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While we’re not going to be very strict, since we have so much stuff already, we’d like any new pieces of furniture that we bring into the house to be modern (as in Mid-Century, not Contemporary). I have been searching Craigslist and online shops with no luck. Last weekend I visited my family in the DC area, and boy I tell ya – my grandma has exactly the kind of furniture I’m looking for. She has some really awesome teak furniture that she bought in London in the… late 60s? Early 70s? Anyway, it gave me a good idea of what I should look for.

And wouldn’t you know it, I found some great pieces on the Urban Outfitters website! We have decided to get both the Turman Side Table and the Truman Coffee Table for our living room. We need one more side table, but I didn’t want to go too matchy-matchy. We’ll have to find another table at some point in the future.

We are big fans of the show, Mad Men. If you haven’t seen it, go get if from Blockbuster or from Netflix. It is GREAT. The main characters, Don and Bettie have a gorgeous, tufted headboard that I (and apparently lots of other decor-philes) lust after.

Here it is again. (What a great still. This basically sums up their relationship in the 2nd season.)

And score! Urban Outfitters has a great selection of upholstered headboards for a reasonable price!

I think this one looks the most similar to the Drapers’. Alas, it doesn’t come in light blue. If I bought this style, I would get it in this off-white color. The only other options are darker than I desire. But I don’t think this is the one for us. If we’re going to go for it, we’re going to GO for it, and off-white doesn’t cut it.

Another option is this rectangular headboard. It’s velvet and the right color. But does it have enough oompf?

Next up is a bordered, rectangular, GOLD, silk headboard… Oh me oh my. Isn’t it gorgeous???

And finally, this winged Tide Pool silk headboard. Very sophisticated. This is the most expensive one at $475.

Which one to get… We’re going to think about it for a few days, and I’ll let you know which one comes to live with us. Very excite!

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This entry was posted on Monday, October 19th, 2009 at 4:07 am and is filed under fun, furniture, home, interiors, shops.