Mirrored Suitcase Bar

December 26, 2016 Cate | StyleMutt Home

Happiest Christmas style mutts! We hope you spent the day snuggled with family (or framily: friends-who-are-basically-family) and made some special memories. Be it the gifts or the gathering that made your day great, Chelsea and I sincerely wish the best to you and yours.

Well, if you're anything like my tinsel-happy husband, you may be experiencing some PTCD today: post-traumatic Christmas disorder. Am I right? 364 days of build-up can certainly leave you a little lack-luster on Dec 26 ;) But fear not my friends! There is still one more celebration just around the corner: New Year's Eve!

Who's ready to host and end-of-the-year bash? [insert eager hand-raising emoji right here]. Except I do have a teensy-weensy problem. About 800sq. ft. teensy-weensy to be exact. Other than the occasional family pop-by, Caleb and I have not hosted much of anyone in our small (but adorable) apartment. As with our last place, floor space is prime real estate when you're renting so having a dedicated space to mixology isn't always a priority.

This time last year, I introduced many of you to our small space solution pop-up bar. So this year I'm actually putting one in the shop for any of my fellow apartment-dwelling, space slim DC area peeps.

This one is made from a vintage suitcase in impeccable condition. Which I purchased at Sweet Clover Barn last spring while treasure hunting with Chelsea. It's a gorgeous camel leather with a glossy sheen and brass accents.

The suitcase even comes with a key if you ever need to lock it up your liquor from Uncle Henry or your boosy cat (hey - I'm not judging, I just don't know what kind of parties you throw...).

The bar also comes with a natural wood base and a vintage tri-fold vanity mirror. Both can be easily folded up if the bar needs to be stowed away - and the folded mirror even fits in the suitcase lid compartment.

Whatever your NYE will bring (be it throwing parties or just throwing back drinks) we hope you'll be safe while you're celebrating!

Mirrored Suitcase Bar
Now Available for Sale
Dimensions (open): 21"W x 15" D x 33"H
Dimensions (closed): 21"W x 15"D x 46"H
Price: $145

If you are interested in this piece or a custom order like it, please contact cate@stylemutthome.com.

Industrial Pipe Bookshelf

December 22, 2016 Cate | StyleMutt Home

Only 3 more days until Christmas!!!! Admittedly I am equally counting down to spending time with family as I am to having a real break from my day job. I haven't taken more than 2 days off for over a year so I am really really looking forward to a bit of an extended stay-cation. As we count down to the holidays, I am also wrapping up some overdue flip debuts before getting ready to start rolling out new pieces in the new year.

Remember my industrial sawhorse desk? Well when the buyer came to pick it up last fall, it turns out she didn't need the 3-drawer hutch since she planned to float the desk in her office. So she bought the desk, chair and lamp, and left the orphaned hutch drawers behind so I took the opportunity to play around with a new take on industrial-inspired storage.

Industrial Pipe Bookshelf

I re-re-used the drawers to make a 3-tiered bookshelf with loads of storage.

I drilled two holes through the front and back of each drawer and threaded a section of galvanized pipe through. Each dovetailed drawer hangs level and secure by resting on pipe coupling at one end and a heavy-duty wall bracket at the other.

The staggered heights provide visual interest while allowing space for art or plants.

I tested the weight limits of the unit myself by literally loading up every flat surface with all of our hardcover books.

At the top, a small section of pipe also secures to the wall for more stability.

And another flange at the base can be secured to the floor too.

The entire length of pipe disassembles easily into 4 sections for transporting.

You could even swing out the middle drawer and mount the whole unit into a corner for even more versatility.

I would love to see this baby go to a cool loft or some other city space! If you are interested in this piece or a custom order like it, please email cate@stylemutthome.com.

Industrial Pipe Bookshelf
Now Available for Sale
63"W x 7.5"D x 78"H
$395

As we gather together this Christmas, Chelsea and I pray that your holiday is filled to the brim with treasured family time. We hope that the hustle and bustle will fade away and we'll all be able to truly savor the real reason for the season. Merry Christmas to you all!

Gray MCM Tallboy

December 20, 2016 Cate | StyleMutt Home

It's T-Minus 5 days to Christmas and I gotta ask: does anyone else have visions of furniture dancing in your head? I can't tell you how many times I have asked Caleb for furniture for my Christmas/ birthday/ justbecauseitstuesday present. This year, I'm hoping he'll approve setting aside funds for a headboard. Or a new armchair. Or another plant stand. (I know: I'm trouble).

The good news is, if you are hankering for home decor that doesn't exactly fit under the tree, StyleMutt Home has some handsome new pieces in the garage shop!

In all my pre-Christmas dreaming, I stumbled across this dashing (albeit pricey) devil. There's no way I'd be willing to pay such a steep asking price, but I was inspired nonetheless. So when I first saw this chipped white & gold dresser on Craigslist, my wheels started turning.

Pretty close to the inspiration yes?

Inspired by the double-breasted pulls of the inspiration piece, I added whistle pulls that match the brass-capped tapered legs. The greige color was a custom mix using some leftover paint from our Navy Yard Condo client. (Waste not, want not!)

Although it looks like 5, this piece actually has only 4 dovetailed drawers - one is a faux double-front with extra deep storage for bulky sweaters and such.

And on the underside of the drawers, you can find the original maker's mark. Apparently this fellow is Swedish!

The styling for this piece was especially fun. I really felt like I was channeling my inner Urban Outfitter with the colorful art and moon phase chalkboard.

But the best part is this white and gold cactus by GoodNight Light.

Yeah, you heard right - that cactus lights up!

It is safe to leave on for hours at a time and made of a shatterproof vinyl which, to my surprise, feels more like a matte porcelain in person! It would of course be adorable (and safe!) in a nursery (one day ;) but for now it's the perfect light to leave on for Thor since we're not getting home before sunset on these short winter days.

If you are still looking for a last-minute gift for any little-ones on your list, I highly recommend browsing the quirky inventory at GoodNight Light to see if any of their quality products pique your interest.