luxe for less: mercury glass lamps

August 11, 2011

While sourcing fun finds for an e-decorating project for a beach house master bedroom, I kept coming back to these mercury glass lamps from Pottery Barn… …I love the shape, the burlap shade and, of course, the luster of the mercury glass itself.  They are perfect for this project, but, unfortunately, we are working on…

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luxe for less: octopus triptych

July 19, 2011

I’ve been in love with Lord Bodner’s Triptych from Natural Curiosities since the moment I first laid eyes on it.  With all three panels measuring 60″ x 48″,  it’s large scale is a modern, chic way to make a dramatic focal point in any space or decorate a large expanse of wall.  At $1500, though,…

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luxe for less: netherlands fabric

April 5, 2011

Luca Linen fabric in beige by Scalamandre is one of my absolute favorites.  It’s not only beautiful, but it’s also so versatile; it would look just as beautiful in traditional interiors as it would in a beach house or more modern space… …but at a whopping $162 per YARD, I just can’t justify the price…

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luxe for less: seagrass barstools

March 14, 2011

I’m currently working on sprucing up a kitchen for a first-time homebuyer who happens to love all things seagrass.  She’s had her heart set on these barstools from Pottery Barn, which would add just the right amount of texture and warmth to her mostly black and white kitchen… …but we needed four, and at $130 a…

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luxe for less: subway art

March 3, 2011

Vintage subway and bus route signs have been on my radar for quite some time now, yet, despite being a trend that doesn’t seem to be going away anytime soon, I just haven’t been able to bring myself to pay $500 (or much more) for one.  Lucky for me, I have mad search skills.  While browsing Etsy,…

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luxe for less: pivot mirrors

February 21, 2011

Pivot mirrors are a trend that’s here to stay; get yours for much less now!

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luxe for less: devon chandelier

January 13, 2011

I have been smitten with the Devon Chandelier from Williams Sonoma Home since I first laid eyes on it in their summer catalog two years ago.  At almost 3 feet wide, I knew it would be the perfect piece for our dining room in the new house, but here was no way I could justify…

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