Happy Halloween!

<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KEeQejlwKNI/Tq4DHEnT_PI/AAAAAAAABzo/zIBHnrjM8Ms/s1600/305155_10150324153192563_564632562_8209377_279405139_n.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669472400938630386" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KEeQejlwKNI/Tq4DHEnT_PI/AAAAAAAABzo/zIBHnrjM8Ms/s400/305155_10150324153192563_564632562_8209377_279405139_n.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 388px; height: 342px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VgTrDqxAAIM/Tq4C_ucbw0I/AAAAAAAABzc/1nmlJOaPGzU/s1600/381380_10150438792094283_681169282_10365617_1760266110_n.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669472274728338242" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VgTrDqxAAIM/Tq4C_ucbw0I/AAAAAAAABzc/1nmlJOaPGzU/s400/381380_10150438792094283_681169282_10365617_1760266110_n.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 502px; height: 334px;" /></a><br />Happy Halloween from my family to yours! I wish Baby's first Halloween meant that I could take the day off. Anything but... I am working for four different clients today! From Tribeca to Park Avenue, I am boo-ked solid. But will be sure to make it home for some trick-or-treating and pumpkin carving!

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween from my family to yours! I wish Baby's first Halloween meant that I could take the day off. Anything but... I am work...

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What the $****#$ Fridays: If you don't know this by now...

<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-80-p8W4o2ss/TpubMIeNmuI/AAAAAAAABx8/As5gKhFBftY/s1600/img45b.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664291589083470562" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-80-p8W4o2ss/TpubMIeNmuI/AAAAAAAABx8/As5gKhFBftY/s400/img45b.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a><br />You will never, never, never know this... Or maybe you will know this if I remind you often enough. What is it that I want you to know? I want you to know that decals are hideous. They are non-committal and weak excuses for wall art. Disagree? One look at horribly unattractive PBTeen's Palm Tree Decals ($109, $149) should make you a believer! Don't mind me while I rant...

What the $****#$ Fridays: If you don't know this by now...

You will never, never, never know this... Or maybe you will know this if I remind you often enough. What is it that I want you to know? I...

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Dig These Dining Chairs

<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-05gjOsWF79s/TqYxRkw_crI/AAAAAAAABys/ge1k5b2_WfQ/s1600/FolioLthrSideChrPlum3QF10.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667271359089046194" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-05gjOsWF79s/TqYxRkw_crI/AAAAAAAABys/ge1k5b2_WfQ/s400/FolioLthrSideChrPlum3QF10.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 363px; height: 363px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-C5jsh_jvGpQ/TqYxE74ObcI/AAAAAAAAByg/Xreaqz3av3I/s1600/HaloDiningTableJL10.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667271141955104194" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-C5jsh_jvGpQ/TqYxE74ObcI/AAAAAAAAByg/Xreaqz3av3I/s400/HaloDiningTableJL10.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a><br />Sometimes dining chairs start to feel ho-hum. Boring brown wood, blah cotton upholstery, seen-'em Shaker seats. When I want to shake things up, I look to Crate and Barrel's Folio Dining Chairs in Plum. I will now go to them even more quickly because they are on sale for $211 (were $249).

Dig These Dining Chairs

Sometimes dining chairs start to feel ho-hum. Boring brown wood, blah cotton upholstery, seen-'em Shaker seats. When I want to shake t...

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Talk Me Off This Ledge

<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-l8ChYdSTX2U/TqYz4Qx60EI/AAAAAAAABy4/NOrjlzV3q04/s1600/bh_prod124501_mn.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667274222762381378" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-l8ChYdSTX2U/TqYz4Qx60EI/AAAAAAAABy4/NOrjlzV3q04/s400/bh_prod124501_mn.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 382px; height: 382px;" /></a><br />Whoa! Somebody is gonna have to talk me off of this ledge cause I am loving Brocade Home's Geometric Box Ledge Set of 2 ($49, was $99). I can imagine hanging them in tons of fun places and storing lots of fun things inside them. Stop me! This is the last thing I need--but I sure do want them!

Talk Me Off This Ledge

Whoa! Somebody is gonna have to talk me off of this ledge cause I am loving Brocade Home's Geometric Box Ledge Set of 2 ($49, was $99)....

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TMI Tuesday: Lampscape

<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yRkxH8tK2Ww/TqY3V7YTdwI/AAAAAAAABzE/rTbbpw4AECM/s1600/21162433_030_b.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667278030948759298" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yRkxH8tK2Ww/TqY3V7YTdwI/AAAAAAAABzE/rTbbpw4AECM/s400/21162433_030_b.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" /></a><br />As my husband will tell you, I love a good pun. I can't resist a cheesy play on words. So, when I saw Anthropologie's Verdurous Acres Lampshade ($69, was $128), I not only thought it would turn a basic lamp into a work of art, I also thought it would be funny to name this post "Lampscape". Get it?! Landscape on a lamp?! Ha! I crack me up!!

TMI Tuesday: Lampscape

As my husband will tell you, I love a good pun. I can't resist a cheesy play on words. So, when I saw Anthropologie's Verdurous Ac...

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Back from the Berkshires!

<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xUsEbpsMbnQ/TqV1yKgbAnI/AAAAAAAAByI/oaKXzcawwWU/s1600/zm_teak-branch_2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667065210789888626" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xUsEbpsMbnQ/TqV1yKgbAnI/AAAAAAAAByI/oaKXzcawwWU/s400/zm_teak-branch_2.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 359px; height: 400px;" /></a><br />My family and I are back from the Berkshires. It was beautiful to see all the falling leaves, to lounge in the jacuzzi, to drive winding country roads. But our teething baby made things a little less than relaxing. Now we are home sweet home with a nanny to deal with Mr. Baby. That's relaxation!<br /><br />But I'm still nostalgic for the nature. Perhaps that's why I was drawn to VivaTerra's Teak Trunk this morning ($115, was $165)?

Back from the Berkshires!

My family and I are back from the Berkshires. It was beautiful to see all the falling leaves, to lounge in the jacuzzi, to drive winding co...

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Finally!

<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kMCkmbbtqpY/TpuYaM2bVUI/AAAAAAAABxM/-SE5Nv7_6g4/s1600/berkshires.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664288532242060610" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kMCkmbbtqpY/TpuYaM2bVUI/AAAAAAAABxM/-SE5Nv7_6g4/s400/berkshires.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 176px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-paGFC5ohKTE/TpuYVCp_3zI/AAAAAAAABxA/IrRVy8qZedE/s1600/berkshires_600-1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664288443606228786" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-paGFC5ohKTE/TpuYVCp_3zI/AAAAAAAABxA/IrRVy8qZedE/s400/berkshires_600-1.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 528px; height: 246px;" /></a><br />After kvetching and dreaming about taking a relaxing trip, my family and I are off today on a New England adventure! We are heading to the Berkshires in Massachusetts to see the foliage, explore tiny towns, and swim in our resort's heated pool. I can't wait for a weekend away from the measuring tape and furniture stores. If you need me, I'll be gone hikin'!

Finally!

After kvetching and dreaming about taking a relaxing trip, my family and I are off today on a New England adventure! We are heading to the ...

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Triple Threat

<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BTnM6pdNo1M/TpuZWlhPJOI/AAAAAAAABxw/UzyZMSBF6d8/s1600/w5179-large.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664289569656218850" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BTnM6pdNo1M/TpuZWlhPJOI/AAAAAAAABxw/UzyZMSBF6d8/s400/w5179-large.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lTzdKLP3Oq8/TpuZQ64zGpI/AAAAAAAABxk/HX_mCCl2DIY/s1600/w5179r1-large.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664289472312973970" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lTzdKLP3Oq8/TpuZQ64zGpI/AAAAAAAABxk/HX_mCCl2DIY/s400/w5179r1-large.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 455px; height: 455px;" /></a><br />Chairs don't have to merely be seating. The really interesting ones are also sculptures. And some of the very special ones feel like unique, vintage sculptures. Wisteria's Industrial Steel Chair fits this triple bill and is affordable ($104, was $149).

Triple Threat

Chairs don't have to merely be seating. The really interesting ones are also sculptures. And some of the very special ones feel like u...

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My Clients Are Cautious About Color

<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lH8A519WSMc/TpuXZjrO_jI/AAAAAAAABw0/cpzlkS2QAKw/s1600/img14b.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664287421677633074" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lH8A519WSMc/TpuXZjrO_jI/AAAAAAAABw0/cpzlkS2QAKw/s400/img14b.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a><br />Trying to convince my clients to use color is often like pulling teeth. Perhaps they would be more open to it if I showed them West Elm's Luli Watercolor Pillow, especially now that it's $24 (was $34).

My Clients Are Cautious About Color

Trying to convince my clients to use color is often like pulling teeth. Perhaps they would be more open to it if I showed them West Elm...

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TMI Tuesday:

<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-l40z2iczkGY/TpuV5phj2AI/AAAAAAAABwo/QFVagFLGsuo/s1600/AM953_main.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664285773980227586" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-l40z2iczkGY/TpuV5phj2AI/AAAAAAAABwo/QFVagFLGsuo/s400/AM953_main.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a>In my bachelorette apartment, I had a fireplace. Every night that I was home in the winter, I would light a fire and snuggle up on my sofa. It was oh-so-decadent! Sure my lil' 250 sq. ft. space would get awfully toasty. But I'd open the windows, curl up under a blanket, and be set for the evening. I've since moved, but whenever I see something fireplace related, like Ballard Design's Dury Basket with Stand ($99, was $149), I get nostalgic...

TMI Tuesday:

In my bachelorette apartment, I had a fireplace. Every night that I was home in the winter, I would light a fire and snuggle up on my sofa....

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Restoration Within Reach?

<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hk-6XBkJyTc/TpuU-kZ2CoI/AAAAAAAABwc/UxCR5jAr-QU/s1600/prod60067_av4.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664284758993406594" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hk-6XBkJyTc/TpuU-kZ2CoI/AAAAAAAABwc/UxCR5jAr-QU/s400/prod60067_av4.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 390px;" /></a><br />Since when is a bed at Restoration Hardware within reach for my budget design clients? Since their Lorraine Full Bed went on sale for $799 (was $1,395), that's when! This bed is lovely, classic, and probably great quality--knowing Restoration Hardware.

Restoration Within Reach?

Since when is a bed at Restoration Hardware within reach for my budget design clients? Since their Lorraine Full Bed went on sale for $799 ...

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What the $****#$ Fridays: Shampoo Special

<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ob57cnYA2sY/TpMrGKBfYXI/AAAAAAAABwU/Yzk8lvD-w9M/s1600/sterling-accent-chair-black-010201348.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661916541304660338" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ob57cnYA2sY/TpMrGKBfYXI/AAAAAAAABwU/Yzk8lvD-w9M/s400/sterling-accent-chair-black-010201348.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 299px; height: 299px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-V3NcA1knVWI/TpMrBobKPrI/AAAAAAAABwM/JIOIFkA4Fi4/s1600/sterling-accent-chair-black-010201348_2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661916463566044850" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-V3NcA1knVWI/TpMrBobKPrI/AAAAAAAABwM/JIOIFkA4Fi4/s400/sterling-accent-chair-black-010201348_2.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 364px; height: 364px;" /></a><br />Could any chair be less elegant than this? This looks like the chunky vinyl seat they put you in during your shampoo at the hair salon. Unless you are designing a beauty parlor, avoid these bulky, unstylish, and unaffordable Sterling Chairs from ZGallerie ($679, was $799).

What the $****#$ Fridays: Shampoo Special

Could any chair be less elegant than this? This looks like the chunky vinyl seat they put you in during your shampoo at the hair salon. Un...

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Kissing Cousins

<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HbyupZRuKts/TpMo8JTjXWI/AAAAAAAABwE/mTX2yMnrs-M/s1600/little-mikey-glass-lamp.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661914170290036066" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HbyupZRuKts/TpMo8JTjXWI/AAAAAAAABwE/mTX2yMnrs-M/s400/little-mikey-glass-lamp.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a><br />I have a very small family. But one of my few cousins was named Mikey. So when I came across Stray Dog Design's Little Mikey Lamp, I immediately thought of him. My second thought was how much I like this lamp. Cute and fairly good price ($260, was $350). The look is so sweet I could kiss it!

Kissing Cousins

I have a very small family. But one of my few cousins was named Mikey. So when I came across Stray Dog Design's Little Mikey Lamp, I i...

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New Office

<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b784ArUmzcs/TpMoK3J4thI/AAAAAAAABv8/c5UkSU0fclo/s1600/AB156_main.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661913323604063762" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b784ArUmzcs/TpMoK3J4thI/AAAAAAAABv8/c5UkSU0fclo/s400/AB156_main.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a><br />Now that the baby is getting my home office, I am setting up shop in a secluded corner of our master bedroom. I don't like desks in a bedroom but I will diffuse the work-oriented energy with lovely boxes and baskets, like Ballard Design's Palm Leaf Basket ($44, was $69).

New Office

Now that the baby is getting my home office, I am setting up shop in a secluded corner of our master bedroom. I don't like desks in a b...

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TMI Tuesday: My Dream is Coming True!

<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-22Q0eU1zAzY/TpMnQdRd2TI/AAAAAAAABv0/X-ZGq8WZMgY/s1600/292880_2355968543473_1377996081_2706665_1200106_n.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661912320224123186" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-22Q0eU1zAzY/TpMnQdRd2TI/AAAAAAAABv0/X-ZGq8WZMgY/s400/292880_2355968543473_1377996081_2706665_1200106_n.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-K8aTP32Vh1k/TpMnM5qE1XI/AAAAAAAABvs/DY7m76lgXrw/s1600/L13293628.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661912259124057458" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-K8aTP32Vh1k/TpMnM5qE1XI/AAAAAAAABvs/DY7m76lgXrw/s400/L13293628.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 441px; height: 441px;" /></a><br />Big news today! My dream is coming true! My baby is getting a nursery. This month I am turning my home office into a baby room, complete with drapes, hand-painted murals, and a rug! I've had my eye on Overstock's Hand-Carved Alphabet Rug ($99, was $117) for quite awhile. And now it will be mine (and J4's)!

TMI Tuesday: My Dream is Coming True!

Big news today! My dream is coming true! My baby is getting a nursery. This month I am turning my home office into a baby room, complete ...

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Coco for Coconuts

<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PNaZJkkHx80/TpMhxTtFOiI/AAAAAAAABvk/yEaq3fR9TcI/s1600/img45b.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661906287521511970" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PNaZJkkHx80/TpMhxTtFOiI/AAAAAAAABvk/yEaq3fR9TcI/s400/img45b.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 355px; height: 355px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_ExyoU6k3c4/TpMhuWOLvlI/AAAAAAAABvc/PRXmGj9oLWM/s1600/img99b.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661906236657614418" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_ExyoU6k3c4/TpMhuWOLvlI/AAAAAAAABvc/PRXmGj9oLWM/s400/img99b.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a><br />I am clamoring for a vacation--desperate for one!! So anything that reminds me of the beach is suddenly a favorite, like West Elm's Coconut Chandelier. What a tropical delight and what a wonderful price at $129 (was $299)!

Coco for Coconuts

I am clamoring for a vacation--desperate for one!! So anything that reminds me of the beach is suddenly a favorite, like West Elm's Coco...

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What the $****#$ Fridays: Poor Pottery Barn

<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UoAx7fqcNO4/Tos5cxGIGJI/AAAAAAAABvU/ijr0VRKJYrs/s1600/img88b.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659680523099314322" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UoAx7fqcNO4/Tos5cxGIGJI/AAAAAAAABvU/ijr0VRKJYrs/s400/img88b.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 360px;" /></a><br />Pottery Barn, what are your buyers thinking?!? Normally, I think you have pretty classy pieces. But you really missed the mark with your Faux Hydrangea Stems ($8, were $12). Polyester flowers are not okay no matter how much they cost. Even if these were free, they would still NEVER be decent design.

What the $****#$ Fridays: Poor Pottery Barn

Pottery Barn, what are your buyers thinking?!? Normally, I think you have pretty classy pieces. But you really missed the mark with your F...

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All the Rage

<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--Ll5D1oNd9A/Tos4eO_PIWI/AAAAAAAABvM/It2AcpcMeQI/s1600/pCPWM-9302012v300x300.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659679448791720290" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--Ll5D1oNd9A/Tos4eO_PIWI/AAAAAAAABvM/It2AcpcMeQI/s400/pCPWM-9302012v300x300.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 377px; height: 377px;" /></a><br />Tribal accents are all the rage these days. I love adding an ikat or a bold touch in nearly every room. So World Market's Tribal Carved Wood Accent Table would fit right in in a lot of my spaces. And now that it's $129 (was $149), my clients can afford it, too!

All the Rage

Tribal accents are all the rage these days. I love adding an ikat or a bold touch in nearly every room. So World Market's Tribal Carve...

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Big Bowl

<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zIACdu8-92M/Tos3RbGSWvI/AAAAAAAABvE/H96-HOKlYP0/s1600/media.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659678129192590066" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zIACdu8-92M/Tos3RbGSWvI/AAAAAAAABvE/H96-HOKlYP0/s400/media.png" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" /></a><br />Now that I am married and trying to become more domesticated, I am always looking for big bowls for mixing, serving, etc. I have found one that I love at AtWestEnd. Their Glass Serving Bowl comes in lovely colors and is a lovely price at $39 (was $69). Not sure I'd use it for antlers. But, hey, why not?!

Big Bowl

Now that I am married and trying to become more domesticated, I am always looking for big bowls for mixing, serving, etc. I have found one ...

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TMI Tuesday: Designer Disclosure

<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-P3RsqHYGU8k/Top8K5DAONI/AAAAAAAABu8/1pQYm4_hg8A/s1600/22214878_046_b.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659472408298404050" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-P3RsqHYGU8k/Top8K5DAONI/AAAAAAAABu8/1pQYm4_hg8A/s400/22214878_046_b.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 171px; height: 257px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Bk8dWY_giVA/Top8GHB-ZVI/AAAAAAAABu0/lACOhwJB3Q8/s1600/22214878_046_f.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659472326152840530" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Bk8dWY_giVA/Top8GHB-ZVI/AAAAAAAABu0/lACOhwJB3Q8/s400/22214878_046_f.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" /></a><br />I am obsessed. I should not admit this, especially now that I am an instructor, teaching people what is good design. My admission is that I own three Hemnes dressers from Ikea. Yes, it's true. I have purchased multiples--I have items in my home that "match". But I couldn't help myself. This dresser is the best with its deep drawers, low price, and versatile look. But I help my matching items look unique by swapping out the knobs. Some knobs I have considered purchasing, especially now that they are on sale for $2.95 (were $10), are Anthropologie's Sussex Knobs. Aren't they beauties?!

TMI Tuesday: Designer Disclosure

I am obsessed. I should not admit this, especially now that I am an instructor, teaching people what is good design. My admission is that ...

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Boo! What scary design!

<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nWs-Tl-D9Ec/Top5WXfPVjI/AAAAAAAABus/di8X38yCqA4/s1600/090711q.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659469306913576498" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nWs-Tl-D9Ec/Top5WXfPVjI/AAAAAAAABus/di8X38yCqA4/s400/090711q.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 324px; height: 243px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xwFR2Ip3Ioc/Top5Lrq8KnI/AAAAAAAABuk/isBx5ze9NlI/s1600/110925owensboroky1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659469123352799858" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xwFR2Ip3Ioc/Top5Lrq8KnI/AAAAAAAABuk/isBx5ze9NlI/s400/110925owensboroky1.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 383px; height: 287px;" /></a> Each month I write a newsletter, chock full of my design news and tips. Today I released October's newsletter: Spooky Design Mistakes. This one is focused on scary designs happening in homes that are haunted by bad taste. Check out spaces like the ones above and read how I would help save them from their terrifying fate:<br /><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" ft="{"type":1}"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" ft="{"type":3}"><a href="http://www.icontact-archive.com/OrXrMNrrdnSLxPuPgYmMJGdCzP0i8MNJ?w=2" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank"><span>http://www.icontact-archive.co</span><wbr><span class="word_break"></span><span>m/OrXrMNrrdnSLxPuPgYmMJGdCzP0i</span><wbr><span class="word_break"></span>8MNJ?w=2</a></span></span></h6><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span><span style="font-size:180%;"><span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" ft="{"type":3}"><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.icontact-archive.com%2FOrXrMNrrdnSLxPuPgYmMJGdCzP0i8MNJ%3Fw%3D2&h=-AQBo5DzwAQBXTVJjcvGcIzKtnymbpDW_WLk4fu2hPRLE-Q" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank"></a></span></span></span>

Boo! What scary design!

Each month I write a newsletter, chock full of my design news and tips. Today I released October's newsletter: Spooky Design Mistake...

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Happy Birthday To You!

<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Pi2gFrWBXRg/ToNY3EQv2oI/AAAAAAAABuc/L8HndlaTd3g/s1600/P13395513.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657463259967511170" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Pi2gFrWBXRg/ToNY3EQv2oI/AAAAAAAABuc/L8HndlaTd3g/s400/P13395513.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 283px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4lbnuIKYtRQ/ToNYxnmeySI/AAAAAAAABuU/RMyJc38uJJk/s1600/222925_2006432965302_1377996081_2278764_6465633_n.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657463166374693154" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4lbnuIKYtRQ/ToNYxnmeySI/AAAAAAAABuU/RMyJc38uJJk/s400/222925_2006432965302_1377996081_2278764_6465633_n.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 240px;" /></a><br />Happy birthday, my sweet and wonderful husband! Today my Jack gets one year older. I helped him celebrate this year with a Star Wars themed party. No, he is not 7 years old--he just acts that way when he gets around storm troopers. So we had Chewbacca cupcakes, Darth Vader decor, and, of course, I bought him the new Star Wars Blu-Rays--on sale at Overstock for $79 (elsewhere $99). Hope you love it, love!

Happy Birthday To You!

Happy birthday, my sweet and wonderful husband! Today my Jack gets one year older. I helped him celebrate this year with a Star Wars theme...

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