It’s like I blinked and my town suddenly became home decor trendy! I’m committed to visiting these new(ish) shops this winter and will be sure to report back any good finds. They are all home decor related, totally my taste, and come spring, within biking distance! What luck! SALVAGE, LTD Refine. Reuse. Resolve. Mid century modern furnishings, classic accessories and design inspiration. 112 Mass Ave Arlington, MA www.salvageltd.com FRAMES…WITH A HISTORY We make picture frames, mirrors, furniture and home decor accessories from antique reclaimed wood. Our materials may include exterior shutters, doors, trim, molding, flooring, siding and columns.
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I’ve posted before about the Mass Save program and all of the super helpful services that are available to home owners… Well now they have gone and helped me with my decor! What’s next? Clean the bathroom? I received a package of various energy star light bulbs which substantially help keep our energy costs down. Of course I was excited about the savings, but was thrilled when I noticed that there was also a difference in lighting! Let me show ya! We decided to use the fancy shmancy LED bulb we received in the Last week I had the pleasure of attending a fantastic event at the Marimekko store in Cambridge, where guest speaker Kara Butterfield (Interior Stylist and Editor for Boston Home Magazine) spoke to an intimate group of home decor lovin’ ladies, chowing down on Ko Pies (amazing meat pies) and Proseco. Not bad for a Thursday night! Kara was fabulous, and in a really honest and down to earth way, she provided us with some easy tips to bring your personality to your home decor. I also decided that Kara has my dream job!!! Oh how I love new furniture purchases, and this one is especially exciting because it’s a a custom piece! Back in May I recieved a gift card from my bridal shower (thanks!) to a very cool furniture store in my neighborhood called Bella Decor. But when I finally was ready to use it, I got to the store to find out they had closed!! BOO!! Well fortunately their sister store Sunshine Lucy’s which is just a town over would accept their gift cards, so off Tony and I went to spend our “free” money. That’s I’m on my last day at the Campus Technology Conference in Boston and have really enjoyed spending time at Boston’s waterfront district. There is a hint of a seafood smell in the air (the good kind) and the view of the city first thing in the morning is absolutely beautiful. It’s got me thinking about how special a good view can be, especially if it’s from your own home! Whether it’s a view of the city from your downtown highrise, or just your beautiful backyard…. Something pretty to look at can increase the value of your home tremendously, not Tony and I stopped into this fairly new shop called Cakes in Arlington last weekend, and I couldn’t help but take some pics of their adorable decor! I’m a sucker for anything industrial style…tried to walk out with this super cool coffee table, but it was a tad heavy. However since stealing is very bad, how about make something similar for $11??? Yes that’s right, I wrote 11! DIY Instructions from Crafty Nester Vintage burlap sacks on the windows? What an idea! (Sorry for the horrible phone photo – On Saturday my friend Joanna and I took a stroll into Arlington Heights to check out the new SUPER FUNKY home decor shop that just opened, called Bella Decor. Tony and I had passed by it a week before, just a few days after their grand opening, and after a quick peak inside I knew I needed to head back with camera in hand. Well… THIS.PLACE.ROCKS!!! They take old pieces found at estate sales, and spruce them up with bright paint, and modern upholstery. Basically, it is my dream house furnishings on crack. But enough raving from this girl…. see for yourself!!  |
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