Bel Air Modern

06/05/2025

https://www.afar.com/magazine/take-a-trip-to-the-midwestern-birthplace-of-eames-furniture.

Cool article on the Eames Chair’s history!

Do you know where the famous Eames chair is made?

06/05/2025

Scored a brand new Eames chair while visiting my daughter in Michigan. The owner had recently retired from working at Herman Miller for 40 years! Needless to say my husband was thrilled as we’ve been wanting one for years! It’s so comfy ☺️ Facebook marketplace for the win!

05/05/2025

My $5 thrifted bed side table is refinished! Not sure if it’s actually mid century or possibly made in the 70’s as I was unable to find an image to match it. It has some flaws but it will so cute next to a platform bed.

01/06/2025

Happy New Year !! This 1954 Viking Chair belonged to my husband’s Grandmother and was recently passed down to us 💚 I absolutely love the color.

12/02/2024

I found this incredible MCM Bramin server at a Habitat for Humanity ReStore! It has felt lined drawers and cool knife/silverware holders. It’s the perfect piece to place below our shelf of thrifted/gifted vintage colored glass. The finishing touch is a retro inspired starburst clock. My husband found it on Etsy-handmade by a talented artist. 🧑‍🎨

11/07/2024

My Viko Baumritter chairs are FINALLY completed! Found them on FB marketplace last summer. Stripped, refinished myself and had new cushions made by an upholster. I just love them 😊

09/14/2024

My super fun score of the day! Two matching Herman Miller stacking chairs in my favorite color! So glad I stopped by a church sale in my neighborhood. All proceeds benefit our local cat shelter 🐈

07/20/2024

I bought these Vintage Baumritter Chairs on facebook marketplace this week and have begun to restore them. Any advice from my on the webbing? I plan on removing the existing webbing to sand and refinish but unsure if it can be reused? Also any idea what type of wood this is? Teak possibly? The chairs are really solid but light weight. Thanks all 🥰

06/09/2024

My latest project 🤩

When we moved into our 1970 house the bathroom was functional but so dark! The vanity and shower are original. We wanted to update but keep a vintage look. Painted the walls, trim, vanity and lastly the floors! It’s not a job for the weak ( on my hands and knees for 3 days) 😝 This is the second floor I’ve painted and YES it’s very durable! Our other bathroom is holding up fantastic a year and a half later!

05/26/2024

Another successful day thrifting 🤩 3 gorgeous Mid Century Modern/ Art Deco lamps in mint condition. Original fiberglass shades included!

05/10/2024

Missed getting photos of the tulips and daffodils in bloom but got these: Phlox, Solomon’s Seal, Bleeding Heart, and Bluebells! I adore spring!

What do you have blooming in your yards and gardens?

03/14/2024

Okay I hung my weekend treasure just now! Our living room is a narrow but open space. I need your help!! Is it hung too high? I’m open to a new location-maybe I need to live with it here for a few days?