lights!

Its almost January- let some light into your home!

The coveted Hicks pendant lights look great over a bar/island- pricey but a great statement

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A few affordable options from Pottery Barn:

The stacked crystal lamp which also comes as a floor lamp:

 

 If you have do a flush mount- this is a pretty option with capiz shell petals:

The Winslow Arc lamp looks great over a sectional sofa:

holiday tables!

Holiday tables!
Easy and elegant or over the top! Just a mixture of candles and greenery looks lovely as do white flowers, silver and mercury glass votives.  See these photos for inspiration! Remember to use cloth napkins!
Happy Holidays!

 

more.....the look for less

Get the look for less:

Industrial



The Aiden Coffee Table $290



 

 

Rustic

 





Campaign Desk $230 Chair $130



 

 Vintage





Erin Cute as a Button Loveseat $450

 

 

Distressed Leather



Bennett Chair $230

All at World Market- online
AND free shipping right now!



 

 

floor coverings- sisal v jute

a natural and organic floor covering: sisal or jute rugs- both add warmth and are very affordable.  they are also easy to care for!

what is the difference?

jutes are a little coarser and while durable are not as suited for high traffic areas as they are for bedrooms and and dining rooms.  they tend to be a little chunkier in texture as well.

reese witherspoon's house

sisals are a little smoother and are flame retardant and so are better suited for playrooms and high traffic areas (entry ways and stairways)

Pottery Barn and Ballard Designs both have a great selection of these types of rugs and while they tend to be natural in color- you can also get them patterned, bordered or even paint or dye them for added color

ideas to borrow or steal

ideas!

black accents on blond paneling

recessed outlets- so bulky plugs don't stick out- this is brilliant!!

distressed paneling to disguise an old fireplace- I really want to do this!

Door converted into shelving - although this does seem dicey

pop of color- accented painted piece- aqua in a neutral room!

website discovery

I found a new website that I really like for design inspiration...it reminds me of Pinterest but you can search by decorating project type.  It's www.homedesignboard.com.  I found the following that I like when searching "entry way" 

ps: I guess I like baskets.

 

 

 

autumn tones

rust accents and table settings

my world.....the world of flatware

my world and welcome to it....
I am trying to get an idea of what looks people are gravitating towards when setting their table.
These are some of the patterns we sell... what style are you?

 

rustic

ornate

whimsical

contemporary

sleek

traditional

touch of gold