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LUXE PICKS
Monday, September 24, 2012
Friday, September 21, 2012
Designing the New Digs: Repurposing & Reupholstering
While I already have a house full of furniture, I'm trying to be selective when buying new pieces. And more importantly, I'm trying to be very resourceful with repurposing some things I've had, but have grown a little tired of. One way to breath new life into a piece of furniture is reupholstering. When you invest in good, classic items that stand the test of time it's worth putting the money into reinventing them.
My sofa, for example, has served me well for about five years. I still love the lines and style but the chocolate brown velvet upholstery is not quite the direction I'm going for in the new house. I plan on giving it a refreshed look with either a white or neutral linen fabric.
Petunia & Gigi both insisted on getting in the shot
Another item I plan to repurpose in this white leather parson console.
I'm going to have a "slipcover" made for it like the ones below.
My sofa, for example, has served me well for about five years. I still love the lines and style but the chocolate brown velvet upholstery is not quite the direction I'm going for in the new house. I plan on giving it a refreshed look with either a white or neutral linen fabric.
Another item I plan to repurpose in this white leather parson console.
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I actually still love the simple parson console, but the room I plan on using it in will already have a console or two and I don't want it to look too redundant. It will also serve the purpose of hiding TV equipment as we plan to mount our television over it.
This great little vintage bench is looking a little tired with the existing upholstery.
I've been on the hunt for outdoor furniture since before we closed on the house. Unfortunately, because of the time of year (end of summer) the options are very limited. I eventually stumbled upon these great outdoor loveseats for an incredible price! My original cabana inspiration board has been slightly revised from 1 love seat and 2 chairs to 2 loveseats but I think it will still work great. The only issue is the color of the upholstery, but since the price was so good I couldn't pass them up. While these are not pieces that I've owned for awhile, I still plan on giving them an immediate face lift with white Sunbrella fabric. They will look great with the palm leaf pillows I just purchased!
So here is my first of many reupholstering projects. I purchased this petite lucite waterfall coffee table several years ago and had a custom cushion made for it in David Hicks La Fiorentina fabric. This has always been one of my favorite fabrics and I'm sad to see it go, but now that I'm married I'm trying to tone down the "girly" in our new house.
Before
I found this amazing plush, subtle spotted fabric and was eager to find something to use it on. I decided it it would be perfect for my lucite bench transformation! It's hard to tell in the photos but the fabric is luscious in person!
After
Gorgeous plush, velvety spotted fabric
With all these projects (and more...headboard, chairs, etc...) it looks like I'll be single handedly keep my upholsterer in business!
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Luxe Fashion: Tassle Necklaces Look for Less
Recently, we've taken notice to the tassle necklace popping up everywhere from the runway at New York Fashion Week to great editorial spreads and even at our recent trunk show! We are loving this style, with its vintage look and versatility. The tassle necklace makes a great statement!
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Models wearing long tassles at Rachel Zoe S/S 2013
Stella & Dot
Neiman Marcus Fall Editorial
Like usual, Rachel Zoe can do no wrong! Her current jewelry line features an amazing tassle necklace, but it comes with a big price tag.
$650
However, one of our current favorite lines has tons of great tassle necklaces at much more affordable prices!
However, one of our current favorite lines has tons of great tassle necklaces at much more affordable prices!
Looks For Less
$102.40 on sale!
A similar style and so many ways to wear it!
Bianca Necklace
$138
$138
This one is still our favorite!
Gitane Necklace
$69
$69
The tassle is removable...so versatile!
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Luxe Decor: Chinoiserie Chic
Recently my sister-in-law accepted a new teaching position and will be moving to Japan in just two short months! As she delves into all things Japanese, it had me thinking about the overall inspiration of Asian culture. And in design, influences from Chinese culture continue to be a chic element of style. Chinoiserie references these elements as they are blended togther with Western design.
Anything pagoda shaped...mirrors, headboards and cabinets...continue to be major statement pieces. There are great, affordable chinoiserie fabrics to choose from for upholstery and throw pillows. And blue and white pottery is a classic element that transcends styles from the most traditional of homes to the coastal, beach cottage.
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Luxe Picks for the Home
My neighbor has this reedition pagoda mirror and it looks so much like the (more expensive) vintage versions!
We've said it before, you can never have enough pillows! Such a great way to add a small touch of chinoiserie. I have the brown Robert Allen pillows in my guest room.
I would love to use this etagere in a bathroom for storage.
Love this tray for holding trinkets, or for use on a bar cart.
I am constantly looking to add to my collection of Chinese blue and white pottery.
Light up with candles for luxe outdoor entertaining.
Garden stools are another great outdoor accessory, or use a pair to fill the space under a console table.
Local Vintage Finds
In Our Homes
Lots of blue and white pottery.
A pair of pagoda statues.
Chinoiserie Pillows in Robert Allen's Crystal Lake fabric.
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