tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46061823606177276792024-03-13T12:46:05.122-07:00Ms. TungstenKatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12929523388143640833noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4606182360617727679.post-21234039322889607242015-09-20T13:08:00.000-07:002015-09-20T13:27:03.974-07:00Current ArrangementIt's been a while since this blog has been updated. As you know, I'm continually changing things in the nest. Here is the current status. The library ladder has become a little plant shelf in the open way to the sunroom. The salon wall has also been rearranged a bit. You'll notice the viking battle axe that was a birthday gift from my aunt Pat. Cheers. Make my day and leave a comment :)<br />
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<br />Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12929523388143640833noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4606182360617727679.post-54289879652554456182015-07-20T05:22:00.000-07:002015-07-20T05:22:25.445-07:00Repurposing a LampLife has been a bit crazy. I just finished a 6 week rotation that averaged 16 hours/day- not including study time. Toulouse (the cat) found very creative ways to communicate her displeasure, including the knocking over and shattering 3 panels on of my lovely slag glass table lamp. <div>
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Looking into having them replaced, local businesses cited me $70-120 per panel. Eep! </div>
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The lamp was temporarily placed by the door for future transport to the dumpster, an act that I procrastinated on because I loved that lamp. It was like having a canker sore. It was there, it annoyed me and yet I continued to look at it (poke at it with my tongue) and be annoyed. </div>
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Well, annoyance and procrastination paid off! It struck me that I could still use the shade in some way; so I glued the largest pieces of broken glass together. And, as is apparent by my overgrown flat, that way of repurpose (of course) was as a planter! I angled the broken bits to the windows so they're not as apparent. My little herb garden is stylin' now and Toulouse is saved, yet again, from a future as kitty-burgers. </div>
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Here's the planter surrounded by some recent brunch offerings: </div>
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And of course, the main room has been rearranged yet again. Here is a sneak peek at a future post. </div>
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Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12929523388143640833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4606182360617727679.post-69274870586375786062015-05-17T12:23:00.000-07:002015-05-17T12:23:26.175-07:00Sammy, Front and Center. Yes. I had an OSCE on Thursday and a shelf exam on Friday. Y'all know what that means..... An OTTGOP! (offering to the gods of procrastination). This time it was a rearrangement of the living room furniture and a new feline migration. Sammy has finally returned to the main room.<br />
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Sharp eyes may notice that he's had a bit of a makeover with the help of some gold paint for his frame. I really like how he pops now. </div>
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The mirror that was in that place has made its way underneath the mantel. I'm pleased with the way that this turned out. The green satin cloth that was there had just a touch too much yellow to go with the drapes and rug. Now it's not so emesis-colored. </div>
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Tell me what y'all think.Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12929523388143640833noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4606182360617727679.post-49922072542521213642015-05-02T13:18:00.001-07:002015-05-18T16:04:46.233-07:00Small Cool Rejects Hello lovely internet people!<br />
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I'm excited that it's the time of year for Apartment Therapy's Small Cool Contest when hundreds of average people submit photos of their homes for our viewing pleasure. As y'all know, I like to rearrange stuff in my apartment and try new ways to decorate/organize/create comfort in my little nest. It's inspiring to peek at the different ways other people people do the same.<br />
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Last year, I was fortunate to have my entry selected to participate in the contest. I have my fingers crossed that the powers that be at AT will see something worthy in this years entry. As you know, we're only limited to 5 photos to represent our home and anyone who is a bohemian maximalist knows that that is no where near enough to show off all the pretties.<br />
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So here I present to you, the photos I've taken that did not make the cut. Cheers!<br />
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P.S. If my entry is selected to participate, I'll add the link to this post so anyone in the mood can vote for me! <br />
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Here's the link!!! <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/katies-ideal-retreat-small-cool-219025" target="_blank">small cool 2015</a><br />
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Now for the lotus lights. These <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/60071344/" target="_blank">little suckers</a> were relatively inexpensive ($25ea) but make a huge impact on this wall without eating up any valuable floor space. I'm really excited about them.<br />
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And another little floor-space saver: I bought the corbels online for a couple of dollars each, spray painted them gold and attached them to the back of the bar. I found while ordering spray paint online, it's cheaper to buy a six-pack than a couple of cans separately. So now I have a ton of gold spray paint. Huzzah! I've been gradually picking stuff to paint. Sammy's frame got a makeover as did the candlestick on the coffee table (you can see in the above photograph). <br />
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I am contemplating painting the coffee table base, the iron scroll work on the wicker chair and the lotus lamps. What do you all think? Should I go for it or leave the furniture and lights as are? <br />
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Cheers! Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12929523388143640833noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4606182360617727679.post-88707467663686287202015-02-27T18:54:00.000-08:002015-02-27T18:54:01.613-08:00premature post: the fountain revisitedSo.. I centered the fountain under the window, rearranged the plants and added the bench to define the 'indoor jungle'. Now the fountain is visible to the rest of the living room.<br />
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There was a small crack in the middle bowl that a bit of sealant fixed perfectly.<br />
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Cheers. Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12929523388143640833noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4606182360617727679.post-3757775122369637362015-02-16T15:37:00.000-08:002015-02-16T15:37:20.405-08:00Crystal MigrationI painted the the fireplace alcove tonight. There were a bunch of spackle patches that needed to be covered. I moved everything off the mantel and put it on my coffee table while I worked. When I stepped back to look at the progress, I realized that I liked my crystal collection better in its temporary home! And so it stays.....<br />
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And when I found these drapes at Ikea (mariam green $20), I was thrilled. Though the ceilings aren't nearly so high and my book collection isn't as extensive, I think that my little room captures the spirit of my inspiration pretty well. <br />
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Here is a gratuitous photo of Toulouse guarding Carybdis.<br />
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And my new arrangement of greenery/mirror. (I redistributed the white mirror collage around the apartment and hung matching green drapes on the opposite wall but that's a post for the future.)<br />
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Cheers! Leave me a comment if you like it! Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12929523388143640833noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4606182360617727679.post-55554540898660235012015-02-07T18:24:00.001-08:002015-02-08T16:36:34.440-08:00Framing the KitchenSome main room rearrangements left me with 3 unused thrift shop frames. For months, I tripped over them when I went into my closet. Eventually, I decided to re-donate them and so leaned them against the wall near my kitchen door. I then tripped over them for 3 weeks while procrastinating on dropping them off. Finally, as I was gathering them up to haul to the car, I looked up at the (not really) blank wall of my kitchen. Hummmmm. <br />
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Here's the result: my effort to make common, oft used things (like keys, broom, dustpan) easily grabbable and yet deliberate.<br />
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Oh, I also, in a moment of mad impulsivity, bought a betta while picking up cat food at the local pet shop. I quickly realized 3 things:<br />
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As you can see, Sammy has a new home guarding me whilst I sleep. <br />
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While at IKEA, I picked up 4 lamps, basic white cylinders that I lined up behind the bed for added light. One of my longstanding frustrations with the bedroom is its cavelike (i.e. DARK) quality. These (<a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/90242194/">http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/90242194/</a>) lamps really brighten the room. <br />
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<br />Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12929523388143640833noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4606182360617727679.post-29929430407064655652014-11-20T08:35:00.000-08:002015-02-08T16:35:18.883-08:00The Salon WallHere is the latest manifestation of an ever evolving wall:<br />
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<br />Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12929523388143640833noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4606182360617727679.post-8824821826519448352014-09-20T20:17:00.004-07:002015-02-08T16:34:58.312-08:00The traditional pre-final furniture rearrangementAs you may have gathered from previous posts, when I am under duress, I rearrange my furniture and/or work on a home project <br />
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I switched the couch to the west wall. <br />
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<br />Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12929523388143640833noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4606182360617727679.post-16222483650216613522014-08-24T15:29:00.002-07:002015-02-08T16:34:07.799-08:00Stringed LightsGosh it's been awhile. I've been plugging along on a few home projects and the furniture has migrated a bit. I've recently strung these lights across the ceiling of the sunroom. I'm contemplating painting the ceiling black/midnight blue to mimic an secluded patio. We'll see...<br />
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<br />Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12929523388143640833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4606182360617727679.post-83837300630940783762014-07-03T11:24:00.001-07:002015-02-08T16:33:44.088-08:00Thrift Shop Find and a Sunroom Transformed I found this little iron table and chairs for $30 at a local shop. It was dusty with a green-grey antiqued finish but it was the perfect size for this little corner. Away with the conference table, 3 cans of glossy spray paint and an hour later, the sunroom begins to look like my fantasy of a garden solarium. <br />
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So all my experimentation has been with disguising the existing fixtures. I'm actually pretty pleased with the most recent incarnations.<br />
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In the bedroom, I moved the capiz wind chimes from the corner. I didn't cut the strands but rather looped them up and over, giving the makeshift chandelier a fuller, more even appearance. <br />
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The main room has undergone several versions. Originally, it was the ubiquitous ugly ceiling fan lights. It looked similar to this:<br />
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The triple light feature was a challenging de-uglification effort. <br />
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<br />Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12929523388143640833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4606182360617727679.post-62971130155021808142014-06-07T06:05:00.000-07:002015-02-08T16:32:36.196-08:00The Power of a Single MirrorI've mentioned before that I live in a little cave. I have a gorgeous expanse of south facing windows but with the thick trees outside and architectural overhang between the sun room & main room, not much natural light hits the reaches of the room. Even on sunny days, I need a lamp on when I read.<br />
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This mirror, originally framed in a hideous brown-gray (I really need to start taking before photos), was discovered at a thrift shop for $20. A couple of coats of paint later <span class="st"><i>et voilà . </i>It fits so well with the permanent molding of the unit and really lightens up that darkest corner of the room. Hurray!</span><br />
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to a corner spot near the shelves. Eventually, if I spot one in a thrift shop, I may hang a mirror here to maximize the light from the window. I feel like I live in a little cave. </div>
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I know that it's hung way too high but there was absolutely no other place to put it. I'm thinking of getting a little art light to hang over it. <br />
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So I decided to switch the table & the desk. It was originally intended to be temporary solution but I actually really like the change. The white table reflects more light into the room & it better fits my little dream of a pretty solarium. Maybe I'll keep my eye out for a white cast iron bistro table.<br />
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Usually the nesting just entails rearranging plants and accents; last night though I had a vision! and decided to move my little bench to the sunroom.<br />
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So tell me reader, which do you prefer? Do you have any ideas for change? If you let me know your ideas, I'll try to do it & post the photos :) </div>
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<br />Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12929523388143640833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4606182360617727679.post-27040885158909382002014-05-17T09:33:00.000-07:002015-02-08T16:29:56.163-08:00Apartment TourSo I entered Apartment Therapy's small cool contest this year. I'm both excited and nervous; they didn't choose to accept my entry last year & I have fingers crossed that they'll change their minds this time around.<br />
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Looking over previous years' winners, I know that I have no chance. Some people have such amazing places. But I'd love to get critical feedback on my home. (hint hint- if any of you brilliant readers have ideas, gimmee!) Though there is huge room for improvement, I think I've run out of ideas of my own (that fit my budget & time constraints).<br />
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Anyway, I'll post the link here if I do get chosen. In the meantime, here's a more complete (than the 5 photos they allow) tour of my little sanctuary.<br />
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vote for me please!<br />
vote for me please!<br />
vote for me please!<br />
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thanks :)<br />
Here's the contest link: <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/katherines-tropical-sanctuary-small-cool-contest-203758">Katherine's Tropical Sanctuary</a> <br />
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Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12929523388143640833noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4606182360617727679.post-56812370295315676292014-05-10T06:11:00.001-07:002015-02-08T16:29:29.396-08:00bathroom fernsEvery few months, I get a little $6 orchid from Trader Joe's instead of cut flowers. They never live past the bloom (my thumb is more gray than green) so I have a bunch of the little pots cluttering up the cupboard under my sink. I've read that ferns do well in the bathroom so I picked up some from HD ($1.99/ea), potted them in those leftover pots & suspended them with twine from little cup hooks. The project cost less than $10 and took all of 15 minutes. <br />
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<br />Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12929523388143640833noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4606182360617727679.post-24066098311488000262014-05-08T12:28:00.001-07:002015-02-08T16:29:05.958-08:00My little art collectionI recently posted about my salon wall of travel memories. In reflection though, I've realized that, though those memories are rich, more treasured ones grace all the walls of my apartment. So much of the artwork that hangs was crafted by people I've loved. Brace yourselves for a slideshow of indulgence:<br />
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These watercolors were painted by my very talented grandma. (the gilded frame was a thrift shop find) <br />
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My grandpa was also a gifted artist. His paintings are treasured in my family & I'm fortunate to have inherited two! </div>
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I remember being a little girl & fantasizing that the cave was the home of Pete's dragon. My inspired adventures would occupy me for hours. </div>
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I did relief work for Haiti and in Viet Nam. These paintings were given to me by people that I had worked with. </div>
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Sammy, the lion, graced my great-grandma's house for 50+ years. He's such an imposing presence, he lounges in the background of all of my memories there.<br />
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A former love gave me this piece for my birthday. It was created by his incredibly talented sister. When I see it, I'm reminded of some very happy days. <br />
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These were paintings that had belonged to my great-aunt. <br />
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And the following paintings, I did myself when I dabbled with the idea of becoming an artist. As you can see, I had more enthusiasm than talent.<br />
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The beads are Greek prayer beads.<br />
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And finally, the following are batiks from Ghana and India.<br />
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So much of the art in my home was crafted with love by people who loved me. That makes for the very best memories.<br />
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