tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16886153678609911172024-03-19T00:01:16.176-04:00An Apple A Dayyour (almost) daily dose of home furnishings & designAnna Applegatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08110807789167741190noreply@blogger.comBlogger129125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1688615367860991117.post-4228001774116429992020-05-21T14:03:00.002-04:002020-05-21T14:03:59.512-04:00This is Anna's son:Robert.I will be taking over the blog from here on out. I hope that you enjoy my posts!Anna Applegatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08110807789167741190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1688615367860991117.post-5657388484285836382012-09-04T15:04:00.002-04:002012-09-04T15:04:28.041-04:00Weekend Find<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I was furniture hunting again over the weekend, trying to knock some items off my "to find" list, when I happened upon these...</div>
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Drexel dining chairs in a beautiful cerused oak finish...6 sides and 2 arms. Success! I opted out of the seat cushions that came with the chairs and will have new ones made with fresh upholstery; fabric TBD. (Interesting piece on cerused oak finish <a href="http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/home_blog/2009/07/object-lesson-limed-oak-cerused-oak-shelter-furniture-.html" target="_blank">here</a>, from the LA Times...)<br />
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I love that these chairs are different. I've bought a vintage faux-bamboo dining table that I've had lacquered creamy white, and I think that the modern look of these chairs will be a nice balance to the traditional bamboo detailing of the table. I'm a big fan of mixing furniture styles and periods and so I think I will love this combination in my dining room.<br />
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In other news, the metal bamboo chairs have sold; thanks to all of you who had interest in them. This one's a little random, but I also have a brand-new <a href="http://www.serenaandlily.com/Baby/A-La-Carte-Crib-Skirts-Sprout-Basics" target="_blank">Serena & Lily Sprout Crib Skirt</a> that I'm looking to sell. It's never been used (the green didn't work with the other fabrics in the room). $50 (plus shipping, if you're not local.) <a href="mailto:anna@annaapplegateinteriors.com" target="_blank">Email me</a> if you're interested.Anna Applegatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08110807789167741190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1688615367860991117.post-10509066127971091212012-08-31T09:51:00.000-04:002012-08-31T09:51:08.031-04:00For Sale: Bamboo Chairs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have 4 of these fabulous metal faux-bamboo side chairs, in need of a new paint job and possibly new upholstery. 15.5" w x 15.5" d x 39.5" h. Seat height is 18". $225/set of 4. <a href="mailto:anna@annaapplegateinteriors.com" target="_blank">Email me</a> if you're interested.Anna Applegatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08110807789167741190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1688615367860991117.post-65026818820899294882012-08-30T13:15:00.001-04:002012-08-30T13:15:39.164-04:00For Sale: Sectional Sofa<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
A new house doesn't always make nice with your old furniture; meaning, sometimes it just doesn't <i>fit</i>. This is, unfortunately, the case with our brand-new (as of 2 years ago) sectional, which you may remember me <a href="http://aainteriors.blogspot.com/2010/08/feathered-nest.html" target="_blank">discussing</a> a few years back. We bought it for our old den and it was the perfect solution to that room's long and narrow structure. Unfortunately, it doesn't fit well into any of the rooms in our new house and so I'm trying to find it a new home. (As I mentioned the other day, there are a few pieces that I just can't get to work in our new place, so I'll be posting them on the blog over the next week in hopes of moving them along...)</div>
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<a href="http://crlaine.com/" target="_blank">CR Laine</a> <a href="http://crlaine.com/ViewDetail.asp?itemidx=20&pg=2&IsPrimary=1#.UD-fCI5OHR4" target="_blank">Topsider Sectional Sofa</a>. 2 pieces: 1 left arm facing corner sofa (83" x 36") and 1 right arm facing one arm loveseat (50" x 36"). Overall dimensions are 83" x 86" x 36" deep by 36" high. Fabric is Taupe solid. Comes with 3 throw pillows (matches sofa fabric). Legs are in Walnut finish. Sofa is in good condition with some slight fading from the sun on a few cushions. Manufactured in North Carolina- 8-way hand-tied, double wrapped cushions encased in down proof ticking.</div>
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Anna Applegatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08110807789167741190noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1688615367860991117.post-86465249419795343702012-08-28T09:40:00.001-04:002012-08-28T09:40:36.888-04:00Weekend FindHere's the thrift store find I was telling you about yesterday- it fit perfectly in my foyer. Now I just need to decide on a paint color...and make time to paint it...<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9BuXMy3a6yv-TXNsVCp0QrYoLhiiqun1LEQvVxuLvH1g1gIw61VvSDP0-1-TGAM-7hKXGbt-wJYTd5AiA3AZwXRWCRi7D8Qz73Y62Te6p64O06r61gKq2y4VbJo4U7gcVcAqki7XmMKKH/s640/blogger-image-725753394.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9BuXMy3a6yv-TXNsVCp0QrYoLhiiqun1LEQvVxuLvH1g1gIw61VvSDP0-1-TGAM-7hKXGbt-wJYTd5AiA3AZwXRWCRi7D8Qz73Y62Te6p64O06r61gKq2y4VbJo4U7gcVcAqki7XmMKKH/s640/blogger-image-725753394.jpg" /></a></div>Anna Applegatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08110807789167741190noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1688615367860991117.post-5471699306765890022012-08-27T14:28:00.001-04:002012-08-27T14:28:52.960-04:00The Fun StuffNow that we've been in our house for about a month and a half and are finally finishing up the punch-list (which seemed never-ending), I'm turning my attention to what I consider the "fun stuff"...decorating.<br />
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A decent amount of our furniture didn't fit well in our new house and has been sold, borrowed or is looking for a new home (posts to come on items for sale). This leaves me with lots to find...which is really fun but also a lesson in patience. Finding the "perfect" piece of furniture or fabric takes time, especially when you have little ones (rendering shopping time scarce), you're looking for something unique, and you're working with a budget. As anxious as I am to get everything settled, I'm practicing patience and enjoying the "thrill of the hunt" yet again.<br />
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We needed a comfortable chair in our den, one that had a low profile since it needed to float and would be in the line of sight from the den into the kitchen. My mom found this beauty at a thrift store. It was sorely in need of reupholstering but seemed to be well-made and both rocks and swivels. Oh, and it was $25. Sold.<br />
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A new seat cushion and reupholstery in a fun <a href="http://www.fschumacher.com/search/ProductDetail.aspx?sku=174486" target="_blank">Schumacher print</a> and voila:<br />
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The upholsterer dropped it off on Saturday while we were at the beach. Let me tell you, for me to come home to a newly reupholstered piece of furniture is like Christmas morning to a five-year-old.<br />
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Side note- did I tell you about this flea market find from a few months ago? (probably not- I haven't exactly been the most diligent of bloggers...) Well, the colors are perfect and the size works great in our new foyer. It instantly brings life to the neutral walls.<br />
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After playing with these guys on the beach on Saturday, I headed out to scour some furniture shops. I thought I was going to come up empty-handed until I stopped into one last shop on my way home, where I found the most fabulous mid-centry modern console table. It's on its way home from the beach today and I can't wait to take a picture to share.<br />
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In other news, Rob learned how to climb out of his pack-n-play over the weekend. I'm thinking that addressing "big boy beds" for his room is going to move up to the top of the things-to-do-around-the-house list pretty soon...<br />
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Last Friday was moving day and now we are officially in our new house. There's still a long punch list of items to be addressed (carpet in one room, the right refrigerator, a few light fixtures, etc.) but things are slowly feeling more settled. Here are a few pictures I took before our things arrived...more pictures to come once the boxes subside. Happy weekend!</div>
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<br />Anna Applegatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08110807789167741190noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1688615367860991117.post-92082957101754825482012-06-22T08:22:00.000-04:002012-06-22T08:22:03.883-04:00Progress...Tile, Painting, Lights & MoreWe are thisclose to being finished. The projected final day is next Friday. While I'll be surprised if we make that, we are still hopeful that we can move in early July...fingers crossed.<br />
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Over the past few weeks there has been lots of progress at the house. I haven't been as diligent at photographing everything as I would like, but summer has had us out of town a good bit. While we were gone, the bathrooms and kitchen backsplash were tiled and most of the interior was painted. This week light fixtures were hung (probably the most fun change for me to see...I love a good light fixture!), appliances were delivered (but not installed), and today they started finishing the floors.<br />
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Downstairs bathroom tile</div>
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The kitchen! Lantern is from <a href="http://www.chelseahouseinc.com/" target="_blank">Chelsea House</a></div>
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Dining Room, painted Sherwin-Williams' Leapfrog </div>
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Vintage gold pineapple chandelier from <a href="http://www.huntandgathernc.com/" target="_blank">Hunt & Gather</a></div>
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Living Room & Foyer, painted Benjamin Moore's Ballet White</div>
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Den, painted a 50/50 mix of Benjamin Moore's Linen White & Decorator's White </div>
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(a great neutral...takes a little bit of the yellow out of Linen White)</div>
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Playroom, painted Benjamin Moore's Wickham Gray</div>
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James' room, painted Benjamin Moore's Lemon Chiffon. Fixture from <a href="http://www.shadesoflight.com/" target="_blank">Shades of Light</a></div>
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Rob's room, painted BM's 50/50 Linen White/Decorator's White, ceiling Benjamin Moore's Bird's Egg.</div>
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Fixture from Worlds Away.</div>
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We're heading out of town again this weekend but I'm looking forward to seeing the floors and the exterior painting when we come back on Sunday...I'll share pictures next week. Happy Friday!Anna Applegatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08110807789167741190noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1688615367860991117.post-24686847528391547302012-05-28T21:45:00.000-04:002012-05-28T21:45:25.389-04:00Progress...Countertops, Drywall & Hardwood Floors<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
It's been a few weeks. Progress seemed to slow a bit as the drywall took seemingly forever to install and the painter got behind with other jobs. But things picked up last week and now we have hardwood floors and walls in the new playroom and countertops in the kitchen (except on the island, but that will come this week). We're entering the last month of the project and it's fun to finally see things coming together and looking more like a livable space!</div>
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After much debate, I decided to use Carrara marble countertops in the kitchen. They get such a bad wrap and I must say that I myself was skeptical at first. Marble is quite porous and known to easily stain and chip. But, I'm a fairly neat person and not one to go to bed with a messy kitchen, so I felt up to the "challenge" of marble countertops. And they're just so beautiful! I couldn't get excited about granite and quartz wasn't in the budget. Marble has the clean, crisp look I was after and I'm okay with the patina that I know it will incur over the years. We decided to go with honed marble because it makes etching less noticeable and offers a more casual look than the polished version. Hopefully once we start living in this kitchen and have day after day of orange juice, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, and glasses of red wine, I will still love the countertops as much as I do today...fingers cross & I'll keep you posted. </div>
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And our playroom finally has walls...</div>
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And we have hardwood floors on the main level, on the stairs, and the upstairs hall. This was probably the most fun change to see yet.<br />
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When we bought the house, we were hoping to re-surface the existing cabinets (getting new doors and hardware) to save some money (I had total sticker-shock over the cost of new cabinets!). But we were surprised to find out that the cost savings between resurfacing and buying new cabinets was nominal. And since cabinets are such an important feature in a remodeled kitchen, we didn't want to skimp and be hindered in our new layout by what was already there.<br />
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Our contractor found a great, reasonably-priced cabinet line for us from a company right out of western North Carolina. We went with a classic, white shaker-style to go with the soon-to-be-installed white subway tile backsplash and Carrara marble countertops. I really wanted a clean, white kitchen and plan to incorporate lots of color with fabrics, art, and accessories. I'm a strong believer in keeping the fixed elements of a home pretty neutral so that you (and future homeowners) don't get sick of them.<br />
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The perimeter countertops are being installed today, so stay tuned next week for pictures...happy weekend, everybody!Anna Applegatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08110807789167741190noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1688615367860991117.post-33546076248524858152012-05-01T21:00:00.000-04:002012-05-01T21:00:50.237-04:00Progress...DoorsI have new-found appreciation and love for doors. Weird, I know. But the right door can make <i>such</i> a difference, of which I was reminded last week when new doors were installed at the house. (<i>yay!</i>)<br />
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With little to no natural light in the downstairs laundry and play rooms, we decided to replace the solid exterior doors with 15-light doors. It already makes a huge difference in terms of opening up the space. <br />
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We're on our way to a kid-friendly and code-compliant side porch. </div>
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<br />Anna Applegatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08110807789167741190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1688615367860991117.post-71558327209744420282012-04-16T22:52:00.000-04:002012-04-16T22:52:06.946-04:00Making Plans<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Once our offer on the house was accepted and we were under contract, we started our search for a contractor. It was important to us to find someone who was knowledgeable, experienced, creative, and who really understood our vision (and budget) for the house. We found that in Reid of <a href="http://www.originalspace.com/" target="_blank">Original Space</a>, who offered us great but realistic ideas from the get-go. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So after many walk-throughs and meetings, Reid drew up a set of plans and we started to put the scope of work together. We aren't making any major, add-on changes, but rather are renovating the existing space to meet our needs. (remember...this house hadn't been touched since the early 1970s!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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There are no hardwood floors in the house, unfortunately, so we are pulling up carpet and installing them throughout the main level and on both sets of stairs and the upstairs hall. And, of course, every surface of this house will be painted (the existing trim is...<i>wait for it</i>...mint green).<br />
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Other than that, the main floor plan changes lie in the den/kitchen. This is the part of the house to which we were most attracted, other than its location, because of the potential for some really awesome living space. Becoming a mother gave me a totally new perspective on good living space, namely on how important the kitchen and family room are to it. In our old house, our kitchen was closed off, so if I wanted to cook dinner while Rob was still awake, I had to entice him to sit on the floor next to me by dragging in toys and books...which made maneuvering around them to cook the meal just as hard as keeping him interested in staying in there. So having a kitchen that opened up to the family room was huge for me, so that I can cook <i>and</i> keep an eye on the boys while they play.<br />
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The den and kitchen in this house are separated by a wall, which we were thrilled to learn was not load-bearing and could come down, thus creating one large space for the kitchen, eating area and den.<br />
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No floor plan changes are being made upstairs, but we are changing up the lower level a bit. There's a large utility room that you enter when you come in through the driveway door. Given that this will be our main point of entry (and thinking of going in and out with two small kids), we decided to really maximize this space and make it super family-friendly.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We're installing a partition near the driveway door to make a small "mud room" of sorts- mainly a spot to store strollers, coats, and general coming-and-going clutter. We're also adding a full bathroom that will service the downstairs guest room and the playroom, which will take up most of this new space. I'm ecstatic about having a playroom and have had the most fun dreaming of what this space will be like...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">They began framing out the new playroom/bathroom last week:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thank you for not deleting me from your google reader, canceling your email subscription, or for just checking back in. It's been awhile, hasn't it? I took a hiatus from blogging because things have been a little hectic for me in the past 9 months. I won't bore you with details, but the overall gist is this: I became pregnant with baby #2 early last summer, we sold our house in Winston-Salem, my husband got a new job in Raleigh, we moved to Raleigh over Christmas, welcomed sweet baby James in February, and we're currently living with my parents while we renovate our new house, which should be ready at the end of June. Whew. Lots of major life changes- all great, so I'm not complaining. But, as you can imagine, blogging hasn't been on my mind much throughout all of this transition. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">But when we started planning for the renovation of our new home, I knew it was time to revive the blog. There's nothing I love more than a good home remodeling project and seeing "before & afters" makes me positively giddy. So I figured y'all might also enjoy seeing the metamorphosis of our little house...yes? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm so excited about this project, for so many reasons. Mainly that it's going to be a wonderful home for our family, and it's such a fun privilege to be able to make it our own through the renovation process. It's a 1970s split level that has had only one owner and no updates. So it pretty much looks exactly what you're imagining it to, complete with orange linoleum floors and some pretty awesome red shag carpet. Some people might think we're crazy for buying it- it's certainly not much to look at right now (to say the least). But as the saying goes, we value <i>location, location, location</i>- and in that department, this house was right up our alley. Nestled at the bottom of a cul-de-sac in a great school district, we felt it was the perfect place to raise our boys. So we signed the papers with our vision goggles on and now it's ours. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>Now... let's get to work.Anna Applegatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08110807789167741190noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1688615367860991117.post-47483873856883360562011-08-03T20:10:00.000-04:002011-08-03T20:10:08.963-04:00Deal #3<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyS1VVg2HSMfPCpmM3MMwEP7QCkYoeNcmnTHAwvSBDl6JJEanWJEQB1K0t3NS9jgK8jeMe6XGaOCHTst7r_pVV3Qr9Q7VsG8dtIhk5AAjLXWJpV6BCUg8aK4xhYxqYsvYXno2xDDiCcDIp/s1600/bench.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="156" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyS1VVg2HSMfPCpmM3MMwEP7QCkYoeNcmnTHAwvSBDl6JJEanWJEQB1K0t3NS9jgK8jeMe6XGaOCHTst7r_pVV3Qr9Q7VsG8dtIhk5AAjLXWJpV6BCUg8aK4xhYxqYsvYXno2xDDiCcDIp/s320/bench.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
Metal frame bench with upholstered seat (fabric is black/cream dots). Perfect for a foyer or at the foot of a bed. 60"w x 21"d x 26"h.<br />
$125Anna Applegatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08110807789167741190noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1688615367860991117.post-38463359621668276642011-07-31T14:13:00.000-04:002011-07-31T14:13:15.337-04:00Deal #2Sorry for the delay, folks, but here's another booth item for which I'm looking a happy home.<br />
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Stone top table with iron base. 42" diameter x 30" high. Perfect library/foyer table or chic breakfast table. $200Anna Applegatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08110807789167741190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1688615367860991117.post-66427900478649569452011-07-20T10:18:00.001-04:002011-07-31T14:15:00.285-04:00Deal #1<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-NZyl0dNPrmtzVGOD6O1pGGRnY6eY87nn0RWMb7NN7JTD4rvCVcZGGdoJPMTAjOvZLHyuzBT6YmdsadfTRHHmGbmpiz3lMZ4Bt9sKQGrYFfDspKKSYSRo_jR8QeGmKAOCHwyWd0TQv0Ik/s1600/DSC_0805.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="209" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-NZyl0dNPrmtzVGOD6O1pGGRnY6eY87nn0RWMb7NN7JTD4rvCVcZGGdoJPMTAjOvZLHyuzBT6YmdsadfTRHHmGbmpiz3lMZ4Bt9sKQGrYFfDspKKSYSRo_jR8QeGmKAOCHwyWd0TQv0Ik/s320/DSC_0805.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
Newly painted black two-tier coffee table. Legs have bamboo detailing. Great condition. 40"w x 16"d x 18"h<br />
$150<br />
<a href="mailto:anna@annaapplegateinteriors.com">Email me</a> if you're interested.Anna Applegatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08110807789167741190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1688615367860991117.post-77420728847704473322011-07-15T15:48:00.000-04:002011-07-15T15:48:00.530-04:00Bold RenovationHappy Friday!<br />
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I'm leaving shortly for a weekend away with some good friends (hurray!) but before I jet off, I want to share <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/home_garden/a-local-designer-gives-a-dated-bi-level-home-a-facelift-in-six-months/2011/06/17/gIQAwE0KCI_story.html">this story</a> with you from Thursday's <i>Washington Post</i>. It's written by <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/terri-sapienza/2011/03/09/AB7eFoP_page.html">Terri Sapienza</a>, my favorite journalist on the newspaper design beat. I used to run out every Thursday morning to buy the <i>Post</i> when we lived outside D.C. so that I could read the Home section. (Full disclosure- I got to meet Terri several years ago when she <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/11/07/AR2007110700731.html">wrote an article about Refined</a>, my old business that I started with my dear friend <a href="http://www.haddonmusing.blogspot.com/">Kathryn</a>. Not only is Terri a great writer, but she's really sweet & full of style.) Anyways, I digress- back to <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/home_garden/a-local-designer-gives-a-dated-bi-level-home-a-facelift-in-six-months/2011/06/17/gIQAwE0KCI_story.html">Thursday's article</a>, which covers interior designer <a href="http://purestylehome.blogspot.com/">Lauren Liess</a> and the Herndon, VA home that she and her husband totally renovated in 6 months on a modest budget. Reading it made me want to go buy the ugliest house on the best street and work some magic- after all, there's really nothing quite like a nicely done home makeover.<br />
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I've seen Lauren's house in magazines and on blogs before, but I never knew what a total renovation she had done and under what constraints. Learning that she did this short on time, without a huge budget, and against the advice of her realtor & even her family makes me love it- and her- even more. You really have to check out <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/home_garden/a-local-designer-gives-a-dated-bi-level-home-a-facelift-in-six-months/2011/06/17/gIQAwE0KCI_story.html">Terri's article</a> which shows some before shots of the house- yikes. You are a true visionary, Lauren. Congrats to you!Anna Applegatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08110807789167741190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1688615367860991117.post-55825404145038951662011-07-14T11:22:00.000-04:002011-07-14T11:22:23.195-04:00Dotkat<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK_Gwq_s_8QBDGn_kU_E-0RPzDhFjF2NPmXdb9ECjGh3Hbp198EiqyEH-zTTngdObc4bCHDYjs3iE4pvzCj50cqbG12ako-nOcJC9_h72GdWiLApqhpigAagPbTHHsJJycf6eV6_CBKWlZ/s1600/Kravet_DOTKAT_15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="312" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK_Gwq_s_8QBDGn_kU_E-0RPzDhFjF2NPmXdb9ECjGh3Hbp198EiqyEH-zTTngdObc4bCHDYjs3iE4pvzCj50cqbG12ako-nOcJC9_h72GdWiLApqhpigAagPbTHHsJJycf6eV6_CBKWlZ/s320/Kravet_DOTKAT_15.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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</div>I am crazy over <a href="http://www.kravet.com/">Kravet's</a> Dotkat fabrics, which are part of their <a href="http://www.kravet.com/fabrics/collections/echo.htm">Echo Design collection</a>. Made from 100% cotton and in five great colorways, this indie-feeling polka dot serves as a great neutral in combination with a print but also has the power to stand alone. Did I mention that it's really well priced? Let me know if you'd like additional information or want to order yardage.<br />
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Now, what needs reupholstering in the Applegate house? Off to search, because that green colorway is calling my name...Anna Applegatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08110807789167741190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1688615367860991117.post-89614707699256614452011-07-13T23:36:00.000-04:002011-07-13T23:36:19.074-04:00Anybody out there?If any loyal readers are still checking in, let me first assure you that I'm still alive, despite my 3+ month hiatus from this blog. Secondly, thank you for hanging around and for continuing to check back in despite my unexplained absence, for which I have no real reason other than the the fact that I got busy with family, work, travel, having my email and facebook hacked, a fast crawling son and life in general. I have a bad habit of shutting down when I feel overwhelmed, thus the hiatus from my blog. But I found myself really missing this venue for sharing thoughts and inspiration and then read <a href="http://joannagoddard.blogspot.com/2011/07/my-balance-jenny-komenda-of-little.html">some wonderful posts by other working/blogging moms</a> (all of whom seem <i>far</i> busier than me!) on how they juggle it all. I was encouraged and reminded myself that blogging (or most things in life, really) doesn't have to be all or nothing and so here I am to give it another try. I wouldn't dare promise consistency but for now it's good to be back and for those of you who are still reading...thank you.<br />
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It's with both a little sadness and relief that I share probably the most pertinent bit of news to this blog, which is that I have closed my booth at Hunt & Gather in Raleigh. I had two wonderful years of selling refurbished & reclaimed pieces at this fabulous consignment store and I'm so grateful for all of the people I met through this experience. But finding, refurbishing, and hauling furniture to Raleigh became a little overwhelming with a child in the picture and I couldn't devote the time I needed to towards my booth. Definitely the hardest part about this decision is no longer having a reason to buy (or place to store) great pieces when I find them (and, wouldn't you know, as soon as I decided to close the booth one fabulous piece after another has stumbled upon my path...torture!) So from time to time I might feature a piece or two on this blog that I just couldn't pass up in hopes of finding it a good home. Bringing old furniture back to life will always be a passion of mine, so don't look for me to completely stop my rounds through estate sales and second-hand shops (but I might have to clean out our shed for extra storage!) I also have a few pieces from the booth that I'd like to sell (can you smell a bargain?), so stay tuned for further information on them.<br />
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I haven't completely given up blogging over the past few months. I've been honored to be a contributing writer for <a href="http://www.savorncmagazine.com/blog/">SavorNC's blog</a>, and I've talked about everything from <a href="http://www.savorncmagazine.com/blog/this-old-green-house/">sustainable design </a>to <a href="http://www.savorncmagazine.com/blog/c-mon-in/">front doors</a> to <a href="http://www.savorncmagazine.com/blog/the-grass-is-greener/">grasscloth wallpaper</a> with their readers over the past few months. You can find me <a href="http://www.savorncmagazine.com/blog/">there</a> every other Thursday; tomorrow I'll be discussing how the use of custom details like trim and nailheads can elevate and personalize the look of your upholstery.<br />
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So that's the skinny for now. Again, thanks for reading; it's good to be back.Anna Applegatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08110807789167741190noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1688615367860991117.post-21940092181608119832011-03-31T12:28:00.000-04:002011-03-31T12:28:37.263-04:00Fretwork Chests<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Some fresh new pieces are in at <a href="http://www.huntandgathernc.com/bernard">Hunt & Gather</a>/AAI, just in time for spring! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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Fretwork chests, 2 available. $795 each or $1,495/pair. 42" x 18" x 33", brand new condition.<br />
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I loved them so much that I <i>had</i> to keep one for myself!<br />
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Anyways, my point in bringing up <a href="http://www.hgtv.ca/ontv/titledetails.aspx?titleid=246829&Category=MZ">Sarah's House</a> is that she renovated a basement guest room on <a href="http://www.hgtv.ca/sarahshouse/tips.aspx?sectionID=61&postID=52948">an episode that aired this weekend</a> and had a unique approach to inexpensive art for the walls of the room. She purchased some great plates ($9/piece) and had them framed in shadowboxes and hung. I love this because you're getting cheap art, but it's a change from your run-of-the-mill plate hanger display. Actually, once framed you can hardly tell that these <i>are</i> plates!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">So, naturally, when I got my daily email from fabulous e-decor shop <a href="http://www.jossandmain.com/">Joss & Main</a> this morning and saw that they're featuring <a href="http://www.jossandmain.com/store/thomas-paul.html?utm_source=daily&utm_medium=email&utm_content=daily1&utm_campaign=032111">Thomas Paul plates</a>, I was excited. Here are some of my favorites that would make incredible artwork for your walls, <i>especially</i> framed in shadowboxes! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>Anna Applegatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08110807789167741190noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1688615367860991117.post-81836037515616446822011-03-16T16:37:00.000-04:002011-03-16T16:37:50.167-04:00Walk on the Wild Side<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzbz0a__Z5bFsyoyB3VSA5_gXbjjnRjaobeQ1NuYiltv4pDPyu-HYHkJFlSLCHpxTozbqbJZUmbTqyIuZNP4AuuHCdF5fL36_PIX2kKz7nS6GvcP07W4GAHYUhdUWOTr9-UuYWP9qOyCvn/s1600/resizedimage475600-Miles-Redd-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzbz0a__Z5bFsyoyB3VSA5_gXbjjnRjaobeQ1NuYiltv4pDPyu-HYHkJFlSLCHpxTozbqbJZUmbTqyIuZNP4AuuHCdF5fL36_PIX2kKz7nS6GvcP07W4GAHYUhdUWOTr9-UuYWP9qOyCvn/s320/resizedimage475600-Miles-Redd-1.JPG" width="253" /></a></div><br />
This week over at <a href="http://www.savorncmagazine.com/">SavorNC</a>, I'm discussing <a href="http://www.savorncmagazine.com/blog/walk-on-the-wild-side/">leopard print rugs</a> and how to keep 'em classy. Join me, won't you?Anna Applegatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08110807789167741190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1688615367860991117.post-37510866226849841382011-02-28T22:29:00.000-05:002011-02-28T22:29:41.817-05:00Something to Savor<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_6he1q-oOPTAU-M-JQwUojzaHJNu5aWuIfeap79azo-viYxTBJCGLmIYaSafJRxLeMCj7ZxHcu2Z4IPpmIkOxUUrGiiFc6NzXOdfAdE7H4PNUtQm2Lst69w9UR2pWXW0yLf9b_-EPl3ys/s1600/SetWidth200-2011janfebcover340x430.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_6he1q-oOPTAU-M-JQwUojzaHJNu5aWuIfeap79azo-viYxTBJCGLmIYaSafJRxLeMCj7ZxHcu2Z4IPpmIkOxUUrGiiFc6NzXOdfAdE7H4PNUtQm2Lst69w9UR2pWXW0yLf9b_-EPl3ys/s1600/SetWidth200-2011janfebcover340x430.png" /></a></div><br />
There's a (relatively) new magazine out for us North Carolinians to enjoy, called <i><a href="http://www.savorncmagazine.com/">Savor NC</a></i>. And-get this- it's a <i>real magazine</i>- remember those? They have wonderfully glossy pages that you can actually turn with your fingers while curled up on the couch with a blanket and a glass of wine (there's no better way to read a magazine, is there?) But, I digress...<br />
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<i><a href="http://www.savorncmagazine.com/">Savor NC</a></i> is a great publication devoted to "savoring the good life" in our great state. From wine and food to travel and decor, this magazine does a wonderful job of celebrating North Carolina in a way that we can all appreciate.<br />
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In between issues, visit <a href="http://www.savorncmagazine.com/blog/"><i>Savor NC</i>'s blog</a>, where (full disclosure) yours truly will be blogging a few times a month about all things relating to the world of design. Today I've posted my <a href="http://www.savorncmagazine.com/blog/in-search-of-the-perfect-white/">top ten white paint colors</a>, an arsenal of basic neutrals that work for practically any room. Be sure to check it out and keep your eyes peeled for the next issue of <i>Savor NC</i>, found at <a href="http://www.savorncmagazine.com/pick-us-up/">various locations</a> near you.Anna Applegatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08110807789167741190noreply@blogger.com2