elemental

I came across this very groovy store, elemental, while searching the web. Located in Spitafields, East London, elemental is an interiors and design store. They restore or redesign vintage and antique pieces. According to their blog: "We recycle, upcycle, reuse and reconstruct. We collaborate with other craftspeople and designers who share our approach. We showcase and sell the work of other designers and artists in our East London showroom." Their eclectic ware is design-a-myte! (I think I just made up a new word) Okay - just ignore that, here are some photos to look at.

How ingenius are these pieces? Add to that funky, cool and just plain great!

I would have no problem find a place for this little cabinet

Wine Rack

Cool Office Chair

Funky Console

I am smitten. Spend some time on their website or blog and you will be too. These long distance romances are hard.

Spotted on Craigslist

Isn't Craigslist the best? I have bought and sold on Craigslist with mostly positive results. There are an amazing variety of items. I love coming across ads where items have a lot of potential for the buck. Some are downright cheap. Of course there is the other side, but I'll go into that later. In the last week I spotted these items, unfortunately I didn't buy any of them, but it's still fun to look.

Love the legs on this dining table, I could see painting the legs to contrast with the table top.

Very stylish end tables for cheap, so many possibilities with these.

Remarkable price for these items that could add a lot of drama to a small space.

This mid century dresser and nightstand are well worth the price and look to be in very good condition.

How cute is this funky magazine holder? Painted a bright color would really show off it's unique design.

Super price on this table with a marble top. It would look great with a nice lamp and trailing plant on it.

This massage table looks to be in great condition. Nice chrome legs. It could be fun in a modern or funky space and a conversation piece as well.

Sweet patio set that is well photographed. Key to selling are good photos. It looks to be in fine condition and would cost much more new.

Unbelievable price on this tall dresser!

Great price on two outdoor tables. This seller did a good job of making the tables looks appealing to buyers.

Uses for Industrial Finds

I'm back after a long weekend away and a large family reunion. Since I don't have pictures together for thrift finds, thought I would show some nice uses for industrial pieces.

guardian

I seem to have gathered an assortment of wooden boxes. But I never thought to put them all together and I think they look great this way.

backgarage

I like this idea for clipboards, it's a great way to put a collection together. The combination of different sizes and clipboards made of different materials is interesting. They could also be hung on a wall as a group.

The Chic Ecologist

Brilliant idea with these truck spring stools!  I like them as they are, but they would also be great painted and it would make them look contemporary. One would make a gorgeous plant stand also. If your husband is a trucker, I think I envy you right now.

Urban Comfort

I think this collection of old sign holders works great in a grouping with photographs.

the city sage

I like this industrial cabinet, it's very functional. It could also be a tv stand, used in a entry way, or hold towels or   linens.