Interior Design Sense

We love this vintage pendant lighting by Ballard Designs. Inspired by a glass jar, the Addie lights boast large mouth-blown shades with a hand-crafted quality about them. Their charm lies in their imperfections – the bubbles captured in the seeded glass, the uneven texture, the subtle hues. These colorful pendant lights are a great focal point suspended above the kitchen table or along the bar, in the living area, the bedroom, home office, or any place where you’d like to infuse a touch of glowing color. Available in Amber, Aqua, Caledon and Clear, with silver detail and white cord. Suspend the Addie pendant alone or in groups, in a single shade or mix them up for an artisan aesthetic. Complete the look with a vintage light bulb. More details are available by visiting Ballard Designs.

We love this vintage pendant lighting by Ballard Designs. Inspired by a glass jar, the Addie lights boast large mouth-blown shades with a hand-crafted quality about them. Their charm lies in their imperfections – the bubbles captured in the seeded glass, the uneven texture, the subtle hues. These colorful pendant lights are a great focal point suspended above the kitchen table or along the bar, in the living area, the bedroom, home office, or any place where you’d like to infuse a touch of glowing color. Available in Amber, Aqua, Caledon and Clear, with silver detail and white cord. Suspend the Addie pendant alone or in groups, in a single shade or mix them up for an artisan aesthetic. Complete the look with a vintage light bulb. More details are available by visiting Ballard Designs.

We love this vintage pendant lighting by Ballard Designs. Inspired by a glass jar, the Addie lights boast large mouth-blown shades with a hand-crafted quality about them. Their charm lies in their imperfections – the bubbles captured in the seeded glass, the uneven texture, the subtle hues. These colorful pendant lights are a great focal point suspended above the kitchen table or along the bar, in the living area, the bedroom, home office, or any place where you’d like to infuse a touch of glowing color. Available in Amber, Aqua, Caledon and Clear, with silver detail and white cord. Suspend the Addie pendant alone or in groups, in a single shade or mix them up for an artisan aesthetic. Complete the look with a vintage light bulb. More details are available by visiting Ballard Designs.

We love this vintage pendant lighting by Ballard Designs. Inspired by a glass jar, the Addie lights boast large mouth-blown shades with a hand-crafted quality about them. Their charm lies in their imperfections – the bubbles captured in the seeded glass, the uneven texture, the subtle hues. These colorful pendant lights are a great focal point suspended above the kitchen table or along the bar, in the living area, the bedroom, home office, or any place where you’d like to infuse a touch of glowing color. Available in Amber, Aqua, Caledon and Clear, with silver detail and white cord. Suspend the Addie pendant alone or in groups, in a single shade or mix them up for an artisan aesthetic. Complete the look with a vintage light bulb. More details are available by visiting Ballard Designs.

Jack Russell Malletier

I’m a little obsessed with big tote bags…I like to collect them.’  I always need to have one handy for lugging around client notebooks, samples, paint fans, etc.’  I’m due for a new one so I thought I’d share some of my favorite options so far.’ 

Ballard Designs makes great’ monogram-able tote bags on the cheap!’  These would make wonderful personalized presents.

Lands’ End Canvas Tote Bag‘ - utilitarian but still chic

Jane Marvel‘ - love the black and white graphic print on this bag.

Iomoi customizable tote bags available here‘ - I LOVE these.’ 

LL Bean Totes‘ - many color options available

Jon Hart Tote‘ - I actually own this tote in tan.’  It has served me well over the past ten years…it’s functioned as everything from a book bag in college to a travel carry-on.’  Love it!

Fendi Quilted Logo Tote‘ - if your a bag snob’ this is a good designer option.’  It is available on Overstock so you can’t be that big of a snob

Goyard Tote‘ - this is my, “I know I’ve made it when I own this bag” bag.’  I have about decided I would get it in orange.’ 

Jack Russell Malletier

I’m a little obsessed with big tote bags…I like to collect them.  I always need to have one handy for lugging around client notebooks, samples, paint fans, etc.  I’m due for a new one so I thought I’d share some of my favorite options so far. 

Ballard Designs makes great monogram-able tote bags on the cheap!  These would make wonderful personalized presents.

Lands’ End Canvas Tote Bag - utilitarian but still chic

Jane Marvel - love the black and white graphic print on this bag.

Iomoi customizable tote bags available here - I LOVE these. 

LL Bean Totes - many color options available

Jon Hart Tote - I actually own this tote in tan.  It has served me well over the past ten years…it’s functioned as everything from a book bag in college to a travel carry-on.  Love it!

Fendi Quilted Logo Tote - if your a bag snob this is a good designer option.  It is available on Overstock so you can’t be that big of a snob

Goyard Tote - this is my, “I know I’ve made it when I own this bag” bag.  I have about decided I would get it in orange. 

There’s a lot to choose from out there especially when it comes to re-decorating your home or just adding a few new pops here and there.  I’ve given it some thought and if I could have anything at all for Christmas my list would include the following:

I’m starting on the less expensive side so you don’t think I’m getting too greedy this year but I could really use some solid, clean bookshelves from Ikea (stacked with all new design books of course!)

Who doesn’t want a soft and cuddly faux fur throw for these cold winter nights?  These throws from Pottery Barn are on sale for $119

Another Pottery Barn favorite are these silver plated hurricanes for $79

Scalloped and antiqued mirror from Ballard Designs for $299

Surya Fallon 8′ x 11′ area rug from House Accents for $765

A pair of Milano gold leafed side tables

Christopher Spitzmiller lamps.  Lots of them!

My own custom shaped and upholstered headboard.  Fabric is still TBD

One of Charlotte Moss’ new rugs

Tufted slipper chair

A painting by Leah Durner

Seda France Japanese Quince diffuser

Hope you’re all enjoying the holiday season and have been able to come up with your own wish lists or new home projects for 2011.  We’ll keep the ideas coming so keep check  in regularly.  Until then, happy shopping!

Southern Accents

This Furniture Friday is by reader request!  I’ve already featured dressing tables, so this week I’ve rounded up the petite chairs that go with them…

Above two photos – Southern Accents

Restoration Hardware

Paris Underground via 1st Dibs

Ebay

Ebay

Ballard Designs

It’s always disappointing to browse through a decorating magazine,  fall in love with a room or a specific look and then realize that everything you love isn’t in your budget.  The idea here is to find the look and find it for less.  If you spend enough time browsing the internet and looking for a bargain, you’re bound to come across a good deal.  All it takes is a little patience and time- which, i know, most people don’t have.  Here are a few examples of finding the look for less:

jonathan adler x bench – $495

ballard designs x bench – $179

antique louis XVI chairs – $1000 +

wisteria louis XVI chair – $279

tk collections french bistro chairs – $700+

beaufurn french bistro chair – $395

Kravet Tilbury Lapis Fabric – $59.80 per yard

schindler's fabric tilbury lapis – $14.95 per yard

geometric fabirc – $80+

calico corners diamante flax fabric – $17.84 per yard

If you can’t find what you’re looking for but just have to have it (for less) - don’t be afraid to ask the experts!

Belgian Bluestone Top Trestle Farm Table

A trestle table according to Wikipedia is, “an item of furniture comprising two or three trestle supports linked by a longitudinal cross-member over which a board or tabletop is placed.”  I personally love a touch of iron or a metal top on my trestle!  How do you like yours??

Trestle Table with Iron Accent – Mrs. Howard

Henry Trestle Table from Ballard Designs on sale for $299!

Antique French Planked Pine Table

Verona Desk from Mecox Gardens

Rustic Trestle Console Table from Wisteria

Mortise & Tenon Trestle Table

Camden Dining Table by Restoration Hardware

18th Century Spanish Trestle Table

Salvaged Trestle Table