Happy 2014!

Happy New Year, readers!  2014 is going to be a big year for Affordable Interior Design.  Our hardcover design book is coming out this year, a new designer (Rachel) is joining our team, and our classes are still going strong.<br /><br />Thanks for being fans and supporters.  We really appreciate it and wish you all the best for a wonderful New Year!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1dB3ht_kNxg/UqOGiKoHlRI/AAAAAAAADrY/EuEmWcDzmFY/s1600/New-Year-2014-Cheers-Wallpapers-16.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1dB3ht_kNxg/UqOGiKoHlRI/AAAAAAAADrY/EuEmWcDzmFY/s400/New-Year-2014-Cheers-Wallpapers-16.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>

Happy 2014!

Happy New Year, readers!  2014 is going to be a big year for Affordable Interior Design.  Our hardcover design book is coming out this year,...

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Roommates

Right now my son and daughter share a room.  That's fine for now.  But, in my head, I am always secretly decorating their separate spaces.  I wish each of them could have their own look.  Were I designing my daughter's room right now, she would have Anthrpologie's Malati 8' x 10' Rug ($499, was $999).  The colors are girly, the pattern is chic.  Love!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LpXdRbdpUZw/UppVwQhk3GI/AAAAAAAADqg/wdglslaj3mU/s1600/1479346_10151706702067563_1242756783_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LpXdRbdpUZw/UppVwQhk3GI/AAAAAAAADqg/wdglslaj3mU/s320/1479346_10151706702067563_1242756783_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yhs6l9WAsqA/UppVZEPJcYI/AAAAAAAADqY/ioGN_uyxuM0/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-11-30+at+4.12.49+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yhs6l9WAsqA/UppVZEPJcYI/AAAAAAAADqY/ioGN_uyxuM0/s400/Screen+Shot+2013-11-30+at+4.12.49+PM.png" width="285" /></a></div>

Roommates

Right now my son and daughter share a room.  That's fine for now.  But, in my head, I am always secretly decorating their separate space...

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Merry Christmas!

HO!  HO!  HO!  Here's hoping your home is looking great for the holidays.  Merry Christmas to all my clients, fans, and blog readers.  At Affordable Interior Design, we consider you family.  Best wishes for a joyful day and silent night!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ps_VTO3e-zI/UppXUUjeEDI/AAAAAAAADq0/LOHalseyWUc/s1600/betsy_(31_of_153)_original.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ps_VTO3e-zI/UppXUUjeEDI/AAAAAAAADq0/LOHalseyWUc/s400/betsy_(31_of_153)_original.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--dFOOniiSzY/UppXMcNM_8I/AAAAAAAADqs/lpkXQqtJpAg/s1600/580821_10151709665342563_1025199216_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--dFOOniiSzY/UppXMcNM_8I/AAAAAAAADqs/lpkXQqtJpAg/s400/580821_10151709665342563_1025199216_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />

Merry Christmas!

HO!  HO!  HO!  Here's hoping your home is looking great for the holidays.  Merry Christmas to all my clients, fans, and blog readers.  A...

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Christmas-cation

Can't afford to take a tropical vacation this Christmas?  Me, neither.  But I can afford a touch of the exotic with World Market's Purple Sari Lumbar Pillow ($14, was $29).  I love it's tweed texture and warm colors.  In fact, I'll take two!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9bBmdFw0E_0/UppTwr5kLOI/AAAAAAAADqE/ydj8pI4sPmI/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-11-29+at+2.44.12+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="286" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9bBmdFw0E_0/UppTwr5kLOI/AAAAAAAADqE/ydj8pI4sPmI/s400/Screen+Shot+2013-11-29+at+2.44.12+PM.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qZJS-UCLZCo/UppTystVTBI/AAAAAAAADqM/uWLp4U030B0/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-11-29+at+2.44.32+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="354" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qZJS-UCLZCo/UppTystVTBI/AAAAAAAADqM/uWLp4U030B0/s400/Screen+Shot+2013-11-29+at+2.44.32+PM.png" width="400" /></a></div>

Christmas-cation

Can't afford to take a tropical vacation this Christmas?  Me, neither.  But I can afford a touch of the exotic with World Market's P...

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Kelsey's Pick: Cozy Carpet

<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">I love mixing and matching my patterns!  I f</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">ound the great Pino Morrocan Rug on Overstock for $323 (was $359).  It compliments my Paul Brayton Portifino chair perfectly. :)</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-37QLY01d0MU/UqOE9iSyqwI/AAAAAAAADrE/4rpQ7xc0cEw/s1600/unnamed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-37QLY01d0MU/UqOE9iSyqwI/AAAAAAAADrE/4rpQ7xc0cEw/s400/unnamed.jpg" width="298" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7kWRElzFB4A/UqOFFSHk4hI/AAAAAAAADrM/1rN3gmUK2i0/s1600/nuLOOM-Handmade-Pino-Moroccan-Grey-Trellis-Rug-83-x-11-5b9ba3af-ff00-4395-b962-b6261d7de2bc_320.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7kWRElzFB4A/UqOFFSHk4hI/AAAAAAAADrM/1rN3gmUK2i0/s400/nuLOOM-Handmade-Pino-Moroccan-Grey-Trellis-Rug-83-x-11-5b9ba3af-ff00-4395-b962-b6261d7de2bc_320.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />

Kelsey's Pick: Cozy Carpet

I love mixing and matching my patterns!  I f ound the great Pino Morrocan Rug on Overstock for $323 (was $359).  It compliments my Paul Bray...

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This Little Light of Mine

The more light the better in NYC's dark and cavey apartments.  So why not add Crate and Barrel's Lite Linen Lamp to your life now that it's $39 (was $69)?!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jqyUF0E4qQM/UppStlcrkMI/AAAAAAAADp4/AjyoOJa0HCI/s1600/lite-linen-shade-lamp-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jqyUF0E4qQM/UppStlcrkMI/AAAAAAAADp4/AjyoOJa0HCI/s400/lite-linen-shade-lamp-1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qI54rYsi9VY/UppSs1XwQCI/AAAAAAAADpw/52kYUhpLHmo/s1600/lite-linen-shade-lamp.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qI54rYsi9VY/UppSs1XwQCI/AAAAAAAADpw/52kYUhpLHmo/s320/lite-linen-shade-lamp.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />

This Little Light of Mine

The more light the better in NYC's dark and cavey apartments.  So why not add Crate and Barrel's Lite Linen Lamp to your life now th...

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Holiday Party

Tomorrow I am going to a holiday party.  In addition to bringing the usual bottle of champagne, I am going to bring West Elm's Flared Vase ($14, was $29) filled with flowers.  Fun and festive!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PENibvwDHHE/UppSDc816iI/AAAAAAAADpg/_L9TbHX4XKY/s1600/img64o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PENibvwDHHE/UppSDc816iI/AAAAAAAADpg/_L9TbHX4XKY/s400/img64o.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YJjpv4zry6g/UppSFuF_PFI/AAAAAAAADpo/GhEllASOp9E/s1600/img81o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YJjpv4zry6g/UppSFuF_PFI/AAAAAAAADpo/GhEllASOp9E/s400/img81o.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>

Holiday Party

Tomorrow I am going to a holiday party.  In addition to bringing the usual bottle of champagne, I am going to bring West Elm's Flared Va...

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Brooklyn!

I moved to this borough from Manhattan nearly 4 years ago, and I have truly fallen in love.  Anything that reminds me of my new home would make a great gift for me.  Hint, hint, mother-in-law...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-duPimsvzgTw/UppReX6LSfI/AAAAAAAADpU/SLh-nEXFSP4/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-11-29+at+2.26.59+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="392" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-duPimsvzgTw/UppReX6LSfI/AAAAAAAADpU/SLh-nEXFSP4/s400/Screen+Shot+2013-11-29+at+2.26.59+PM.png" width="400" /></a></div> Go to Uncommon Goods, and get me their Brownstone Pillows (were $69, now $34).  Pretty please!

Brooklyn!

I moved to this borough from Manhattan nearly 4 years ago, and I have truly fallen in love.  Anything that reminds me of my new home would m...

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Surprise!

This time of year my husband and I fill our advent calendar with surprises for each other.  I get even days, he gets odds.  Somedays it's a little joke, somedays it's a present, but it's always a fun surprise.  We got our calendar from Ikea, but it might be time to upgrade to Pottery Barn's Tree Advent Calendar ($143, was $179).<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-i28QnEKQJMw/UppQo4JKdZI/AAAAAAAADpE/Ggf85DLYWxw/s1600/img25o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-i28QnEKQJMw/UppQo4JKdZI/AAAAAAAADpE/Ggf85DLYWxw/s400/img25o.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FSBjOTnjEQk/UppQpj7fdQI/AAAAAAAADpM/yuqasEwSG4c/s1600/img76o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FSBjOTnjEQk/UppQpj7fdQI/AAAAAAAADpM/yuqasEwSG4c/s400/img76o.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />

Surprise!

This time of year my husband and I fill our advent calendar with surprises for each other.  I get even days, he gets odds.  Somedays it'...

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Post-Turkey: Where Have We Been?

Thanksgiving time is the busiest time for us at Affordable Interior Design. Everybody wants their apartments completed by the holiday.  Additionally, everybody wants to buy things during the Black Friday sales.  So we have been nuts over here.  Kelsey and I are both taking a couple of much-needed days off.  That means now I can relax and blog a little bit.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tl04G0q5Dds/Upjr9mfyRhI/AAAAAAAADos/3du5OAGUpFA/s1600/2881-large_Thanksgiving+Hangover+Sandwich.jpg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="291" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tl04G0q5Dds/Upjr9mfyRhI/AAAAAAAADos/3du5OAGUpFA/s400/2881-large_Thanksgiving+Hangover+Sandwich.jpg.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0VJARmlVvNM/Upjr_VPgkWI/AAAAAAAADo0/6s4L6Kk5tC4/s1600/images1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0VJARmlVvNM/Upjr_VPgkWI/AAAAAAAADo0/6s4L6Kk5tC4/s400/images1.jpg" width="295" /></a></div>

Post-Turkey: Where Have We Been?

Thanksgiving time is the busiest time for us at Affordable Interior Design. Everybody wants their apartments completed by the holiday.  Addi...

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Kelsey's Pick: Seasonal Smells

<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">I love decorating my home for the holidays!  Apple cinnamon and pumpkin spice candles placed inside West Elm's Hurricane Vases (each $6, were $14) are perfect.  What a super 'scent-er-piece'!</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-J3mB1eN8I5c/UoKChX1Z_MI/AAAAAAAADoU/EhOa2xQh08w/s1600/img41o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-J3mB1eN8I5c/UoKChX1Z_MI/AAAAAAAADoU/EhOa2xQh08w/s400/img41o.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-88-QAsXexrQ/UoKCkFxAmFI/AAAAAAAADoc/1GgzR3byAaw/s1600/photo-2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-88-QAsXexrQ/UoKCkFxAmFI/AAAAAAAADoc/1GgzR3byAaw/s400/photo-2.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>

Kelsey's Pick: Seasonal Smells

I love decorating my home for the holidays!  Apple cinnamon and pumpkin spice candles placed inside West Elm's Hurricane Vases (each $6,...

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Happy Birthday to Me!

Saturday was my birthday!!  Hooray!!  That meant my husband walked the dog, I got cake, and I didn't do any design work.  However, I did treat myself to a little something special from West Elm:  their Rica Olive Oil Foot Butter ($14, was $22).  Buttery birthday feet.  Yum!!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tG5pB96WCjs/Un0h5Z0HcVI/AAAAAAAADoE/Sbsdmlwt5dI/s1600/968881_10151497138547563_289792259_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tG5pB96WCjs/Un0h5Z0HcVI/AAAAAAAADoE/Sbsdmlwt5dI/s400/968881_10151497138547563_289792259_n.jpg" width="400" /></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://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EYSF91OzsmE/Un0hsngFUGI/AAAAAAAADn8/fYxgy0TX-8k/s1600/img16o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EYSF91OzsmE/Un0hsngFUGI/AAAAAAAADn8/fYxgy0TX-8k/s400/img16o.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>

Happy Birthday to Me!

Saturday was my birthday!!  Hooray!!  That meant my husband walked the dog, I got cake, and I didn't do any design work.  However, I did...

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WTF Friday: Crime Against Humanity!!

Somewhere someone is selling these chairs.  Even worse, somewhere someone is buying these chairs.  Shame on you Overstock.com!  I don't care if your Dafny Chrome Dining Chairs are $199 for 2 (were $300 for 2), this just isn't right.  Even if these were free, there is no way they would ever be a deal.  Ouch!  My eyes!! My eyes!!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JibWYvZLDg8/Un0foj0obDI/AAAAAAAADno/ezE5C7ymtHA/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-11-08+at+12.27.21+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JibWYvZLDg8/Un0foj0obDI/AAAAAAAADno/ezE5C7ymtHA/s400/Screen+Shot+2013-11-08+at+12.27.21+PM.png" width="266" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aLHGfYvdnX0/Un0fohcYXyI/AAAAAAAADns/-b8VliCNuJQ/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-11-08+at+12.27.34+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aLHGfYvdnX0/Un0fohcYXyI/AAAAAAAADns/-b8VliCNuJQ/s400/Screen+Shot+2013-11-08+at+12.27.34+PM.png" width="286" /></a></div>

WTF Friday: Crime Against Humanity!!

Somewhere someone is selling these chairs.  Even worse, somewhere someone is buying these chairs.  Shame on you Overstock.com!  I don't ...

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Birthday Week!!

Hooray!  At long last, it is my birthday week.  (Husband, I hope you are reading this friendly reminder.)  So today I am going to feature something I have been longing for.  CB2's Color Stripe Rug is no longer such a splurge now that it is $349 (was $399).  If I needed a rug, it would be mine.  Gift idea alert, husband!!!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_WLF-YS9y7g/UnfArDqY-II/AAAAAAAADnQ/zsVnvDd06Wo/s1600/color-stripes-rug-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_WLF-YS9y7g/UnfArDqY-II/AAAAAAAADnQ/zsVnvDd06Wo/s400/color-stripes-rug-1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jdLgAlMWABg/UnfArbKQC4I/AAAAAAAADnU/26C4XhG6PFc/s1600/color-stripes-rug.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jdLgAlMWABg/UnfArbKQC4I/AAAAAAAADnU/26C4XhG6PFc/s400/color-stripes-rug.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>

Birthday Week!!

Hooray!  At long last, it is my birthday week.  (Husband, I hope you are reading this friendly reminder.)  So today I am going to feature so...

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Happy Halloween!!

From my little Pumpkin (and his friends) to you, we wish you a spooktacular Halloween.  We are taking off work a little early to trick or treat.  :)<br /><br />Hope you have a day filled with design tricks and home furnishing treats--and candy!  Boo!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mm3mSDRW4tc/Um_lzxYgcEI/AAAAAAAADmo/Ugni6KflQmQ/s1600/xvintage-halloween-postcards.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mm3mSDRW4tc/Um_lzxYgcEI/AAAAAAAADmo/Ugni6KflQmQ/s400/xvintage-halloween-postcards.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AWZaJSN4g2M/Um_l1m-TWmI/AAAAAAAADmw/ldyIcAa223c/s1600/1383319_10152012395749283_1585889058_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AWZaJSN4g2M/Um_l1m-TWmI/AAAAAAAADmw/ldyIcAa223c/s400/1383319_10152012395749283_1585889058_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>

Happy Halloween!!

From my little Pumpkin (and his friends) to you, we wish you a spooktacular Halloween.  We are taking off work a little early to trick or tr...

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Hoo are you going to be for Halloween?!

Hoo!  Hoo!  I almost made my little lady an owl for Halloween.  Instead, I am dressing her up as Frida Kahlo and getting my owl fix with Anthropologie's Wise Ol' Owl Candy dish (now $68, was $129).  I want a piece that will make a statement and serve a function this scary season.  Trick or treat!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RLlKWckim38/Um_kYFFfoiI/AAAAAAAADmM/Rvq_76L2q0I/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-10-29+at+12.33.35+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RLlKWckim38/Um_kYFFfoiI/AAAAAAAADmM/Rvq_76L2q0I/s400/Screen+Shot+2013-10-29+at+12.33.35+PM.png" width="270" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-81SKPn1xx6s/Um_kYL_PFQI/AAAAAAAADmQ/GP99R7vSbe8/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-10-29+at+12.33.42+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-81SKPn1xx6s/Um_kYL_PFQI/AAAAAAAADmQ/GP99R7vSbe8/s400/Screen+Shot+2013-10-29+at+12.33.42+PM.png" width="267" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6sTVnyiI5QY/Um_kZPZeJoI/AAAAAAAADmc/wTNmqoTNdTg/s1600/1383772_10151644226902563_1438690879_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6sTVnyiI5QY/Um_kZPZeJoI/AAAAAAAADmc/wTNmqoTNdTg/s400/1383772_10151644226902563_1438690879_n.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>

Hoo are you going to be for Halloween?!

Hoo!  Hoo!  I almost made my little lady an owl for Halloween.  Instead, I am dressing her up as Frida Kahlo and getting my owl fix with Ant...

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Give That Girl a Break!

For the past week, Kelsey has been designing in NYC all by her lonesome.  She has been busy taking clients while I lounged on the beaches of Southern California.  That gal deserves a break and a strong cocktail.  She could mix a delicious one at Overstock's Sterling Sterling Black Bar (was $409, now just $282).  Make hers a double!!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rQrmZhKsJxo/Uk8xzZO7I9I/AAAAAAAADk4/qNeHZq44NZI/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-10-04+at+5.20.49+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="396" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rQrmZhKsJxo/Uk8xzZO7I9I/AAAAAAAADk4/qNeHZq44NZI/s400/Screen+Shot+2013-10-04+at+5.20.49+PM.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FClCdApC3O0/Uk8xzbFvRGI/AAAAAAAADk8/NpoAIoiKrhc/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-10-04+at+5.21.01+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FClCdApC3O0/Uk8xzbFvRGI/AAAAAAAADk8/NpoAIoiKrhc/s400/Screen+Shot+2013-10-04+at+5.21.01+PM.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iepEvSwDafg/Uk8xzabWybI/AAAAAAAADk0/ODMq4RVNcUY/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-10-04+at+5.21.10+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="393" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iepEvSwDafg/Uk8xzabWybI/AAAAAAAADk0/ODMq4RVNcUY/s400/Screen+Shot+2013-10-04+at+5.21.10+PM.png" width="400" /></a></div>

Give That Girl a Break!

For the past week, Kelsey has been designing in NYC all by her lonesome.  She has been busy taking clients while I lounged on the beaches of...

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Gather Some Moss

I don't want to be a rolling stone because, as we all know, it gathers no moss.  And I want to gather CB2's Club Moss Sofa.  Sure, with its shocking green color, it's a whole lot of look.  But it's not a whole lot of money at $1019 (was $1199).<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qptLxLLzXyw/Uk8wA_gavGI/AAAAAAAADkQ/Am9P9RWd3GY/s1600/club-moss-sofa-with-piping-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qptLxLLzXyw/Uk8wA_gavGI/AAAAAAAADkQ/Am9P9RWd3GY/s400/club-moss-sofa-with-piping-1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T17sB5_p9ac/Uk8wBB1XMPI/AAAAAAAADkY/MYgCwXpFVs8/s1600/club-moss-sofa-with-piping.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T17sB5_p9ac/Uk8wBB1XMPI/AAAAAAAADkY/MYgCwXpFVs8/s400/club-moss-sofa-with-piping.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>

Gather Some Moss

I don't want to be a rolling stone because, as we all know, it gathers no moss.  And I want to gather CB2's Club Moss Sofa.  Sure, w...

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Happy Columbus Day!

Just like Christopher Columbus so many years before me, I am navigating the globe this week.  I am visiting Beverly Hills with my husband on a long vacation.  But, don't worry, clients and friends.  Kelsey is still in the office, designing up a storm this holiday week. <br /><br />Happy Columbus Day from us to you!!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vMX8I4cn8oU/Uk8w1y7gF_I/AAAAAAAADkk/X2gObtWvdbk/s1600/beverly_hills_sign1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vMX8I4cn8oU/Uk8w1y7gF_I/AAAAAAAADkk/X2gObtWvdbk/s400/beverly_hills_sign1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-COwZmaNLdaM/Uk8w5BGxR-I/AAAAAAAADks/7n0uucdHh3M/s1600/christopher_columbus_voyages.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="232" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-COwZmaNLdaM/Uk8w5BGxR-I/AAAAAAAADks/7n0uucdHh3M/s400/christopher_columbus_voyages.gif" width="400" /></a></div>

Happy Columbus Day!

Just like Christopher Columbus so many years before me, I am navigating the globe this week.  I am visiting Beverly Hills with my husband on...

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Sleeping Beauty

Looking for a beautiful new bed at a reasonable price!?  I wish I was.  Cause if I were, I would buy ZGallerie's Grayson King Bed (now $999, was $1299).<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iatawwSCtEw/Uk8vU9I81YI/AAAAAAAADkA/CDGaWoLlQGI/s1600/grayson-bed-999912620.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iatawwSCtEw/Uk8vU9I81YI/AAAAAAAADkA/CDGaWoLlQGI/s400/grayson-bed-999912620.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WsGZLbZ-lug/Uk8vU94dwSI/AAAAAAAADkE/7WfUC0dm2UY/s1600/grayson-bed-999912620_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WsGZLbZ-lug/Uk8vU94dwSI/AAAAAAAADkE/7WfUC0dm2UY/s400/grayson-bed-999912620_1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>

Sleeping Beauty

Looking for a beautiful new bed at a reasonable price!?  I wish I was.  Cause if I were, I would buy ZGallerie's Grayson King Bed (now $...

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Get Growing

I do not have a very green thumb.  We have one plant in our house, and it has seen better days.  Perhaps it would flourish if we put it in VivaTerra's Mini-Garden Terrarium?!  It's worth a try at $45 (was $119).<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mEs4TGH278g/Uk8pbwuxMII/AAAAAAAADjw/_IvSYOp8gxg/s1600/zm_sp12_ge_45100996-a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mEs4TGH278g/Uk8pbwuxMII/AAAAAAAADjw/_IvSYOp8gxg/s400/zm_sp12_ge_45100996-a.jpg" width="358" /></a></div>

Get Growing

I do not have a very green thumb.  We have one plant in our house, and it has seen better days.  Perhaps it would flourish if we put it in V...

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Happy Birthday, Baby!

Yesterday was my husband's birthday.  I was too busy baking his Star Wars cake to blog about it.  But I have a bit of time now to write and reflect.  In retrospect, instead of getting him a spare set of house keys as a birthday gift (I am SO romantic), I would have gotten him Uncommon Good's Love Is Art Kit.  Sure, it's not on sale ($60).  But I have been inspired to create ever since Monday's blog post, and this might just be a perfect outlet.  What do you say, Birthday Boy!?<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-y0fVXrde1vY/Uk8lzOTbwdI/AAAAAAAADjU/jpb732xqFT4/s1600/Empire+Cake.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-y0fVXrde1vY/Uk8lzOTbwdI/AAAAAAAADjU/jpb732xqFT4/s400/Empire+Cake.jpg" width="372" /></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://2.bp.blogspot.com/-D41-HjC4vd4/Uk8l7NXvM6I/AAAAAAAADjk/6Q9jPJyo00c/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-10-04+at+4.28.43+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="397" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-D41-HjC4vd4/Uk8l7NXvM6I/AAAAAAAADjk/6Q9jPJyo00c/s400/Screen+Shot+2013-10-04+at+4.28.43+PM.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-l83_GIMOO5U/Uk8l6QQlsEI/AAAAAAAADjc/oSv0Uq0UA34/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-10-04+at+4.28.59+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-l83_GIMOO5U/Uk8l6QQlsEI/AAAAAAAADjc/oSv0Uq0UA34/s400/Screen+Shot+2013-10-04+at+4.28.59+PM.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />

Happy Birthday, Baby!

Yesterday was my husband's birthday.  I was too busy baking his Star Wars cake to blog about it.  But I have a bit of time now to write ...

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Got Art?

Don't worry.  You are not alone.  Most of my clients don't.  There are plenty of affordable places to buy art.  But why not make your own original piece?  With UncommonGoods Little Abstract Art Kit, your baby can create a masterpiece for much less than a Monet ($29, was $65).<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AFtCZGfuSo8/UhzP230h7kI/AAAAAAAADiU/G8tVb6aQiZo/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-08-27+at+12.06.10+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="352" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AFtCZGfuSo8/UhzP230h7kI/AAAAAAAADiU/G8tVb6aQiZo/s400/Screen+Shot+2013-08-27+at+12.06.10+PM.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TGDfzEHHnU4/UhzP23sEhuI/AAAAAAAADiQ/UHJrMCX6Hvw/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-08-27+at+12.06.24+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="311" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TGDfzEHHnU4/UhzP23sEhuI/AAAAAAAADiQ/UHJrMCX6Hvw/s400/Screen+Shot+2013-08-27+at+12.06.24+PM.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-H5X4vzvW0Fc/UhzP21_yDQI/AAAAAAAADiM/GRER7JvQPuM/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-08-27+at+12.06.40+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-H5X4vzvW0Fc/UhzP21_yDQI/AAAAAAAADiM/GRER7JvQPuM/s400/Screen+Shot+2013-08-27+at+12.06.40+PM.png" width="397" /></a></div>

Got Art?

Don't worry.  You are not alone.  Most of my clients don't.  There are plenty of affordable places to buy art.  But why not make you...

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Settle In

Lovely, comfy, affordable, Crate and Barrel.  Yes, it's true.  You can get a sofa and Crate and Barrel for under $1000.  You can get a nice one, too.  One like their Silhouette Sofa for $764 (was $900).<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6X1d866OAXQ/UhzPNnjlArI/AAAAAAAADh8/GphmB78gRfk/s1600/silhouette-sofa-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6X1d866OAXQ/UhzPNnjlArI/AAAAAAAADh8/GphmB78gRfk/s400/silhouette-sofa-1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0z0yFWuEYvk/UhzPN2uCwrI/AAAAAAAADiA/sa4OeRVwZaY/s1600/silhouette-sofa.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0z0yFWuEYvk/UhzPN2uCwrI/AAAAAAAADiA/sa4OeRVwZaY/s400/silhouette-sofa.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>

Settle In

Lovely, comfy, affordable, Crate and Barrel.  Yes, it's true.  You can get a sofa and Crate and Barrel for under $1000.  You can get a n...

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Now is the Time!

Now is the time to buy outdoor furniture.  Nearly everything for the out-of-doors is on clearance, and you can get a amazing deals.  Case in point:  Serena and Lily's Monaco Bistro Table at $298 (was $695)!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-e0RETBowye0/UhzNyav0hFI/AAAAAAAADhs/M0kuqs2AB9k/s1600/TB-ACC42_1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-e0RETBowye0/UhzNyav0hFI/AAAAAAAADhs/M0kuqs2AB9k/s400/TB-ACC42_1.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Fb8sAWhcEq8/UhzNyHeLNEI/AAAAAAAADho/9uT_W21nky8/s1600/TB-ACC42_2.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Fb8sAWhcEq8/UhzNyHeLNEI/AAAAAAAADho/9uT_W21nky8/s400/TB-ACC42_2.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div>

Now is the Time!

Now is the time to buy outdoor furniture.  Nearly everything for the out-of-doors is on clearance, and you can get a amazing deals.  Case in...

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