Showing posts with label vintage furniture. Show all posts
Showing posts with label vintage furniture. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

15 Stylish Ideas Under $50

Make your home sparkle with inexpensive and affordable tips from the experts.

Interviews with 5 designers and bloggers for their best budget decorating ideas.  With ther insider tips,    ideas, and product choices that will make your house look like an expensive interior designer put their personal touch on it. 

     1.  Table lamps can add a splash of color like this ceramic orange table lamp that adds a pop of modern to any interior.  Buy at budget price: $ 28.81 from BrandsPlace.com.




2.  Add new door knobs for an elegant look.  Ceramic blooms look petal-perfect on aged wooden doors.  $8.00.  From Anthropologie. 

 3.  Add a round mirror with rattan accents for an element of surprise.  $19.95 from Crate & Barrel.









 


4.  Instead of using typical style coffee tables create a unique setting with a twist by using two side tables with a birch effect by IKEA.                        



5.  Vases & planters are an easy way to balance out a mantle or shelf and create diversity in your design scheme.  The vases pictured here ad a bit of glam and brilliant color.  With a variety of shapes & colors of sea and sky.  $4.99 from West Elm.

6.  I love this Tribal Jute Rug with its eclectic pattern & texture.  $39.00 from West Elm.


7.  Check the bath accessory section to dress up any bathroom - such as these collapsible basket and cover.  It's shaped like a picnic basket and so versatile.  They come in all colors & designs.  $11.00-$40.00 from Garnet Hill.
8.  Add some beautiful vintage mid-century modern furniture or accessories to your home home decor and spice up any room.  Check out this cool store on eBay called U TURN which has vintage wallpaper where prices range from $19.00-$90.00 with tons of pattern choices from the 40's-70's and beyond.  From U TURN.

9.  Three Potato Four.  $25.00.  3-P4 8 oz. Milk Bottle Carafe 3-Pack.  Add some funk with these accessories. 

10.  White Elephant Vintage.  The pillows shown here have the most gorgeous "feathers" illustration.  $38.00
11.  Blue Bell Bazaar.  Take from an Ohio factory and turned into modern day light. 

12.  Spruce Home.  Monet Pillow - $50.00 - Featuresan abstract floral print.

13.  Vintage Supply Company.  Vintage set of 2 Shafford Black Cat Planters $30.00.  Great pop of color to any area of the home. 

14.  This Is Not IKEA.  Black Wall Sconces is a clever little perch for any accessory.  If you paint it a bright color it will create an attention grabber.  And whatever you want to display will stand out.  45.00

Monday, May 16, 2011

Orlando Guide!

Today’s city guide comes to in the perfect time of the season for travel here.  We are celebrating Orlando, Florida today and taking you on a tour of fantastic, must-visit design shops.  Everyone always associates Orlando with Disney World so I can't wait for others to appreciate my local guide to Orlando minus the tourist stops that drive me crazy.  And if your headed to Florida anytime soon take this guide with you and have fun!

I'm so excited to share with you my inside knowledge of Orlando's hidden design treasures as I've lived there for over 7 years now and I am born and raised a true Floridian!  I hope you enjoy and discover a whole new side of Orlando and what it has to offer.  Enjoy!

Our first destination for the coolest, trendiest design stores in Orlando is Ivanhoe Village/Antique Row:
1. Qui Studios - Owners Jacob & Jacquelyn Harmeling founded in 2007 specialize in created one of a kind hand carved wood furniture salvaged from the St. Johns River. 
Photo Credit Qui Studios

2. 1618 - Of course I must give a shout out to my favorite store by far in Orlando where I have personally bought and sold my furniture here and found some amazing deals.  Everything from retro, vintage, and mid-century furniture.  You are absolutely guaranteed to find amazing deals that will wow your friends & family. 
Photo Credit 1618
3. Lightstyle - Purchased in 2000 by lighting expert Tom Rensenhouse with a 15,000 sft. renovated showroom with top notch service and the newest styles in lighting and accessories. 
Photo Credit Lightingstyle

4. Apenberry’s - High-end garden shop, with everything from the latest lawn furniture to the perfect stone bench and neat things to accessorize your outdoor space. 
Photo Credit Apenberry's