The Cultivated Home

We feel like secret agents finding all of these great things on Etsy—it is a great resource for every design lover!  Although Etsy is famous for showcasing new graphic designers and small crafts, their furniture section is not to be missed.  Here are a few of our latest finds that we thought we would reveal to all!

Peacock Pouf – $295, recovered vintage. Seller: RECOVERED

Terracota Sofa – $1925, recovered vintage. Seller: Material Recovery

Nico Vintage Chair – $110, recovered vintage. Seller: Hazelandhunter

Nadja Antique Foot Stool - $200, recovered vintage. Seller: Hazelandhunter

Here are a few great tips for how to squeeze some extra juice and extra use out of your everyday household cleaning products:

Crayon / WD-40 – Got kids?  If so, you might be noticing some stray doodles on those freshly painted walls and surfaces.  Luckily, this problem is easily erased with a household product you probably have stowed away in your pantry.  WD-40, typically used for squeaky hinges, can be sprayed on almost any surface to wipe away your little artist’s creation.

Candle Votives / Cooking Spray – No need to messy your manicure scraping dry wax from the bottom of your votives and candle sticks.  If you spray a touch of cooking oil prior to lighting the handle, wax will peel effortlessly away, making clean-up super simple. Continue Reading

Design Sponge – introduced us to Brainstorm, a great print store selling affordable works of art. We love “Betty Blue” – an 18” x 24” silkscreen for only $20! Visit Brainstorm.

Katy Elliot – Reported on Gry Fager, who creates beautiful danish modern ceramics for the home. The simple plaids are absolutely perfect for summer! Visit Gry Fager.

Décor 8 – Posted a great article on the vintage modern German home of Kerstin Reileman. We were particularly taken by the image showing the foyer because of the clever idea to cut cork board into unusual shapes. These silhouettes make push boards much more interestedin then the standard school-house look, and a simple DIY project.

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