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Thursday, January 12, 2012

Chinese Chippendale Chairs

  I got a set of 4 Chinese Chippendale chairs for $100 at a local consignment shop about 3 years ago and it was one of those deals that was so unbelievable as it was happening, I still can't believe my score! As I painted them red I wondered if I would ever tire of them. Not so! They are still the crown jewel in my bargain hunting adventures and in my design scheme. When I see other images of them it reminds me that I still need to find a few more so that I have a complete set around the table, I think I will go armless this time. Easier said then done.










Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Nursery of the Week: Girlish Glamour by Hudson Baby Design

This is a room all about texture from the ruffle curtains, the patchwork hide rug, the mirrored dresser, the embossed wallpaper on the ceiling, metallic linen on the drape box and silk bedding. We completed this room back in October for a very lucky little lady. Her parents wanted something neutral and sophisticated that worked with the rest of their European style decor.
We were able to use the existing paint color and add lots of textural and decorative elements. The sloped ceiling called for something unique and that ended up being this great paintable wallpaper with an embossed damask pattern that got a coat of goldish bronze paint. Two large mirrors were placed behind the crib and then an upholstered box was affixed to the ceiling with ruffle drapes hanging down mimicking the drapes across the way on the windows.

Even the artwork is a bit different as it is a photograph printed on canvas and then coated with epoxy giving it a sleek finish. Black was a stabilizing color pulled throughout the room from the curtain rods to the door handles and the bookcase hardware, etc. My favorite touch, those brass urchins above the crib!

Monday, January 9, 2012

Book Club

My AWESOME friend Jennifer, a fellow interior designer, just gave me this book as a gift. It is so colorful and beautiful I can't wait to dive in and explore. Katie Ridder is the master mixer of eclectic, traditional, bohemian and modern with a super vibrant touch.
 Ms. Ridder continues to dazzle with her unique and whimsical wallpaper.

Friday, January 6, 2012

Whole lotta shakin'

Do you see him? The King! On the custom made roller shades.

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Pretty Piles


Is there such a thing? When there are baubles for sure!

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Favorite Product : Cake Vintage Kitchen Papers



Stumbled across these great entertaining aids over Christmas while perusing the shops with the ladies. I didn't buy any but have been thinking about them ever since. These are my favorite, the Paper Pearls Kids Place mats that the kids can color in and then remove the pieces to actually wear. Instead of using them as place mats (their intended use) it would be a great activity for a birthday party. The pad comes in sheets of 25 and are $27 here. There were also some cute boy themed place mats that had eye patches and goggles but they seem to be sold out online.
 For grown ups there are lots of other versions to choose from like these blue print place setting papers

 Liners for appetizers and coasters


It's a modern and chic update to the doily right? To see more you should head over the Cake Vintage Table and Home site.

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Nursery of the Week: A DOOZY

 This nursery was originally featured on Elements of Style and I can't get over it. A blog reader sent the photos in an explained how she put the room together on her own. It's one of my all time favorites! The wall color is perfection, totally envious over that artwork above the crib and the symmetry provided by the two bookcases pleases me to no end. Not to mention the showstopping Madeline Weinrib rug and the hint of high end fabric. I wonder how the couch works instead of a rocker/glider but it is probably multi- functional.