| Room Design - Fun Yellow Nursery |

I've seen so many nurseries lately, that I think I have babies on the brain. I've been wanting to put together a nursery, so I was excited when one of my clients wanted a fun modern yet classic nursery for their baby. They are keeping the sex of the baby a surprise, so I tried to keep the room gender neutral!

It also happened to coincide with Kelly's Korner Blog's "Show Us Where You Live" theme of the day. I hope you enjoy! And Happy Friday!

Copy Cat Total = $1,440.92


1. Target's Jenny Lindy Da Vinci Crib in Ebony = $229.99

2. JCPenney's Puffed Natural Crib Bedding Set = $119.99

3. Ikea's Hemnes 3 Drawer Chest in Yellow = $199.00

4. Walmart's Upholstered Rocking Chair = $164.00

5. Target's Trumpet Table = $24.99

6. Hope Is the Thing Art = $159.99

7. Target Wood Table Lamp = $49.99

8. Ikea's Lack Zig Zag Wall Shelf = $29.99

9. Yellow Tissue Paper Pom Poms (handmade)

10. Pottery Barn Kid's Chalet Chandelier in Yellow = $99.99

11. Ikea's Ripe Chandelier Shades (6) - $30.00 ($5 ea)

12. Pottery Barn's Yellow Stripe Wool Dhurrie Rug = $119.00

13. Pottery Barn Kid's Bloom Bouncer = $199.00

14. Ikea's Anno Stra = $14.99

And just in case you are looking for more eye candy & nursery inspiration check out Kelly's Korner Blog or a few of my personal favorites: Lauren from Pure Style Home's nusery for her son Christian, Holly's nursery for Wren from In The Fun Lane or Megan's nusery at Me and Wee. Or check out Project Nursery's Photostream on flickr, there are soo many good pictures to browse through!

Have a great weekend!

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| Jayson Home & Garden's Smoke Droplet Chandelier |

This is such a gorgeous unique chandelier. This is like buying buying a pair of Manolos for your house ;) If you can afford this chandelier more power to you...but for the rest of us folk, I've found a cheaper option.

Jayson Home & Garden's Smoke Droplet Chandelier = $1,835.00


Urban Outfitter's Large Gypsy Chandelier = $158.00

I don't know about you, but I'm fully willing to opt for the Urban Outfitter's acrylic version...no? :D

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| Room&Board's Aldo Arm Chair |

Don't you just love the clean lines of this chair? I would love to have this sophisticated chair in a sleek home office next to a chrome sawhorse desk...wouldn't that be awesome? Anyways, Room&Board's Aldo Chair is just a little out of my reach. Ikea offers us a similar chair for a much more reasonable price.

Room&Board's Aldo Arm Chair = $479.00


Ikea's Nils Armchair = $89.99

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| Room Design - Colorful Teen Room |

I've been working on a colorful teen room for a reader. I wanted to chair with you the first version I came up with. I pretty much had free reign...my only guideline was to use color. I decided to use my current favorite color combination: Yellow & Teal. I find that when used together, these bright and catchy colors are just perfectly delectable, wouldn't you agree?

I first saw this color combo from Tara Guerard's nursery. Just Gorgeous!




Now back to my room design. I created two different version a "high" and "low" (aka Copy Cat Version) of the room. The client and I ended up going in a different direction, but I figured I'd share this version with you guys! Enjoy!


Designer Room
Total = $4,319

Wingback Silk Headboard from Urban Outfitters - $475

Duvet, shams & duvet cover from West Elm - $249

Throw Pillow for Bed from Pottery Barn Teen - $25 (+$12 insert)

Desk from Williams Sonoma Home - $1,250

Drapes from Pottery Barn Teen (2) - $120

Target's Safavieh Valencia Rug - $539

West Elm Chair - $349

Aqua Tea Light Holder from Z Gallerie - $10

Z Gallerie Lucerne Sconces (2) - $50

Pottery Barn Jewelry Holder - $60

Buttercup Pleated Sheets from JCPenney's - $60

Pottery Barn Teen Chandelier in Pool or Yellow - $99

Chandelier Shades from Pottery Barn Teen (6) - $72

Pottery Barn Teen Dresser - $949


Copy Cat Version Room
Total = $862
Target's Diamond Matelasse Headboard - $80

Target's Kissing Pleat Comforter Set - $89.99

Throw Pillow from Target - $20

Ikea Desk - $149

Curtains from World Market - $30

Rug from Overstock - $120

Ikea Desk Chair - $40

Z Gallerie Tea Light Holder - $10

Urban Outfitters Jewelry Holder - $18

Yellow Sheets from JCPenney's - $30

Ceiling Light from Ikea - $25

Cottage Dresser from Target - $250

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| Design Within Reach's Series 7 Chair |

The Series 7 Chair makes a great chair for an office or a modern dining room. I think almost anyone can find a use for these chic chairs. At DWR's price point though, they aren't very practical. Room and Board has a much better option, don't you think?

Design Within Reach's Series 7 Chair in Beech = $534.00

Room and Board's Jake Chair in Beech = $79.00

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| Pottery Barn Bali Rustic Teak Sectional |

Happy Tuesday Folks! I hope you had a great Memorial Day Weekend! Did anyone take advantage of some of those great sales?

Well, to continue on with our outdoor focus...The Pottery Barn Bali Rustic Teak collection is a nice traditional option for outdoor furniture. I think this collection would work perfectly for a Mediterranean backyard or a even a Mexican style courtyard...

Pottery Barn Bali Rustic Teak Sectional = $4,474


Now if you don't quite have over $4,000 to plop down on outdoor furniture...you can choose Target's Home Meraseine Sectional for less than a quarter of the cost!
Target's Home Meraseine Sectional = $949.96

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| Target's Smith and Hawken Glensheer Armchairs |

Public Service Announcement:
This is a great price for gorgeous expensive looking outdoor armchairs. The wood looks rich and the cushions have piping. The reviews average out to 4 stars...not too shabby. What a great deal!

Target's Smith and Hawken Glensheer Armchairs Set of 2 = $209.98 (on clearance)

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| Pottery Barn's Classic Stripe Outdoor Cushions |

To continue on with our theme du jour: The Great Outdoors!

These classic stripe pillows from Pottery Barn will dress up your backyard with options in every primary color.

Pottery Barn's Classic Stripe Outdoor Pillow = $29.00


Or you can choose Ikea's Greno outdoor cushions for half as much!

Ikea's Greno Outdoor Cushions = $14.99


Happy Friday Folks...enjoy your weekend!

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| Design Within Reach's Treviso Outdoor Collection |

Can you guys tell that I'm fully in the Summer Season? My mind has been focused on outdoor furnishings lately ;)

Design Within Reach's Treviso Collection

OK, raise your hand if you love DWR's Treviso Outdoor sofa. The Treviso collection is a modern classic. I know you are all familiar with it. To know it, is to love it! Of course, I felt responsible to my readers to find a cheaper option. The mission is a success. Enter Ikea's Arholma Collection.

Ikea's Arholma Collection

Both Design Within Reach's Treviso collection and Ikea's Arholma collection are separates, you buy & piece together the furniture you want. So I've picked a few to show you the price difference! Enjoy!

DWR's Treviso Sofa Corner Piece = $1,200.00
DWR's Treviso Sofa Corner Cushion Set = $400.00
DWR's Total = $1,600.00

Ikea's Arholma Corner Section = $120.00
Ikea's Arholma Corner Cushion = $40.00
Ikea's Total = $160.00


DWR's Treviso Central Piece = $900.00
DWR's Treviso Sofa Central Cushion Set = $400.00
DWR's Total = $1,300.00

Ikea's Arholma One Seat Section = $90.00
Ikea's Arholma Central Cushion = $40.00
Ikea's Total = $130.00

DWR's Treviso Dining Side Chair = $495.00


Ikea's Arholma Chair = $59.99

Okay people! The savings can't get much better than this! Let me know if any of you buy the Ikea set and what you think, I'd love to know!

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| Outdoor Wicker Egg Chair |

Okay, I'm sure you've seen this around. It's such a kooky looking chair. When I first noticed it in the Sex & the City movie...I thought "How glamorously impractical" LOL. It's been awhile now though...and it's grown on me. When Pottery Barn came out with the Palmetto All-Weather Wicker Egg Chair I still wasn't 100% convinced. But seeing it featured on the Making It Lovely blog and a picture of it looking splendid in Nicole's backyard: I'm a converted fan. Especially since seeing a bargain version of the chair on Target's website for about 50% less than Pottery Barn's version. Score!


The original sighting: Sex & the City


Pottery Barn's Palmetto All-Weather Wicker Egg Chair = $1,039 (special pricing)


Target's Harmony Beach Pod Chair and Ottoman Set = $489.98 (on clearance)

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| Tulip Chairs |

I love this mod chair, its just delicious with it's flowing lines and clean white base. Knoll's original version is of course way to budget blowing for me :)


Knoll's Tulip Chair = $1,200.20 (on sale) at Dining Rooms Direct


Tulip Chair with Armrest = $199 from Shop Seating

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| Pottery Barn Kilim Stool |

Happy Friday Folks! Here's a little tidbit to tide you over for the weekend. Hope you get out and enjoy the weekend. See you Monday!

I've seen this stool in person and I just think it's so adorable. The price tag at $229 isn't quite as adorable ;) I've found a couple of cheaper options for ya!


Pottery Barn's Kilim Stool = $229.00


Pier 1's Red Kilim Ottoman = $129.98 (on sale)


Pier 1's Red and Tan Stool = $79.95

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| Restoration Hardware Carmel Outdoor Collection |

Okay the gorgeous weather here in the San Francisco Bay Area inspired this post...Everyone loves the classic clean lines of Restoration Hardware. Their prices though? Not so much. Here's a fun outdoor collection from JCPenney that, I think is inspired by Restoration Hardware's Carmel Outdoor furniture.

Restoration Hardware's Carmel Sofa $699 + Linen cushions $469 = Total $1,168.00


JCPenney's Antiquity Sofa = $329 (on sale, incl. cushions)



Restoration Hardware's Carmel Lounge Chair $369 + Linen cushions $189 = Total for two $1,116.00


JCPenney's Antiquity Chair = $200 for TWO!



Restoration Hardware's Carmel Chaise $619 + Linen cushions $179 = Total $798.00



JCPenney's Antiquity Chaise = $179 (on sale)

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