chandeliers of all sorts

i will have no problem splurging on a chandelier when i buy a house of my own.

i can has:

(peel and stick vinyl chalkboard)


♥ this dress.

I DESIRE:

(make sure to click and check out her site.. drooool)




diy lit up headboard/wall hanging. click for instructions.

HELLO THERE FRIEND

Someone please buy me one of these amazingly realistic bear sleeping bags. Kthnx.


I would like one of these even more! 45$ from Bonadrag.


DIY lampshade of sorts. Click picture for instructions.

♥ Read about Ram Bahadur Bomjon. Nicknamed the Buddha Boy, he has spent months in intense meditation. Really interesting read.
♥ Time Warp Wives, an article about women who would prefer to live in different time periods, and go out of their way to dress, decorate their home, and act like wives from their chosen era.



♥ SURPRISE SURPRISE. Another offensive PETA advertising campaign! Read about the controversial Save the Whales billboards that proclaim "Lose the blubber: Go vegetarian". Good job, PETA. Targeting women and reinforcing gender stereotypes about having to be thin to be considered beautiful. Way to be misogynistic and give vegetarians and animal rights activists everywhere a bad reputation. ALSO, DID I MENTION THESE ARE UP IN JACKSONVILLE.

BONERIFIC LIVING SPACES

1) modern home by Jouin Manku







♥ click

2) futuristic house in Japan







♥ clicky

3) apartments in Stockholm by Tham and Videgard Hansson Arkitekts







♥ click

VINTAGE CHILDREN'S BOOKS: ONE

So, I have always been interested in old children's books. The art and illustrations are just amazing, the style is so fun and definitely distinct! Just so much more original and creative than a lot of books that come out today. While on a Flickr quest today I stumbled upon scans from Big Mother Goose: the Original Book of Psychedelic Nursery Rhymes by Larry Bowser. This book is crazy, and I can't believe it was actually published for children. Let alone by Hallmark! Totally written for and by stoners. Or perhaps a satirical poke at hippie culture? It is rather hard to find, and is considered a collectible. On Amazon it is going for upwards of $70 or $80! So check it out! Can you imagine the uproar that would be caused if this came out today? Lawdy.












All credit to oange on flickr for the wonderful scans.

I cannot wait to make another post like this. Be on the look out!

70's INTERIOR DESIGN

While browsing Flickr I came across scanned photos from a book called the Practical Encyclopedia of Good Decorating and Home Improvement. Apparently it was a series of books published around 1970 that covered all sorts of aspects of interior design, from color and lights effects on it, to how to add personality to your home. These rooms have personality for sure. Maybe too much? You decide. Personally, I'm a fan.



This is a picture of a kid's bedroom. I like the pop-art feel. For some reason it makes me think of Lichtenstein? I think the shelf is a creative divider of sorts between the beds. Besides the decor, the furniture is really basic & looks like it could be purchased at Ikea. I really adore the primary colors and polka dots, and while it would drive me crazy now, I think I would have really loved it as a child.



This kitchen is the color of atomic vomit, and I couldn't love it more. The awful kinda mustardy yellow and grass green are the kitschiest color combo. I think my favorite detail is how the wallpaper continues onto the ceiling. Or maybe the rainbow striped floor? Hmm...



I don't even know where to start with this bathroom. Yes, I said bathroom. Majestic, isn't it? The lush white shag carpeting and shiny silver accents are nothing compared to the circular architecture. Space-agey, if I do say so myself! I love how the tub is the focal point in the room, and how it has shower curtains only on two sides. Oh how I would adore having the sit down hair drier (tucked away next to the toilet with the magazine rack). However, how this bathroom is any sort of "practical" is unknown to me.



The first thing I like about this room is the shelving. I love wall shelving and I love that it is not only in one spot in the room but covers the whole wall. Anyone who knows me should know of my fondness for kitschy collectibles. AND HELLO. WHOLE WALL FULL OF 'EM. Also, I really like the typical 70's fireplace. They sure don't make them like that anymore!


The color palate of my dreams! I really like the unconventional bed frame/canopy, and how the detail on the top of the dresser matches. I am totally digging the wallpaper. What a ridiculous pattern! They really stick to the purple, blue, and pink theme nicely, but the gold of the teapot and lamp definitely help to mix it up and make it not as monotonous.

Someone wanna purchase me the 18 volume hardback set on Amazon? You know I will love you forever.

(Pictures from the Flickr photostreams of Naughty Secretary Club & Super*Junk. THANKZ)

TREEHOUSE/MODULAR LIVING