Wanted...your opinion!

Let me introduce you to my cute friend, Rachel. When she woke up last Friday morning, she had no idea what I would be roping her into later that day....buying and hauling cinderblocks. Who needs CrossFit when you have a friend like me?!

Rachel has a massive outdoor project underway and I knew she'd share my adoration for these mid-century modern beauties I ran across on Craigslist. Funny thing is that neither of us had/have an exact idea of what we were going to do with them but just knew they were too good to pass up.

A close-up so you can appreciate the goodness...dirt, cobwebs and all.

Initially, I saw them and thought, "Those would make a killer bench!" I figured it was silly to buy too many since I don't even know where I'll be living 2 months from now. I even talked myself into passing on the find but then I just couldn't get them out of my mind. Hence, my hurried call to Rachel saying, "Quick, I've found something cool. You need them too. We have to hurry if we're going to be home before the kids get out of school!" She took one look at the CL listing and next thing ya know, she's in my car and we're off. Gotta love spontaneity.

The general idea of a bench. I'm thinking a live edge wood top would be stunning.

But, wait! I remembered we had a glass top in storage. What if...

we used them for a coffee table?!

To paint or not to paint? That is the question.

We could go crazy with the design and do something funky. Too busy?

Ummm...so many possibilities! Rachel's thinking console table for her brand new outdoor living area.  I'm on the fence until we find a house, but I'm really curious to know your thoughts. What would you do? What color would you paint? Or, would you leave the blocks as is? Bench? Table? Any other crazy cool ideas?!

Spill it...

Shopping at World Market

 Have you been to World Market recently? I stopped in the other day and was pleasantly surprised with some of their fall merchandise. Want to go virtual shopping with me? Here are a handful of items that I felt were worth sharing. (sidenote- I'm new to the blogging world so World Market has no idea I'm talking about them. Wish they did, though!)

Looking for an accent table? Here are a few great options:

Foyer Table $179.99

                                               
                                                   Vance Metal Accent Table $139.99

When's the last time you bought new towels for your bathroom? This is a relatively inexpensive way to really change up the feel of the room. Bring in a new pattern or new colors. It might even inspire you to find a new paint color, beware! 

Aren't these pretty, friends? Find them here!

A few furniture pieces: 

Concrete Hayden Dining Bench- on sale, $374.99

This bench looks kinda blah here, but it's pretty in person. A great addition to your dining table or a sitting area. Thanksgiving will be here before we know it...anyone need this?

Atlantic Blue Ravenna Chair $279.99

The color of this chair is really rich. This one's tempting me for my living room. Just wish it had arms. I sat in it and will report that it's comfy!

Lastly, let's peek at some rugs.

Pagoda Stripe Jute Runner $79.99

Plain Weave Jute Rug, $149.99, 6'x9'

Jute Rugs are best known for bringing great texture to a room. One of my client's just purchased this rug and it looks great on her dark wood floors! I was a little worried that it might be too textured, in terms of how it feels on your feet, but honestly, it feels great! It's almost like getting a little foot massage as you walk on it, not scratchy at all.  Love me some foot massages!

Well friends, I hope you have an amazing day. Do something fun and make someone smile!