Dan the Goodwill Man...

Meet Dan. 
 He is the Goodwill Man.

Literally.

Everything he has on was purchased at
Goodwill.

Dan has a confident, funky style all his own. 

He loves junking and thrifting and has a sixth sense on choosing quality items with a cool vibe.  His wife Nancy, shares this same ability.  It's a winning combo!

Dan can be described as a city guy with a laid back attitude.  Biking, thrifiting and e-bay are among his favorite hobbies.  He's been married to the same lovely woman for more than 30 years,  has two beautiful daughters and just happens to be my brother.

Now you can say you've met Dan.
The Goodwill Man.

Restoration Hardware Love

I feel a living room overhaul coming on...

This overhaul will be complete with new furniture, bookcases, accessories etc.

I would so love to reface our mid 1990's brick fireplace and mantle too...

This will be an interesting process because of little constraints like a budget, and my need to check and re-check every option available.

If I had to choose only one place to shop it would have to be Restoration Hardware!

Who could resist their fabulous sofas...

Belgian Classic Roll Arm Sofa in Sand Linen

How about the same sofa in charcoal...

Belgian Classic Roll Arm Sofa in Charcoal

I'm always drawn to the classic style of the Kensington Sofa...

Kensington Sofa in Sand Belgian Linen

 What would it look like in leather?

Kensington in Vintage Cigar Leather

 Now that we have the sofa narrowed down...

Let's look at chairs.

This chair just about makes my heart stop.

 

Os De Mouton Wing Chair

Look at it close up.  This gorgeous chair is upholstered in charcoal belgian linen on the front.  The back is burlap with a nail head detail.  Love it!

Maybe something more casual like this Belgian Roll Arm Slip Covered Chair.  Shown in Sand and Fog...

This cabinet would look perfect on the wall next to the fireplace...

Grand French Casement Cabinet

The perfect sofa table...

Bakers Rack Console

We need to ground all that gorgeous furniture with a rug.

I've never seen a cowhide tile rug before...

Argentine Cowhide Tile Rug

How about something more traditional...

Nezami Rug

Now a mirror for above the fireplace...

19th Century Ravena Etched Mirror

and a great light fixture to hang in front of that mirror...

Wine Barrel Chandelier

Vintage 2 tier Baluster Chandelier

Some art for the walls...

1595 Florence Scrolled Map

William Curtis Rolf: Stables

Pillows...

Belgian Linen Pillows

Leather Pillow Covers

Can't forget a throw...

Cashmere Throw

 Top it off with some great accessories...

and we're good to go...

Now about that budget...

Giveaway over at A Duck's Oven!

My daughter Chelsea is giving away this lovely book on her blog A Duck's Oven...

and this sweet one egg wonder pan...

Click on the link below to enter this fantastic giveaway! 

A Duck's Oven

Good luck.

I hope you win!