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1/10/2011

Copycat Entry

After professing my devotion to the entry designed by Colleen McGill on Friday, I received some comments and emails asking for sourcing information for various pieces in the scheme. So, I happily went on the hunt for items that could be used to recreate a similar look and here is what I came up with.

Pottery Barn Clarissa Glass Drop Chandelier

Plexi-Craft Console Table

High Fashion Home Black Mirror

Ballard Designs Louis XVI Stool

Jamali Garden Nickel Bowl

Calypso Home Hampton Lattice Rug

Plantation Caspian Chandelier

AVF Brilliant Acrylic Console Table

Williams-Sonoma Home Fulton Ebony Floor Mirror

Tiffany Revere Bowl

Wisteria Graphic Suzani-Inspired Dhurrie

Plantation Classic Diamond Tufted Ottoman

Z Gallerie Jupiter Chandelier

Jamali Garden Silver Pedestal Bowls

CB2 Peekaboo Clear Console

IKEA Mongstad Mirror

Wisteria X-Base Stool

Layla Grace Orchard House Rings Flax Wool Rug

I tried to cover a wide range of price points. I began with a moderately priced scheme, followed with a more expensive set, and ended with some bargain items. I have favorite elements in all of them...what about you?

With any of the lineups, this tray would make a perfect accessory, wouldn't it?

Williams-Sonoma Home Tiled Tray

10/27/2010

Dining Chair Round-up

I've been on the prowl for a set of dining chairs for a kitchen remodel project I'm working on. The chairs will be used in the breakfast area and need to be comfortable, stylish, and durable/cleanable. It's a tough trifecta to hit! While I haven't found the right fit for the project yet, I have seen lots of fantastic chairs during my shopping rounds. Here are my favorite picks:

1) Montecito Chair - Z Gallerie

2) Lola Arm Chair - Z Gallerie

3) Black Asian-Inspired Side Chair - Pieces

4) Colette Side Chair - Crate & Barrel

5) Gentry Chair - Ballard Designs

6) Chinese Chippendale Chair - Wisteria

7) Canvas Director's Chair - Williams-Sonoma Home

8) Waterloo Dining Chair - Z Gallerie

9) Bebe Vanity Chair - Cisco Brothers

10) Jonathan Adler Chippendale Arm Chair - Pieces

11) Louis Armchair - Jayson Home and Garden

12) Green Scroll Armchair - Horchow

Anyone out there in the market for dining chairs? What's the most important attribute for you? Comfort? Style? Practicality? Price? Speaking of price...dining chairs are EXPENSIVE, aren't they??

7/27/2010

Covered Patio Update

A few things around the house changed over the weekend, including the covered patio in our backyard. For starters, I took down the ugly fan and hung a new light. Although my heart was set on Circa's Hicks Pendant, my budget was more in line with the 20" Foto Pendant Lamp from IKEA. It was only $30 and I'm really happy with the way it looks.

Also, the new cushions for the sofa arrived. I got them from Ballard Designs and I'm happy to report that the quality is great...they are super comfy too. I love the white cording and think the black will look much better than paw-print-covered ivory :)

Finally, I got the cute little palm tree for the corner. I thought the area could use a little more green. Hopefully I can keep it alive!

As usual, the to-do list for the space is ongoing. Besides getting an old chalkboard for the wall behind the sofa, I still want to install a beadboard ceiling and paint it blue. I found this tutorial, so my husband and I might attempt the project on our own. I'm also considering an outdoor rug...what do you think?

6/28/2010

Mood Board Monday - Rainy Day Bedroom

Pewter & Sage is hosting another Mood Board Monday...this time, the theme is "beautiful bedding." Specifically, we were given a few different bedding options to choose from, then we were to create a bedroom around our choice.

I LOVE bed linens so I was pumped about this one! I even did two moodboards...the first was for Nate Berkus day :) They are so different from each other...one is super colorful and this one is much more neutral. Do you have a favorite between the two?

Wall color, P32 Canon De Fusil - Flammant
Inspiration Bedding - Barbara Barry from Macy's
Chandelier - Horchow
Headboard - Pottery Barn (I don't think the one currently available has the cute black cording)
Lamp - Restoration Hardware
Genie Bottles - Jill Rosenwald
Bookshelf/Nightstand - Ballard Designs
Full-Length Mirror - IKEA
Bench - Layla Grayce
Rug - Burke Decor
Painting - Ugallery
Chest of Drawers - Ballard Designs
Silver Floor Lamp - Layla Grayce
Monogram Pillow - Jonathan Adler
Bud Vase - CB2
Penguin Classic Books* - Anthropologie
Cane Chair - Layla Grayce

* I would also fill the nightstand bookshelf with these gorgeous books :)

6/23/2010

Sam's House

Within the span of a month, my cousin-in-law and her husband moved into a new house and had a baby boy...named Sam :) Decorating and furnishing the house is on the docket, but is such a tough agenda item to tackle when you have a newborn. I offered to help out and asked that she provide a few photos of rooms to use as a style guide.

The den is the first space to focus on. Given the two inspiration rooms shown below, I've assembled some options for furniture and accessories that would create a similar look and feel.

Room One

From Traditional Home

Mercury Glass Lamp - Layla Grayce

Moulin Chair - High Fashion Home

Bistro Table - Ballard Designs

Navy Crewel Pillow - Etsy

Abacus Relax Chair - High Fashion Home

Rug - Layla Grayce
(with a baby and two dogs, I wouldn't go with a solid, light-colored rug)

Silhouette Sofa - Hickory Chair

Granada Slipcovered Sofa - Custom Sofa Design

Lattice Pillows - Etsy

Alexander Girard Pillow, Grey Retrospective - Etsy

Cross Hatch Base Metal Coffee Table - Mecox Gardens

(they have a million great options, this was just one with an < $1k price tag)

Rustico Coffee Table - Napa Style

Blue and White Tea Jar Lamp - Wisteria

Room Two

Images above from BHG Additions

Graham Slipcovered Sofa - Z Gallerie

Tufted Leather Sofa - Horchow

Stratford Chair - Ballard Designs

Conundrum Pillow - Etsy

Silk Handloomed Pillow Cover in Platinum - West Elm

Teak Root Coffee Table - High Fashion Home

Concentric Circles Coffee Table - Z Gallerie

Jars - Z Gallerie

Table Lamp - Layla Grayce

Bone Side Table - West Elm

Vintage Chinese Butcher's Table - Wisteria

Aqua Glass Lamp - Layla Grayce

Oversized Clam Shell - Z Gallerie

Bourdonnais Bookcase - Ballard Designs

Surf Spray Oushak Rug - Williams-Sonoma Home

And a cheaper rug option...

Cotton Flat-Weave Rug - Williams-Sonoma Home

6/11/2010

Preppy Bedroom Mood Board

Across the interwebs, things catch my eye all of the time. So, when I saw this super cute bedding from IKEA, I thought it would be fun to create a menu of items that could be used with it. The set sparked a bit of a summery, Dorothy Draper/Kate Spade vision...hope you like it :)