November 15, 2010

Recreating Favorite Rooms on the Cheap: An Apricot Couch


Sources/Links:
1) Photo of inspiration room from Style Chronicle
2) Morrison sofa from Robin Bruce; Depends on fabric, but pricing starts at under $1100
3) 2 Ethan Allen chairs from Chicago Craigslist; $350
4) 2 upholstered taupe chairs from Chicago Craigslist; $350 (offer $250 or less)
5) 2 antique chairs from Chicago Craigslist; $125
6) Jute Boucle rug in Flax from West Elm; $220 for 8x10 size
7) Torkaman 5x9 wool rug from Heritage Unlimited (it recently sold, but keep checking the site to find something similar); $445
8) Gold Toile Embroidered pillow from Bellacor; $61
9) John Robshaw gold king-size bed skirt from b.doe seller on ebay; $110
10) Gold metallic linen from NY Fashion Center; $30/yard
11) Pair of vintage French brass wall sconces from barondemontignac seller on ebay ; $57
12) Gold Leaf 2-light sconce from Interior Homescapes; $215 for a pair
13) Henredon Chinese Chippendale coffee table from seller highendusedfurniture on ebay; $390
14) “Child Pulling his Toy Truck at High Speed” from art.com; $100 for 40x30
15) Judy Ross Tracks pillow from gilt.com ; $88 (until 11/18)
16) Thomas O'Brien for Visual Comfort hand-rubbed antique brass sconces from Neena's Lighting; $380 for two

November 08, 2010

Recreating Favorite Rooms on the Cheap: A Bedroom from Domino



Sources/Links:
1) Photo of Kym Canter’s bedroom by Ditte Isager; via Sit. Relax. Gossip.; originally published in Domino, October 2006.
2) Torkaman 5’6”x9’7” wool rug from Heritage Unlimited; $265
3) Mazlaghan 4’9”x8’3” wool rug from Heritage Unlimited; $263
4) Coyote Faux Fur throw from Restoration Hardware; now on sale for $99
5) Hotel Collection 300 Thread Count Sateen Duvet Cover Set in black from Overstock; $50
6) Morgan full/queen duvet cover and two shams in Espresso from Pottery Barn; $280
7) Mongolian Lamb pillow covers from West Elm (for $60-130) and la*style seller on ebay ($78)
8) Louis XVI End Chair in Natural from Wisteria; $380
9) Louis XVI Oval Back armchair from Ballard Designs; about $500
10) Hand Painted Regency black side table from Simply Furniture; on sale for $137
11) Jizo side table from Urban Home; $100
12) ORE side table with two drawers from CSN Stores; $114
13) Weston Arc Sconces in Antique Brass from Pottery Barn; on sale now: 2 for $150
14) Globe pendant from West Elm; on sale now for $80
15) Light Source Swinger II Swing-arm Wall Lamp in Polished Brass from Lampsusa.com; $113 each
16) Medium Storage Basket from Urban Home; $380
17) Diamond Marble Charm from West Elm; $19
18) “The Detailed Mesh Pattern on a Military Tank Painted Beige with a Black and White Cross” print from Art.com; $50 for 32x24 print (other sizes available)
19) 7 ½-inch Black Fluted Pot from Jamaligarden.com; $13

November 01, 2010

Affordable Room: Subtle Blue Curtains in a Dining Room

Sorry: It's a shorter-than-usual post this week.

Sources/Links:
1) Venetian Ottoman linen/cotton fabric in Celestia from Designer Fabrics Online: $33/yard
2) Parsons dining table in Walnut Veneer from West Elm; $400
3) Louis XVI Oval Back Side chair from Ballard Designs; $330 for COM option
4) Antique Vanilla table from JC Penney: $279
5) Spindle-back Windsor chair from Wisteria; $250
6) Vintage Art Deco chandelier from seller toynmn on ebay; $80
7) Ceylon chandelier in size large from Ballard Designs; $370
8) Mariestad 6-light chandelier from Ballard Designs; $200
9) Inked Flowers sketches from SephirothsHeart on DeviantArt; will have to “request as print”, but prints cost about $42 for a 20x30.
10) Water photo (“Meenikunno IV”) from Mithgariel on DeviantArt; will have to “request as print”, but prints cost about $42 for a 20x30.

October 25, 2010

Adrian animal print fabric


Sources/Links:
Room One:
1) Adrian linen fabric in blue from Hazelton House
2) Bradshaw Kirchofer Nantucket twin bed from Layla Grace
3) Oeuf Robin Crib in white/birch from Dimples Baby
4) Cumulus Cloud paint by Martha Stewart Living from Home Depot
5) Camel Versa cotton flatweave rug from Madeline Weinrib
6) Bergamot decorative pillow from John Robshaw
7) Designview bamboo Providence roman shades from Home Depot
8) Medallion Blissful Blue chain-stitched crewel wool rug from Crewel Fabric World
9) Squirrel King print by Poor Dog Farm seller on Etsy

Room Two:
1) Adrian linen fabric in multi from Hazelton House
2) Photo of Betsy Burnham-designed room from Décor Demon
3) Photo of kids room from Blue Hydrangea; originally published in Domino
4) Konya Kilim Turkish rug from Yurdan.com
5) DishDash stripe fabric by Malabar
6) Volpi linen fabric in Camel on Tint by Malabar
7) Coral-pink fabric: unknown source
8) Linen in Maize fabric by Duralee from Insidefabric.com

October 17, 2010

Affordable Fabric Week



SOURCES/LINKS:
Room One:
1) Camel/ivory upholstery fabric purchased from Discount Fabrics Unlimited in Wilmington, NC. As mentioned in the post, I don’t have manufacturer information on this fabric, but I’ve seen it several places recently (in two colorways, too) so it must be available at other discount fabric stores. Or, you can always call the store that I purchased it from to see if they take phone orders.
2) Photo of an India Hicks Caribbean bedroom from Habitually Chic; originally published in Domino.
3) Stevenson Nailhead headboard from Ballard Designs
4) Prairie Cotton rug from Rugs Direct; $80
5) Martha Stewart Living Larsson cabinet from Home Decorators Collection; $249
6) Cane-back side chair from local used furniture store; $40
7) Vintage turquoise accent lamp from Accessory Addiction’s store on Etsy; $15
8) Vintage red leather travel clock from VintageObscura’s store on Etsy; $13
9) Turquoise 4” clock from ClockworkUniverse on Etsy; $35
10) Marcy Paisley scarf in beige/tan from affordablescarves.com; $8.46
11) Print of blue Indian scarf from New York Public Library’s Digital Gallery; $25-90 (depending on size ordered)
12) 14x20 gilded vintage mirror from AMradio seller on Etsy; $29
13) “White Moth” 26x15 print from Zatista; $125
Room Two:
1) Colefax armchair from Ballard Designs; approximately $850, including shipping
2) Vintage green metal table lamp from LovelyVintageEtc’s store on Etsy; would need new shade, but reasonably priced at $55.
3) “Nomad in Rajasthan” 16x20 photograph from Zatista; $150
4) Kilim pillow cover from Breeze of Anatolia seller on ebay; $19
5) Momeni Gramercy wool rug in sand from Rugs Direct; $189 for 3’6”x5’6”

October 11, 2010

Berry pink antique rug


Sources/Links:
1) 10.5x7’ Hamedan antique rug from Heritage Unlimited
2) Photo of room with two Louis beds from House to Home
3) Louis XV style daybed from Bush Antiques via 1stdibs
4) Cotton Ikat pillow in Pomegranate from John Robshaw
5) Design #13 (Crosses) woven indigo fabric from Les Indiennes
6) Vilas fabric from Penny Morrison
7) Anastasia Resin Ball Table Lamp from Mecox Gardens

(Please excuse the shorter than usual post this week - such a busy week!)

October 04, 2010

Florals in a dining nook and kid's room


Sources/Links:
1) Roselle Spice cotton fabric from Ballard Designs
2) Pavilion side chair by Palacek from Tonic Home
3) Oak X-Back chair from Wisteria
4) Photo of Kelly Wearstler kitchen from The Paris Apartment
5) Round Sycamore Dining Table in the Manner of Andre Arbus from Flair at 1stdibs.com
6) Ziggurat fabric in Sand from Schumacher
7) Antique Gilt Metal Italian Chandelier from Mecox Gardens


Sources/Links:
1) Alagposh Chain Stitch crewel wool rug from Crewel Fabric World
2) Low Profile Louis bed in White from Ballard Designs
3) Garnock fabric (color 930) from Kravet
4) Paisley Stripe in Blue hemp/linen fabric from Kathryn Ireland
5) Samode Pink sheets and cases from John Robshaw
6) Trellis sheets and cases from John Robshaw