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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