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Look for Less: Mirrored-top Chinoiserie Tray table

February 12, 2011 in Asian (Chinoiserie), Look for Less

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)

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Blue and Orange Living room

February 11, 2011 in Beige, Bright, Chic, Color Palette, Living room, Modern, Steal the Style, White

Images via House Beautiful, photography by Victoria Pearson

I LOOOVE the living room of Melissa Warner, one part of the design trio Massucco Warner Miller. Her home was featured on House Beautiful a while ago, and I couldn’t help featuring it here in case any of you haven’t seen it yet (and If you have seen it, it doesn’t hurt seeing it again, right?)

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It’s all about the details, and Melissa’s home is a great example of that. The blue sofa is a vintage find. Aren’t the circle pillows awesome? Adds such beautiful texture.

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Love how she adds color in fun ways like here; through candy and peaches. Do you ever try to match what you serve with your decor? (I have to admit I sometimes do)

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I love the shell lamp on her desk (which is skirted and has a glass top!!). Jonathan Adler has a similar lamp in his collection.

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Melissa shares some great advice on colors in the HB interview, it’s definitely worth a read.

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Wall color is BM Soft Chamois. Keeping the walls pale, add blues, orange and pink. Balance the bright colors with white. Be on the lookout for fun showstopping pieces and exciting patterns.

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Circle Pillow, Orange Ikat Pillow, Blue Artwork, Coffee Table, Zebra Chair, Blue Table Lamp, Quarz Votive,

Beat this: that coffee table is only $504.00 at the CSN Stores! You can see the rest of Melissa’s home (her bedroom is really awesome!) and read the accompanying interview on House Beautiful.

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Pretty Spaces by Lee Ann Thornton

February 10, 2011 in Beige, Classic, Color Palette, Green, Hallway/Entry, Kitchen, Living room, Porch/Sunroom, Soft and Light

This pretty sunroom is designed by Lee Ann Thornton of  Thornton Designs. The light happy colors makes me yearn for spring. BTW I love the skirted table there ;)

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Modern Living room by Frank Roop

February 7, 2011 in Bright, Gray, Hottest Designers, Living room, Modern, White

Frank Roop has been in my radar for years now, I just adore his confident sense of style and use of bright colors.

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Frank is huge on using horizontal stripes on the bottom of the curtains in his designs. I think this will be the solution to my “honey I shrunk my curtains” problem.. Now what color?

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I love a dramatic piece of art on the wall behind the sofa. For a free standing sofa or one that is placed in front of a window like this, a console table is a great alternative, don’t you think? Love his coastal vignette and the crystal table lamps!

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We can’t leave out the coffee table details, can we?

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Nice coffee table decor with Frank’s signature pops of color and lovely corals.

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