Happy New Year!

<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_7I7K-E0uPY/TvumD9axjrI/AAAAAAAAB-I/j3pIUhWvAp4/s1600/P15.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691325141069434546" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_7I7K-E0uPY/TvumD9axjrI/AAAAAAAAB-I/j3pIUhWvAp4/s400/P15.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 400px;" /></a><br />It is officially 2012! Baby New Year has had a hard night of partying. Still he just woke up in time to wish all of Affordable Interior Design's loyal readers and very prosperous and well-designed 2012. Thank you for reading. Peace to you and yours the whole year through!

Happy New Year!

It is officially 2012! Baby New Year has had a hard night of partying. Still he just woke up in time to wish all of Affordable Interior De...

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What the $****#$ Friday: Learned the Hard Way

<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7HcAuyDLxy4/TvuiYQcoqzI/AAAAAAAAB98/Ay60K19_erg/s1600/22786685_014_b.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691321091728386866" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7HcAuyDLxy4/TvuiYQcoqzI/AAAAAAAAB98/Ay60K19_erg/s400/22786685_014_b.jpeg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" /></a><br />I expound upon the evils of shag rugs in my weekly class. Unless you have a maid 5 days/week, no one should own a shag rug. However, I could not resist and bought one the other day for my nursery. Big mistake! It shed, it smelled, it was returned. The reason I was lured? It was cheap. However, even on sale ($1,499, was $2,999), Anthropologie's Ikat Shag Rug isn't anywhere close to cheap enough for me to deviate from my tenets.

What the $****#$ Friday: Learned the Hard Way

I expound upon the evils of shag rugs in my weekly class. Unless you have a maid 5 days/week, no one should own a shag rug. However, I coul...

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The Best Part of Christmas

<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kRcFMY534lE/TvuawYHoMiI/AAAAAAAAB9w/tb_WMVcSDXk/s1600/BrightMetallicIcicleAstF11.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691312710011597346" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kRcFMY534lE/TvuawYHoMiI/AAAAAAAAB9w/tb_WMVcSDXk/s400/BrightMetallicIcicleAstF11.jpeg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a><br />What is the best part of Christmas? The best part of Christmas, according to Affordable Interior Design, are the great post-holiday sales. Next year's tree is going to be fabulous once I purchase a few things like Crate and Barrel's Bright Metallic Icicle Ornaments (now $5, were $11).

The Best Part of Christmas

What is the best part of Christmas? The best part of Christmas, according to Affordable Interior Design, are the great post-holiday sales. ...

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Wheel Cool

<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-x_rVpV56eQ8/TvuWPMmgPYI/AAAAAAAAB9k/-nJVR-Nmnp8/s1600/36828_408980246052_36023076052_5230917_2019726_n.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691307741937679746" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-x_rVpV56eQ8/TvuWPMmgPYI/AAAAAAAAB9k/-nJVR-Nmnp8/s400/36828_408980246052_36023076052_5230917_2019726_n.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kWvXepuk23g/TvuWDqtRkLI/AAAAAAAAB9Y/Wm-iK_Ft5DE/s1600/img96o.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691307543860711602" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kWvXepuk23g/TvuWDqtRkLI/AAAAAAAAB9Y/Wm-iK_Ft5DE/s400/img96o.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 360px;" /></a><br />I am just getting back into the swing of things after a few great days off. The holiday was nice but fleeting. So I am back to the ol' design grind. And I just found a piece on Pottery Barn that I used to love: their Rustic Wagon Wheel ($229, was $299). Years ago I hung this 4' wheel in a home I designed in the Bronx. What lovely visual bang for the buck!

Wheel Cool

I am just getting back into the swing of things after a few great days off. The holiday was nice but fleeting. So I am back to the ol'...

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Merry Christmas!

<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gV9b5e8lB8w/TvDuCC-fkFI/AAAAAAAAB9M/Fa_34g9TBrQ/s1600/385796_10150391696107563_564632562_8459420_996832168_n.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688308048295071826" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gV9b5e8lB8w/TvDuCC-fkFI/AAAAAAAAB9M/Fa_34g9TBrQ/s400/385796_10150391696107563_564632562_8459420_996832168_n.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a><br />Merry Christmas from our Affordable Interior Design family to yours. Wishing you a holiday season full of peace, delicious food, and adorable babies dressed up like famous characters! <div><br /></div><div>I am very grateful for my loyal readers and am looking forward to sharing a wonderful 2012 filled with great design with you!</div>

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas from our Affordable Interior Design family to yours. Wishing you a holiday season full of peace, delicious food, and adorab...

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What the $****#$ Fridays: Don't Pick This!

<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7Wj8Qm1Tj64/TvDhmjDx4qI/AAAAAAAAB9A/Nu9CxZY90AY/s1600/ToothpickBallGlsOrnmtsF11.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688294381731308194" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7Wj8Qm1Tj64/TvDhmjDx4qI/AAAAAAAAB9A/Nu9CxZY90AY/s400/ToothpickBallGlsOrnmtsF11.jpeg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 337px; height: 337px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-g-ZNU7rzhmU/TvDhgaR-tOI/AAAAAAAAB80/h5av_SgnXvw/s1600/beakerglasspeacesignHD11.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688294276295734498" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-g-ZNU7rzhmU/TvDhgaR-tOI/AAAAAAAAB80/h5av_SgnXvw/s400/beakerglasspeacesignHD11.jpeg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 337px; height: 337px;" /></a><br />Normally, I love CB2's holiday ornament selection. They have great colors, unexpected textures, and low prices. But they really missed the mark with their Glass Toothpick Ornament Ball ($1.50, was $1.98). Unless you are decorating a tree at a steakhouse, who needs balls of toothpicks dangling around their home? Weird, unsanitary, and visually unappealing at any price!

What the $****#$ Fridays: Don't Pick This!

Normally, I love CB2's holiday ornament selection. They have great colors, unexpected textures, and low prices. But they really missed...

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Poof! We Need This Pouf!

<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-voK6SfAAG40/TvDgjkWu86I/AAAAAAAAB8o/SZbu0QgtbII/s1600/zm_puffball-pouf.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688293231028007842" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-voK6SfAAG40/TvDgjkWu86I/AAAAAAAAB8o/SZbu0QgtbII/s400/zm_puffball-pouf.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a><br />As my frequent readers know, I am decorating my son's nursery. A new layout happened last month, new wall murals are happening at the end of this month, and VivaTerra's Puffball Pouf ($139, was $198) is happening right away before they sell out!

Poof! We Need This Pouf!

As my frequent readers know, I am decorating my son's nursery. A new layout happened last month, new wall murals are happening at the e...

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I Own It!

<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0mAUZghG2QQ/TvDfvpvS3VI/AAAAAAAAB8c/r4tTZ4c4aL4/s1600/L11527466-1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688292339120004434" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0mAUZghG2QQ/TvDfvpvS3VI/AAAAAAAAB8c/r4tTZ4c4aL4/s400/L11527466-1.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a><br />Yesterday I recommended Overstock's Hand-Knotted Stripes Contemporary Wool Rug to one of my clients. It reminded me why I love that rug so much: great colors, great size (6' x 9'), and even better price ($255, was $300). And I know firsthand that it's a wonderful rug because I own it!!

I Own It!

Yesterday I recommended Overstock's Hand-Knotted Stripes Contemporary Wool Rug to one of my clients. It reminded me why I love that rug...

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An Able Table

<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H-GZyPPG5vA/TvDeiek9P4I/AAAAAAAAB8Q/rMiDmOL0oNg/s1600/img1o.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688291013273927554" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H-GZyPPG5vA/TvDeiek9P4I/AAAAAAAAB8Q/rMiDmOL0oNg/s400/img1o.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KmzfQh71C3s/TvDeb5ALk8I/AAAAAAAAB8E/Y5AwrKbea0Q/s1600/img89o.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688290900108350402" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KmzfQh71C3s/TvDeb5ALk8I/AAAAAAAAB8E/Y5AwrKbea0Q/s400/img89o.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a><br />When seated, everyone wants a place to put a book or a drink. So every seat in your home needs a nearby surface. Since I need so many, I am always looking for interesting and affordable styles. West Elm's Dipped Side Table meets both criteria, especially now that it's $99 (was $129).

An Able Table

When seated, everyone wants a place to put a book or a drink. So every seat in your home needs a nearby surface. Since I need so many, I a...

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Ho, Ho, So Crazy!!!

<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xp15_usb6pU/TvDZvpdLMuI/AAAAAAAAB74/4379B8B2gz0/s1600/407551_10150406255982563_564632562_8513312_921828491_n.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688285741974237922" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xp15_usb6pU/TvDZvpdLMuI/AAAAAAAAB74/4379B8B2gz0/s400/407551_10150406255982563_564632562_8513312_921828491_n.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 396px; height: 397px;" /></a><br />Tis my busiest time of year--and I am not just booked with holiday parties (the calm look in the above photo was due to a festive open bar). Mostly, I am rushing to get all my projects and clients wrapped up before I go on vacation for the Christmas. So blogging went by the wayside yesterday. But I am back today, making time to make a merry post.<div><br /></div><div><br /></div>

Ho, Ho, So Crazy!!!

Tis my busiest time of year--and I am not just booked with holiday parties (the calm look in the above photo was due to a festive open bar)....

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Holiday Decorating Tip #4

<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-piSSFPklBOE/Tud3L8Sm4aI/AAAAAAAAB7s/-OpMp9ocniA/s1600/Holiday-Party-Tips-easy-portrait-decor-0112-mdn.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685644101624979874" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-piSSFPklBOE/Tud3L8Sm4aI/AAAAAAAAB7s/-OpMp9ocniA/s400/Holiday-Party-Tips-easy-portrait-decor-0112-mdn.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204); "><span style="color: rgb(102, 153, 0); "><b><strong><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">Seasonal Graffiti.*</span></span></span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"> </span></span></b></span><span style="color: rgb(10, 0, 10); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">Got a couple dry erase markers and a mischievous streak? Give your family photos a touch of cheer by drawing a Santa hat on grandpa, a red nose on mom, or a wreath of holly around dad.</span></span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204); "><span style="color: rgb(10, 0, 10); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;color:#0A000A;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:Times;font-size:medium;"><div align="center" style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 153, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">*This was borrowed from "County Living Magazine". </span></i></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 153, 0); font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">It was so cute and clever that I couldn't help but share.</span></i></span></div></span></span></span></div>

Holiday Decorating Tip #4

Seasonal Graffiti.* Got a couple dry erase markers and a mischievous streak? Give your family photos a touch of cheer by drawing a Santa ...

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Holiday Decorating Tip #3

<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-53a3OpJK4bI/Tud2wNq3vEI/AAAAAAAAB7g/5CxqzpHiosQ/s1600/pCPWM-10342879v300x300.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685643625253813314" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-53a3OpJK4bI/Tud2wNq3vEI/AAAAAAAAB7g/5CxqzpHiosQ/s400/pCPWM-10342879v300x300.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 300px;" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(171, 27, 128); "><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 153, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Blow Out the Candles</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">.</span></span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0A0909;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> I love scented candles as much as the next gal. However, the aroma from them can overpower authentic holiday smells like the tree, the turkey, and my favorite mulled wine. Use LED votives from World Market ($7 for 4) instead.</span></span></span>

Holiday Decorating Tip #3

Blow Out the Candles . I love scented candles as much as the next gal. However, the aroma from them can overpower authentic holiday smell...

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Holiday Decorating Tip #2

<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CNKCcDE3btM/Tud2eUho43I/AAAAAAAAB7U/OUmRw2noq8A/s1600/51o0v2evdxL._SL500_AA300_.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685643317856494450" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CNKCcDE3btM/Tud2eUho43I/AAAAAAAAB7U/OUmRw2noq8A/s400/51o0v2evdxL._SL500_AA300_.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 300px;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><span style="color: rgb(171, 27, 128); "><span style="color: rgb(102, 153, 0); "><b><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Let it Snow!</span></span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0A000A;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Snow is lovely outdoors but it can also be beautiful inside. Buy Insta-Snow ($9 on Amazon) and have a white Christmas no matter where </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">you are celebrating. </span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><span style="color: rgb(171, 27, 128); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0A000A;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">(</span></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0A000A;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">It also makes a fun, post-presents family activity!)</span></span></span></div>

Holiday Decorating Tip #2

Let it Snow! Snow is lovely outdoors but it can also be beautiful inside. Buy Insta-Snow ($9 on Amazon) and have a white Christmas no matt...

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Hurrying During the Holiday Season: Holiday Decorating Tip #1

<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vUTz7_ROMsg/Tud2GBB-nmI/AAAAAAAAB7I/2lOmKwOyYCM/s1600/christmas_cookie_tree_card-p1375305749532096068g3x_325.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685642900306566754" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vUTz7_ROMsg/Tud2GBB-nmI/AAAAAAAAB7I/2lOmKwOyYCM/s400/christmas_cookie_tree_card-p1375305749532096068g3x_325.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 325px; height: 325px;" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Can you tell I have been nuts over here at Affordable Interior Design? Everyone want their place designed for the holiday season, and I don't want to disappoint. From Ikea runs to rush delivery to decking the halls at the framers, I am swamped. So this week I'm going easy on myself and sharing my 4 favorite seasonal decorating tips with you.</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Tip #1: </span></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 153, 0); "><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Feast for the Eyes.</span></span></strong></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> Could anything be more eco and wallet friendly than decorating with food? Punch holes in sugar cookies and hang them on your tree. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Fill a bowl with clementines or pomegranates. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Head to the grocery store for your decor!</span></span></div>

Hurrying During the Holiday Season: Holiday Decorating Tip #1

Can you tell I have been nuts over here at Affordable Interior Design? Everyone want their place designed for the holiday season, and I don...

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What the $****#$ Friday: Sore Seat

<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JKtlmUFa61I/Tt74cHEhUVI/AAAAAAAAB6w/IUyhjlQZOoo/s1600/MelBarstl30Chartreuse3QS11.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683252941606179154" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JKtlmUFa61I/Tt74cHEhUVI/AAAAAAAAB6w/IUyhjlQZOoo/s400/MelBarstl30Chartreuse3QS11.jpeg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 337px; height: 337px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Guu3cFF5o2U/Tt74VIt11zI/AAAAAAAAB6k/0HrSWdP6ioo/s1600/cubistarchdeskRXFC11.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683252821788841778" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Guu3cFF5o2U/Tt74VIt11zI/AAAAAAAAB6k/0HrSWdP6ioo/s400/cubistarchdeskRXFC11.jpeg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 337px; height: 337px;" /></a><br />Great looking seats mean nothing if they are not comfortable. If you don't want to sit on it, why would you buy it? In other words, why would you buy CB2's Mei Chartreuse Barstool? Cause it's on sale? Even a price of $109 (was $139) isn't enticing me to buy this severe stool.

What the $****#$ Friday: Sore Seat

Great looking seats mean nothing if they are not comfortable. If you don't want to sit on it, why would you buy it? In other words, wh...

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Cute Console

<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RxL6RDHLaFw/Tt76ikSjfeI/AAAAAAAAB68/v83W0QvE26Y/s1600/img87o.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683255251552140770" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RxL6RDHLaFw/Tt76ikSjfeI/AAAAAAAAB68/v83W0QvE26Y/s400/img87o.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a><br />Media consoles are typically boooring. Straight, boxy, blah. However, they are necessary evils for TV-addicts like me. So I was excited when I came across West Elm's very interesting Paul Loebach Credenza ($479, was $599). It's such an unexpected, almost sculptural piece. Love it!

Cute Console

Media consoles are typically boooring. Straight, boxy, blah. However, they are necessary evils for TV-addicts like me. So I was excited w...

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Loving the Laser

<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cfJgNM0cg_s/Tt73HH4cwMI/AAAAAAAAB6Y/jj40TiNZYHU/s1600/bh_prod124502_mn.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683251481535103170" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cfJgNM0cg_s/Tt73HH4cwMI/AAAAAAAAB6Y/jj40TiNZYHU/s400/bh_prod124502_mn.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 382px; height: 382px;" /></a><br />Pattern and texture unite in this Laser Cut Rug ($99, was $199). I love the modern look, I love the damask cut outs, I love the whole concept. Lookin' good, Brocade Home!

Loving the Laser

Pattern and texture unite in this Laser Cut Rug ($99, was $199). I love the modern look, I love the damask cut outs, I love the whole conce...

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TMI Tuesday: Kid At Heart

<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AWDRqnCi7LI/TtZsKAF2ZTI/AAAAAAAAB6A/cWvgXkaEQP8/s1600/phpThumb_generated_thumbnailjpg-1.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680846899053487410" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AWDRqnCi7LI/TtZsKAF2ZTI/AAAAAAAAB6A/cWvgXkaEQP8/s400/phpThumb_generated_thumbnailjpg-1.jpeg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 305px; height: 350px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3VdEG0qGPHU/TtZsFyZUakI/AAAAAAAAB50/f3V_4f0BO4I/s1600/phpThumb_generated_thumbnailjpg.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680846826657573442" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3VdEG0qGPHU/TtZsFyZUakI/AAAAAAAAB50/f3V_4f0BO4I/s400/phpThumb_generated_thumbnailjpg.jpeg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 305px; height: 350px;" /></a><br />For Thanksgiving, I went to my mom's and stayed in my old room. It is adorned with glow-in-the-dark lizards and stars--I did not always have a designer's eye. Even though they are bad design, there is something sorta magical about staring up at twinkling stars. So I have purchased a pack from Fred Flare ($4.99, was $9.99) and will be putting them up in my son's room--not so much for him but so that I can sneak in and enjoy!

TMI Tuesday: Kid At Heart

For Thanksgiving, I went to my mom's and stayed in my old room. It is adorned with glow-in-the-dark lizards and stars--I did not always...

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Cushion As Canvas

<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4J43HZ1XpJ4/Tt0OSsUzVjI/AAAAAAAAB6M/m-RId7H8sMs/s1600/B20943536_095_c.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682714019110278706" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4J43HZ1XpJ4/Tt0OSsUzVjI/AAAAAAAAB6M/m-RId7H8sMs/s400/B20943536_095_c.jpeg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" /></a><br />This weekend I worked with a client who had a wonderful art collection. Paintings, drawings, sketches, oh my! As I am selecting items for her apartment today, I came upon Anthropologie's Bloomsbury Pillow ($39, was $138). What a perfect accent for her sofa. Not only will she have art on the walls, she will also have it on her furniture. Love it!

Cushion As Canvas

This weekend I worked with a client who had a wonderful art collection. Paintings, drawings, sketches, oh my! As I am selecting items for ...

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What the $****#$ Friday: Tetanus Torture Device

<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-x4WpoMOucjg/TtZq_DdTvTI/AAAAAAAAB5o/AHwqxSPfGGo/s1600/w3766r2-large.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680845611466997042" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-x4WpoMOucjg/TtZq_DdTvTI/AAAAAAAAB5o/AHwqxSPfGGo/s400/w3766r2-large.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a><br />Wisteria's Architectural Iron Chair reminds me of a Medieval torture device, not of a comfy home furnishing. Looking at this chair makes me cringe--it certainly does not make me want to sit. Tip of the day: if you spy a furniture piece that looks like it could give you tetanus, don't buy it (even if it is on sale for $180, was $329).

What the $****#$ Friday: Tetanus Torture Device

Wisteria's Architectural Iron Chair reminds me of a Medieval torture device, not of a comfy home furnishing. Looking at this chair make...

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