We Need Mid-Century Shutter Ideas

This weekend, I was looking at our to-do list for a simple project that I could get done in a day. And I started to think a new driveway gate could be the answer.

Then I thought that gate should match the planters in the front yard, which should match the new trim paint color, which should match the door, which should match the house numbers, which should match the mailbox, which should match the door knob. And then I took a nap instead of doing anything on our to-do list.

Realizing that all of this was connected, I broke out the Photoshop to see if I could come up with a plan. (Warning: terrible Photoshop work ahead.)

I showed it to the misses and her response was, "Why does our house look so boring?" Here's what the house looks like now (for the most part) that's not as boring:

We came to two conclusions: 1) The house needs shutters 2) The door is where we can make things pop.

So now I'm looking for mid-century shutters, which should match the driveway gate...

Mid-Century Austin Estate Sale: 5828 Tributary Ridge

If the price on this mid-century credenza is accurate ($65!), you should get over to this Austin estate sale ASAP or all the good stuff will be gone.

The details:
5828 Tributary Ridge
Jan. 28-30: 10am-2pm

Eames Address Numbers

I recently learned about House Industries when a friend linked to their latest video. After digging around their site I found out that they're working with Heath Ceramics to make ceramic Neutra and Eames address numbers.

This might make me re-think using Eichler address numbers for our place.

Mid-Century Throw Pillow

We need some new throw pillows for our couch. One could argue that no one really needs throw pillows on the couch, but I like to us them to add a pop of color to the room and I like to nap, which generally requires there be a pillow on the couch.

In the past we used orange pillows to add that pop of color and I found some really nice mid-century modern orange throw pillows.
But as nice as these throw pillows are, they're also really expensive. So I took another route, interesting fabrics, and found these more economical options.

I love the shag pillow idea.
But this seude pillow is also nice and would match the area rug.

Mid-Century Ranch Baby Clothes

Our travel-themed nursery should be proof that there's a little one running around our mid-century ranch home. I'm generally not one for designer baby clothes (as far as I can tell the kid doesn't care what outfit he's in) but how cute is this mid-century ranch onesie?