Bay Area Craigslist Wishlist: November 11

As we near the weekend, there is a ton of great (and affordable) stuff popping up on Craigslist.  Maybe people are cleaning out their homes for the holidays?   Here are some of the things I'd pick up if I had the extra storage space (or rooms to fill!)

A great pair of mid-century chairs that look like they're in great condition for $150.  I especially love the nailhead trim.  These would be great to round out the seating in a living room.

An awesome "Mad Men" era desk and chair for just $120.  This is a little beat up, but the shape is classic and I love the hardware detailing.

Do you see the brass caps on the legs?  I'd paint this either a glossy black or red-orange (like below) to make the hardware and leg detail pop.

 You can never have too many mirrors in a house. (They both brighten up a space, and make it feel bigger)  The convex shape of this one makes it especially cool and the oval shape kind of reminds me of snow white.   You could also turn it on it's side to fit a wider  space in the wall.

A white sofa isn't for everyone, but at just $200  you could just replace this one after it gets stained in a few years.

 I'm definitely on a mid-century kick this week.  I'm not sure what the original intetion was for this Henredon piece, but I think it would make an awesome bar or sideboard in a city apartment. (They're asking $180)

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Happy Hunting!

Inspiration from The Parker Palm Springs

This past weekend I was lucky enough to slip away from the chilly San Francisco weather down to Palm Springs.  It was my first time in Palm Springs, so we had a lot of exploring to do.   Kyle   thought I was a little crazy when I told him I wanted to check out some hotels, but he eventually obliged.  Although we didn't stay there, I loved exploring The Parker Palm Springs. The entire hotel was designed by Jonathan Adler and everything has is colorful, quirky, hippie vibe.  I love how the hotel clearly has some history, but the decor references it in a totally fun, modern way.

Check out this quirky corner of the lobby:

The hotel grounds are almost laid out like a garden maze, with really cool suprises around every corner like bocce ball, croquet, or a "lemonade stand."  The fire pit clearly gets tons of use on the chilly nights:

Kyle's favorite part was the spa, which they've dubbed the "Palm Springs Yacht Club."  Everything is awesomely over the top nautical and the insanely high ceilings make it feel especially glamorous.

 Finally,  the old school lounge/dinner spot, "Mister Parker" was just awesome:

(All images from Parker Palm Springs)

Wearing Winter Shorts: Featured on NY Times Style!

Pinch me!  If you follow me on Twitter, you probably saw my excitement this morning when a friend pointed out to me that my photo was the top image on the New York Times Fashion & Style page! The feature was  street style photos on how to wear shorts for the winter.  Here is my outfit:

(Wearing:  H&M faux leather shorts, J.Crew gold sweater, H&M Scarf, Forever 21 heart tights, H&M platform booties)

I think shorts are a great option year-round.  They're comfortable and tend to be a bit more fun than pants!  Just keep a few things in mind:

• Stick to shorts in seasonally appropriate fabrics and colors.   White linen or patterned fabric would look totally out of place in November, however dark colors in fabrics like wool and leather make total sense.
• Wear tights!  You still have to beat the chilly wind.  Just like with a short dress or skirt, tights are the perfect base layer for winter shorts.
• Layer up! With your legs exposed, you don't need to bare all on top, too.  Plus, more layers will keep you even warmer.

Here are some more inspirational looks:

(Click on images for sources)

(You know I love a cute short suit!)

 

Polka Dot Pants for Less

It's hard for me to pass up polka dots!  I especially loved these Madewell polka dot trousers when I saw them in their fall lookbook, but I wasn't prepared to spend $98 on a style I might get sick of quickly.

(Madewell Salt & Pepper Slouch Pants, $98)

Lucky me, I recently spotted a similar pair at Forever 21, and I had to share: these polka dot trousers are just $19.80, plus free shipping!

(Forever 21 Polka Dot Trousers with Belt, $19.80)

Hopefully the quality will last a couple wears!  Unlike both photos above,  I think I'll be styling mine with a fun pair of pumps and maybe a colorful blouse.  I'll share more details when I get them! 

Halloween in Noir

Happy Halloween!  I didn't end up pulling together a costume this year, but I've pulled together some of my favorite black pieces to get myself in the a dark and creepy mood....

Max & Chloe black floral bib necklace, $60

Steven Madden black patent leather Loafers, $112

Leighelena black leather wrap bracelet, $124

ASOS oversized clutch, $27

Kate Spade black flower stud earrings, $98

J Crew silk shirt, $98

TopShop black lace skirt, $76

Just throw on a witch hat, and you'll be good to go...