As I head off on a plane for some vacation (seriously, who needs vacation when they don’t have a job?), I’ll be thinking of these pieces dearly…

Broyhill Brasilia Walnut Sideboard – $395

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/fuo/1580593561.html

Yellow Mid-Century Modern Club Chair – $349

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/fuo/1579054765.html

Mid-Century Modern Credenza – $345

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/fuo/1577665787.html

Have you found anything super-fabulous on the big C lately? Last thing I bought was this desk, and I still need to clean my apartment so I can show off the final product to you..

While I set up my new desk and reorganize my living space, I wanted to share with you some of their gorgeous work.

I would love to own that coffee table (the first one), but I’m sure their pieces are expensive! What do you think of their work? Do you think it’s gorgeous with it’s clean lines, or is it a little too sterile for you?

Before you say anything, look at those lines. She’s real wood, baby — from the 1950’s. One owner. Cigarette burns, water marks, smoke residue and marker swirls — but she is a beaut. I promise. Because right now, she’s sitting in the boyfriend’s garage with 3 hours of sanding, 2 coats of stain and the first coat of polyurethane behind her, and later this week, she will be debuting in my apartment, taking center stage. I have been staring at the gorgeous walnut that is under those 50 years of grime, and I gotta be honest ladies and gentlemen, I love her. And once you see the finished product, I hope you will too.

That’s when I suggested the George Nelson Saucer Lamp. Modernica, a leading seller in Mid-Century Modern furnishings, has them for prices ranging from about $269 for a small 7.5″ x 17.5″ all the way to $1,395.00 for an extra large one at 20″ x 48″. This morning, I wanted to share some inspirational images of this gorgeous lamp. Please, take in its simple form, clean lines and smooth color. I love it!

What do you think of this classic piece? I find that it could really fit in with any decor. Would you drop the money on this gorgeous piece of art?

I’m on an Anthropologie kick lately, and the design on this is so organic and wonderful. She even fills them with lavender the Boony Doon Farm in Santa Cruz, California. They are currently sold out until the 21st, but aren’t they cute?

Such a simple, yet versatile bookcase has been found in almost every home. Coming in all colors and sizes, you can customize it how you want, like I did with my curtain project a couple months ago.

So happy birthday Billy! Hope it’s a great one!

Amanda Kyser Master Bedroom, originally uploaded by justalittlebitnet.

I know, I know. It’s been a few week’s since I’ve been around. I’m sure you’ve really missed me. ;) I went on vacation and ended up staying in some pretty uncomfortable beds. Me and hotel beds do not get along. Unless the hotel costs more than 150$ a night, the beds are just.. ick! They are either too hard or you get this creepy feeling that there are BUGS in the bed.

That thought, married with the thought that in a few weeks I’ll be sleeping in more since I’m getting laid off, means bedrooms are on my mind. Big time. And when I came across this bedroom from Amanda Kyser’s cottage in New York, I was gasping. It’s gorgeous. Calm, classic, modern, clean. Everything I want. Heck, I even showed it to the boyfriend and HE liked it! We never agree 100% on something!

The bedroom color is pretty darned close to what I have in my room now, and I love the combination with the yellow-brown — perfection!

What do you think? Not your style? That’s okay! What is your style then?

Now, the point of this post is not to talk about the new branding. Though, it’s really quite bad. But good for us Northern Virginia designers — we just learned today that we are all going to be axed by Q1 next year! Luckily, there is a package out that allows us to take a 3 month severance, instead of await our fates..

Point of this is to basically say, I am taking said severance, and may have more time on my hands for awhile. I’d really like to try contracting with some freelance on the side, but we will see. I just wanted to let all my readers out there know that things may pick up or die down a bit, depending on how busy I get. Or you know, if I decide to take a month off and just sleep.

This also means that DIY projects might come to a halt due to money, or may increase due to extra time. I guess we’ll see! Either way, wish me luck!

Succulents in a dish, originally uploaded by justalittlebitnet.

I have always loved the modern, bold look of succulents. Every time I am in a nursery or the garden section of Home Depot, I am drawn to their liquidy leaves and soft colors. This tray idea from Apartment Therapy may have inspired me to create a centerpiece of my own for my coffee table.

I just wonder if the cat will eat them while I’m at work. Hm..

What are your favorite flowers/plants? Other than succulents, I love orchids, but cannot keep them alive to save my life!

Design Sponge: katie kirk dining room, originally uploaded by justalittlebitnet.

I love this sideboard display. The wall color, the print, the matching lamps. It’s all just perfect, really. I can’t wait to one day have room to have little displays like this around my home.

What is one thing you dream of having in your home? It could be something simple like a set up like this, or maybe a top floor room with tons of light and walls of books. What’s your idea of perfect?