Starting At the Top

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-crJ8HPvN-FU/UA9_qICJbiI/AAAAAAAACgs/rIGIaklN_pQ/s1600/image050.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-crJ8HPvN-FU/UA9_qICJbiI/AAAAAAAACgs/rIGIaklN_pQ/s320/image050.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>My husband and I are starting our French road trip in Normandy.  He is a WWII buff, and I like to see my husband happy.  So, instead of tiptoeing around Paris, we are slogging through Normandy's beaches.  The most solemn and educational part of an otherwise joyride.

Starting At the Top

My husband and I are starting our French road trip in Normandy.  He is a WWII buff, and I like to see my husband happy.  So, instead of tipt...

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Bon Voyage!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lUEixEUywbA/UA992OaAjwI/AAAAAAAACgc/PozH6tSqq48/s1600/An-Air-France-Airbus-A330-001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lUEixEUywbA/UA992OaAjwI/AAAAAAAACgc/PozH6tSqq48/s320/An-Air-France-Airbus-A330-001.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rl5zrSP-eOw/UA9-FTD6nRI/AAAAAAAACgk/t6uPuGzICRg/s1600/map_of_france.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rl5zrSP-eOw/UA9-FTD6nRI/AAAAAAAACgk/t6uPuGzICRg/s320/map_of_france.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Today marks day #1 of my big summer vacation.  My husband and I are off to Paris to begin our road trip around France.  I can't wait to try baguettes from a zillion bakeries, crepes from each corner, and croissants from every cafe in sight!  Up, up, and away!!

Bon Voyage!

Today marks day #1 of my big summer vacation.  My husband and I are off to Paris to begin our road trip around France.  I can't wait to ...

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Risky Sittin'

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l-FlgNPTSQg/UA98tKiVRAI/AAAAAAAACgM/MEKYGyeZevY/s1600/ChloeChrBellaCitrineS11.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l-FlgNPTSQg/UA98tKiVRAI/AAAAAAAACgM/MEKYGyeZevY/s320/ChloeChrBellaCitrineS11.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8ud-0F_Ek4w/UA98xgXj9hI/AAAAAAAACgU/gY0XMHK-S7o/s1600/ChloeChairSC11.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8ud-0F_Ek4w/UA98xgXj9hI/AAAAAAAACgU/gY0XMHK-S7o/s320/ChloeChairSC11.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>A side chair is a perfect place to pop-a-squat and to take a risk.  Choose a crazy color, pick a big print, go bold with your secondary seating.  However, you can minimize your risk by buying a statement piece that is on sale.  I would personally spring for Crate and Barrel's Chloe Chair ($749, was $999).

Risky Sittin'

A side chair is a perfect place to pop-a-squat and to take a risk.  Choose a crazy color, pick a big print, go bold with your secondary seat...

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WTF Friday: Bad Dog!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OsZksB7sX7s/UA97nBeGUjI/AAAAAAAACf8/nfR1Ao2JXkk/s1600/golden-retriever-jewel-box-183573388.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OsZksB7sX7s/UA97nBeGUjI/AAAAAAAACf8/nfR1Ao2JXkk/s320/golden-retriever-jewel-box-183573388.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WJ1-n5yplRE/UA97ozY84HI/AAAAAAAACgE/MSvx0LonGew/s1600/38500_409420692562_6465716_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WJ1-n5yplRE/UA97ozY84HI/AAAAAAAACgE/MSvx0LonGew/s320/38500_409420692562_6465716_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I love little dogs as much as the next gal.  I own a super special lil' three pounder, Evander.  So, of course, I love ZGallerie's Golden Retriever Jewelry Box ($19, was $26), right?  Uhh, no way.  This is poor taste at any price.  I am appalled by everything from the metallic leash to the encrusted faux-diamonds.  Just like the dog's blah expression, I feel pretty blah about this piece, too, buddy.

WTF Friday: Bad Dog!

I love little dogs as much as the next gal.  I own a super special lil' three pounder, Evander.  So, of course, I love ZGallerie's G...

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Fresh Fruit

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-u7RNxmcxF2I/UA96XnMKl4I/AAAAAAAACfs/8nmkmdTHvt0/s1600/gol110260.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-u7RNxmcxF2I/UA96XnMKl4I/AAAAAAAACfs/8nmkmdTHvt0/s1600/gol110260.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y3RmQYy0lRQ/UA96ZFYS-tI/AAAAAAAACf0/1up8wZ61FGc/s1600/165_0_gol107860.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y3RmQYy0lRQ/UA96ZFYS-tI/AAAAAAAACf0/1up8wZ61FGc/s1600/165_0_gol107860.jpg" /></a></div>Our baby is a fruit monkey.  He loves fruit--of all kinds.  He goes batty for bananas.  But his favorite are blueberries.  Wouldn't a fresh pint of organic berries look great in Fishs Eddy Ceramic Berry Basket ($13, was $16)?  It comes in three retro colors and would help any toddler or adult get his fruit fix!

Fresh Fruit

Our baby is a fruit monkey.  He loves fruit--of all kinds.  He goes batty for bananas.  But his favorite are blueberries.  Wouldn't a fr...

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Climb In!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NMqKXAH2ddY/UA95gEx1VNI/AAAAAAAACfc/GLMWul__lqU/s1600/img63b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="287" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NMqKXAH2ddY/UA95gEx1VNI/AAAAAAAACfc/GLMWul__lqU/s320/img63b.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uPmPS_JHB0A/UA95hTpLw9I/AAAAAAAACfk/A6SGq5L_vjI/s1600/img22b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="287" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uPmPS_JHB0A/UA95hTpLw9I/AAAAAAAACfk/A6SGq5L_vjI/s320/img22b.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I've been reading up on feng shui.  According to the philosophy, you should get a new bed whenever you move to a new place.  That could get pretty pricey.  So you will want to look for sale beds if you want to hold fast to this rule.  A sale bed I am loving at the moment is Pottery Barn's Hudson Upholstered Bed ($99, was $1,499)--now that's some lovely feng shui!

Climb In!

I've been reading up on feng shui.  According to the philosophy, you should get a new bed whenever you move to a new place.  That could ...

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TMI Tuesday: Here's Hopin'!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nQKAQJU2TKY/UAdPCLTFr-I/AAAAAAAACfE/pZDXRKG2u0k/s1600/D06-HR8_1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nQKAQJU2TKY/UAdPCLTFr-I/AAAAAAAACfE/pZDXRKG2u0k/s320/D06-HR8_1.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Gt0eyNsDW3Q/UAdPD-5dr-I/AAAAAAAACfM/HVuABbSvj5Y/s1600/D06-HR-CAT_1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Gt0eyNsDW3Q/UAdPD-5dr-I/AAAAAAAACfM/HVuABbSvj5Y/s320/D06-HR-CAT_1.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>Our little girl is due on November 27, officially a Sagittarius.  But I sure want her to be a Scorpio--just like her mama and both her grandmas.  I am crossing my fingers and hoping she comes early so I can buy her Serena and Lily's Scorpio Zodiac Pillow ($66, was $88).  Heck, I'll also buy another one for my sweet and sensitive Pisces son.

TMI Tuesday: Here's Hopin'!

Our little girl is due on November 27, officially a Sagittarius.  But I sure want her to be a Scorpio--just like her mama and both her grand...

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WTF Friday: Don't Accept

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-COgaey7-Ego/UAdOVrW1RHI/AAAAAAAACe0/hSlltA8gAhE/s1600/AcceptAndBePosterAV5F12.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-COgaey7-Ego/UAdOVrW1RHI/AAAAAAAACe0/hSlltA8gAhE/s320/AcceptAndBePosterAV5F12.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LOSG_onNDKc/UAdOW2QuHuI/AAAAAAAACe8/XxPxfcoi_z8/s1600/AcceptAndBePostersF12.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LOSG_onNDKc/UAdOW2QuHuI/AAAAAAAACe8/XxPxfcoi_z8/s320/AcceptAndBePostersF12.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>Don't accept or be happy with hanging CB2's Accept and Be Poster Artwork.  I don't care how low the price goes (currently $14, was $19), it will always feel impersonal, preachy, and pre-fab.  No thanks!

WTF Friday: Don't Accept

Don't accept or be happy with hanging CB2's Accept and Be Poster Artwork.  I don't care how low the price goes (currently $14, w...

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More to Store

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WRnhxuT0ok0/UAdNvZ3h5uI/AAAAAAAACes/yvz-l55PcXo/s1600/img43b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="287" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WRnhxuT0ok0/UAdNvZ3h5uI/AAAAAAAACes/yvz-l55PcXo/s320/img43b.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Nearly all of my clients complain that they have more to store than their bathrooms can hold.  We are all looking for ways to add extra storage.  Adding Pottery Barn's Teagan Floor Storage ($149, was $229) would be the perfect industrial-meets-adorable solution for many a tiny space.

More to Store

Nearly all of my clients complain that they have more to store than their bathrooms can hold.  We are all looking for ways to add extra stor...

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Excuses, Excuses...

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zOcb9CHiQHQ/UAcsHdbvCAI/AAAAAAAACec/aVLOBLk1SwI/s1600/532077_10151114819415921_255935084_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zOcb9CHiQHQ/UAcsHdbvCAI/AAAAAAAACec/aVLOBLk1SwI/s320/532077_10151114819415921_255935084_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I have been working like a dog lately--which is why the ol' blog has suffered.  My husband and I are taking a road trip through the French countryside in two weeks.  Since it was my idea, I have to work extra hard to pay for it.  So I have been taking a few more clients and working every day (even today--officially my "day off").  But I love to work when it is rainy outside.  Stuck inside in front of my laptop with a sleeping baby, piles of design work, and a scene outside like above (photo of today from The Weather Channel.)  A glass of iced tea and lots of inspiration.  Not bad.  Maybe I'll even blog a little...

Excuses, Excuses...

I have been working like a dog lately--which is why the ol' blog has suffered.  My husband and I are taking a road trip through the Fren...

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TMI: Jealous!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pF_0X-t3hRM/T_r1V3BTA9I/AAAAAAAACc8/we8d4ZmUkFg/s1600/T_WithZoom.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pF_0X-t3hRM/T_r1V3BTA9I/AAAAAAAACc8/we8d4ZmUkFg/s320/T_WithZoom.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>Every year about this time I get very jealous.  I see pictures of beach houses posted on facebook and I begin to drool.  I want a beach house, too!  I want to live steps from the ocean and have breakfast on a porch while listening to crashing waves.  And when that day comes, I will also have Ballard Design's Wood Step Basket on the stairs leading to the second floor in which I will throw swimsuits, flip flops, beach reads.  One day...

TMI: Jealous!

Every year about this time I get very jealous.  I see pictures of beach houses posted on facebook and I begin to drool.  I want a beach hous...

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WTF Friday: Are You on Schrooms?

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mSULHjIiOo8/T_r3ebBIz0I/AAAAAAAACdk/xrBPc2QN10U/s1600/MOSS-MUSHc-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mSULHjIiOo8/T_r3ebBIz0I/AAAAAAAACdk/xrBPc2QN10U/s320/MOSS-MUSHc-2.jpg" width="213" /></a></div>What substance is Mothology.com high on?  Are they kidding me?  These ugly pieces of decor that they call Rustic Terra Cotta Mushrooms ($8, were $20) had better be magic ones.  Otherwise, in my sober view, they are just unsightly bits of lawn litter.

WTF Friday: Are You on Schrooms?

What substance is Mothology.com high on?  Are they kidding me?  These ugly pieces of decor that they call Rustic Terra Cotta Mushrooms ($8, ...

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Only 19 To Go!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-r2nJYe61Qps/T_8zE7kuKiI/AAAAAAAACeM/ae9EPkYXasU/s1600/Facebook_Logo-19.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-r2nJYe61Qps/T_8zE7kuKiI/AAAAAAAACeM/ae9EPkYXasU/s1600/Facebook_Logo-19.gif" /></a></div>I am almost to my goal of 600 "likes" on Affordable Interior Design's facebook page.  If you haven't already, I would love it if you would "like" us:  <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Affordable-Interior-Design/36023076052" rel="nofollow" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/pages/Affordable-Interior-Design/36023076052</a></span><br /><br />You'll get tons of design tips, a sneak peek at my latest befores/afters, and get to follow me around NYC as I design homes of all shapes and sizes!

Only 19 To Go!

I am almost to my goal of 600 "likes" on Affordable Interior Design's facebook page.  If you haven't already, I would love...

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Let There Be Cute Lights!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-x2KygXnRjgA/T_r2wVNuBfI/AAAAAAAACdU/8ruUHzFC7Pc/s1600/LA-T22-CAT_1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-x2KygXnRjgA/T_r2wVNuBfI/AAAAAAAACdU/8ruUHzFC7Pc/s320/LA-T22-CAT_1.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sZrz6PZreZk/T_r2x8KJjqI/AAAAAAAACdc/mpUpKbCWcXc/s1600/LA-T22_1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sZrz6PZreZk/T_r2x8KJjqI/AAAAAAAACdc/mpUpKbCWcXc/s320/LA-T22_1.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>Lamps are like jewelry for a room.  They can add a special touch of interest anywhere.  So I am always looking for new and interesting ones.  And I have found a new favorite with Serena and Lily's Hammered Metal Lamp ($185, was $250).  I can't wait to snap this one up and turn it on!

Let There Be Cute Lights!

Lamps are like jewelry for a room.  They can add a special touch of interest anywhere.  So I am always looking for new and interesting ones....

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Montauk or Quogue?!?

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CNwveRw9YgU/T_r2F0y2qPI/AAAAAAAACdE/TWF0jnLYTyU/s1600/pCPWM-12087467_alternate1_v300x300.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CNwveRw9YgU/T_r2F0y2qPI/AAAAAAAACdE/TWF0jnLYTyU/s1600/pCPWM-12087467_alternate1_v300x300.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3hY5jDrudkg/T_r2HjoAGXI/AAAAAAAACdM/18AIDTkVuco/s1600/pCPWM-12087467v300x300.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3hY5jDrudkg/T_r2HjoAGXI/AAAAAAAACdM/18AIDTkVuco/s1600/pCPWM-12087467v300x300.jpg" /></a></div>Those of you who know me know I have a fantasy beach house that I am purchasing in my mind.  Besides deciding where it will be located, I need to decide how I will furnish it.  One thing is for sure, most of the decor will be sale items, pieces like World Market's Emberglow 5' x 7' Outdoor Rug ($47, was $79).  That will be adorning the patio right next to my pool!

Montauk or Quogue?!?

Those of you who know me know I have a fantasy beach house that I am purchasing in my mind.  Besides deciding where it will be located, I ne...

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Cool Contrast

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8Y9Mzg2F6Lg/T_s2rOgeHWI/AAAAAAAACd0/uxigbMBlWYQ/s1600/eivor-cushion__0124928_PE282204_S4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8Y9Mzg2F6Lg/T_s2rOgeHWI/AAAAAAAACd0/uxigbMBlWYQ/s320/eivor-cushion__0124928_PE282204_S4.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-m7e3gqhh6pw/T_s2shvSs-I/AAAAAAAACd8/61-mF2lriDo/s1600/eivor-cushion__0148622_PE291712_S4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-m7e3gqhh6pw/T_s2shvSs-I/AAAAAAAACd8/61-mF2lriDo/s320/eivor-cushion__0148622_PE291712_S4.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>In my mind, every room needs at least one touch of black to provide contrast and put the rest of the colors in perspective.  So when friend and fellow design enthusiast Heather Lee Rogers sent me a link to Ikea's Eivor Pillow yesterday, I knew I had to feature it.  It's not on sale but who needs a sale with Ikea's already low price of $9.99. Thanks for the great find, Heather!

Cool Contrast

In my mind, every room needs at least one touch of black to provide contrast and put the rest of the colors in perspective.  So when friend ...

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Getting This Beautiful Piece Off My Chest

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Pyjv0O5cnQ8/T_r0bfSqGGI/AAAAAAAACcs/KMoFnogJlGM/s1600/trellis-chest-grey-012634894.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Pyjv0O5cnQ8/T_r0bfSqGGI/AAAAAAAACcs/KMoFnogJlGM/s320/trellis-chest-grey-012634894.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ml74y_VBOCs/T_r0dDhfL2I/AAAAAAAACc0/Sh4FYBs53tg/s1600/trellis-chest-grey-012634894_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ml74y_VBOCs/T_r0dDhfL2I/AAAAAAAACc0/Sh4FYBs53tg/s320/trellis-chest-grey-012634894_2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>A unique-looking dresser is practically an oxymoron.  Most dressers are same ol' wood finish, same ol' knobs, borrring.  But not ZGallerie's Trellis Chest.  This piece is truly a work of art and it is now much more affordable at $899 (was $1199).

Getting This Beautiful Piece Off My Chest

A unique-looking dresser is practically an oxymoron.  Most dressers are same ol' wood finish, same ol' knobs, borrring.  But not ZGa...

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WTF Friday: Imperfect Plume

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2H2MUYG2Mko/T_XqcziDG8I/AAAAAAAACcc/rO9FJs8e7-Y/s1600/L13970475.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2H2MUYG2Mko/T_XqcziDG8I/AAAAAAAACcc/rO9FJs8e7-Y/s320/L13970475.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I have nothing against peacocks--just against bad taste.  For instance, Anthropologie has a peacock pillow I adore and will feature the minute it goes on sale.  But Overstock.com has really missed the mark with their knock off of it.  From the faux silk sheen to the feathers that appear to be falling off to the price of $37 (was $60), I am not pro this peacock at all!

WTF Friday: Imperfect Plume

I have nothing against peacocks--just against bad taste.  For instance, Anthropologie has a peacock pillow I adore and will feature the minu...

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Jump In!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5WFDbWzb6-0/T_XpRppmBPI/AAAAAAAACcM/wN0dSF4NwCI/s1600/LiquidRndBowlPoolS12.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5WFDbWzb6-0/T_XpRppmBPI/AAAAAAAACcM/wN0dSF4NwCI/s320/LiquidRndBowlPoolS12.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VL_93inyaD0/T_XpTcavngI/AAAAAAAACcU/_DC6jPetgns/s1600/liquidroundbowlpoolSC12.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VL_93inyaD0/T_XpTcavngI/AAAAAAAACcU/_DC6jPetgns/s320/liquidroundbowlpoolSC12.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>I love pools.  I can't get enough of floating, laps, and chlorine--especially in these hot summer months.  Perhaps that's why I am drawn to CB2's Liquid Round Pool Bowl ($29, was $39).  I want to put it at the center of my table and dive right in to whatever side dish it holds!

Jump In!

I love pools.  I can't get enough of floating, laps, and chlorine--especially in these hot summer months.  Perhaps that's why I am d...

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Red, White, and Blue!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-luLUgbfKfEM/T_R1nalw6oI/AAAAAAAACb0/yZMgKYbixm4/s1600/large_statue+of+liberty+crown.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="250" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-luLUgbfKfEM/T_R1nalw6oI/AAAAAAAACb0/yZMgKYbixm4/s320/large_statue+of+liberty+crown.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wkOFlXEf-7Y/T_R1pFJEnLI/AAAAAAAACb8/TBqDdqw3SmE/s1600/july4-008.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wkOFlXEf-7Y/T_R1pFJEnLI/AAAAAAAACb8/TBqDdqw3SmE/s320/july4-008.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Happy birthday, America!  And happy July 4th to you and yours!  I hope that you have a stress-free and beautifully designed holiday.  I am spending it with my little family.  It's a day chock full of fun:  from a brunch with neighbors to a garden party with my mommy group to an adult barbeque after.  Bring on the friends and the festivities.  Stay cool and have a wonderful day with the ones you love.

Red, White, and Blue!

Happy birthday, America!  And happy July 4th to you and yours!  I hope that you have a stress-free and beautifully designed holiday.  I am s...

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TMI Tuesday: Gay Paris!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qeVMx_C1Pwg/T_JzCUfeb1I/AAAAAAAACbo/PwgbsXm3glw/s1600/prod310042.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="311" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qeVMx_C1Pwg/T_JzCUfeb1I/AAAAAAAACbo/PwgbsXm3glw/s320/prod310042.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>I've been feeling the itch to go on a vacation recently.  And I only have to wait 27 more days until I get my wish.  My husband and I are off on a romantic (a.k.a. baby-free) trip to Paris and the South of France.  I can't wait for the crepes, the language, and the beauty in items like Restoration Hardware's Presse Parisienne Burlap Pillow (now $24, was $40).

TMI Tuesday: Gay Paris!

I've been feeling the itch to go on a vacation recently.  And I only have to wait 27 more days until I get my wish.  My husband and I ar...

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I Love the 70s

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nXUU-SWnHQo/T_E73PyGyQI/AAAAAAAACbU/qPB4SFpQzGo/s1600/img79b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nXUU-SWnHQo/T_E73PyGyQI/AAAAAAAACbU/qPB4SFpQzGo/s320/img79b.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Yt-ub15M3ng/T_E74nUQrqI/AAAAAAAACbc/-KZ2Ywf5YAk/s1600/img22b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Yt-ub15M3ng/T_E74nUQrqI/AAAAAAAACbc/-KZ2Ywf5YAk/s320/img22b.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I love all things retro--you had me at bold colors and pop prints.  So, of course, I love PBTeen's Portofino Sheet Set ($70, was $90).  It is slightly psychedelic and also sophisticated.  A perfect futuristic blast from the past.

I Love the 70s

I love all things retro--you had me at bold colors and pop prints.  So, of course, I love PBTeen's Portofino Sheet Set ($70, was $90).  ...

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