A short hiatus

I'll be away from the blog for the next two weeks, but will be back in March.

Two quick rooms: Starting points for an entryway and a living room/study

Sources/Links (clockwise from top left): 1) Small Owl Lantern from Soane; 2) Rhododendron Oil Painting from Dongan Antiques on V&M; 3) The Park Avenue Chest of Drawers from Soane; 4) Occasional Chair from Tom Gibbs Studio on 1stdibs

Sources/Links (clockwise from top left): 1) Syrie Maugham Settee In Moire Tafetta from Liz O'Brien on 1stdibs; 2) Pair of Metal Étagères from John Norwood Antiques on 1stdibs; 3)  Las Venus'70s floor lamp from ABC Carpet & Home; 4) Todd Hase '40s French table lamp from ABC Carpet & Home; 5) Radar Ax carpet from Stark

Inspiration + Find

Sources/Links: Inspirations photos, clockwise from top left: via Little  Green Notebook (interior design by Schuyler Samperton, originally published in Domino), via Desire to Inspire (interior design by Katie Leede), via Elle Decor (interior design by Blathnaid Behan), and Beach Bungalow 8. Three suzanis from uzcraft777 seller on ebay: here, here, and here.

I also wanted to say a quick thank you to Cathy at RoomRx for nominating me for a Stylish Blogger Award. While circumstances prevent me from doing my own Stylish Blogger Award post right now, here are a few of my favorite photos from Cathy's blog:

Red, Green, and Blue Rug

Sources/Links:
1) 6.5x9’ Art Deco rug from Heritage Unlimited
2) Photo of kids room with grasscloth wallpaper (interior design by Hilary Thomas) from Lonny, Jan/Feb 2011
3) Photo of nursery with grasscloth wallpaper (interior design by Miles Redd) from milesredd.com; originally published in Domino, October 2005
4) Bam Crib by Argington from amazon.com
5) Loom Crib by Nurseryworks from Petit Trésor
6) Photo of green curtains from Pottery Barn; they’re not actually available in that color at Pottery Barn, I just included the photo to show what the curtains might look like in green.
7) Photo of room at J.K. Place Capri from Lonny, Oct/Nov 2010
8) Photo of bedroom designed by Nathan Turner from nathanturner.com
9) Photo of room with green chaise and curtains by Michelle Workman
10) Photo of room with photo montage above bed via La Maison Boheme; originally published in Coastal Living

Affordable Art Roundup

This week, an affordable art roundup of pieces under $100 (many of them are under $50).

Sources/Links: 1) "God Rays" zinc plate etching from Printsnat seller on Etsy, $20; 2) "Un type disparu" (image ID #1562085) from New York Public Library Digital Gallery, $50-100 (depending on size); 3) "Untitled" by Ross Bleckner from artriver.com, $67; 4) "Application de double pochoirs cont." (image ID #1562077) from New York Public Library Digital Gallery, $50-100 (depending on size); 5) "Don't hide the treasures you found in a hole in the ground" print from JacqleenBleu seller on Etsy, $21.50; 6) "I Stand Up Next to a Mountain, 1999" by James Nares from artriver.com, $39.

Sources/Links: 1)"At the Bosphorus" (image ID #76544) from the New York Public Library Digital Gallery, $50-100 (depending on the size of print); 2) "Oak in Fog, Northern California" by Matthew DeLorme from zatista.com, $85; 3) "Landscape 3" by Gerhard Richter from artriver.com, $49; 4) "Butler's Orchard" by Eddie O'Bryan from gallerydirect.com, approximately $62 (you have to call them to purchase an unframed print) ; 5) "View from Above" by sugarcoat on deviantart.com, $7 for 10x15 size; 6) "Lafayette Square, 2006" by Adam Kuehl from eyebuyart.com, $50 for 14x11 size; 7) "Close-Up of Symmetrical Pattern Etched in Surface of Wall" from allposters.co.uk (they ship to the U.S.), about $70 for 81x61cm size; 8) "Orange Avenue, St. Augustine" (image ID #G90F146_100ZF) from New York Public Library Digital Gallery, $50-100 (depending on the size of print).

A few additional resources:

• Sites like the NYPL Digital Gallery allow you to customize where you want the image cropped when you're ordering a print. Or, for $75 they will sell you a digital copy (for personal use only, of course) instead of a print, so you can crop/customize/resize it as you wish and then have it printed yourself.
• An affordable online source for art printing (they use good, matte paper) is zazzle.com.

Inspiration + Find

Sources/Links: 1) Inspiration photo via House Beautiful; 2&3) Photos of rugs from Heritage Unlimited

Recreating Favorite Rooms on the Cheap

Sources/Links:
1) Photo of dining room from G.P. Schafer Architect, but I believe the interior design is by Miles Redd (see here)
2) Photo of Vesta Fort’s office via Stylecourt; originally published in Domino, May 2006; photo by Paul Costello.
3) A few online sources for affordable, drapery-weight linen: Grayline Linen and New York Fashion Center fabrics
4) 60mm Greek Key Trim from M&J Trimming
5) 2 ½ inch Black and White Greek Key Tape from Lewis & Sheron
6) 3 inch Black Trim from Lewis & Sheron
7) Linen Walnut Fabric (code 31896) by Duralee from Inside Fabric
8) Peyton Linen-Cotton Drapes in White or French Ivory from Pottery Barn
9) “Contemporary” and “Traditional” Style Bookcases made by Woodcraft Industries
10) Vintage White Ceramic Urn Lamp from piqueHOME seller on Etsy
11) Cobble Hill Clark Velvet Side Chair from ABC Carpet & Home
12) Hemmed Jute Rug in Natural from The Company Store