Mikaela Rose

Map of Paris

2009-11-15T09:10:00.000-08:00

I got these at one of my favorite little Chelsea stores... Bon Maison. It's on 9th Avenue.

Here's a closeup:

Wedding Hobnail

2009-11-15T09:01:00.001-08:00

I got a TON of gorgeous milkglass hobnail vases off craigslist for a steal...

Planning to use it for the wedding... all different shapes and sizes. Not sure yet about flowers but I got a dozen roses at a street stand to experiment with:

My Latest Craigslist Find

2009-10-30T15:08:00.000-07:00

A nicely aged credenza.

Could refinish or just leave it as is... maybe drop a custom cut slab of marble on top.

Domino Dies

2009-01-28T12:52:00.000-08:00

Home decorating magazine Domino, that let's face it, has been sucking lately... is gone kaput.
But this is a big bummer and I will miss it. I'm sure the staffers who got let go will too. Stupid economy. The New York Times has more here.

New York Antique Store

2009-01-23T08:02:00.000-08:00

Olde Good Things in Chelsea is definitely worth checking out. On 24th Street btw 6th & 7th Avenues.

This is definitely a place to find hidden treasures.

It's somewhat famous for handcrafting mirrors using old tin ceiling tiles ceiling tiles. They use the tiles for the frames and also sell simple panels. Like these:

Here are some of their mirrors, which you can order online:

This is the one I got and I love it!

They also show up at NYC flea markets... and some in California too.

Obama's pay freeze

2009-01-21T10:27:00.000-08:00

Day one, President Barack announces he's freezing the salaries of White House employees making over $100,000 a year.

"Families are tightening their belts, and so should Washington," he says.

Mid Century Lux

2009-01-21T09:24:00.001-08:00

I like them together, the black and the brown works. Listed on Craigslist NY here for $250 each.

She wins

2009-01-20T21:51:00.001-08:00

Happy 44th President

2009-01-20T11:04:00.000-08:00

Michelle Obama has style

2009-01-20T10:45:00.000-08:00

She wore a yellow gold sparkly suit by Cuban-born designer Isabel Toledo.

And the girlies too

Orla Kiely for Target

2009-01-19T22:14:00.000-08:00

I've always liked (not loved) Orla Kiely's stuff. Like this rug, which I wanted for like, a year.:

But I'm not sure about the whole target collection (available Feburary 1). It's just ok, to me. Although, the design blogoshere seems all a twitter. (apartment therapy, decor8, sfbybaygirl, doorsixteen, etc. , very few negative comments).

Anyhoo, either way I'm all for design for the masses.

He had a dream...

2009-01-19T20:07:00.001-08:00

The Smoking Gun

2009-01-19T19:48:00.000-08:00

Saw this at designglut. Too perfect.

Best Bed Bonanza

2009-01-19T09:36:00.000-08:00

The never-ending search for a bed continues... My mattress has been on the floor for longer than I care to admit. And my bedroom is just not stylish enough to pull that off.

First I got the Tate Bed, but returned it. Too big for my nyc bedroom. For the record I liked the bed. Then this, a cheaper and simpler option from Garnet Hill (but in "milk white" - no photo available). Returned it as well because for some reason Garnet Hill's version of a queen bed is a lot larger than my matresses version of a queen bed and there was a huge gap at the foot of the bed, dangerous for pillows and puppy dogs:

Now I might check this out... it goes on sale at Macy's this Wednesday:

Of course... there's always the old Ikea standby... the malmThen again, I could always go a totally different route, with something like this from Anthropologie:

Too Much TV

2009-01-19T08:00:00.000-08:00

So the list of shows set to DVR at this point is getting out of hand. Now that everything's starting up again, I'm realizing this: gonna have to make some cuts. Here's what I'm looking at right now (not even including news).

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS.

Best show on tv right now. Yes it's true, believe it. Ok I haven't seen Mad Men, but still. Kyle Chandler is dreamy.

HOUSE.

I love Hugh Laurie.

TRUE BLOOD.

As a general rule anything on HBO is a safe bet.

BIG LOVE.
see above.

ENTOURAGE.
Exception to the above rule.

THE SOUP.
Makes me laugh out loud. I have crush on Joel McHale.

THE CLOSER.
Kyra Sedgewick.

PROJECT RUNWAY.
Makes it work.

THE DAILY SHOW.

Still funny.

MEDIUM.
I like supernatural shows, I realize.

GHOST WHISPERER.
See above.

SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE.

Fun... but not a must see for me.

HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER.

Don't always watch, but that Neil Patrick Harris is a riot.

LOST.

I'm over it... but it still DVR's. I'll give this season a chance though. I just have no faith the insane plot will every be resolved and then it will be kinda like blue balls.

GREY'S ANATOMY.

Jumped the shark I think.

ER.

Old standby... take it or leave it. But if I'm bored it's there in the DVR.

PRIVATE PRACTICE.

Eh... it records for rainy days.

NIP/TUCK.

Out of control. Don't watch this show.

LIPSTICK JUNGLE.

Entertaining... like a new version of sex and the city without annoying Carrie. Plus, my hair cutter is head stylist (or something like that) for the show.

DOG WHISPERER.

True, almost every episode is the same... but sometimes I put it on for Leo to watch. He'll fixate his little puppy dog eyes for the full hour.

HBO Presents: We Are One

2009-01-18T12:53:00.000-08:00

I'm watching it all day. A parade of talented celebs and artists... oh and the next prez of the united states.

And everyone is looking sharp. This little shindig is something else, especially in HD. Tune in to HBO now.

Appearences so far... to name a few: Bruce Springsteen, Bono, Shakira, Usher, Garth Brooks, Stevie Wonder, Sherly Crow, John Legend, Beyonce, Bon Jovi, Herbie Hancock, Kal Penn, Tiger Woods, Steve Carell... and so many more.

I need...

2009-01-17T16:54:00.000-08:00

... some sort of chest to store extra blankets and pillows for guests:

This is a toy chest for kids from modmomfurniture ... but would do the trick.

Etsy: Fabulousmess

2009-01-17T16:37:00.000-08:00

Etsy's "fabulousmess" is really hitting the spot.
These are soo cool. They're listed as Colbalt blue bohemian glass liquer decanter and glasses... from the 1940's-50's. I want to have a dinner party and use them. Someone buy them and tell me how it goes!

Fabulousmess also has this cute bench:

Etsy Find

2009-01-17T16:23:00.000-08:00

These are cute. From Etsy seller sprucehome. Someone buy them!

Unique Lamp

2009-01-17T14:45:00.001-08:00

I think i got this one at Marshall's in Chicago... I haven't seen many others like it, then again, I don't get out much

Craigslist Gem

2009-01-17T14:35:00.000-08:00

Still not over my craigslist gem from last week.

This mid century lamp is marble/alabaster/brass. It's no joke and weighs a ton.

The shade is not original... but I like it. Still, it might be too short for this lamp. Definitely cool though.

Saarinen Tulip Table

2009-01-17T14:15:00.000-08:00

Here's the real thing, and it's magnificant:

Check out morewaystowastetime.blogspot.com and apartmenttherapy.com for some thoughts on imitatation. And here's a whole blog on the topic:

I need dining chairs...

2009-01-17T14:04:00.000-08:00

I need to get chairs for my new table. I spent years pining for a saarinen tulip table with a marble top... but it was so out of my price range. I settled for a cb2 knockoff, ahem, er.. . interpretation. It's called the Odyssey:
I have place holders until I find some great chairs on craigs or ebay.
This stool I made in high school (that's waldorf for ya) from scratch. I even wove the seat.
And I found this chair selling on the street in Hells Kitchen for $15. See...

Ponder

2009-01-17T00:29:00.000-08:00

Would these add pizzazz to my apartment? Or is that just ridiculous?

Hard Times

2009-01-17T00:13:00.000-08:00

Does a crappy economy equal gems on craigslist and ebay? I will no doubt spend hours trying to figure out if that is, in fact, the case. But I did find this chair basically new - and it was a darn good deal.

I know, it's from the dreaded Crate & Barrel. Mass made furnture with no personality. But admit it, this chair is freakin cute and classic. It's the petrie chair. Don't be jealous.

Designer Dog Crates

2009-01-16T09:09:00.000-08:00

I have your standard dog crate, but I kinda want this:

It doubles as a side table but its too expensivo. Then again, my dog is an angel from heaven. It's called BowHaus. Get it?

This below is also quite stylish, but it's $260 (without the sheepskin). Silly.

Introducing...

2009-01-16T09:02:00.000-08:00

Leo! Love of my life... I could snuggle with him for days. and have.

So touching

2009-01-16T08:48:00.000-08:00

It's Christian the lion. I could watch this over and over again:

I like this, but

2009-01-16T08:22:00.000-08:00

Check this craigslist find:

I like it but i don't need it. And it's a little too mid-century modern. I have to start veering away from mid cent. Check the posting here, selling for $375.

New Tribeca Restaraunt

2009-01-16T08:06:00.000-08:00

Daily Candy finally sent something I might actually check out.
Newly opened Tribeca restaurant Trigo:

I usally go for something more quant... but this sounds yummy. Check the menu. And if the food sucks, at least it looks pretty.

US Airways joins the polar bear club....

2009-01-16T07:52:00.000-08:00

A few blocks from my house... this happened:

I was at work in the newsroom at the time, crashing to get the story out and thanking my lucky stars I didn't have to field produce because it was truly colder than a well diggers ass.

Much love to the hero pilot who by all accounts appears to have performed a miracle on the Hudson River... let's just say he kept his cool, in some very *cold* conditions.

Craigslist

2009-01-15T07:49:00.000-08:00

Trying to sell these on craigslist here: And get these instead:

Some Hells Kitchen Faves

2009-01-14T21:37:00.000-08:00

Hands down the best falafel in NYC... Azuri Cafe. Well I assume it's the best. It probably is. Go try the falafel platter and thank me later. It's a hole in the wall serving food of the gods. Go now.

Solid yummy food: Nizza. I recommend the RAVIOLI DI ZUCCA and EGGPLANT INVOLTINI. Nice bar too to have a low key glass of wine.

I also like Nook . It's small... sort of like a nook, ya get me? and BYOB! And great hot chocolate.

Amy's Bread... overrated but still good. Also, good hottie chocolate.

More later.

Hells Kitchen, NYC, it's where I live

2009-01-14T21:24:00.000-08:00

Living Room

2009-01-14T18:36:00.001-08:00

Cell phone pic... pre new lamp. Notice the amazing and wonderful puppy at the far corner of the couch.

It's a work in progress.

Great Find

2009-01-14T15:34:00.000-08:00

I found this beautiferous lamp on craigslist... actually it wasn't for sale, it was in the picture on a craigslist posting for a mid century credenza (see below). I asked dude if it was for sale, he said no, it was his personal lamp. Then he wrote back saying he'd sell it if his wife was willing to part with it. She was, and now it's mine! It's alabaster marble with brass accents, super heavy, and fabulous.

See... (ignore everything but the lamp)

Still not sure about the size of the shade. Thanks to Frank of Craigslist for parting with it even though he wasn't planning on it... now I just have to find the other one. I know it's out there somewhere.