WTF Friday: 70% Crap

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1-xYmYupuGY/T8ej1cbnOYI/AAAAAAAACYU/QOFmgUr1dC8/s1600/L12908097.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1-xYmYupuGY/T8ej1cbnOYI/AAAAAAAACYU/QOFmgUr1dC8/s320/L12908097.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>If you were one of the 1,300 students who took one of my interior design classes over the last 11 months, you know I love Overstock.com.  I find great deals there and get everything for $3 shipping!!  However, finding a treasure there is like looking for a needle in a haystack.  Even if something has good reviews (like their Twilight Table Lamps), it may be in poor taste (like their Twilight Table Lamps).  Shop carefully, my friends, or you may wind up with lamps that look like twisted, gilded pretzels (get 2 for $130, were $160).

WTF Friday: 70% Crap

If you were one of the 1,300 students who took one of my interior design classes over the last 11 months, you know I love Overstock.com.  I ...

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Souper Small Spaces

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QJJnnhcxt38/T8eijh9WV8I/AAAAAAAACYM/90UOsJseLKg/s1600/zm_sp12_km_bamboosconce-a_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QJJnnhcxt38/T8eijh9WV8I/AAAAAAAACYM/90UOsJseLKg/s320/zm_sp12_km_bamboosconce-a_2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I decorate a lot of very small spaces here in the city--spaces that don't have closets, spaces that don't have hallways, spaces that don't have kitchen drawers!  When I see these sorry spots, I wonder where my clients will put their silverware.  Luckily, I don't have to wonder anymore.  With VivaTerra's Spoon Sconce Caddies ($19, were $29), they can hang a nail and hang all their soup spoons.  Love it!

Souper Small Spaces

I decorate a lot of very small spaces here in the city--spaces that don't have closets, spaces that don't have hallways, spaces that...

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Patio Time!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wRxtz7HUdMQ/T8WoxWvoZHI/AAAAAAAACYA/2e3vQjpsgRs/s1600/img5b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="287" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wRxtz7HUdMQ/T8WoxWvoZHI/AAAAAAAACYA/2e3vQjpsgRs/s320/img5b.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>This past holiday weekend I wanted nothing more than to be BBQ-ing on a patio.  Instead, I was inside, designing apartments in 3 of NYC's 5 boroughs.  But I was definitely fantasizing about being outside at a party illuminated by something like Pottery Barn's lovely Lattice Ceramic Lanterns ($30, were $39).

Patio Time!

This past holiday weekend I wanted nothing more than to be BBQ-ing on a patio.  Instead, I was inside, designing apartments in 3 of NYC'...

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School's Out

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6R9B-BeRYHY/T8Wn-89D5pI/AAAAAAAACX4/wGhin1sDRqQ/s1600/schools-out-for-summer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="203" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6R9B-BeRYHY/T8Wn-89D5pI/AAAAAAAACX4/wGhin1sDRqQ/s320/schools-out-for-summer.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Why was I MIA yesterday?  Well, I was celebrating.  After more than 1,300 students and nearly 11 months of teaching, I taught my last two interior design classes yesterday.  It feels great to be done for the summer (and for the year).  So I spent yesterday focusing on class prep and not on blogging.  But I'm back today!

School's Out

Why was I MIA yesterday?  Well, I was celebrating.  After more than 1,300 students and nearly 11 months of teaching, I taught my last two in...

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Happy Memorial Day!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-S9gfPUP7--k/T7sZSXYftiI/AAAAAAAACXs/fgh1uChsTgU/s1600/memorial-day.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="256" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-S9gfPUP7--k/T7sZSXYftiI/AAAAAAAACXs/fgh1uChsTgU/s320/memorial-day.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Unfortunately, I am working this holiday.  But I am still going to be sure to take a few minutes to remember those who have and/or continue to support this country and our freedoms--including our freedom to design.  Thank you!

Happy Memorial Day!

Unfortunately, I am working this holiday.  But I am still going to be sure to take a few minutes to remember those who have and/or continue ...

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WTF Friday: Pet Peeve

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PHGtaFXbF_o/T7sYNN71djI/AAAAAAAACXk/65u1MM619Eg/s1600/IconWorkstationAV1S12.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PHGtaFXbF_o/T7sYNN71djI/AAAAAAAACXk/65u1MM619Eg/s320/IconWorkstationAV1S12.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>I hate glass desks!  Hate.  Unless you are just going to use yours to pen a note, they are totally impractical.  There is no storage, every wire is going to show, and, oy!, the fingerprints.  There is nothing redeeming about this piece, not even the sale price of $599 (was $699).

WTF Friday: Pet Peeve

I hate glass desks!  Hate.  Unless you are just going to use yours to pen a note, they are totally impractical.  There is no storage, every ...

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Beautiful Basket

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TaguCuxHnw4/T7sXVuZrSHI/AAAAAAAACXU/DLoRK17Zs0Q/s1600/img22o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TaguCuxHnw4/T7sXVuZrSHI/AAAAAAAACXU/DLoRK17Zs0Q/s320/img22o.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XvY4zDV7cR8/T7sXZ_kVYpI/AAAAAAAACXc/D_6fwhe_yLo/s1600/img81o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XvY4zDV7cR8/T7sXZ_kVYpI/AAAAAAAACXc/D_6fwhe_yLo/s320/img81o.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>What should we do with a beautiful basket like West Elm's Patterned Basket ($69, was $99)?  What shouldn't we do!?!  It could be a planter, it could be a hamper, it could be a stylish waste can.  It can be whatever you want it to be, but it's always gonna be fabulous!

Beautiful Basket

What should we do with a beautiful basket like West Elm's Patterned Basket ($69, was $99)?  What shouldn't we do!?!  It could be a p...

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A New Spin on Wall Art

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2ku0RVaMWN4/T7sWcVB5cDI/AAAAAAAACXM/U95xyzafeGo/s1600/phpThumb_generated_thumbnailjpg.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2ku0RVaMWN4/T7sWcVB5cDI/AAAAAAAACXM/U95xyzafeGo/s320/phpThumb_generated_thumbnailjpg.jpeg" width="278" /></a></div>I'm always looking for new and exciting things to hang on bare NYC walls.  And I think FredFlare's Ion Audio Vertical Turntable ($79, was $95) could be just the thing to serve as sculptural wall art for some of my Williamsburg and East Village clients!

A New Spin on Wall Art

I'm always looking for new and exciting things to hang on bare NYC walls.  And I think FredFlare's Ion Audio Vertical Turntable ($79...

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TMI Tuesday: Lay-cation

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Kwk97f2Okso/T7sU3h7rIUI/AAAAAAAACW8/qJOXtC7gS04/s1600/pradesh-day-bed-014723607.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Kwk97f2Okso/T7sU3h7rIUI/AAAAAAAACW8/qJOXtC7gS04/s320/pradesh-day-bed-014723607.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YuKrGV3tyBQ/T7sU_SCm0NI/AAAAAAAACXE/qW1R0PB3BfA/s1600/pradesh-day-bed-014723607_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YuKrGV3tyBQ/T7sU_SCm0NI/AAAAAAAACXE/qW1R0PB3BfA/s320/pradesh-day-bed-014723607_2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>My husband and I are trying to decide where to go on vacation this summer.  South of France?  East coast road trip?  I don't care as long as I can relax and lay down--mama's tired!  Seeing ZGallerie's Pradesh Day Bed ($999, was $1,199) makes me think that maybe we should go lounge in Morocco.  I'm loving this laidback piece!

TMI Tuesday: Lay-cation

My husband and I are trying to decide where to go on vacation this summer.  South of France?  East coast road trip?  I don't care as lon...

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I Want Ikat!!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AXj45s5skSA/T7QmKI33ZqI/AAAAAAAACWo/6r_oGmH9ks8/s1600/avani-pillow-20-red-040963061.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AXj45s5skSA/T7QmKI33ZqI/AAAAAAAACWo/6r_oGmH9ks8/s320/avani-pillow-20-red-040963061.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o8GSOp8KguA/T7QmOME33HI/AAAAAAAACWw/IFRhfU4IrNU/s1600/avani-pillow-20-chocolate-040963063.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o8GSOp8KguA/T7QmOME33HI/AAAAAAAACWw/IFRhfU4IrNU/s320/avani-pillow-20-chocolate-040963063.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Ikat is still all the rage after all the seasons.  And, now that it's not as new as it once was, it is finally affordable.  Now I can have Ikat--in many colors!  I can afford ZGallerie's Avani Ikat Pillows now that they are $39 (were $50).

I Want Ikat!!

Ikat is still all the rage after all the seasons.  And, now that it's not as new as it once was, it is finally affordable.  Now I can ha...

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WTF Friday: Pro-Violence

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GDztAY_qjdU/T7QkxV_Q93I/AAAAAAAACWg/7aXZOcgO7Ok/s1600/A08845.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GDztAY_qjdU/T7QkxV_Q93I/AAAAAAAACWg/7aXZOcgO7Ok/s320/A08845.jpg" width="228" /></a></div>Those who know me know I am a peaceful person.  I try not to raise my voice, I have never been in a physical altercation, I don't like conflict.  However, AtWestEnd's Recycled Peace Signs inspire violence in me.  If I saw them on a client's wall, the first thing I would have to do is rip them off and put them in the nearest dumpster.  These pieces are making me especially angry because they are $49 (were $99).

WTF Friday: Pro-Violence

Those who know me know I am a peaceful person.  I try not to raise my voice, I have never been in a physical altercation, I don't like c...

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Amazing Gazing!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JtBfIphKnu8/T7QhnIphQRI/AAAAAAAACWM/CAFQfw8MMhc/s1600/860053_rus_f.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JtBfIphKnu8/T7QhnIphQRI/AAAAAAAACWM/CAFQfw8MMhc/s320/860053_rus_f.jpeg" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U8jr5rRh2gs/T7QhsNvqFOI/AAAAAAAACWU/p8hUcHCNvts/s1600/860053_rus_b.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U8jr5rRh2gs/T7QhsNvqFOI/AAAAAAAACWU/p8hUcHCNvts/s320/860053_rus_b.jpeg" width="213" /></a></div>Anthropologie is too pricey for my clients.  I never buy anything from there that isn't on sale.  And they often have astounding sales, like the one on their Standing Medallion Mirror.  This 4' diameter showpiece is $169 now--it was $349.  Amazing!!

Amazing Gazing!

Anthropologie is too pricey for my clients.  I never buy anything from there that isn't on sale.  And they often have astounding sales, ...

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Happy!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QU3tuvJjmnI/T7QgizjxzcI/AAAAAAAACWE/78FEoN1l2pU/s1600/harrison-glass-lamp.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QU3tuvJjmnI/T7QgizjxzcI/AAAAAAAACWE/78FEoN1l2pU/s320/harrison-glass-lamp.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I have a new client in the West Village who wants the furnishings in her home to make her smile.  When I came across Stray Dog Designs' Harrison Lamp ($225, was $375), it gave me a grin.  So I think it will be a great atop her night stands or living room side table.

Happy!

I have a new client in the West Village who wants the furnishings in her home to make her smile.  When I came across Stray Dog Designs' ...

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Hotel Look

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KAB2Dxh6yEI/T7HgHIHDeDI/AAAAAAAACVw/SYLABNA5dAk/s1600/img3o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="288" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KAB2Dxh6yEI/T7HgHIHDeDI/AAAAAAAACVw/SYLABNA5dAk/s320/img3o.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4xlliGRjkvw/T7HgMeW88rI/AAAAAAAACV4/_bfcQ5FRN0M/s1600/img66o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="288" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4xlliGRjkvw/T7HgMeW88rI/AAAAAAAACV4/_bfcQ5FRN0M/s320/img66o.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>If I had a nickel for every time a client told me they wanted a "hotel look" in their bedroom, I would be a very rich designer.  They tell me they love the grand look, the decadent feel, and the pillow mints.  So I try and help them recreate the experience by suggesting wall lamps like Pottery Barn's Square Swing-Arm Sconces ($119, was $139).  They are sleek and suggest luxury at an accessible price.  Take that, Motel 6!

Hotel Look

If I had a nickel for every time a client told me they wanted a "hotel look" in their bedroom, I would be a very rich designer.  T...

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Hungover

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--zxvP5C85Wk/T7Hdq8vSUzI/AAAAAAAACVo/dBz6V0PzpdU/s1600/photo-139.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--zxvP5C85Wk/T7Hdq8vSUzI/AAAAAAAACVo/dBz6V0PzpdU/s320/photo-139.JPG" width="180" /></a></div>Why didn't I blog yesterday?  Well, I was hungover.  Not literally (I'm 3 months pregnant, afterall).  But I was hung over from self-indulgence.  I had an amazing Mother's Day, full of pampering, time with my boys, and large meals.  I was overstuffed, lethargic, and back to work--always a tough combo.  But mama's back to blogging today!!

Hungover

Why didn't I blog yesterday?  Well, I was hungover.  Not literally (I'm 3 months pregnant, afterall).  But I was hung over from self...

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WTF Friday: Flew the Coop

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kAQmf60CXiU/T6nflEdWiaI/AAAAAAAACVc/qa4xlW7c_DA/s1600/pCPWM-9662641v300x300.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kAQmf60CXiU/T6nflEdWiaI/AAAAAAAACVc/qa4xlW7c_DA/s1600/pCPWM-9662641v300x300.jpg" /></a></div>The bird in this cage must have flown the coop once it realized World Market had plans to use its home as a tacky picture frame.  Can you blame the poor pigeon?  This Small Alaina Bird Cage Wall Frame is for the birds at any price but especially at $22 (was $29).

WTF Friday: Flew the Coop

The bird in this cage must have flown the coop once it realized World Market had plans to use its home as a tacky picture frame.  Can you bl...

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A Perfect Pillow

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7HH2EzPAJXQ/T6neVgsM-1I/AAAAAAAACVU/dqm9QAqF2ho/s1600/FontainePillow20inS12.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7HH2EzPAJXQ/T6neVgsM-1I/AAAAAAAACVU/dqm9QAqF2ho/s320/FontainePillow20inS12.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>A lovely pillow can inspire an entire room.  And I am feeling very inspired by Crate and Barrel's Fontaine Pillow ($39, was $49).  The olive and fuchsia are inspiring me to toss this in a living room, a boudoir, anywhere that needs a splash of color!

A Perfect Pillow

A lovely pillow can inspire an entire room.  And I am feeling very inspired by Crate and Barrel's Fontaine Pillow ($39, was $49).  The o...

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I Get A-Round

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-__Zwd4CD8CI/T6ncQBUXLLI/AAAAAAAACVM/0WXNdrDpLzM/s1600/T_WithZoom.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-__Zwd4CD8CI/T6ncQBUXLLI/AAAAAAAACVM/0WXNdrDpLzM/s320/T_WithZoom.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>I love to get a round coffee table whenever I am in a space that has enough depth for it.  Round is great because you don't get poked on the edges, it's an unexpected shape, and every now and again you stumble on a special one like Ballard's Industrial Round Coffee Table ($229, was $379).  Go out and get around!

I Get A-Round

I love to get a round coffee table whenever I am in a space that has enough depth for it.  Round is great because you don't get poked on...

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Another Great Deal

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DczzDCWx0NU/T6mfxfdYpvI/AAAAAAAACVA/h0PC5ix5BzI/s1600/freehaagendazs5812.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="164" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DczzDCWx0NU/T6mfxfdYpvI/AAAAAAAACVA/h0PC5ix5BzI/s320/freehaagendazs5812.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>There is only one thing I love more than getting a deal on something for my home--getting a deal on something I can eat.  Secret is out--I love food more than decorating.  So here is my favorite deal of the day:  Haagen Dazs has their annual free cone giveaway today.  Run, don't walk to get your free rocky road scoop!  You're welcome...

Another Great Deal

There is only one thing I love more than getting a deal on something for my home--getting a deal on something I can eat.  Secret is out--I l...

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Happy Hour!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eqzynFjB_-Q/T6glZul9MuI/AAAAAAAACU0/i81PU3kWIBw/s1600/2f4c7ebe-1b34-4a62-b7fe-a378f71a0e90.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="155" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eqzynFjB_-Q/T6glZul9MuI/AAAAAAAACU0/i81PU3kWIBw/s320/2f4c7ebe-1b34-4a62-b7fe-a378f71a0e90.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>Today I am featuring a sale item of a different kind:  Starbuck's Mocha Coconut Frappuccino.  Yes!  I have waited all year for their half-priced happy hour to return.  And it is officially back thru May 13.  Visit any Starbuck's from 3-5pm before that date and get a delicious drink for a steal.  I will be going EVERY day this week--so if you're looking for me, check the nearest coffee shop!

Happy Hour!

Today I am featuring a sale item of a different kind:  Starbuck's Mocha Coconut Frappuccino.  Yes!  I have waited all year for their hal...

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What the *$&% Friday: Who Let This Mat Out?

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AxST7BtbZoA/T6ArPpIklNI/AAAAAAAACUo/fAUjHBQtyXA/s1600/MavisDoormat18x30F11.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AxST7BtbZoA/T6ArPpIklNI/AAAAAAAACUo/fAUjHBQtyXA/s320/MavisDoormat18x30F11.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>Who designed this?  Who at Crate and Barrel decided to order this?  Their Mavis Doormat ($29, was $39) has such an unfortunate, amoeba-inspired design--it's one of the worst doormats I've seen lately.  Unless you want people to go away, don't buy this very uninviting rug.

What the *$&% Friday: Who Let This Mat Out?

Who designed this?  Who at Crate and Barrel decided to order this?  Their Mavis Doormat ($29, was $39) has such an unfortunate, amoeba-inspi...

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You're Benched!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ieky2NR_PpI/T6AlzuT-dxI/AAAAAAAACUc/8x_sE1ovkjU/s1600/pCPWM-12001774v300x300.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ieky2NR_PpI/T6AlzuT-dxI/AAAAAAAACUc/8x_sE1ovkjU/s1600/pCPWM-12001774v300x300.jpg" /></a></div>For a patio, for an entry way, for a mud room, I love World Market's Red Wooden Garden Bench ($119, was $149).  It is shiny and chic.  And the back detailing is terrific for such a low, low price!

You're Benched!

For a patio, for an entry way, for a mud room, I love World Market's Red Wooden Garden Bench ($119, was $149).  It is shiny and chic.  A...

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What I was up to last week...

Last week Affordable Interior Design was featured on GBTV's "B.S. of A."  Check out the commercial we shot.  (And I will also extend this discount to my loyal blog readers!)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lsfwz1oK8Gw/T6AkqopVINI/AAAAAAAACUU/hWuw6-g49Cc/s1600/307275_238797916177255_189728464417534_669417_1429189842_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="281" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lsfwz1oK8Gw/T6AkqopVINI/AAAAAAAACUU/hWuw6-g49Cc/s320/307275_238797916177255_189728464417534_669417_1429189842_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ns49CFl2By0&feature=youtu.be">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ns49CFl2By0&feature=youtu.be</a>

What I was up to last week...

Last week Affordable Interior Design was featured on GBTV's "B.S. of A."  Check out the commercial we shot.  (And I will also ...

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TMI: A Big Announcement

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bZrrPwlD5JE/T6Adtf1nLjI/AAAAAAAACUI/Uk1FWrQQ0qs/s1600/Crib-300x241.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bZrrPwlD5JE/T6Adtf1nLjI/AAAAAAAACUI/Uk1FWrQQ0qs/s1600/Crib-300x241.jpg" /></a></div>Why didn't I write yesterday?  Why haven't I written earlier today?  Argh!  I am sick.  I have a bad cold, and I canceled all my appointments and am curled up in a fetal position in bed.  Speaking of fetal position, I have a big announcement.  As if having a cold wasn't bad enough, I also have morning sickness as my husband and I are expecting baby #2.  Yep, a new lil' designer is joining the Helmuth clan in November.  Stay tuned for updates on both my cold and my fetus.  And I'll be back tomorrow with new sale items.

TMI: A Big Announcement

Why didn't I write yesterday?  Why haven't I written earlier today?  Argh!  I am sick.  I have a bad cold, and I canceled all my app...

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