A Little Bit of Old and A Little Bit of New

Anyone who has even been to my house can see that it is full of an eclectic array of hand-me-downs, rescued items, thrift store pieces, new items and even a few antiques. I think, and I've been told by others who are maybe just being nice to me, that my house is a perfect mixture of old and new. And after spending all week refinishing two old pieces of furniture to fit in with a few new pieces I recently purchased, I thought I would see what some of the members of Design Style Guide had to offer in the furniture department. I was not disappointed.

Here are a few of my favorite finds.

I love the lines on this Havana Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Lunar Lounge Design. And it would add a perfect punch of color to the room.



And these wonderful, vintage Hollywood Regency chairs by KLUpholstery would look perfect flanking a cafe table in a corner of your house.




I love all of Mad Tea Party Furniture's items. This Age of Innocence Hand Painted Clock is one of my favorites. It would make such a fun statement in your house.




I love this Girtz Plasma TV Stand by Shaka Studios. The primitive finish adds a softness to the room that provides a nice counterpoint to the harsh lines of your plasma TV.




Everyone needs a small stool to reach the top-shelve items in your cupboards and closets. Why not use one with a little personality like this Pullman-Type stool from Wislancraft.




And accent your room decor with these Art Deco-style candle holders from Arzu Musa.




And don't forget the puppy! These Uniquely Handcrafted Doggie Beds by Jakeybb are perfect for your pampered pet.



To find more fabulous, hand-crafted furniture finds, be sure to search "designstlyeguide" on etsy. Or visit the Design Style Guide website.

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Springtime

It is around this time of year, when winter has overstayed its welcome, that I begin longing for spring. I impatiently wait for spring rain showers and low, rumbling thunderstorms; for trees to unfurl their greenery and flowers to bloom and bring some color back to the landscape; for birds to return and fill the air with their playful song, signaling the warmer, lazier days to come.

Be sure to click on the captions and visit the etsy shops of these very talented artists. And there is music involved, so if you happen to be viewing this at work, you may want to adjust your volume accordingly before clicking on the play button. Enjoy!

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What time is it???

We all need to keep track of time, whether it's to make sure we aren't late for work or an appointment, or catching our favorite tv program. Why have an ordinary factory make clock when you can decorate your home with a beautiful and unique hand crafted piece of art? You can find clocks to fit anyones decor and taste on etsy.

Block Clock - Mary and Cindy 7 by infinityarts

KEYS TO THE HOUSE OF TIME by ElenaMary

Ceramic Time Piece It's 5 o'clock somewhere by pagepottery

Freda the Frog with Water Lilies - Clock by AussieWoodcraft

The Celestial Atlas of Harmony, Clock and Keepsake Box by TheGeckosNest

Black and White Hibiscus Plate Clock by bode22

Hand Painted Pendulum Wall Clock by JanesFolkArt

Whether it's for the kitchen, livingroom, bedroom, kids room or bathroom, etsy is the place to go. Just search interiordesignteam clocks.

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