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Site of the Week: The Pink Polka Dot. I just saw that their store is here in northern Virginia… who knew? I saw a product of theirs written up in one of the many magazines I get every month, can’t remember which.
I love this sofa… I think I could live in it.
Awesome Mirror
You would think [...]
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I love this sofa. I love anything that is navy blue, really.
Nate Berkus Studio Sofa for HSN:
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I’ve posted before here and here about these two mistakes, but I wanted to share them with you again because I see this all the time in people’s houses.
1) Placing all the furniture in a room against the walls. Now I know sometimes this is inevitable if you live in cramped quarters, but if you [...]
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I need want a kitchen Island. Here are the candidates:
GROLAND by IKEA:
Lenox Kitchen Island from WS Home… a wee bit out of my price range, but very lovely:
Salvaged Wood Kitchen Island from RH- again, way out of my price range (and way too big for my kitchen), but lovely:
Harvest Table from Target… really target? $829???
As [...]
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My dining room chairs are hand me downs from my parents… they had the potential to be cute chairs but they were covered in some not so hot fabric. My step mom had recovered them a few years back in yellow tea cup fabric…maybe they fit in when they were in my parents house but [...]
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I’m starting to think about graduating from my metal bed frame to an actual bed… wow I’m becoming an adult!
JC Penney has some awesome beds:
Restoration Hardware sells my fave so far, the Warner bed:
And of course they have some other lovely beds:
Pottery Barn:
Anthropologie:
Z Gallerie…
West Elm…
CB2 has some nice stuff, it is all a little to [...]
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I love the Retrouve Chair from The Conran Shop but I could never in a million years justify spending $750 on a single chair (seriously- who is going to spend that?)
I just found a MUCH cheaper $149 version at Anthropologie…. much better!
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Mix up your bookshelves with a combo of books and accessories, it will create a much homier feel.
Sources:
IKEA Expedit Bookshelf
Polka Dot Night Light- Restoration Hardware
Dynasty Canister- Z Gallerie
Puddle Jumper Plant- Urban Outfitters
Swan Planter- Urban Outfitters
Gladiator Bird- Anthropologie
Sitting Monkey- Z Gallerie
Ceramic Fish- Z Gallerie
Painted Letters- Restoration Hardware
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It is Friday! Here is what is new and catchin’ my eye at First Dibs:
{For those of you who need a refresher, First Dibs is a website were antique dealers can list their products}
Rococo painted mirrors, for those who are not shy:
Large Half Chrome Sputnick Ceiling Mount Chandelier: They always have the most awesome light [...]
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I have been having dreams about the IKEA Expedit bookshelf because I am dying to get it.
Ever since I decided it would be perfect for my office I have seen it popping up everywhere… this morning it was in The Washington Post Home section in the home of actress Ali Wentworth:
My favorite blogger Nicole at [...]
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Here is what is new and catching my eye this Friday at 1st Dibs:
French Ceiling Lights:
Is this a man or woman? Spanish 17th Century Artwork:
Antique Steel Buffet:
I love these High Back Chairs:
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I have always wanted a vanity and stool to do makeup, but have either lacked the money or time to get them. Here are some lovely combos from the September 2008 issue of Domino Magazine:
I love the stripes and mirror:
{Photo: Domino Magazine}
I love the stool in this one, from Ballard Designs:
{Photo: Domino Magazine}
{Photo: Domino Magazine}
Some [...]
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I think a lot of people forget that Urban Outfitters sell more than clothes… they have some awesome decor and furniture. Some of my faves:
AHH the hamburger phone from Juno! Love that movie! I must get this!
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Antiques scare me… who knows who owned them or if they died on the piece of furniture? I know it is majorly weird.
I am going to have to get over my phobia because I am beginning to LOVE the website 1st Dibs. It lists antiques from various dealers. Here are some great things on there [...]
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I am in major need of a new desk chair… I have had the same icky black generic one since Freshman year of college and I hate it. I am breaking one of my own rules to not keep anything in your home you don’t love. But I’ve learned in decorating focus on one thing [...]
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The other day I posted a few of Bunny Williams decorating tips. She recently launched her own collection of furniture and accessories. Here are a few of my fave’s from BeeLine Home:
Shadow Box Mirror:
Chicken Feather Lamp:
T42 Chair and Ottoman:
Her collection is very nice, probably not what I would pick for my house at the moment [...]
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What I really want is the Kingston Media Console from Crate & Barrel:
But I think I am going to have to settle for the much less expensive Markor TV Unit from IKEA:
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I stumbled upon an ad in this month’s Elle Decor for Madeline Weinrib Atelier, she designs the most gorgeous textiles.
I love them, here are some of my favorites:
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My living room is in major need of a face lift. Here are some of my ideas:
Pjattyeryd from Ikea- I love it!
I’m thinking about these shades from Target for my living room:
And this TV stand from Ikea:
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What could be better than a whole room with everything from Ikea?
My housemate just bought this lovely dresser from Ikea. The Hemnes Chest With 8 Drawers is a lot larger than it looks in the picture.
I think this Inger fabric would look absolutely lovely next to the dresser. The more I look at it the [...]
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