Would you have bought these?

Going by my favorite thrift store I saw these 2 items and didn't end up with either but wonder, would you have bought them?

First off, these chairs, which I know I've seen in domino or somewhere in turquoise or green or some other bright 'modern' color. They aren't totally my style, but I think they could work in the right context:



And then this bar. I swooned a bit over it, but where would I put it? A related question: does anyone know where to get things powder coated? This is $75 and needs new glass and some sprucing up. Otherwise it's really really nice. And I think they'd negotiate on the price:

French inspired sailor bag

This isn't a fashion blog, but I can't help myself, I just found this bag made by Michelle Frantz. The navy blue with white buttons is so clean and crisp. A little retro, totally classic and just French nautical/sailor girl enough to sling over your shoulder and feel totally chic (and a little playful).

Paris Apartment

French Month continues with my drooling over The Paris Apartment website and blog and book. This woman Claudia started a showroom in New York out of her love for Paris. She takes trips twice a year to replenish her inventory of furniture and also works as a designer creating boudoir spaces (which is what the book appears to be about).

Now I'm not normally the romantic/boudoir girl by nature (more crisp/fresh) but I can't resist these interiors. Perhaps I'm letting some of my inner french girl out?

I'm even charmed by this simple before and after from the blog. It's about the curtains but someone please tell me what that piece of furniture is under the pile of fabric! There is, for me, something irresistable about simple blue and white, high ceilings and hardwood floors:




UPDATE: Claudia was nice enough to send me a picture of what is under that pile of fabric. Behold the beauty!: