Archive for June 2011
Homeward Bound
Sitting here in the airport, I reflect on my quick trip to the east coast. The main focus of the trip was to get my only daughter safely delivered to…
Read MoreCabinet Hardware, Part 2
Well, as promised, I added cabinet hardware to what was, the kids’ “Jack and Jill” bathroom, this week. Before… After… I’ve mixed a round white porcelain knob with silver polka…
Read MoreCabinet Hardware, the Finishing Touch
We’ve lived in our home for nine years now and I’m slowly adding cabinet hardware, to the many unadorned cabinets doors and drawers. I’m sure the previous owners built the…
Read MoreFlea Markets of NYC…watch out!
Just like millions of us, I love New York City! You can find anything “under the sun” there and the people you meet along the way are half the fun!…
Read MoreMy New Baby
It’s official! My blog has a new identity! After weeks spent working-out with the personal trainer (AKA blog designer), and cosmetic surgeon, (AKA blog designer), Transitions Home Design is in…
Read MoreSacramento Flea Market
Well, Sunday morning, bright and early, a neighbor and I made the trek to the monthly flea market, under the freeway, downtown. I squinted just a little, to try and…
Read MoreChoosing Upholstery Fabric
Well, I did it! I chose new upholstery fabric, for the chair I just sanded and stained. While I was considering a more traditional fabric… I decided to take a…
Read MoreScout Living, new at 1215 18th St.
There’s a brand new shop in midtown, packed with vintage collectables, called Scout Living! Scout Living’s eclectic inventory is a wonderful compilation of mid-century artifacts, stocked by ten local collectors.…
Read MoreH. D. Buttercup, Now in San Francisco
One of my all time favorite home furnishing collections can be found at ABC Home and Carpet in Manhattan. Well, the husband and wife owners of ABC divorced, so the…
Read MoreUpdating an Old Chair
I purchased this chair 5 or 6 years ago, with intentions to stain and reupholstering it soon. Now, I’m finally getting to the project. Now, I was using an old…
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