Love it! - Pottery Barn SALE!

What would we all do without a little Pottery Barn in our lives? I know for me, part of my home would be empty, which is why I picked some of my fave pieces currently on sale to save you the leg work! For these and MANY more of those great finds you've been eyeing and waiting to go on sale, visit their website and stores.















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Love it! - Greek key side table

Black glass with gold Greek key border pattern creates a glamorous old Hollywood look. Sleek, sexy and chic - this versatile side table works in a traditional or transitional style space. Great design detailing to flank a neutral solid sofa.


www.PlantationLa.com - 20x20x24H $725

Love it! - Gold wine glasses

Live like Royalty with these Florentine goblets made of real gold. Inspired by vessels of the 15th century, I'm pretty sure you'll be the only one of all your friends to have a set like these! (bragging rights included - wink)


www.Vivre.com - Florentine Wine Glasses (set of 4) $345

Love it! - Stools

Perfect for small or large spaces, stools make great fillers to accompany your larger seating and sit atop drinks, floral arrangements, books or accessories. On the other hand, for smaller spaces they make great substitutes for extra seating that you can pull in and out when expecting extra guests for dinner parties and soirees. Likewise, if you have a space that is lacking in decorative interest, keep your main furniture neutral and add smaller accent pieces, like a stool to spice up the room with a punch of color, a stylish pattern or a unique silhouette!





All available at - www.TonicHome.com

Project - Wooden armchair

One day I was walking home in the rain and came across a pile of wooden chairs abandoned on the street curb, all in various forms of distress. Carrying groceries, no umbrella and wet I paused, but continued walking. After five steps, I walked back, put down my bags and started picking through the variety of chairs to find the one most intact. They were all gorgeous and I couldn't believe they had been tossed, but you know what they say, "One man's trash ..." One wooden chair caught my eye and luckily for me it only had a twisted, detached arm that could be mended back into place and shameful vinyl, that could be easily reupholstered. After lugging the heavy chair home, I immediately screwed the arm back into place, reinforcing the joints with "liquid nails" all-purpose glue and clamped it in place to make sure it adhered. Since the chair was soaked I let it dry for a couple of days. Once dry, and the arm solidly back in place, I then on my patio sanded down the entire chair removing its old layers of polyurethane. In the pics below, you can see it back to its natural matte unstained wood. I then stripped the vinyl, old nailheads and batting. Next I painted it high-gloss, oil-based Benjamin Moore "White Dove" for a rich durable finish - no primer needed. I knew in my head what I was going for - updating it to a stylish "Ralph Lauren Home" look - white finish with contrasting dark-navy velvet and nautical brass nailhead trim. Once the three coats of paint dried, I reupholstered the front, filling it with new batting, upholstering the back flat and finishing it off by hammering a border of shiny brass nailheads. Having found the chair for free, the cost of a quart of paint, one yard of velvet fabric and nail heads, the total cost was just around $75!

Love it! - Wisteria.com SALE!

www.Wisteria.com

Love it! - Williams-Sonoma Home mirror

This colonial fretwork mirror stopped me dead in my computer tracks. After gasping, I immediately knew what I would be blogging about today - the white is my fave. Love anything with bamboo fretwork and in multiple color and size options to boot!



www.wshome.com - Hampstead Mirror Small-Large $595-795

Love it! - SourcePerrier.com - 60% OFF!!

USE CODE "Spring60" at checkout to receive an additional 60%OFF on all in-stock items plus free shipping on orders over $300 PLACED BY MAY 31, 2009
www.SourcePerrier.com

Market Profile - TonicHome.com

TonicHome.com is one of my fave online shops that is so well curated you can literally decorate your entire home from the comfort of your computer. From traditional and Chippendale styles, to classic and contemporary, it's a designer's paradise. The website is categorized and indexed to be totally user friendly - online shopping has never looked this good!









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Market Profile - Desserts by Tawny Ong

A dear friend of mine Tawny Ong had the privilege this past week of catering the desserts at Gracie Mansion for Mayor Bloomberg's Lawn Party. Mini cupcakes in a variety of scrumptious flavors and banana pudding too sinful to describe were bigger hits then the food itself! If you live in the New York tri-state area - NY, Connecticut and New Jersey, then you're in luck because she delivers to your front door for any size party or event. Just take a look at her website and extensive menu. Once you try her goods, you'll be a repeat offender for life!









Desserts by Tawny Ong - www.TawnyOng.com