Before we moved from Boston, we got rid. of. everything. and up until about a week ago, the only furniture my husband and I had to our name was an Ikea dining room table and chairs (which we bought off of Craigslist) and two dressers, all of which have been vacationing in our storage unit for the past six months. Little furniture made for an easier move, but now that we have a house to fill, it has certainly complicated the next step. I got some shoppin' to do, and I have started! 

Here are my finds so far:

If you follow me on Instagram, you are well aware (from all of my shameless gloating) that perhaps my best find from the past few weeks was this set of dining room chairs and a table that I found on Craiglist for $200!!!:

and boom goes the dynamite

When we picked them up (we were only able to fit one of the six chairs in the back of our CRV, but luckily the rest of the set fit in the back of the seller's truck), I asked a bit about their history. Unfortunately, all I could find out was that they were originally purchased in Miami. I will do some more research, but in the meantime, might any of you lovely readers have some additional insight?

I also bought a bamboo coffee table! And although it was not this one, it was certainly based on it:

$1,338.75 from Interior Home Scapes

I fell in love with this vintage bamboo beauty, too, which was about half the price of the table above, but still about twice the price we wanted to pay--you know, after buying a house...:

$650 from Feelin' Vintage

Not to get my mother-in-law's hopes up--but as fabulous as this last one was, I thought it was a bit too far from future kid friendly. However; since I didn't claim it for myself, you still can! Although I will be very jealous... 

But fear not--we found one! A beautiful one! For $220!

$220 from Tim and Kim Show on Etsy

The best part? Shipping was ridiculously reasonable because Tim and Kim used Greyhound's shipping service, which I didn't even know existed and could consequently be my best find of the week! Plus I got to go to the gorgeous Greyhound Station to pick it up:

Good times...

Anyway, another one of my new prized possessions is the blue and white umbrella stand that I have been wanting for so long...

Here is my umbrella stand inspiration:

$688 from Christie's

Aaand here is my new umbrella stand!:

$88 from Overstock.com

SO: now we have two dressers, two dining room tables with chairs, a coffee table and an umbrella stand! I mean, what else could we possibly need?!

But to be completely honest, I admit I've also bought a bunch of other stuff, although none of it was really a find, per se :-/ Who needs a new roof anyway? Oh wait, we do...

Enough about me, let's talk about you! Did you hear Ballard Designs is having a 20% off everything sale for their 30th Anniversary?! It's true! You have through February 24th! Aaand go...

Here are my favorites from Ballard Designs:

Dayna Arm Chair

Macau Arm Chair

Paris Bistro Chairs

Librarie Bookshelf

Audree Pom Pom Quilt Bedding

Ava Block Print Bedding Spa

Liza Paisley Dhurrie Rug

Bingham Printed Damask Panels

Sabina Embroidered Pillow

Bria Medallion Linen Pillow

Margeaux Ceiling Mount Chandelier

Clam Shell Bowl

Goodbye for now and have a great weekend!

French Court Coir Mat

After all of the time and energy we have put into our house hunt this week, I was hoping to announce that my Friday finds included a house, but instead I have tea towels for you today, ha! In case you hadn't noticed (yeah right), my poor little blog has been a bit neglected lately, but bear with me--I may have exciting news and lots of new material soon! ;-)

These adorable elephant tea towels from Pomegranate are on sale for $11!:

Set of Two (red or blue) Embroidered Hand Towels

Pomegranate

The elephant towels are my favorite, but also on sale from Pomegranate are the following:

Set of Six Embroidered Cocktail Napkins

$7(!) from Pomegranate

Set of Four Placemats 

$11 from Pomegranate

Set of Two Oven Mitts

$13 from Pomegranate

Tablecloth

$17 from Pomegranate

Set of Four Placemats

$11 from Pomegranate

Enjoy!

Emilie

I am so excited! Thibaut has a new collection of wall coverings called Graphic Resource! Thibaut describes their new collection to be comprised of "patterns that range from bold patterns to fun novelties to graceful geometrics. Thibaut's newest wallpaper collection offers a variety of perfectly scaled and upbeat designs in exciting and also subtle color combinations."

Here are some of my favorites for today's Friday finds:

Taza (!!!)

LaFarge

Broadway

Bahia

Stanbury Trellis

Enjoy!

Emilie

As promised, I have more fabulous Friday finds for you today from my husband's hometown of Nashville!

I have been following A Flair for Vintage Décor on social media for quite some time, so when I learned last spring that the home décor boutique was located in Nashville, I knew I had to see it for myself! I waited patiently for my next visit to town so I could finally meet owner and designer Caroline Roche West and see all of her finds at Flair.

While decorating her own home a few years ago, Caroline was hoping to compliment her inherited pieces with some additional vintage pieces, as well as some new accessories to reflect today's style. Caroline explains that she got the idea to begin her own business when she couldn't find a local store that offered a mix of both the vintage and new, and so began A Flair for Vintage Décor!

These days, Caroline collects coveted vintage finds from antique stores and estate sales around Nashville and beyond. After collecting her treasures, Caroline treats them with a little TLC and then sells them alongside a selection of new home accessories from her Nashville storefront. Finds range from furniture to lighting to small decorative accessories. Although it was hard to choose, my favorite pieces included various vintage elephant garden stools and the more modern acrylic clam shell bowls. Oh! And those pagoda lanterns! To die for! Pieces are primarily of the Hollywood Regency, Mid-Century modern, and Palm Beach styles. Swoon.

Caroline also offers in-home design services! I should have asked if she was willing to travel...

Caroline was so accommodating and welcomed me into her beautiful store the day before Christmas Eve! After greeting me and giving me the grand tour (with the help of her adorable 15-month-old daughter), I snuck around to snap some photos to share with you!

Here are some of my favorites from Flair:

If and when you are in Nashville, be sure to stop by Flair to check out all of Caroline's ever-changing finds! In the meantime, you can keep up with her finds by following her blog, as well as her Instagram photos and Facebook page!

Enjoy!

Emilie

Just a quick Friday Finds post for today, as I am on the island, and I seem to have misplaced my computer charger off the island--not good as we prepare to go out of town tomorrow for a week! 8-/ 'Tis the season! 

On a happier note, Pottery Barn is offering specials on some pieces from my favorite line of their paisley bedding--a beautiful print called "Rayna"--check it out!:

Pottery Barn's "Rayna" Paisley Print

Rayna Bedding

Duvet Cover

Euro Sham

Standard Sham

Check out the "Rayna" line of bath linens, too!:

Towel

Shower Curtain

Some other paisley prints from Pottery Barn:

Lori Paisley

Lynette Paisley

Enjoy! 

Emilie