Category Archives: antiques

Things I Fancy: Step Into Spring

It’s official, Spring is here.  This week  I’m loving the vibrant colors in Ralph Lauren’s iconic equestrian style. The Bluebellgray pillows from the Winter Peony Collection inspire me to get in the garden.   A whimsical table cloth and dot napkins in bright … Continue reading

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Light It Up: Chandelier Covers

Giving your chandelier a new look is easy with chandelier covers from Chandelier Parts.  Constructed of custom-designed and printed art paper adhered to a cardboard sleeve, each kaarskoker sleeve is fully saturated with color. The matte finish gives the candle sleeve … Continue reading

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Double Shower Curtains

A glass shower door would be great in the bathroom.  But if your bathroom has a shower curtain, like our rental, doubling up the shower curtains makes it more impressive.   They look great and function beautifully, keeping the water in … Continue reading

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Nate Berkus for Target

Have you seen Nate Berkus’ collection for Target?   “I created this collection for Target with my philosophy that homes should evoke a feeling, not a theme,” said Berkus.   His aesthetic were not sacrificed, when it came to designing on a … Continue reading

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Happy Monday 3/11/13

Happy Monday!  As I start my day, I found a few inspirational quotes to get me through the busy week. Be good to yourself.  Have a wonderful day! Images: 1 / 2 / 3 Tweet

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Coral Design Board Inspiration

Coral is a fresh alternative to orange for Spring.  I’ve had this beautiful pinned image for sometime now.  I love the combination of coral and blue and the playful details.  Since the kids’ bathroom was in need of  a little Spring … Continue reading

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Happy Monday 3/4/13

Good Morning!   image via Master Channel   Tweet

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Happy Friday: 3/1/13

Happy Friday!  I’m so happy it’s March, which means Spring is just around the corner. It’s too early for flowers to bloom here in New Jersey.  The soil is cold and the buds are barely peeking out their heads.  Nevertheless, today … Continue reading

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AD Home Design Show

Mark your calendars for the 12th annual Architectural Digest Home Design Show on March 21-24, 2013.   The event showcases the latest ideas and products for the home.  You’ll find fabulous furniture, lighting, floors and rugs, kitchens,  baths… you get the picture.  The show … Continue reading

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Happy Monday: 2/25/13

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Tobi Fairley’s Get Published Design Contest

Happy Friday!   Inspired by black and white stripes during fashion week in NYC, I had a little fun on Olioboard and entered Tobi Fairley’s Get Published Design Contest.  It is an opportunity  to win a pass to Tobi’s design camp, The … Continue reading

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Scalamandre by Lenox Tabletop Collection

Lenox, America’s leading brand of fine tableware and gifts,  has partnered with Scalamandré to adapt five signature designs and bring a complement of beautiful dinnerware, stemware, flatware and giftware.   The collection is offered exclusively at Bloomingdale’s, nationwide and on bloomingdales.com. In case … Continue reading

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Happy Friday: 2/15/13

Good morning!  If I could send you flowers, I would pick these.  The winner of the Valentine’s Day Giveaway is Mary Harris.  Thanks for participating. Tweet

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Valentine’s Day Inspiration – Day 14 Giveaway

Happy Valentine’s Day!!!  Share the day with someone special, take care of yourself and love one another.   In case you forgot to buy something for yourself, enter to win the following from two of my favorite shops: $50 Gift Card … Continue reading

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Valentine’s Day Inspiration – Day 13

Champagne: Making It Pretty Ice flowers Cranberry and Rosemary ice bowl Yum.  Find the recipe here  Images:  1/  2/ Tweet

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