the library of virginia has an incredible online shop. did you know? one of the best things they sell are color prints of some of their collections, including paintings by naturalist mark catesby. they are gorgeous! flora, fauna, fish, snakes, birds… and they can print these for you as large as 20 x 25ish, for the low price of about $50. matted and framed these would be an incredible visual boost to your home! they also have old virginia maps to offer in other collections… check out what they offer!

http://www.thevirginiashop.org/catesby.aspx

if you’ve got one of those ubiquitous exposed light bulb fixtures on the ceiling at your place, a great solution to upgrade it is to rig an antique lamp shade frame over the bulb. inexpensive and really unique! can you see it in your mind’s eye?

judi’s lamps on etsy carries lots of shapes and sizes of vintage lamp shade frames…

https://www.etsy.com/shop/JudisLamps?section_id=10364800

i have worked with pruiett and sons twice in the last year, to build the tables above for clients. their work is durable, perfect, prompt, and affordable, for the quality of the end product. they are a great source!

http://pruiettandsons.wordpress.com

one of my favorite things in the world is african wax print, or dutch wax print, fabric. the color and imagination in the prints are mind-blowing… sometimes to the point of insanity! all of these prints here are available through tambocollection on etsy…

https://www.etsy.com/shop/tambocollection?ref=l2-shopheader-name

great source: silk way shop on etsy. silk/cotton blend ikat fabric and pillows. incredible prices. their yardage is only 16” wide, so would be great across the end of a bed or on the back of a chair for a sharp stripe of color & pattern. fantastic prices!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/SilkWay?ref=l2-shopheader-name