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3/19/2013

Mirror Hunt

I've been hunting for a mirror for my bathroom and it needs to be a certain size (around 30" wide and over 40" tall) and it must be shapely (i.e. not a plain rectangle). It will go over my makeup vanity and I want it to have some personality and preferably cost less than $1,000! Here are a few that I've been eyeing...

1) Bethany Grey Mirror - 34.25"W x 48.25"H - $1,870

2 Scallop Edge Mirror - 25"W x 40"H - $187

3) Ebony Hand Carved Arche Mirror - 32"W x 52"H - $509

4) Jonathan Adler Rococo Mirror - 40"H x 28"W - $595

5) Framed Rectangular Mirror - 30"W x 40"H - $643

6) Bunny Williams for Mirror Image Home Lotus Mirror - 34"W x 60"H - $1,099

7) Venetian Arche Mirror - 29"W x 43"H - $599

8) Audrey Mirror - 30"W x 43"H - $702

Any favorites? #1, #5, and #7 are at the top of my list. Unfortunately #1 is way more than I wanted to spend!

4/05/2012

Pillow Pusher

We all love pillows, right? Since they are easy to add and subtract from a space, pillows provide an opportunity to be bold and have some fun with your decor. Especially if most or all of your upholstery is solid and neutral, a few colorful, patterned pillows will bring personality and vitality to a space. And of course, they are comfy and (usually) not expensive. What's not to love?

I'm constantly sourcing pillows for all different sorts of styles and color schemes, and I wanted to share a few that have caught my eye recently...

Crewel Prism Pillow - Urban Outfitters ||| Black and White Spotted Pillow - Furbish

Orange Fancy Greek Key Pillow - Live.Like.You ||| Abundance Toss Pillow - World Market

Moroccan Pillow Lapis Blue - Wisteria ||| Diamond Lights Pillow - Live.Like.You

Mumbai Pillow - Furbish ||| DwellStudio Zebra Kelly Green Pillow - Zinc Door
Circle Chevron Linen Pillow - COCOCOZY ||| Deco Dot Pillow - Shades of Light
Duralee Parasols Pillow - Etsy ||| Burnt Orange Block Print Lumbar Pillow - World Market

Coco's Flower - COCOCOZY ||| Colorful Embroidered Floral Pillow - Shades of Light
Colorful Squares Embroidered Pillow - Zinc Door ||| Palmyra in Castle Grey - Katherine Rally
Duralee Blue Diamond Trellis Pillow - Etsy ||| Paintbrush Silk Pillow Cover - West Elm

Blue Stamens Cushion Cover - Supermarket ||| Retro Star Linen Pillow Case Black - Supermarket

Twisting Throw Pillow - Supermarket ||| Lattice Pillow by Hammocks & High Tea - Burke Decor

So, who is shopping for pillows now? Any good sources to share? For ready-made options, I always check out Furbish and Etsy, because both offer a wide selection of styles and the prices are good. If you're cruising Etsy, be sure to check out Woody Liana. She is one of my favorite sellers because her quality is outstanding and so are her prices. Plus the orders are wrapped up all pretty like this:

11/17/2011

New and Blue

Despite the fact that holiday decor is dominating the "new additions" pages on most retail sites right now, I keep noticing that blue items are making that list too. Maybe they stick out to me because blue is a favorite color of mine or perhaps the retailers have figured out that pretty much everyone likes blue! Here are some of my best new, blue-hued things I've spotted:

Mary McDonald Lamp - Shades of Light

Hampton Links Pillow - Jill Rosenwald

Updated Louis Chair, Blue - Wisteria
Houndstooth Throw by Hastings-On-Hudson, NY - NuBe Green

The Art Museum by Phaidon Press - Amazon
Inlaid Bone Console in Lapis - Sang and Serena
carnaby waves vase - Jonathan Adler

Zebra 22" Pillow in Ink - Thomas Paul - Burke Decor

Handpainted Chinese Lamp, Abstract - Wisteria

Loop De Loop Side Table - Urban Outfitters

navy louis side chair - Jonathan Adler
Blue and White Ginger Jar - Furbish Studio

Sisa Square Bean Bag by John Robshaw - Burke Decor

Are you a fellow blue lover? Anything you like best from the sets above? I am dying over the lamp by Mary McDonald (who will be doing a fabric line with Schumacher!!!), the pillow designed by Jill Rosenwald (which comes in different colors), the mini ginger jar from Furbish, and that gorgeous inlaid bone console from Sang and Serena. Lapis is their latest pigment to introduce and I'm in love with it. Here are more images that show the bone and the mother of pearls inlays...

So gorgeous, aren't they?

9/30/2011

Coffee Table Look-Alikes

After yesterday's post, I got some emails about the origin of the coffee table in my den. I purchased it a few years ago at the Wisteria Outlet...pretty sure it was a one-off sample because it was the only one there and I don't recall that Wisteria ever sold it. It is 40" square and 19" high.

Anyhow, I can't point you directly to my source but there are a few options out there if you want the same look. I posted a few last year, so check out the sources in that post. And here are a few more, starting with one from ABC Home that is shockingly only $399!!

1) form teak coffee table - ABC Home

2) Bleeker Coffee Table - William-Sonoma Home

3) Walnut Lounge Table, Yellow - Etsy seller IndistryMfgCo

4) Eldur Reclaimed Wood Cocktail/Coffee Table - Etsy seller ChristopherOriginal
5) Hamilton Coffee Table Square - Etsy Seller ModernIndustry

6) Paxton Square Cocktail Table - HW Home

7) Indok Reclaimed Wood Cocktail/Coffee Table - Etsy seller ChristopherOriginal

8) urbn 2.0 coffee table - ABC Home

9) Rectangular Parquet-Top Coffee Table - Wisteria

Hope that helps all of you that are on the hunt. I assume that the Etsy sellers could customize the tables they sell to some degree so be sure to ask them about color, finish, and size options. Also keep in mind that a local metal worker can make a base to your specs and a top could easily be made with some nice wood. I have a great source in Dallas if anyone is interested in the custom route.

Have a fabulous weekend everyone!

8/01/2011

The Island Company

I got back from a family vacation to Grand Cayman last week and wow, I'm playing (and losing) a serious game of catch-up right now! Despite the fallout from being away, I'm glad we went. For the most part, my husband fished and I lounged around, ate, drank, and read Lunch in Paris (and loved it). I also got to do a tiny bit of shopping while I was there.

My favorite discovery was a store called the Island Company. They have a fabulous line of clothing and swimwear along with other miscellaneous merch. I bought a shirtdress in an aqua color that I'm pretty obsessed with. Besides being instantly attracted to their simple, classic clothes, I also loved how their store looked and felt. They captured the spirit of the island lifestyle without getting theme-y and hokey. Here's a shot of one of their stores...

Via IslandVintage.com

Their look is is cool, casual, and a bit colonial. The colonial aspects balance with the beachy ones and the tone is rich and sophisticated. You can achieve this look by working with some signature elements that include:

Dark wood floors
Crisp white walls (try Ben Moore's Decorators White)
Glossy beadboard ceilings
Natural fiber rugs (jute, sisal, etc.)
White or ivory upholstery
Rich wood furniture (should look handmade and a bit exotic)
Tropical plants (I saw Fiddle-Leaf Figs all over Cayman, but there are lots of other options)
Hand-woven baskets
Bold cabana striped pillows

Agnes Sea Urchin Mirror - Made Goods

Nesting Baskets - Wisteria

Weathered Outdoor Bench in Weathered Black - Grandin Road

Painterly Blackfin Triggerfish - Williams-Sonoma Home

Architect Table Lamp - Lauren Home by Ralph Lauren

Carlisle Upholstered Sofa - Pottery Barn

Painted Ceramic Parrot - Williams-Sonoma Home

Heidi Merrick Cabana Stripe Pillows - Calypso Home

Steamer Trunk Cocktail Table - World Market

Jute Chenille Herringbone Rug - West Elm

Minwax 2718 Ebony Stain

Fiddle-Leaf Fig Tree

Han Blue Pillow - John Robshaw
Minwax Wood Finish in Ebony 2718

Samar Rattan Chair - World Market

Here are more photos of their stores:

Via IslandVintage.com

My husband and I...and my new dress!

What are your thoughts on the Island Company's decor style? I typically hate beach-themed decor but I really do love their look. It reminds me of India Hicks and her Bahamian properties as seen here:

Via Hibiscus Hill

Although I wouldn't ever go super "island colonial" in my home in Dallas, I would certainly use some of the elements that go into creating the look...especially the glossy white beadboard ceilings!

2/08/2011

Searching, Finding, and Loving...

I've been fervently trying to catch up on design projects since getting back from New York. Luckily, I love shopping so sourcing is a fun part of the job and I have lots of it on my plate at the moment. With the spring season on the horizon, sourcing is especially exciting because there are tons of new goods out there, like these fab finds:

Design Public - Vitra Nelson Night Desk Clock

Jayson Home & Garden - Penelope Chair

Vivre - Waylande Gregory Studios Grid Bowl

Layla Grayce - Capel Marrakesh Wool Rug

Jayson Home & Garden - Theodore Sofa

Serena & Lily - Aleppo Inlay Table

Layla Grayce - Curry & Co. Astral Pendant

Pottery Barn - Label Hardware

Serena & Lily - Herringbone Throws

Jayson Home & Garden - Sebastian Bench

Wisteria - Kantha Cloth Mirror

Jayson Home & Garden - Coco Sofa

Layla Grayce - Signatures Continuum Accent Chest

Serena & Lily - Chakki Ottoman

Layla Grayce - Company C Indoor/Outdoor Patio Rug

Shop Ten 25 - Nantucket Pillow

Jonathan Adler - Bargello Chevron Pillow

Lovely grab bag, isn't it? Anything in particular that you're obsessing over?

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

6/25/2010

Retail Stew

No coherent theme or mission today...just a bunch of stuff I think is cool. So, prepare yourself for my messy Friday brain dump...a delightful, motely mix of things I've noticed while cruising the world wide web.

Black and White Dhurrie Upholstered Settee - Wisteria