when i grow up...

one thing i've become increasingly more aware of in the past several months is that i've never had to fully furnish a living space on my own. living with roommates typically results in a hodge-podge of pieces, which usually creates a less-than-cohesive aesthetic.

i'm looking forward to the day when i have enough dinero to make my personal design dreams come true--we're talking re-covering my grandmother's couch and adding a few new pieces to the mix... nothing too over the top. i would love to own one of these chairs (if not all) at some point in the not-too-distant future.








i also wouldn't mind some/one of these pieces to add to my non-existent collection (all of which can be found at anthropologie)...






what it basically boils down to is that i have expensive taste. it's the sad truth. the best way to remedy this? find similar pieces at flea markets or thrift stores! there's a thrift/vintage store i like in williamsburg on n. 6th called 10 ft. single (by stella dallas); they've recently opened up a furniture/home goods component next door. another great place to scavenge for furniture is housing works, which has several store locations in manhattan. (proceeds go towards the "twin crises of AIDS and homelessness.") i'm going to save my pennies and do some window shopping this weekend.