Time for teak.

After spending so much time hunting down Mid Century furnishings across the pond I decided it was about time to bring some home in England.  I visit the charity shops and boot sales a lot but tend to just pick up smalls that I can just revamp and send away.  Due to limited space i've turned a blind eye to all the remarkable woodwork that i've come across... like the Ercol found here at Battlesbridge Antique Centre.

Well with the new school year i've committed to the decision to redecorate my English bedroom.  I've scoured Gumtree and I think I have found exactly what i'm looking for! Now I just need to find it down South! The G Plan teak dressing table below is from the late 60's/early 70's.  It seems in great condition and has the detachable full length mirror at the back. It would fit in perfectly with its dimensions of 152cm width, 50cm depth, 70cm height without a mirror and 120cm height with. The seller is asking £160 for it in a location closest to London but i've found the exact table two times over in Glasgow and Cardiff for a snip at £70. I've made an offer so fingers crossed!

The second piece I have my eye on is this beautiful piece of teak.

Or this!

I came across retro zebra furniture during my searching today.  They are based in East London and open by open by appointment only.  They allegedly specialise in vintage decor from the 50's, 60's and 70's so I sent them an email today to enquire about what they might have in stock that would be suitable! An added bonus... They deliver! Oh my little car will be happy!

Once the furniture is in situ i'll make a trip to Ikea to pick up some soft furnishings and decoration and keep an eye out whilst thrifting for any other keepsies.  These are on my maybe list...

The Salvation Army - Bedroom Set - $115/ £69.80

So after waking up at some silly hour and traipsing around just about every thrift store in the St Louis area we finally struck gold at the Salvation Army on 3949 Forest Park Avenue.  We must have waited a good two hours for this bedroom set,  witnessed some petty theft and made small talk with a lady that was requesting a trip to Hawaii and a steak dinner from Nick.  It was worth it.  That's the guest room taken care of!