Imperial Trellis Fabric

I think I have settled on a fabric from the drapes in my livingroom.

Imperial Trellis by Schumacher can be found here for $106 / yard.

…now I just need to find a deal!

Stone Side Table

Solid marble or concrete side tables are like art in and of themselves.

 

While this side table is not solid stone….it combines the look of stone with the trendy x shape. It is made for the outdoors, but that never stops me.

 

In fact I often bring outdoor pieces in and indoor pieces out. I’m just crazy like that, I guess. And I can afford to be this brand of crazy for $89.

 

Houndstooth Rug

Hand loomed and “llama” wool make this Pieces rug a bit more expensive. But if you like houndstooth it is supper cute.

 

Suzani Bench

While I have noted Suzani fabric as a trend (on everything from sofas to wall hangings) I have yet to see anything available in my limited budget.

I love the tribal, colorful look as it goes so well with eclectic interiors.

I ran across a deal on this Suzani Bench for $195. Totally doable.

Black and White Link Pattern

Ok, so I did first glimpse this in a rug’s pattern. I fell in love with the look but I do not think I could commit to so much of it in a room.

So what do you do when you love a pattern but you are non committal?

You use it on a throw pillow, of course.

Lucky for me Moderndose.com has them on sale for $50 (in needle point no less).

Lucite Coffee Table

The picture table is from overstock.com and they are no longer selling it. 

There are pictures of $2000 lucite tables that I should have posted, to give an idea of what a deal this CB2.com table is for $249…but this room is put together so well, that I just had to use it. I love a room with personality more than I love a room with high end luxury pieces put together by a professional.

Both deserve admiration. I am not diminishing the value of a good professional and quality pieces. But, I sometimes find more inspiration in a room put together on a limited budget.

70s Retro Area Rug

Did you catch this episode of Color Splash on HGTV? I loved the eclectic diningroom re-do. Salmon walls with a black ceiling thrilled me. The rug cannot really be seen in this picture but it really pulled the room together.

I knew I had seen it somewhere so I checked and found it on Homedecorators.com.

Gold Leaves (for fall display)

Instead of decorating the whole house with seasonal towels, bath mats, platters and whatever else the stores are pushing on us that year…I like to keep my seasonal displays in one area.

 

I have these floating shelves around the TV that I got from Ikea. To be honest….they really are not that sturdy. They cannot hold anything useful like books or movies. Gourds and pinecones? No problem!

I purchased the latest item, the gold plastic leaves, from Tuesday Morning. I suppose it would be possible to use gold spray paint on leaves you found outside. Though….I’m not really into throwaway crafts. These plastic variety I can use every year. They were on sale for $5 each.

I hope you have a Tuesday Morning near you because they ROCK for holiday decor.

Outdoor Conversation Set

Remember how I said don’t bother getting Smith and Hawken furniture if you have kids? That was before the recession. When they went out of business! Then the liquidators purchased them, and sold me this set for a huge discount.

When huge discounts and high quality are involved, all fiscal caution can go out the window….a little. These are resin wicker (my hearts desire, for wet Washington weather).

I still need some throw pillows and a tile hearth for the chiminia. Also maybe a patio heater. Beyond that we are ready to party!

Children’s Leaf Bed Canopy

I am helping a friend design her nursery…which I have not done in some time. It brought to mind one of my favorite ikea finds. This $14 leaf canopy is so simple and can be used over the bed, changing table or reading nook.

It does a good job of defining the space and works with many themes. Kids are really the only ones that can get away with themed rooms, but we have to be in there too…so I like to keep it pretty simple and utilitarian until they are school age.

That does not mean we cannot have a few artful whimsical things around, as long as they transition well into childhood.