Archive for the ‘Look for Less’ Category
ASHLEY WHITTAKER via THE GLAM LAMB
This beauty is one of my all-time favorite vignettes, and a long-time resident of my inspiration folder. It’s a simple symmetric vignette, but the simplicity is part of the beauty in my opinion. When every item is perfection, a simple vignette will only look well edited, right? Apart from the obvious (greek key console and gray zebra ottoman) it’s the wonderful color combination of the cobalt blue artwork and the apple green lamps that sucks me in. I’m going to create a few new vignettes in my home, so I surfed the interwebs trying to find a few pieces that would create the same appeal (while costing as little as possible of course). Here’s what I ended up with:
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GREEN CERAMIC LAMPS / OCEAN ART PRINT / CONSOLE TABLE / ZEBRA OTTOMAN / CLAM SHELL
Total price: $792.
I’m totally crushing on that ocean art print! I think it will be mine ;-)
I also made two discoveries today, namely that a greek key console table like the one Ashely used in her vignette, would cost more than twice as much ($1775 to be exact) as the entire vignette I slapped together. The other thing I discovered is that it’s impossible to get a hold of an ottoman upholstered in gray zebra fabric.
Also, I wish we could refer to more than one ottoman as ottomen… Enjoy the rest of your day! xox Linda
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I’m loving the fun patterns and happy color palette of this pretty bedroom. It’s the work of Vanessa De Vargas of Turquoise LA.
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Vanessa is known for her striking color palettes, often using strong colors like pink or red to pop on a cool blue backdrop. Love the quatrefoil trellis wallpaper in the bookshelf too, very eye catching!
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A feminine curvy mirror takes the spotlight in this super simple, but very pretty vignette. In the office space to the right you can see another one of Vanessa’s specialties: framed fabric art. Simple to make, cost effective and very pretty =) A few sources after the jump!
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This gorgeous bedroom has me dreaming every time I see it. It’s one of Phoebe Howard‘s many masterpieces, and I’ve been drooling over that curvy dream of a headboard for about 3 years now.
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Needless to say, I was quite satisfied when I ran across the very same bed at Candelabra. It’s upholstered in Raffia and decorated with nailheads. I Love that the entire bed is upholstered, and not just the headboard. I could definitely get a good night’s sleep in that beautiful bed. On second thought, I think the price tag of $2,400.00 would keep me awake…
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Now have you ever tried to find nice coral colored bedding online? It’s not that easy. I always find Williams Sonoma has very pretty ones though. The three in the image above are coral, solid and greek key. (ps. they are all on sale ;)
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1. Curvy headboard with chunky linen in colorway Ivory, 2. Nailhead trim, 3. Coral bedding.
Not exactly Phoebe Howard material, but I think I could sleep well here too. The curvy headboard is covered with chunky linen in colorway Ivy, the nailhead trim is $3.99 for 100 nails, and the coral bedding is $384.00 for the entire set (king size). Yup, better sleep indeed.
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PS: I’m finally on Pinterest, and I’m looking for inspiring people to follow ;)
DAVID SCOTT / MARILI FORASTIERI
I’ve had a lot of questions about this koi wallpaper in the lovely powder room featured in this post. The wallpaper is obviously hand painted, which you can tell when there is no pattern repeat. I believe it’s from de Gournay (please correct me if I’m wrong), which means most of us can’t afford it.
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Luckily I came across a more affordable version on Wallpaper Direct. What do you think? Is this a good alternative, or does the pattern repeat ruin the charm?
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Whenever I feel uninspired, I can always count on Horchow to provide some beautiful inspiration. This bedroom shot displays their gorgeous Oceanus bedding. But there is another element in this light blue bedroom that caught my eye…
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This mirrored bedside table!
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It’s called Mirage, and it’s all shades of gorgeous. Just look at all the details! Out of all the spectacular mirrored furniture we’ve seen, I can’t recall ever seeing one with white trim. It looks extra clean and pretty, yes? Now, if it wasn’t for the price.. Pier1 to the rescue =)
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True or false?
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1. This gorgeous white chinoiserie tray with a mirrored top was previously available at Horchow at $699.00, and is currently available at Inside Avenue at $837.00 (sale price).
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2. This very similar version is available at Kmart at $89.99
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Specifications:
H x W x D: Tray Table 1. (33.25 x 21 x 26)In, Table 2. (27 x 28 x 15.25)In.
Color: Tray Table 1. White, Tray Table 2. Antique White.
Details: Tray Table 1. has finer details on the tray than Tray Table 2.
Price Difference: $747.01.
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So tell me, If you HAD TO buy one of these today, which one would you get? (price vs. style)
