Find of the Day - Ikea Rattan chairs

Just ran across these while sourcing a design plan for a client.  I love it when January brings some new products to consider!   I think all of these have tons of potential for the price - all from IKEA.

High Back Rattan Arm Chair

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If you recall, I mentioned natural bamboo chairs are a huge trend right now (click here to read the post) and these IKEA chairs come in a natural color for a similar look.  

Here are some images for inspiration.  Look how great these IKEA chairs would be to give you a similar look for less. 

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See the painted chair to the left - a bluish green?  That would be a very easy "hack" to the natural version of the IKEA chair.  Yummy.

The Ursula Throw

only $29.99  

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I'm thinking I need a couple of these  throws for our playroom.  I know it sounds crazy, but the room always looks so messy.  Then when I fold up and put away all the random miss matched throws my kids pull out, it feels neat again.  With these, it won't seem as messy.  Don't you love how I rationalized that!? My husband calls it "crazy logic."

Here's a very similar throw for $79.00.

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Lack Table

I've always liked this table in espresso, but now it comes in this slate gray for only $12.99.

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These tables are so inexpensive and can be transformed into something spectacular.  Just to get your ideas flowing, here are two of my all time favorite "Lack Hacks."

Nailhead Goodness

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Moorish Flare

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That's all I have for today.  Hope your week is off to a great start! M.

PS: Don't forget to enter my giveaway for the Shabby Apple dress! 

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Find of the Day - Louis Mirror

They are beautiful . . . 

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But the real deal can be very expensive.

Found this knock off for a client's entryway.  When I saw it in person for the first time, I gasped!  IT IS STUNNING.  

The price - $257.99 and it's 42" high (not kidding).

Enough said. 

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Find of the Week - Ashley Terrell

Today is your day to snag an amazing piece of original art for a fraction of the price.  I mean it!! 

If you are in Birmingham, and have a free moment, grab a friend and swing by to take a look.  

Art Within Reach

Thursday, September 29th

10am-7pm

At the Home of Betts and Lauten Johnson

2201 Shades Crest Road

Vestavia Hills, Alabama

Here's a sampling of her work.

What I love about Ashley's style is it's very easy to incorporate into traditional or modern spaces.  

It adds a high end element that you just can't get with a giclee print.

This wonderfully talented artist is not paying me a dime to say these things about her.  She is just that good. 

Ashley is my find of the week! M.

PS: If you are reading this and a little mad (smile) you don't live here in Birmingham today, you can visit her website to see more of her work.  She is more than happy to work with long distant clients! 

Here's a link to her page - Ashley Terrell

Find of the Day - Flower Artisan & New On Line Magazine

Usually, my finds of the day tend to be objects - an affordable accessory, a piece of furniture that I think is smokin' hot, or a really neat website.  Well today, I am revealing a person - Sarah Winward of Salt Lake City, Utah. 

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I stumbled upon Sarah on Pinterest and found her incredible little flower shop Honey of A Thousand Flowers to be simply delightful.  

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Her site is ultra hip, and she has some very interesting links to photography and food blogs BOTH of which will melt in your mouth.

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  While exploring her site, I saw a post she did on a new online magazine - Kinfolk Magazine "A Guide for Small Gatherings" which was totally new to me.  Sarah was actually featured in the magazine.

And suffice it to say, I am totally smitten with it.

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 This magazine has such a sophisticated home grown feel to it.  I know that sounds contradictory, but trust me, it is not!! You will just have to see it for yourself - Kinfolk Magazine.  When you have some time today, click over and check it out.

I hope you make the most of your day.
It's Wednesday, and we are on the downhill to the weekend!  M.

Those Extra Little Touches Add Up

I recently surfed across this picture; and although the blogger was discussing something totally different about the image, I stopped in my tracks on how the mirror was hung.

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So, I starting thinking . . . this would work in so many different places where you want the artwork to have more impact.  

Look at this divine example.

 Hard to tell, but I think it's actually hanging from the frame of the mirror.

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I love the layered look in this image on a wall of mirrors.

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Hard to tell from this one, but I think the small starburst mirror is actually suspended from chain on all four sides.

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I think the chain adds tons of interest to an otherwise basic artwork installation. 

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Another fabulous example of this idea - a mirror on a mirror.

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Well, needless to say, I was smitten with the idea; and since it is such an inexpensive detail, I had to have my own! 

Here's the Before . . . (sorry for the glare, you know I am not a photographer).  This is a wall in my living room that  has never really seemed "finished" to me.  Sort of feels like you need  a piece of furniture underneath the artwork.

And the After . . . 

It was such an easy DIY project - took all of about 25 minutes.  And now it feels like gallery artwork and the wall feels "finished."

This is all I have time for today. But promise, later this week, to post a tutorial on how to do this and where to find the materials to make it happen in your house!  Have a great day. M.

Look-A-Like Desk

On the heels of my "Rock My Boat - Offices" post, check this out.
 
I know this look-a-like is not exactly the same, but neither is the price.

Channing Desk 
$1,750.00

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Josephine Desk 

$199.99

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You Look Just Like Someone I Know

 I found these great look-a-likes while sourcing furnishings for a design plan and thought I would share them with you.  

Formal Dining

These classic French chairs will never EVER go out of style.

The original in all it's yumminess. . . 

Danielle Chair

($350.00 each)

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Now for the look-a-likes . . .

Vintage French Square

($199.00 on sale right now at RH)

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Preston Carved Oak Side Chairs

$194.00 (with $2.95 shipping on entire order!)

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Inspiration . . . as if you need any for these beauties!

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Informal Dining

Wicker chairs add so much great texture to a casual dining area both inside and out.

The original - love the gray tones of the wicker.

Laila Arm Chair

($425.00 each)

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The look-a-like . . . 

KooBoo Wicker Chair

($149.99)

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Some inspiration . . . 

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No one will ever know the difference! 

Happy Monday. M.

Find of the Day - Chalkboard Fabric

I was sourcing fabrics for a client last week and came across this fabric.

It's chalkboard fabric.  

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I have seen lots of takes on chalkboard including paint, magnets and the real deal.  

But fabric?? Who Knew!?  

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I love the idea of a pillow - you could write sweet or encouraging messages to your kids like "Good Luck on your Test" or  "Say your Prayers" or  "Welcome Home from Camp" 

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This is also a fun idea.  Use the fabric to create a casual table setting.

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This is a Thanksgiving runner where your guest share what they are thankful for.

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Another cute idea to help teach your children how to set the table for dinner. 

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How cute is this!  If my children were still small, I would so make this and write whatever I wanted on them!!

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I love this idea too.  I currently have several banners with different messages like Happy Birthday, Welcome Home, and Happy Valentines Day.  With this banner, you could change the lettering to suit the occasion. 

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Lastly, I saw this picture (for a different craft idea), and it made me think of all the flashcards I have had to purchase over the years, from sight words to multiplication tables.  This would have been a smart solution for the flashcard du jour.

So, you ask?  Where can I purchase this wonderfully unique fabric?  Here's a link to one of many sites that sell it.  

Also, I would love to hear from any of you who have worked with this fabric on projects and what you did with it.  I would love to see your results and share them with my readers!  M.