Tulip Table

I'll be honest, I'm leaning towards the tulip table. Poor pedestal table, I'm really not giving it a fair shot, especially since I've had a love affair with the IKEA table for so long.

I gathered even more images of the beloved Saarinen Tulip table.. too bad we can't afford the real thing.























I really appreciate everyone's advice about how dirty the IKEA base can get. I think a couple coats of a clear glossy or semi gloss spray paint should do the trick.

In other news, the unpacking is coming along slowly but surely. I already have a few of my favorite things out...



But speaking of unpacking, I should be getting off the computer and back to work. Have a great weekend!

Shattered - Farewell Dining Room Table

Yesterday we learned that our dining room table base shattered in a million pieces during the move. The movers were the ones to pack it, so we're working with the company to see if we can get a reimbursement.

But now it has me thinking about a new dining room table. The table was not something I would have picked out myself but it was gifted to us. But I grew to sort of like it.. I liked the airy-ness of the glass top. Here is a picture:



Unfortunately, it was the perfect size and shape for our apartment "dining room".

Now here I am wondering what are we going to replace it with? I've searched for other bases but they are either extremely ornate or extremely expensive, or both. Who knows how much we'll get back for the table if anything.

Anyway, this unfortunate situation has got me looking at inspiring dining rooms trying to figure out what we could do to "hold us over". We don't want to invest too much in a piece until we buy a home and know what kind of space we are working with.

I think I may just go with old faithful:


Ikea DOCKSTA - $149

I love that it can be used with more traditional furniture and still feel perfect for the space:



I love it in Lauren's space:



Another option is a round wooden pedestal table, found pretty much anywhere. I could get one off of Craigslist, especially here in the south :) Here is one up right now:



I could paint it black which would be an easy fix:



Or I could be brave and try and lime it, like this gorgeous table in Country Home:


Honestly, I have no idea what I'll do! I'm too concentrated on unpacking... if you could only see our apartment right now. The funny thing is, I think at least 50% of the boxes are labeled "decor".


Also, thanks SO much for everyone's feedback yesterday! I decided to........ GO NEUTRAL! Especially after putting all the furniture in our bedroom yesterday, it really shrunk down in size. I need something light and airy to make it look a bit bigger. Thanks for your feedback, you had very very good points and advice for both sides.

To Dye or Not To Dye?

I have an internal debate going on right now... so why not ask my readers for their opinions?

It's about drapes for our black bedroom. First, let me explain what I'm thinking... black walls obviously:



The bedding will be neutral in whites and ivories and maybe some colorful throw pillows.

I'm planning on throwing in this embroidered blue fabric into the room:





I love black and blue together.

So back to my internal debate. I can't decide whether or not I should go with green or neutral curtains.

I'm using these drop cloths for curtains. The genius idea comes from The Lettered College.



So option number 1 is to dye the curtains a kelly green color to result in something similar to this:



I have never dyed anything before but it seems pretty simple. I was planning on a box of kelly green with maybe a bit of dark green.



But I keep thinking - would neutral be better? The original canvas color with kelly green trim? Sort of like this:



So what do you think? I'd love your opinion!