Ever since I sold the ugly dining table and converted the dining room into an office, my mother’s been freaking out because I didn’t have a dining table or bar stools. What can I say? I was waiting for the right vintage bar stools to find me. Frankly, most inexpensive modern bar stools are too large and overbearing for my small, lighthearted mid-century inspired space.
My mom can rest easy now: Last night, like love at first sight, these two cheerful mid-century bar stools found me. (Craigslist is like my eHarmony of furniture love.) Disaster averted.
I just love how cheerful the bright red looks against the granny apple green wall. I can’t get enough of this color combo lately, especially in this small room that doesn’t get much natural light.
I guess my love of the color combo accidentally carried over to the kitchen, where I whipped up a tasty and healthy meal for the 7th night of my 21-Day Cleanse diet: Basalmic grillled Portobellos topped with roasted red peppers, with rice and a brussel sprouts.
Aren’t the stools just the cutest? Bonus – An original label on the bottom of one stool says it was manufactured in 1954. Awesome!
And if you’re looking for some reasonably-priced mid-century furniture in the DC area, let me know. The man selling these stools was super nice, and he’s clearing a ton more mid-century stuff out of his storage unit.
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Those stools ARE great. And isn’t it funny what moms get all frantic about?
hmmm….I think I may move in. Is that ok?! hehe 🙂 Your bar stools and dinner look incredible!!
Fabulous find!
Ummm i can’t believe how amazing your bright green walls are! Gorgeous color, and the pop of red is amazing (you’re the second person today who has gotten an awesome craigslist find, i need to start scoping this out…)
They look so perfectly sunny there. You know, this is shaping up to be a candidate for an Apartment Therapy tour feature.
Aww, thanks Jeannine for the great compliment! I’ve still got some work to do on the living room, but I feel like I’m finally getting somewhere with my home! Next, I want to focus on better use of space. I feel like there’s always room for improvement.
That bar area just looks amazing….wow. Love the color combo….great green wall color!!
Cats know that projects are distractions from your true calling in life, worshiping them. Awesome shades. I’ll tune back in often. I like your taste in colors.
All that spring green is super! LOVE the curtain fabric….
And in case you didn’t hear, you won our vintage giveaway so head on over and pick your prizes!
~RUBY
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