Shopping: 1st Dibs Saturday Sale

While the boys are out on Boston Common throwing baseballs, I thought I’d see what kind of “bargains” I could find on 1st Dibs’ Saturday Sale. Here’s what I turned up:

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1st Dibs Saturday Sale

Italian Rostrato’ Chandelier from the 1940’s in the style of Barovier, $3,000, reduced from $8,250; Ed Hardy, San Francisco.

Pair of Italian Art Deco Pulegoso’ Chandeliers from the 1930’s, made of milky hand-blown bubbled glass and clear glass, $18,750, reduced from $62,500; Ed Hardy, San Francisco.

Pair of Italian Club Chairs from the 1950’s in the style of Marco Zanuso, upholstered in ultra suede, $3,800 reduced from $4,60; Adesso, Pasadena, California.

Jere Tree Sculpture from the 1970’s, signed and dated, $550, reduced from $975; Flessas Design, New York City.

Mirrored and Gilt Dry Bar from the 1960’s, $1,900, reduced from $2,900; Pierre Anthony Galleries, West Palm Beach, Florida.

Set of 4 Ebonized Dining Chairs from the 1960’s with new white faux patent leather upholstery with chrome buttoning, $2,800, reduced from $3,600; The Antique and Artisan Center, Stamford, Connecticut.

Set of Four Iron Chairs in the style of Dubreuil, 20th century, works indoors or outdoors, $9,800 reduced from $12,000; Pierre Anthony Galleries, West Palm Beach, Florida.

Italian Gilt Iron Wheat Coffee Table from the 1960’s, $950, reduced from $1,650; Mid Century Antiques, Stamford, Connecticut.

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Montage: Twin Beds

As we head into summer, I’ve been making plans with friends to visit me on the Cape. I’ll be out there full time starting mid-June , and I’ll no doubt be craving company. (On the bright side, I’ll have plenty of time to blog.) In any case, summer means summer houses, which means visitors, which means guest rooms. Here is a collection of rooms outfitted with two beds. Some are shared kids’ rooms, but most are spaces appropriate for grown ups, and plenty lovely enough to consider spending the night.

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Photos: Unidentified; Katie Ridder; Kenneth Brown Design; Domino; Cookie; unidentified; Nantucket residence; Kyle Timothy Home; Remodelista; unidentified; Rod Mickley; Laura Smera; Philip Gorivan; Easy Living; Cookie; Better Homes & Gardens via Elements of Style; Robin Pelissier; Emily Summers Design; Coastal Living; Domino; Domino; Cookie.

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Design Diary: Eric Roth’s Barn

Last summer I stopped by photographer Eric Roth‘s barn/studio on the North Shore for the profile “A Room Of His Own” in the Boston Globe Sunday Magazine.

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It’s a real barn, 200-years-old, with a loft (where Russ and Mary, his assistants, work), and lots of junk (his word, not mine!) amidst the high tech equipment. Eric says, “Having a barn is a license to collect too much junk, and I have an endless stream of junk I can’t get rid of.” But there are also great vintage signs, furniture salvaged from churches, and all sorts of fun collections. Let’s take a peek.

flagThat’s Eric in the corner. “The barn has been my best friend for years. It’s always been my escape, even though it’s also my work.”

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An antique dentist’s cabinet.

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Eric’s childhood sled. He grew up nearby, in Newton.

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camerasCameras acquired on ebay. Most don’t work. Eric says, “It looks like a press conference.”

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Tin robot collection acquired on ebay.

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clocksPhoto: Eric Roth

This cabinet was salvaged from a Catholic church. I love the Gothic arch.

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Eric uses this Esso gas pump, found at an antiques fair in Topsfield, as a night light.

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signsPhoto: Eric Roth

The vintage signs came from his grandfather’s diner, the F&T in Kendall Square. Also, notice the blue stain glass window he added. It was salvaged from a church and purchased in Montpelier, Vermont.

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Montage: 18 Pure White Tubs

I finally had a bit of time to relax this weekend. No writing, no blogging (sorry, an electrical storm fried my modem – again!) and no cleaning. (I did plant cucumbers and peppers though.) For me, relaxing on Cape Cod means taking a bath, made extra wonderful with a book and Origins grapefruit bubbles. While my bathroom is covered in sky blue glass tile, I have gathered here pure white, wonderful tubs. A peaceful way to start the week . . .

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white-tubs-4AT attic tubPhotos:  Mari Ericksson; Shoot Factory; Apartment Therapy; Apartment Therapy; Decorno; LASC Studio via Remodelista; Gluckman Mayner; Joseph Dirand; Skona Hem; Decorno; Tracey Overbeck Stead; Jeff Andrews Design; Belle Magazine Austin; Kate Hume; Inspace; Apartment Therapy; Apartment Therapy; Apartment Therapy.

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Montage: 17 Bunk Beds

I have no good reason for blogging about bunk beds today. I had them growing up. My 7-year-old has them in his room in Boston. My 8-year-old has them in his room on the Cape. Probably just about every other kid in America (and Europe? I don’t know, are bunk beds distinctly American?) has ’em too. So, here are bunk beds, just because. Hey, these are nice enough for grown ups…

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Photos: Domino; Domino; Beth Webb; Domino; Desire to Inspire; Cookie; Elle Decor; Timothy Whealon in Domino; Amy Lau Design; Rosenbaum Design; Sara Gilbane; Desire to Inspire; Remodelista; Living Etc.; Rod Mickley; Jeff Andrews; Desire to Inspire.

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