Cheap Thrills

It’s no surprise I love the thrill of the hunt. Scouring Craigslist, eBay or Last Chance for the great fashion/furniture/accessory find of the year is a favorite pastime of mine. HSN, however, is not a place I frequent for such finds. Note to self…it should be. I’ve mentioned Nate Berkus’ great line for them before, but that’s when I thought it couldn’t get any better. (Seriously, $29.95 for a decent pillow is pretty reasonable.) And then? Dun, dun, dun, those pillows went on clearance. For $7.95 and $5.00. News of this magnitude is dangerous ground for me. Usually my heart starts racing, palms begin to sweat, and before I know it, I’ve purchased 50 pillows in each color because the price is just too good to pass up. This time, however, I’m reigning in my crazy and passing the deal on to you. Because let’s be honest, everyone deserves to save a little coin these days, and nobody likes a perfectly good guest room turned harem. Unless of course, you’re into that kind of stuff, in which case might I also suggest this pillow…

( tree of life bowl by Waylande Gregory via Elements, geo side table from West Elm, trellis wallpaper from Ballard Designs, ice chandelier via ABC Home, Nate Berkus™ pieced tie navy and breen boudoir pillow, and navy and white square pillow from HSN, seabury sofa from Pottery Barn)

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Banishing the Bedroom Blues

My best friend has the most fabulous house in San Diego and she’s looking for a way to reinvent her bedroom. Working with her dark, rich woods, and pale, bluish-gray walls, I tried to bring in elements of coastal living in an understated way. There’s just something about these colors and textures that feels very serene to me. And, I love the unexpected single copper chair. I see it next to the bed, playing host to a pile of great books or a beautiful carafe.

(area pins grey bedding at Design Public, kartell cindy lamp and amanda kavanagh blue wave print at Velocity Art and Design, glacier votives with gold leaf from Cursive Design, thin metal profile frames from Pottery Barn, redsmith dining chair at Anthropologie)

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Roman Holidays

Okay, so I know it's fall and while I love the idea of gearing up my decor for the holidays, it was 92 here yesterday! In my neck of the woods, people are still bbq-ing by the pool instead of making fires in the fireplace. So with blue skies and sandal-weather, this beach-inspired board seemed awfully appropriate. Besides, how great is that dresser??

(pottery barn tile organic sheets via CocoCozy, image from Mary Ruffle, capri blue etched jar candle from Anthropologie, image via Creature Comforts, nelson lamp by Jonathan Adler, the go-to cart from Trampoline via Etsy, vintage map calendar from Anthropologie)

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