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Flying Saucers? | February 2, 2011

Flying Saucers?

Well, kind of. Vintage plates and saucers on a wall can make an unusual and great display. It just goes to show you what a little imagination can do to make your space a reflection of you and to make it your home.

What I really like about this space is the big mirror. Made from reclaimed wood, this mirror is big and will not be over looked on any wall. And while you’re picking just the right place to hang your mirror, why not break tradition and hang two mirrors on the same wall. It’s all about … Read More »

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Jennifer Hicks
 
 
 
 

3 Simple Ways to Determine Your Decorating Style | January 7, 2011

3 Simple Ways to Determine Your Decorating Style

So much pressure befalls on folks to “have a style”. If you’re not sure what that answer may be there is no shortage of quizzes, online tools or design “experts” to choose an answer for you. If you’re tired of giving the same old response of “I dunno…Pottery Barn, I guess”, may I suggest three simple ways to identify what your styles may be. I use the plural form of the word because most Americans don’t have just one favorite these days- not like in the 90′s when French Country was French Country and not “Country Chic mixed with Bohemian … Read More »

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Karl Miller
 
 
 
 

The Doctor Will See You Now | February 8, 2010

The Doctor Will See You Now

Welcome to the doctor’s office.  Vintage metal cabinets that once adorned your favorite doctor’s office now feel at home in your office, den or dining room.  Made of heavy durable stainless steel, these metal cabinets were built to last.

It doesn’t always have to be wood.  Mix things up once in awhile and use some metal cabinets or tables and you’ll feel right at home.  If you are lucky enough to find some rusted metal ones all the better.  The doctor will see you now!

Vintage metal cabinet

Fill this metal cabinet with your favorite books or dishes

I like the industrial light bulbs … Read More »

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7 Ways To Turn Your Home in A Nordic Beauty | January 27, 2010

7 Ways To Turn Your Home in A Nordic Beauty

If you think the Nordic region is design fashion forward with regards to cars, homes, clothes, and phones, you’re right. (Well I’m personally not a fan of Swedish fashion, but that’s just me) Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, and Iceland ooze so much creativity it’s no wonder magical products come from here.

Here’s my list of seven home décor ideas to make your home more awesomely Nordic.

First, there are two types (I generalize a lot) of homes: sleek and modern, few decorations, sparse and simply colored; or, bucolic, country-esque homes with soft white woods, and floral décor. Pick a style … Read More »

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Big Reflection | January 21, 2010

Big Reflection

Big frame, big wood, big mirror.  I like the size of this mirror and I like it even more because it’s made from salvaged wood.  Taking old used wood and recycling it into new home furnishings adds style and character to your home.  And it makes your home look lived in.

Next time you go shopping, think twice and help preserve our global environment by choosing products that have been recycled.  So get yourself a recycled mirror so you can enjoy the natural beauty of wood in your home and of course, the natural beauty that’s staring back at you!

Recycled wood … Read More »

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Artie Vanderpool
 
 
 
 

Tulips Regrets | January 13, 2010

Tulips Regrets

I took the time this fall to plant tulip bulbs around the property of CdlV, with the hopes that Spring would breath new life into the landscape that (as of right now) was covered with feet of snow. I must have spent hours planting each one in groups with allium, and Peruvian daffodils, and snow drops only to see squirrels digging them up each day, carefully avoiding the daffodils. I regret not forcing them in the house this year, and now it looks like I’m too late.

Remember my orange tulips last spring?

Orange tulips are my favorite flower, hands down! I … Read More »

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Beth Anderson
 
 
 
 

Chic Galleria’s Interview With Eddie Ross | January 5, 2010

Chic Galleria’s Interview With Eddie Ross

A native of Greenwich, CT and graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Eddie Ross began his career working in television, first as a food editor on Martha Stewart Living and later as Associate Design Director for all in-house production at Food Network.

After a two-year stint running his own catering company, where he continued to refine his skills in decorating and entertaining, Eddie made the move to publishing. As Associate Decorating Editor at House Beautiful, he produced the popular “Weekend Shopper,” a monthly article in which he’d travel to flea markets around the country, giving new life to old things.

As … Read More »

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Vintage You Tube | October 7, 2009

Vintage You Tube

Vintage television and an original Egg Chair.  Can anyone remember getting up and down to change the TV channel?  There were only 13 channels so I guess it wasn’t a big deal.  I also don’t remember surfing through the channels like we do today.

This is a cool vintage television by Philips and an even cooler vintage Egg Chair by the famous Danish architect, Arne Jacobson. I can definitely see myself watching TV in this chair although at this price, my feet would stay on the floor!  It also came with a retro media console that today would be great for … Read More »

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