Farewell 2012, Hello 2013!

Although Christmas 2012 has come and gone, its worthy to mention as it has always been another excuse to make things even more beautiful at my house. In my mind, Christmas lights the way for the new year and fuels creativity!

Partial Snapshot, Personal Christmas Tree

 I'd like to share one of my favorite hunting grounds for unique and inexpensive finds. It's really a designers heaven! The Salvation Army's flag ship store located:  900 North 4th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55401. Of course, they are all over the country. You need to go often and scrutinize quickly, so you are ready to go for the grab. Be mindful that there are many others looking for the same things!

I had been on the look out for two matching dining chairs to team up with a quirky bench and another odd chair. This appeases my eclectic taste in design and sometimes art.

So the search is over! I knew it the moment my heart started racing and the adrenalin pumping!  " A chair is a very difficult object. A skyscraper is almost easier. That is why Chippendale is famous." LUDWIG MIES VAN DER ROHE (1886-1969) German born architect, educator 

                      Frame before recovering and stuffing drop in seats

      Chairs shown above:Left-recovered/stuffed drop-in seat, Right-original

Odd chair (right) already in my possession covered in coordinating fabric

My creative pursuits may take awhile but in the end I am always satiated! I enjoyed sharing this with you. Each week this space will be filled with some tidbit or musing about my favorite passions design or art!

Moving It Forward,

Judith

judithamckenziedesigns@gmail.com