The best of Craigslist: Portland edition

In honor of Craigslist cities that actually have awesome stuff, I bring you a new series: The best of Craigslist. 

I'll find the diamonds in the rough, you buy them and then send me pics!

Portland you're up first........

10x19 Persian $1900

 Awesome vintage shelving unit $79!!!!!!!! Someone buy this!!!

 Armiore $125, probably better in person

 Cute blue rocker perfect for a nursery $30

10x14 rug, needs to be cleaned but it's only $400

 Brass and crystal chandelier with ceiling medallion $150

Brass coffee table $15.....duh! 

 Chrome and glass two leg desk/console table (frame screws into the wall) $75

 Cute Vintage clamp on desk lamps $60 each....offer less

HUGE green shelving unit $125, how great would this be in a playroom!?

 20 brass cabinet/drawer knobs $45

Vintage Kilim, not sure on size $600 

Pair of lavender lacquer side tables $60

Vintage (real) leather ottoman $75

Cute oak chair $14, give it a makeover!

HUGE Oak mirror 52"x34", $50.....lean it in you entryway, bedroom, closet, living room etc.

6x8 Oriental rug $300

Framed papyrus $50

10 x 6 Pink chenille sectional $1000 could be great like this one:

  

or this one.

12x9 rug $250, please someone buy this!!!!

42 inch round mirror $100 offer $80

 Great painted screen $50

Tapestry  $5-make some pillows!

 Cute wood desk/console $150 

Wood hanging lamps $60 each, for your bedside tables ala Emily Henderson:

Happy shopping!!!

A bedroom fit for a Teen Queen

Remember last year when I mentioned that I was working with my Aunt on my cousin Emma's  bedroom makeover? 

We actually finished it up last fall but my Aunt has been CRAZY busy since then and hadn't had time to take any photos, until last week.

I'm so excited to finally share this project with you!!! It was definite labor of love and my Aunt and I had a blast, the best part was Emma's reaction though......sweet tears of joy. 

It doesn't get better than that!

Bedding and Curtains from Anthropology

Emma's room is short on storage so we decided to hang these various hooks for her scarves, hats, purses and belts. 

Pretty and functional!

Custom 'Keep dreaming' sign made by blogger Susie Harris.

*All images by Caroline Madsen Photography

Spray paint is your friend

Tacky deer hook ($6 from Ross) turns glam with some gold spray paint. 

Our back entrance looks a million times better already! 

Costco Art

Yes, you did read that right.

Costco Art.

Bet you didn't think your Costco card would get you anything but the hugest jar of pickles you've ever seen and toilet paper for a year. 

Guess again my friend! Costco's online Photo Center has a pretty great Art and Image Gallery. You can choose an image from Abstract and Fine Art, Photography, Antique maps, etc. and have poster prints or gallery canvas' made. 

A 20 x 30 poster print is only $7.99 and if you want to go big or go home a 40 x 60 gallery canvas will set you back $289.99.

Here's some of my favorites.

You're welcome.