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Mid-century living room with white walls and large windows

How to furnish a mid-century modern house…with Ikea?

Annie Elliott | April 15, 2024

The timing was almost spooky, Gentle Readers. John and I have received permission to start spiffying up his mom’s weekend house, which was built — mostly with his grandfather’s own two hands — in the middle of the 20th century. Mid. Century ;) (You can read a little more about the house in last fall’s …

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» Furniture + upholstery

A rustic log cabin with a mid-century twist

Annie Elliott | February 12, 2023

What do you think of when you hear the words, “log cabin,” Gentle Readers? I had a clear picture in mind when John and I drove out to our friends’ cabin in West Virginia this weekend. When we pulled up, it looked true to its name. Then when you enter, surprise! A mid-century marvel! One …

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» Furniture + upholstery, Lighting

Mid-century chairs vs. table: a fabulous update

Annie Elliott | February 26, 2011

I received an "after" picture 17 seconds ago and couldn't WAIT to show it to you!

Do you remember a post about some mid-century dining room chairs and table that were looking a little tired? Go back and read it. I'll wait....

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» Color + paint color, Dining room, Furniture + upholstery

Mid-century chairs vs. table

Annie Elliott | November 5, 2010

During a recent bossy basic, my lovely client showed me her dining room table and chairs. One of the reasons she had called me, in fact was to get suggestions on replacing her dining room table.

The table was fine, she said, but the chairs? A little...strange....

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» Dining room, Furniture + upholstery

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