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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Round and Round

Most furniture items are rectangular.  Most architecture is rectangular.  When I can, I like to add circles to a space to break up all those straight lines.  So, even though VivaTerra's Circular Standing Shelf is still a little pricey at $998 (was $1098), I think its lovely curves might make it worth it!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sIykqTiZplQ/UhzNRTQjqLI/AAAAAAAADhg/eDEnfoDTNRg/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-08-27+at+11.55.37+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sIykqTiZplQ/UhzNRTQjqLI/AAAAAAAADhg/eDEnfoDTNRg/s400/Screen+Shot+2013-08-27+at+11.55.37+AM.png" width="382" /></a></div>

Round and Round

Most furniture items are rectangular.  Most architecture is rectangular.  When I can, I like to add circles to a space to break up all those...

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Starting School

My 2-year old starts school today.  That simple fact has me wondering how fast these years are going to fly by.  Soon he will be wearing a backpack, doing homework, and needing a desk.  When he's ready for it, I hope West Elm's 2x2 Console Desk is still available for $279 (was $349).  Love this piece, its price, and my baby!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_Dm9t1h85Jo/UhzKZ0QSS6I/AAAAAAAADg0/DI0xgXWEML8/s1600/1240653_10151542637087563_835582061_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_Dm9t1h85Jo/UhzKZ0QSS6I/AAAAAAAADg0/DI0xgXWEML8/s400/1240653_10151542637087563_835582061_n.jpg" width="302" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TLvAOEPZeKA/UhzKi43NXRI/AAAAAAAADg8/V0ZJ5rA6uZs/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-08-27+at+11.15.32+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="398" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TLvAOEPZeKA/UhzKi43NXRI/AAAAAAAADg8/V0ZJ5rA6uZs/s400/Screen+Shot+2013-08-27+at+11.15.32+AM.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ww6ZuYWj2aM/UhzKkDju4iI/AAAAAAAADhE/HWkvS_nNvbg/s1600/1005657_10151515799441053_1242349006_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ww6ZuYWj2aM/UhzKkDju4iI/AAAAAAAADhE/HWkvS_nNvbg/s400/1005657_10151515799441053_1242349006_n.jpg" width="360" /></a></div>

Starting School

My 2-year old starts school today.  That simple fact has me wondering how fast these years are going to fly by.  Soon he will be wearing a b...

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Sitting Pretty

Overstock.com put their Albury Plum Chair and Ottoman on the home page of their website, and my clients went nuts.  They are all loving it.  "Betsy, do we have room for that chair?  Please!" <br /><br />I have to agree it is pretty cute and a pretty great price of $349 (was $430).  Clients, I will try and make it work for you!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cmO8yzh0ZO0/UhzMmzoTZ5I/AAAAAAAADhQ/bwxNhozdF_A/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-08-27+at+11.54.14+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="283" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cmO8yzh0ZO0/UhzMmzoTZ5I/AAAAAAAADhQ/bwxNhozdF_A/s400/Screen+Shot+2013-08-27+at+11.54.14+AM.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZU8PccDwAQ4/UhzMnA1iDiI/AAAAAAAADhU/WXcCkqdyyng/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-08-27+at+11.54.25+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="331" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZU8PccDwAQ4/UhzMnA1iDiI/AAAAAAAADhU/WXcCkqdyyng/s400/Screen+Shot+2013-08-27+at+11.54.25+AM.png" width="400" /></a></div>

Sitting Pretty

Overstock.com put their Albury Plum Chair and Ottoman on the home page of their website, and my clients went nuts.  They are all loving it. ...

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Remembering...

<br />12 years ago I became a New Yorker.  A few short weeks after I moved here from the Midwest, 9/11 happened.  It devastated me, crushed the world as I knew it, and made me reevaluate what I wanted to do with my life. <br /><br />I decided that day that I needed to do something that would make a difference.  I needed a career that would impact people's lives in a tangible way.  I would know a few years later that my path would be to design people's homes, to give them spaces in which they could raise their families and create special memories.<br /><br />So much in my life has changed since that day.  But from the moment I stepped foot on the island known as Manhattan, I have been in love with this powerful and vulnerable city.  And I am doing my best to make it a better, more beautiful place to live.<br /><br />Remembering and reflecting on this very important day.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OUlrh2NyyDU/UjDF7G9CdRI/AAAAAAAADjA/WwDRrTTbh5c/s1600/a01_90712123.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="250" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OUlrh2NyyDU/UjDF7G9CdRI/AAAAAAAADjA/WwDRrTTbh5c/s400/a01_90712123.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pUowZWwjP2o/UjDFx-fSSnI/AAAAAAAADi0/31dM6zCZoR0/s1600/Tribute_in_Light_Memorial_September_9_2004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pUowZWwjP2o/UjDFx-fSSnI/AAAAAAAADi0/31dM6zCZoR0/s400/Tribute_in_Light_Memorial_September_9_2004.jpg" width="250" /></a></div>

Remembering...

12 years ago I became a New Yorker.  A few short weeks after I moved here from the Midwest, 9/11 happened.  It devastated me, crushed the wo...

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Blue Beauty

Blue is the color of calm.  Rest and relaxation go hand-in-hand with this hue.  So buying ZGallerie's Gianna Duvet for your bedroom is a no brainer, especially at the sale price of $129 (was $169). <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cKLxVd_g3S0/UhzIPy8xMqI/AAAAAAAADgk/bsOYq_PmCRM/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-08-27+at+11.13.35+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="398" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cKLxVd_g3S0/UhzIPy8xMqI/AAAAAAAADgk/bsOYq_PmCRM/s400/Screen+Shot+2013-08-27+at+11.13.35+AM.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CPktr5VFdZY/UhzIPzOA-CI/AAAAAAAADgg/RBQ3TRGepV8/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-08-27+at+11.13.48+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="396" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CPktr5VFdZY/UhzIPzOA-CI/AAAAAAAADgg/RBQ3TRGepV8/s400/Screen+Shot+2013-08-27+at+11.13.48+AM.png" width="400" /></a></div>

Blue Beauty

Blue is the color of calm.  Rest and relaxation go hand-in-hand with this hue.  So buying ZGallerie's Gianna Duvet for your bedroom is a...

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Gotta Get a Garden Seat

The more I think about the versatility of Ballard Designs' Woven Garden Stools, the more convinced I become that I gotta get one! Side table?  Sure!  A seat?  Sure!  An ottoman?  Why not!  $119 (was $179)?  Yes, please!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yhCtz6OejVw/UhzGeVksJwI/AAAAAAAADgE/mkqVRhAkRz4/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-08-27+at+11.12.25+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="351" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yhCtz6OejVw/UhzGeVksJwI/AAAAAAAADgE/mkqVRhAkRz4/s400/Screen+Shot+2013-08-27+at+11.12.25+AM.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BHrrB5xCQ3o/UhzGeKRpUpI/AAAAAAAADgA/CsE8dKurL0Q/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-08-27+at+11.12.40+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BHrrB5xCQ3o/UhzGeKRpUpI/AAAAAAAADgA/CsE8dKurL0Q/s400/Screen+Shot+2013-08-27+at+11.12.40+AM.png" width="317" /></a></div><br />

Gotta Get a Garden Seat

The more I think about the versatility of Ballard Designs' Woven Garden Stools, the more convinced I become that I gotta get one! Side t...

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Happy Labor Day!

Kelsey and I are honoring Labor Day by doing what we do best:  laboring!!  Yep, that's right.  We are working today.  But you shouldn't be.  We hope that you are kicking back, taking advantage of the great sales, and having a relaxing day.  We will live vicariously through your vacations...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5l4Ca6kgjNA/UhzHka41LJI/AAAAAAAADgQ/jKE_PiFJMXA/s1600/Labor-day.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="286" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5l4Ca6kgjNA/UhzHka41LJI/AAAAAAAADgQ/jKE_PiFJMXA/s400/Labor-day.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QBHS-D_7-mY/UhzHmnZLsEI/AAAAAAAADgY/JvGyxFv9BdQ/s1600/1157584_10151565355931053_2025541390_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QBHS-D_7-mY/UhzHmnZLsEI/AAAAAAAADgY/JvGyxFv9BdQ/s400/1157584_10151565355931053_2025541390_n.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>

Happy Labor Day!

Kelsey and I are honoring Labor Day by doing what we do best:  laboring!!  Yep, that's right.  We are working today.  But you shouldn...

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