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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