="http://littlegreennotebook.blogspot.com/2013/09/new-john-widdicomb-louis-style-chairs.html" target="_blank">Widdicomb table-turned desk</a>, the seriously beat up <a href="http://littlegreennotebook.blogspot.com/2014/04/how-to-easily-remove-rust.html" target="_blank">Plycraft chair</a>, the reupholstered <a href="http://littlegreennotebook.blogspot.com/2013/03/eames-management-chairs-in-scalamandre.html" target="_blank">leopard Eames management chairs</a>, the old <a href="http://littlegreennotebook.blogspot.com/2012/10/coffee-table-makeover.html" target="_blank">Italian marble coffee table</a>, etc. -- basically everything in the space was vintage, except the <a href="http://littlegreennotebook.blogspot.com/2013/04/diy-faux-malachite.html" target="_blank">IKEA DIY malachite pattern desk</a>.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt=" photo IMG_3074.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/ALBUM%2019/IMG_3074.jpg" /></div><br />Domino and I teamed up with <a href="http://keep.com/">Keep.com</a> to add a few of those new pieces I so desperately needed to my vintage mix, and I love what we came up with. But here's the great news: you can <a href="http://keep.com/giveaway2?utm_source=LGN&utm_medium=banner&utm_content=DOLGNCN41514" target="_blank">enter HERE to win a $2000 GIFT CARD</a> to Domino's shop! Instant remedy for those of you in vintage overwhelm (like I was), or those of you who want vintage style, but don't love the endless hunt/bedbugs. :)<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt=" photo IMG_3191.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/ALBUM%2019/IMG_3191.jpg" style="text-align: start;" /></div><br />Here are the pieces I chose from the Domino shop, and a ton more photos of our studio below:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><center></center></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div><img alt=" photo JennyKomenda.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/ALBUM%2019/JennyKomenda.jpg" /><br /><br /><a href="http://keep.com/the-new-yorker-cover-september-9-1961-poster-print-by-saul-steinberg-at-the-conde-nast-collection-by-jennykomenda/k/wRNHEngBG4/" target="_blank">1</a>  //  2  //  <a href="http://keep.com/garnet-sculptures-set-of-2-arteriors-by-jennykomenda/k/wRK9PuABDO/" target="_blank">3</a>  //  <a href="http://keep.com/perimeter-light-white-blu-dot-by-jennykomenda/k/wRLZzGgBKY/" target="_blank">4</a>  //  <a href="http://keep.com/brass-colored-pencil-set-jayson-home-by-jennykomenda/k/wRLEBjgBFA/" target="_blank">5</a>  //  <a href="http://keep.com/untitled-domino-prints-by-jennykomenda/k/wRLQLaABIQ/" target="_blank">6</a>  //  <a href="http://keep.com/tracy-accent-table-safavieh-by-jennykomenda/k/wRK3VgABBU/" target="_blank">7</a>  //  <a href="http://keep.com/otomi-pillow-caramel-wisteria-by-jennykomenda/k/wRMb-sABLb/" target="_blank">8</a>  //  <a href="http://keep.com/falcon-arm-chair-light-blue-safavieh-by-jennykomenda/k/wRLVjZgBJe/" target="_blank">9</a>  //  <a href="http://keep.com/poppy-tall-aquamarine-glass-vase-arteriors-by-jennykomenda/k/wRLn7GABOX/" target="_blank">10</a>  //  <a href="http://keep.com/horn-vases-jayson-home-by-jennykomenda/k/wRLH_SgBGB/" target="_blank">11</a></div><div></div></div><br /><a name="more"></a>Let's start by the back door. We have the malachite desk along the west wall and I put the just-delivered, freshly reupholstered <a href="http://littlegreennotebook.blogspot.com/2014/04/how-to-easily-remove-rust.html" target="_blank">Plycraft chair</a> just next to that. I love how it looks next to <a href="http://keep.com/tracy-accent-table-safavieh-by-jennykomenda/k/wRK3VgABBU/" target="_blank">the new Safavieh table</a>. That thing is SOLID. Seriously built to last. The table top is a beautiful piece of sparkly marble and the tapered legs are gilded iron. The base has a really pretty organic quality - sort of perfectly imperfect.<br /><br /><center></center><div style="text-align: start;"><center></center></div><div style="text-align: start;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt=" photo IMG_3007copy.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/ALBUM%2018/IMG_3007copy.jpg" /></div></div><div style="text-align: start;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt=" photo IMG_3062.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/ALBUM%2019/IMG_3062.jpg" style="text-align: start;" /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://keep.com/horn-vases-jayson-home-by-jennykomenda/k/wRLH_SgBGB/" target="_blank">The horn vases</a> are my favorite for office supplies, but I've used them for flowers before too and the mix of textures is really beautiful. </div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt=" photo cIMG_3059.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/ALBUM%2019/cIMG_3059.jpg" style="text-align: start;" /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://keep.com/the-new-yorker-cover-september-9-1961-poster-print-by-saul-steinberg-at-the-conde-nast-collection-by-jennykomenda/k/wRNHEngBG4/" target="_blank">The New Yorker cover</a> from the 60s was a Conde Nast Store find. I love it next to my new vintage etching (especially after <a href="http://littlegreennotebook.blogspot.com/2014/04/adding-detail-to-frame-mats.html" target="_blank">its recent upgrade</a>).</div><br /><div style="text-align: start;"><center></center></div><div style="text-align: start;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt=" photo cIMG_3027copy.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/ALBUM%2018/cIMG_3027copy.jpg" /></div></div><div style="text-align: start;"></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">On the north wall, against the wall of windows, we put the ikat sofas and the marble coffee table on my old Persian runner.</div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt=" photo xIMG_2949.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/ALBUM%2019/xIMG_2949.jpg" style="text-align: start;" /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I got these one-of-a-kind kilim pillows a few weeks ago when they were one of the <a href="http://domino.com/deals" target="_blank">Domino Deals</a> (50% off baby!) and they're gorgeous. (psst...this <a href="http://keep.com/otomi-pillow-caramel-wisteria-by-jennykomenda/k/wRMb-sABLb/" target="_blank">Otomi pillow</a> is also awesome)</div><br /><img alt=" photo IMG_2972.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/ALBUM%2019/IMG_2972.jpg" style="text-align: start;" /><br /><br /><img alt=" photo IMG_2974.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/ALBUM%2019/IMG_2974.jpg" style="text-align: start;" /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">And on the coffee table is this pretty little <a href="http://keep.com/faceted-vase-matte-black-domino-by-jennykomenda/k/wRLg3OgBMe/" target="_blank">black hex planter</a> from Dwell Studio. There might be no less than three succulents in every room in my house at this point.</div><br /><img alt=" photo IMG_2990.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/ALBUM%2019/IMG_2990.jpg" style="text-align: start;" /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">This <a href="http://keep.com/falcon-arm-chair-light-blue-safavieh-by-jennykomenda/k/wRLVjZgBJe/" target="_blank">light blue-green chair</a> is more comfortable than you might give it credit for since it's so small. It's adorable and the linen upholstery is well done. The color is pretty with the sofas too, huh?</div><br /><img alt=" photo IMG_3187.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/ALBUM%2019/IMG_3187.jpg" style="text-align: start;" /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I'm SO in love with this <a href="http://keep.com/perimeter-light-white-blu-dot-by-jennykomenda/k/wRLZzGgBKY/" target="_blank">Blu Dot lamp</a>. I bought the IKEA knock off a couple months ago, and let me tell you, that one is complete junk in comparison. This lamp is worth every penny, just for the shade alone! It's a gorgeous statement piece. Look at that pretty base.</div><br /><img alt=" photo IMG_3193.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/ALBUM%2019/IMG_3193.jpg" style="text-align: start;" /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I found that little knoll table for (get this) <i>$24 </i>here at an antique mall. I could hardly believe my luck.</div><br /><img alt=" photo cIMG_3206.jpg" border="0" height="885" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/ALBUM%2019/cIMG_3206.jpg" style="text-align: start;" width="590" /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Just to the right of the sofas on the east wall is a bunch of new pretty stuff that I'm so excited to share with you! The perfect little cherry on top though is this <a href="http://keep.com/untitled-domino-prints-by-jennykomenda/k/wRLQLaABIQ/" target="_blank">Cy Twombly print</a> that I've been wanting for years now. I LOVE the colors here. And it was nice that the print came framed.</div><br /><img alt=" photo IMG_2930.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/ALBUM%2019/IMG_2930.jpg" style="text-align: start;" /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://keep.com/poppy-tall-aquamarine-glass-vase-arteriors-by-jennykomenda/k/wRLn7GABOX/" target="_blank">This Arteriors vase</a> is so crazy and unique, I keep moving it around the house because I love seeing it everywhere. Recognize the nubbins? Totally inspired one of <a href="http://littlegreennotebook.blogspot.com/2014/03/diy-concrete-planters.html" target="_blank">my concrete planters</a>.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><img alt=" photo cIMG_2925.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/ALBUM%2019/cIMG_2925.jpg" style="text-align: start;" /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">These little <a href="http://keep.com/garnet-sculptures-set-of-2-arteriors-by-jennykomenda/k/wRK9PuABDO/" target="_blank">brass hand sculptures</a> are new too and I love how they look against the black table. I think a person's hands are so beautiful (especially really old ones and brand new baby ones! Oh, my heart!), but I'm starting to realize that my hand sculpture collection is getting a little out of control at this point. Maybe.</div><br /><img alt=" photo cIMG_3420.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/ALBUM%2019/cIMG_3420.jpg" style="text-align: start;" /><br /><br /><img alt=" photo IMG_3428.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/ALBUM%2019/IMG_3428.jpg" style="text-align: start;" /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">More the share later, when I get to the projects posts, but I just wanted to say that lilac and poppy red will forever be a favorite color combo.</div><br /><img alt=" photo IMG_2903.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/ALBUM%2019/IMG_2903.jpg" style="text-align: start;" /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Then just a little to the right, in the window bay, is my sunny desk nook. Those <a href="http://keep.com/s-chair-white-zuo-modern-by-jennykomenda/k/wRM4-lABDK/" target="_blank">white S chairs</a> were originally going sit at the malachite desk and one or both of the leopard chairs were going to sit at my desk, but I decided I liked the white S chairs in a pair at my desk instead. When people come over, we all sit together here, and the girls come up and sit with me if I need to work after they get home from school. They color and I type away. </div><br /><img alt=" photo IMG_3111.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/ALBUM%2019/IMG_3111.jpg" style="text-align: start;" /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I painted the base of that Widdicomb table with chalkboard paint and I love the ultra-matte finish. And remember this little guy? My <a href="http://keep.com/brass-colored-pencil-set-jayson-home-by-jennykomenda/k/wRLEBjgBFA/" target="_blank">brass colored pencil holder</a> has a star spot on my desk top now. I love it.</div><br /><br /><img alt=" photo IMG_3129.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/ALBUM%2019/IMG_3129.jpg" style="text-align: start;" /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I picked up the gray wool office chair at a thrift store and it is so, so comfortable. It's cleaned up pretty well, but I think it's going to get a little more love sometime soon. The wooden arms and base need some work. But for now, it's just about my favorite place to sit and the arms hit the table at just the right spot. The perfect fit.</div><br /><img alt=" photo IMG_3074.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/ALBUM%2019/IMG_3074.jpg" /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">There are still a few more projects we're working on (some giant inspiration boards!!), but I'm so happy with the progress in here. It's bright and cheerful and it feels finished, but not overloaded. There's tons of floor space for spreading out our projects, but also places to sit and work when we're just doing computer work. I am so happy and grateful for this studio space. It is seriously saving my sanity. :)</div><br /><img alt=" photo JennyKomenda.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/ALBUM%2019/JennyKomenda.jpg" /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">NOW!! Don't forget to enter <a href="http://keep.com/giveaway2?utm_source=LGN&utm_medium=banner&utm_content=DOLGNCN41514" target="_blank">the $2000 GIVE AWAY</a> from Domino and Keep.com. Think of all the pretty things you could put in your home! My fingers are crossed for you! :)</div></div>

The Studio Tour! (and a HUGE Give Away from Domino and Keep!)

We've been working hard to decorate my little studio space this month! It's been SO fun to finally add color to the all-white room! ...

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New Barstools (and a Give Away from EZ Mod!)

<center></center>We've been using <a href="http://instagram.com/p/hBxVzWQW--/" target="_blank">some really cheap bar stools</a> that I picked up at a thrift store, but they were pretty rickety and it always made me nervous when little kids would sit on them. It felt unsafe without backs on the stools.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt=" photo IMG_0716.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/ALBUM%2018/IMG_0716.jpg" style="text-align: start;" /></div><br />Since we had so many house guests last month, I decided it was time to just bite the bullet and buy the wire stools I've been wanting forever. I found a really great deal on eBay with this company called <a href="http://www.ezmodfurniture.com/" target="_blank">EZ Mod Furniture</a>. I ended up calling them to see if they could expedite my order and they were the NICEST people. So helpful and friendly and they upgraded my shipping for free!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt=" photo zIMG_0611.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/ALBUM%2018/zIMG_0611.jpg" style="text-align: start;" /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">The counter-height bar stools are really, really great too. I'm so happy with them. I think they might get a paint job eventually, but I love the size and the way they look in our space. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt=" photo IMG_0686.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/ALBUM%2018/IMG_0686.jpg" style="text-align: start;" /></div></div><br />The EZ Mod team was over-the-moon excited about the idea of doing a giveaway and they generously offered up a $250 gift certificate to one of you readers! Here are a few of my favorites available at <a href="http://www.ezmodfurniture.com/" target="_blank">EZ Mod</a>:<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><center></center></div><div style="text-align: center;"><center></center><br /><img alt=" photo EzModcopy.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/Album%203/EzModcopy.jpg" /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.ezmodfurniture.com/2-eiffel-wood-arm-chair-white.html" target="_blank">1</a>  //  <a href="http://www.ezmodfurniture.com/hang-it-all-coat-rack.html" target="_blank">2</a>  //  <a href="http://www.ezmodfurniture.com/fiore-floral-accent-chair.html" target="_blank">3</a>  //  <a href="http://www.ezmodfurniture.com/furniture/modern-classic/button-sofa-fabric.html" target="_blank">4</a>  //  <a href="http://www.ezmodfurniture.com/furniture/modern-classic/daimen-black-round-table.html" target="_blank">5</a>  //  <a href="http://www.ezmodfurniture.com/2-acrylic-ghost-bar-stool.html" target="_blank">6</a>  //  <a href="http://www.ezmodfurniture.com/bertoia-style-wire-chair-red.html" target="_blank">7</a>  //  <a href="http://www.ezmodfurniture.com/furniture/modern-classic/womb-chair-and-ottoman.html" target="_blank">8</a>  //  <a href="http://www.ezmodfurniture.com/furniture/modern-classic/wassily-style-leather-chair-tan.html" target="_blank">9</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">To enter to win the $250 gift certificate, visit the <a href="http://www.ezmodfurniture.com/" target="_blank">EZ Mod site</a>, pick your favorite item and leave a comment here with a link to your choice. I've turned off comment log-in for the length of the give away to make it easy to enter. And for an extra entry, you can like the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/EZmod-Furniture/116008701809562" target="_blank">EZ Mod Facebook page</a>. Contest ends next Monday at midnight. Best of luck!</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt=" photo xIMG_0600.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/ALBUM%2018/xIMG_0600.jpg" style="text-align: start;" /></div>

New Barstools (and a Give Away from EZ Mod!)

We've been using some really cheap bar stools that I picked up at a thrift store, but they were pretty rickety and it always made me ne...

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Kids Cleaning Buckets (and a HUGE Give Away!)

<center></center>I posted my cleaning schedule last week when I shared <a href="http://finditathomedepot.com/entry.php?entry=18&utm_source=littlegreennotebook&utm_medium=blogger&utm_campaign=13-PG-2629%20bright%20ideas" target="_blank">my cleaning closet redo</a> and some of you were curious if my girls help with the household work.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt=" photo DSC_0403.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/ALBUM%2016/DSC_0403.jpg" style="text-align: start;" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt=" photo Closet25.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/ALBUM%2016/Closet25.jpg" style="text-align: start;" /></div><br />Evie helps out too, but my two older girls are old enough to do some real cleaning as part of their weekly chores. To make their chores a little more exciting (a stretch, I know!) and to give them more ownership, the girls and I decided they needed their own cleaning kits. So we went to Home Depot together and shopped for some supplies to make the kits. We found a huge display with duct tape in all different colors and we thought that would make a cute (and waterproof!) decoration for simple white buckets.<br /><a name="more"></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt=" photo IMG_0619.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/ALBUM%2016/IMG_0619.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt=" photo IMG_0618.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/ALBUM%2016/IMG_0618.jpg" /></div><br />We also picked up some colorful nylon cording.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt=" photo Kit3.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/ALBUM%2016/Kit3.jpg" /></div><br />The girls and I worked together to wrap the buckets in layers of the duct tape. If you roll the bucket while pulling the tape really taut, there won't be any air bubbles or wrinkles.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt=" photo IMG_0827.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/ALBUM%2016/IMG_0827.jpg" /></div><br />Then we used a hot glue gun to wrap the handles in the nylon cording.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt=" photo IMG_0842.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/ALBUM%2016/IMG_0842.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt=" photo xDSC_0366.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/ALBUM%2016/xDSC_0366.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt=" photo xDSC_0365.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/ALBUM%2016/xDSC_0365.jpg" /></div><br />It's surprising to me how putting in even a little extra effort to make something beautiful gives a household item so much more importance. My girls love these buckets and they've been diligently doing their chores lately! Success!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt=" photo xDSC_0358.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/ALBUM%2016/xDSC_0358.jpg" /></div><br /><a href="http://finditathomedepot.com/entry.php?entry=18&utm_source=littlegreennotebook&utm_medium=blogger&utm_campaign=13-PG-2629%20bright%20ideas" target="_blank">The Home Depot and P&G</a> want to give away a few things today so one of you readers can kick start your own cleaning and organizing project! To enter to win a $200 gift card to The Home Depot along with some cleaning products including Febreze Air Effects, Bounty Select-A-Size and Charmin Ultra Soft, simply leave a comment on this post and share what project you have in mind. Or share what you do to help get your kids excited to help cleaning!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt=" photo DSC_0245.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/ALBUM%2016/DSC_0245.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">And don't forget to check out <a href="http://finditathomedepot.com/entry.php?entry=18&utm_source=littlegreennotebook&utm_medium=blogger&utm_campaign=13-PG-2629%20bright%20ideas" target="_blank">all the great blogger projects here</a> to get yourself inspired!</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt=" photo Kit14.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/ALBUM%2016/Kit14.jpg" /></div>

Kids Cleaning Buckets (and a HUGE Give Away!)

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Rug for Sale, the New Chairish App, and a HUGE Give Away

It's no secret that I have a seriously intense vintage furniture buying habit. It's the thrill of the hunt that really does it for me. So thank heavens I have a job that gives me a good excuse for all the buying! But sometimes enough is enough and even I hit my limit. Or rather, my storage space hits its limit. So my new rule is if one thing comes home, one thing must leave. And, basically, if I don't have a very specific place for something in the new house, it's on the "must leave" list.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt=" photo RUG2.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/ALBUM%2015/RUG2.jpg" /></div><br />The "must leave" list is ever growing as we continue to empty out the garage and try to get more settled into the house. I am considering doing a big sale sometime soon using <a href="http://shop.chairish.com/?utm_source=littlegreennotebook.blogspot.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=SellAppIntro&utm_content=ChairishHome" target="_blank">Chairish</a>, a site I love and have partnered with in the past. It's a lot like 1st Dibs, but much, much more affordable. It's like a really well-curated Craigslist (basically my dream site).<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt=" photo RUG3.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/ALBUM%2015/RUG3.jpg" style="text-align: start;" /></div><br />Chairish recently launched <a href="https://www.chairish.com/app/?utm_source=littlegreennotebook.blogspot.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=SellAppIntro&utm_content=ChairishAppPage" target="_blank">a brand new and really beautiful version of their app</a> that makes selling items a <i>breeze.</i> You basically just take a few photos with your phone and add some descriptive info and press submit. The curators at Chairish will take care of the rest of the listing, including whiting out the background of the main photo.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt=" photo ScreenShot2014-01-29at33104PM.png" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/ALBUM%2015/ScreenShot2014-01-29at33104PM.png" style="text-align: start;" /></div><br />I decided to list <a href="http://shop.chairish.com/products/colorful-vintage-persian-rug?utm_source=littlegreennotebook.blogspot.com/&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=SellAppIntro&utm_content=VintagePersianRug" target="_blank">this vintage Persian rug</a> as a test run, and I timed myself just for kicks. It took two minutes and 43 seconds to upload this listing from start to finish! I told you it was a breeze!!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt=" photo RUG1.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/ALBUM%2015/RUG1.jpg" style="text-align: start;" /></div><br />Do you remember this rug from the brownstone? We had it in the garden level entry. I don't have the right space for it in the new house, so, instead of storing it somewhere where it could get damaged, I'd rather see it get sold and properly loved by someone else. Wouldn't you like to have this beauty, with its pops of mint, apricot and hot pink, in your own place? :) <a href="http://shop.chairish.com/products/colorful-vintage-persian-rug?utm_source=littlegreennotebook.blogspot.com/&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=SellAppIntro&utm_content=VintagePersianRug" target="_blank">The listing is here</a>.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt=" photo RUG4.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/ALBUM%2015/RUG4.jpg" style="text-align: start;" /></div><br />And in even MORE exciting news, if you download the newest version of the <a href="https://www.chairish.com/app/?utm_source=littlegreennotebook.blogspot.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=SellAppIntro&utm_content=ChairishAppPage" target="_blank">Chairish app</a> before February 28, you will be automatically entered to win all of the amazing pieces in the designer room below (worth thousands and thousands of dollars in total). You know I'm especially digging that green sofa!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt=" photo sweepscollage.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/ALBUM%2015/sweepscollage.jpg" style="text-align: start;" /></div><br />So to enter the fab giveaway, download the app <a href="https://www.chairish.com/app/?utm_source=littlegreennotebook.blogspot.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=SellAppIntro&utm_content=ChairishAppPage" target="_blank">here</a> (or <a href="http://bit.ly/1bhakcc" target="_blank">here</a> if you're reading this from your phone), and that's it! Browsing vintage finds and selling your old treasures has never been easier. I know I've got about five sofas that will be uploaded as soon as I can get them unburied enough to photograph! And I only wish that was an exaggeration. :)<br /><br /><i><a href="http://shop.chairish.com/?utm_source=littlegreennotebook.blogspot.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=SellAppIntro&utm_content=ChairishHome" target="_blank">Chairish</a> is a valued sponsor of LGN. Thanks for supporting our partners!</i>

Rug for Sale, the New Chairish App, and a HUGE Give Away

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ShoeMint Holiday Give Away!

<center></center>We've got some fun holiday parties coming up over the next few weeks and I'm so excited to try out <a href="http://9nl.be/83ut" target="_blank">these new heels</a>.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt=" photo zDSC_0861.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/ALBUM%2015/zDSC_0861.jpg" style="text-align: start;" /></div><br />The front is the softest, buttery camel leather, and the heels have this cool modern lucite panel. I love them!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt=" photo DSC_0869.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/ALBUM%2015/DSC_0869.jpg" style="text-align: start;" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt=" photo DSC_0873.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/ALBUM%2015/DSC_0873.jpg" style="text-align: start;" /></div><br />This week's give away is from <a href="http://9nl.be/83ut" target="_blank">ShoeMint</a> (where I got these heels!). They are giving away an amazing pair of shoes to three readers. (I'm eyeballing these little black suede booties here!)<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt=" photo SM1.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/ALBUM%2015/SM1.jpg" /></div><br />In case you aren't familiar with the company, <a href="http://9nl.be/83ut" target="_blank">ShoeMint</a> was started by Rachel Bilson, stylist Nicole Chavez and Steve Madden. They work together to designer beautiful, real leather and suede shoes at a great price point. New designs are added monthly, so there is always something new to want on the site!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt=" photo SM2.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/ALBUM%2015/SM2.jpg" /></div><br />To enter to win one of the gorgeous three pairs of shoes, <a href="http://9nl.be/83ut" target="_blank">sign up for ShoeMint</a> (completely free, no obligation to buy) and then leave a comment here with your favorite pair of shoes. Contest is open to US and Canada only, and ends Dec 25 at midnight. Winners will be emailed. Good luck!<br /><br /><i>PS For 20% off your first ShoeMint purchase, <a href="http://9nl.be/83ut" target="_blank">click here</a>!</i>

ShoeMint Holiday Give Away!

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