tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85644271113434414762024-03-13T13:20:00.576-07:00Design SASA beautiful home is extremely important to our overall health and it also has to fit within our personal budget and available time. This blog is a place where I can share reasonably priced resources and design tips that I discover along the way. This way can all live our lives more beautifully. Thank you for visiting my blog and I look forward to your comments!Sarah Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04973800967622004200noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8564427111343441476.post-81708443501035916472010-08-31T23:13:00.000-07:002010-08-31T23:13:22.113-07:00Happy FabricWhile perusing the internet looking at fabrics I came across this gorgeous print from Calico Corners in four lovely color variations. Not sure where I could use this fabric but, I will find a spot for it! It also helps that I am utterly in love with the Dahlias I bought for my garden and am happy to report are thriving even with my some what forgetful gardening skills. <br />
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</span></div>Sarah Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04973800967622004200noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8564427111343441476.post-2510744005377508032009-08-30T15:32:00.000-07:002009-08-30T18:52:13.282-07:00Bedding<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCQ7ezyRKHgm673E92iYlewnrLM7MtaSpEdzWE8gNs2_4XBhsp-sOsFbDvFq9QY-GtiGoKn-GABF_y8NIC_k8PY23DyrqltR-NIY5gBDHKceY_K8P6bnDzulX24nXNjisxhg4Id3CYx50/s1600-h/Picture1+095.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCQ7ezyRKHgm673E92iYlewnrLM7MtaSpEdzWE8gNs2_4XBhsp-sOsFbDvFq9QY-GtiGoKn-GABF_y8NIC_k8PY23DyrqltR-NIY5gBDHKceY_K8P6bnDzulX24nXNjisxhg4Id3CYx50/s400/Picture1+095.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU0EkzKpt9UkYeA1TH-Dbzh-QgmCOAPjHWgteutMVi6QuZx47_79HfzFELZ0D9F3zT9lbhZdnBNj7gQ4NWWgyJYODjr1bl3z1hFDKp4CNMtQCOu6Tfov_OnIr8KCtsTBmq8plZl87T38M/s1600-h/MH1108_SAWAYA_bed_V.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU0EkzKpt9UkYeA1TH-Dbzh-QgmCOAPjHWgteutMVi6QuZx47_79HfzFELZ0D9F3zT9lbhZdnBNj7gQ4NWWgyJYODjr1bl3z1hFDKp4CNMtQCOu6Tfov_OnIr8KCtsTBmq8plZl87T38M/s200/MH1108_SAWAYA_bed_V.jpg" /></a></div>I can't think of a better place to spend some of your hard earned dough than to on making your bed and your nightly respite super cozy! Soft sheets, warm and comfy comforters to snuggle into at night can make your life just a little bit better.<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> I have to say I am extremely particular when it comes to the look of bedding. I believe it should be simple and sophisticated, crisp and clean and never overdone. I love soft textures and adding a cozy throw blanket to the end of the bed to bring in more texture and contrast. This type of bedding because of its clean and classic look will suit many styles from bohemian chick to ultra modern.</span><br />
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The biggest but also most expensive fix is to get a new mattress. But for some reason those things are super duper expensive! So, the next best thing is to add an extra layer to your existing mattress such as the egg crate or down mattress pad. They are both heavenly to sleep on and can make a huge difference for not a lot of mullah. </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.linenplace.com/products/Bedding/basics.html">Linen Place</a><br />
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<div align="justify"><span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana;"></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="border: medium none;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">I would love to have fresh <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">bouquets</span> of flowers every week in my home and in every room. They bring nature in and give a room that finished special feel. But this can be both pricey and although I fancy my self as a stylish can do everything woman I really don't have the time to be arranging purchasing, arranging and maintaining <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">arrangements</span> of flowers. So, how does one still bring nature in the house and give a room that finished look without going to fake flowers? Here are a few of my favorite nature inspired items that are maintenance free and fairly inexpensive.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: verdana;"><b>TWIGS AND BRANCHES</b> </span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana;">A simple arrangement of branches or twigs can be a wonderful substitute for a floral arrangement and will last much longer than a bouquet of flowers. I love the striking simplicity they add to a space and the natural earthy feel of them. </span></div><br />
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<span style="font-family: verdana;">(<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">kuwa</span> branches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">(dried nesttle hallow)</span> <br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #660000; font-family: verdana;"><b>DRIED PLANTS </b><span style="color: black;">There is an assortment of interesting plant alternatives to fresh flowers. These simple yet elegant dried plants will bring life and color to your room but will last well beyond a bouquet of flowers. </span></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="border: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpS_0kRej1Y7clR1I9nDiVOCewMzj6TjSQiA3nXz6uQm-W6FY-2GM-LMOhcP01l4KXt_4Y4dslQXExwd5SdZWT-ujAwG62QK3eZ3pkJTYlAL310zpZErtG0cNadr7jG1k97yBZHmTabZU/s1600-h/Peppers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" lk="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpS_0kRej1Y7clR1I9nDiVOCewMzj6TjSQiA3nXz6uQm-W6FY-2GM-LMOhcP01l4KXt_4Y4dslQXExwd5SdZWT-ujAwG62QK3eZ3pkJTYlAL310zpZErtG0cNadr7jG1k97yBZHmTabZU/s320/Peppers.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">(dried red peppers)</span></div><div class="separator" style="border: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh501ZgnsAUYmObpx-lBzgqu6b0LZ__fQVINgpvtdgIDZobYq9taGix781voTDBdsx0Hd5mAE62ybj-VUjT3Do0-SRLFtgs1LPrvZZpgSBVrtiiF4xLF2XYdZM0C49RM7ctGgTskBIxYEg/s1600-h/Tallow+Berry.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" lk="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh501ZgnsAUYmObpx-lBzgqu6b0LZ__fQVINgpvtdgIDZobYq9taGix781voTDBdsx0Hd5mAE62ybj-VUjT3Do0-SRLFtgs1LPrvZZpgSBVrtiiF4xLF2XYdZM0C49RM7ctGgTskBIxYEg/s320/Tallow+Berry.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">(tallow berry)</span></div><div class="separator" style="border: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWKGkNGbF8PLCDtz9GDU-DZIrhOEHFy7G5ZZ5gAizcRI-I_vNgaXGUIVIukkkmnTSX9FdkTVqY6H9I-7Ilg639eM7AaL2EuRkcRnFNUgwRnua0vEs_DQOtHuvl3uA0zYo2yTXNRcUtW2Q/s1600-h/Globe+Thistle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" lk="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWKGkNGbF8PLCDtz9GDU-DZIrhOEHFy7G5ZZ5gAizcRI-I_vNgaXGUIVIukkkmnTSX9FdkTVqY6H9I-7Ilg639eM7AaL2EuRkcRnFNUgwRnua0vEs_DQOtHuvl3uA0zYo2yTXNRcUtW2Q/s320/Globe+Thistle.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">(globe thistle)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq2iEFBPpq2pWRmDznH-8tJEIHGRxkP7ThDj8lv5u5WdJGWP_oU2Pn5_YEx_nlVefTu5k6ojJaVNOdxORWNdjBa3rrpnwgqEK96_3q_B5gs0TXSkX_1JWqgBrBRF1GzJ1TRXvCPsroz50/s1600-h/billyballs+or+Craspedia.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" lk="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq2iEFBPpq2pWRmDznH-8tJEIHGRxkP7ThDj8lv5u5WdJGWP_oU2Pn5_YEx_nlVefTu5k6ojJaVNOdxORWNdjBa3rrpnwgqEK96_3q_B5gs0TXSkX_1JWqgBrBRF1GzJ1TRXvCPsroz50/s320/billyballs+or+Craspedia.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">(billy balls aka craspedia)</span></div><br />
<a href="http://www.nettletonhollow.com/">Nettle Hollow</a><br />
<a href="http://www.amgrowers.com/driedflowers.htm">AM Growers</a><br />
<a href="http://www.target.com/gp/search/ref=sr_ln_1/186-9055129-4181360?ie=UTF8&search-alias=tgt-index&frombrowse=0&index=target&field-browse=1038576&rh=k%3Adecorative%20ball%2Cn%3A3151061&field-keywords=decorative%20ball">Target</a>Sarah Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04973800967622004200noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8564427111343441476.post-32761013671445697242009-08-16T21:44:00.000-07:002009-08-30T19:08:16.167-07:00Area Rugs #2<div align="justify"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Area rugs help tie a room together and can be a great opportunity to add a bit of color or pattern to a space. Luckily there are many affordable options and some great websites to pick and choice from. Below are some of my faves but you should check out the websites for yourself.</span></div><div align="center"></div><div align="left"><b><span style="color: #333399; font-family: Verdana;">Inmod</span> </b></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><a href="http://www.inmod.com/modern-rugs.html">http://www.inmod.com/modern-rugs.html</a></span> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370797076203267186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQkZCa5K5LYD6RqcWPAOLigJQradfr3vuSvTHxZQ8Afv6w6rum6QIaNCBAGbQfEzxSmTbi6kPsxlAWROogIRe9t-Ow17t0VgUkvir4oWcCRNjJPfl8vxELsuhDAPh_huuOmBRv8ETNbdA/s400/6207+Faro+Area+Rug-+Inmod.jpg" style="display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Farao Area Rug- 6207</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370797441290352722" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-PbLq5iFUzP7dzJXpVlKmnfjWamBMkMI_2F68YDmAUsXGYgHLkgbSmkgyVV63WOd9h8162jvka50w_lx2M1Zi5bCBV7_nUbNULLmb0JWqJ5sReSdqWkwYAVs9AOejlD0oxInSCSObWvw/s400/6208+Faro+Area+Rug-+Inmod.jpg" style="display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Faro Area Rug 6208</span></div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370798708811561442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkZ4ca4LKsIU0XiJ8j9pC5HnRxIxRRBeJ0b2uZa2tIowAnX3i5W3WlM7l5b2_-vcd47mkpG64hjRzri8lsqAxuIyoGXVujRGONxyi4bmCdxFEa0F9d1Hlz87uNj4EfR77XKQtvWbFUVSI/s400/6401+Aschera+Area+Rug-+Inmod.jpg" style="display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /><br />
<div align="center"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Aschera Rug 6401</span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370801406871196402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaCZsqpX3-9RSF3P7ujPjxEcV3RbsEj09C9MP3i38fGsE3o7N4O57VIyQf749LCHFk7Zz03Qw4wdeNaiK95uQLtWRfKTeCpjlRi4-IhDUsPElfOInJ8n6r57HpmQmtVYgYR58xofKTIcg/s400/Bistro+Luxe+Breeze-+Area+Rug-+Inmod.jpg" style="display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 279px;" /><br />
<div align="center"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Bistro Luxe Breeze</span></div><div align="center"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370799366769458802" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmwojfV-kn8dQMbHwPzUoJ84g-MDLD4dyH1xsO68KWjNc6d_3lAjlH2FWWIurtHZ6YcBIUykCFevENStT6nuwBN8Uc7LIcUIff2okM32ytITHXAKTpbcPBerf2H57rTJej2YN1U4a6ptE/s400/6500+Fenja+Area+Rug.jpg" style="display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /><span style="font-family: verdana;">Fenja-6500</span><br />
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<div align="center"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Dharma- 7527</span></div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370800933265016610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVAt0wmQAfGLiPvp9ISK28l4PKO3ou6b5i4cseCE_3AoJqgbY2qXxGDeZ3tU0Mmuam1wMcL9TfiO6Zrr8RXD4C5HhXdg6KJgjfcHfuYCevnyYYv65hqnPjvYKhCyBn2x6JwoC7NQHzNCc/s400/Festival+Branches+Area+Rug-+Inmod.jpg" style="display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 240px;" /><br />
<div align="center"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Festival Branches</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333399; font-family: verdana;"><b>Angela Adams</b></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><a href="http://www.angelaadams.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?listcategories=action&parent=0001&keywords=all">http://www.angelaadams.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?listcategories=action&parent=0001&keywords=all</a></span></div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370802688389166866" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyvf4iDnN0MS-RumCePmfBDATjhCUVfzMMcqZyS7753bOi3M94Lch2sRZCKbIMgfcH7HOI3Z0VcHV3jAjVCxBOT8KsFMW7c3jVpepepAXdNgXzZ8oN3Y4ajNI3cP57ERzaLEvXv80QL4o/s400/Birch+Evening-+Angela+Adams.jpg" style="display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /> <br />
<div align="center"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Birch Evening</span> <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370802950182396866" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSU9toX6hLMdUiCE7egdpkdJJexOZz5AKu4bHsdJFz2pKK-JKsasE2Si7NeVykkNTxYTIv0vDozywSvj1qRV4GFFS_6r90-aoyD3g04FR5eniBR7cx_2Bm_uOHnKppc1NwkA5BflEuiww/s400/Fern+Suede-+Angela+Adams.jpg" style="display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /><span style="font-family: verdana;">Fern Suede</span></div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370803201190907586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1c2L0d-fuyBkl4dcfwg487pjNWErUIQDmdX6sbyBAb-jggGnvPpjJ96u7csSazyEUdKELqgBKz3a9i4Q7j3vykVklgSE0XIWf1WGEUFUbPRQa7L6sG00R02jVpYCGbh8od93A743i8Fo/s400/Islands+Chocolate-+Angela+Adams.jpg" style="display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /> <br />
<div align="center"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Islands Chocolate</span><br />
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</div><span style="color: #333399; font-family: verdana;"><b>Design Public- Thomas Paul Rugs</b></span><br />
<a href="http://www.designpublic.com/shop/rugs"><span style="font-family: verdana;">http://www.designpublic.com/shop/rugs</span></a><br />
<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370804952634308514" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrbD1TvtFLx1A-Pxoo0ckY4LiPkGu7eslc6bEeI3ZKj8_g4fpJFjrdF9lbSkFwAUyKXgP70qWaFUZAFNGDdBj3Yy7mgj-9RXjfLYrS_Hem7tAU8NmLzMS0I9y6mH1q240OIbZuPGmllQM/s400/Thomas+Paul+Rugs+Blossom-+Design+Public.jpg" style="display: block; height: 250px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 168px;" /><br />
<div align="center"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Blossom</span><br />
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<div align="center"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Seed</span> </div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370805384878235586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4sY3u6QoY124UhA2NW6YtDOUfkkJLBhiJpKvc3OM5M8JGtPlrHmSeoPMfeRZiQau238ABOjkf2QlEzZHQXCEJGvROj4FnOfXCuz5VVx6ICaqKayBcptT7i5AQ8C2yOSxbX7myMQYlLeY/s400/Thomas+Paus+Rugs++Coral+Dhurrie-+Design+Public.jpg" style="display: block; height: 250px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 167px;" /> <br />
<div align="center"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Coral Dhurrie </span></div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370805894954891490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO8rqgcxY8Ty4Mev9b4ddYcS5jIHsex_w3dz-j5sntmu0ZBlVpu-NlyBG0Zh-ienoTEuhSKLgcn6k9Q1xE4JAjnT7p7KmWwJUeiQow5JPHJwvpVdOKMtlG1KN1An0wXqNTzxdBsGzvnL0/s400/Thomas+Paul+Rugs+Damask.jpg" style="display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 273px;" /> <br />
<div align="center"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Damask</span><br />
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<div align="center"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Zinnia</span> </div>Sarah Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04973800967622004200noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8564427111343441476.post-39410387888864596692009-08-09T20:35:00.000-07:002009-08-30T19:08:35.365-07:00Going Green #1<div align="justify"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: black;">Decorating our homes or redesigning rooms is a chance to strut our personalities. It is also though, an opportunity to our demonstrate our values. Buying recycled furniture or pieces that have a low impact on the environment is a great way to put into our beliefs into play.<br />
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</b> </span><b><span style="color: #006600;">Environment Furniture</span></b><br />
</span><a href="http://environmentfurniture.com/"><span style="font-family: verdana;">http://environmentfurniture.com/</span></a><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />
<span style="color: black;">This modern line of furniture is not only handsomely rugged but also environmentally councious. </span><br />
"Part design consortium, part modern craftsman, Environment is a furniture maker unlike any other, underscoring its commitment to people and the planet through a forward thinking commitment to using materials and processes with low environmental impact."</span> </div><div align="justify"></div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368184142493648610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL4tYonohQFJ4t7zZ9bb_5rs5TzzdQSXUIv9Cd6rsPR4vOTJpF3FCGWlITpQuQuco_MOp7zSwQ2HE9uSE9-2Vqgki8JFBBvxfk9tL1o8Sm2z_UMxwAtQYZqACjFrsYQovfFCG-jhi4CY4/s400/santomer-coffeetable.jpg" style="display: block; height: 106px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /> <br />
<div align="center"><span style="font-family: verdana;">SANTOMER COFFEE TABLE</span><br />
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</div><div align="center"></div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368181848641597298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyrRm7fxbxUWpbQIp3drdQIFuWGc_F4VJmgoHFBfOW_DvlWJaKMqLZO9FhD_d62F0KpE6uH1bgsw1RYD_x2ExHYVb9mm24BOBIbjjAFUvaVyG10y75BvSRDk2ex8_BJZSHmuDkRn12KeU/s400/parati-platform.jpg" style="display: block; height: 228px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /><br />
<div align="center"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">PARATI PLATFORM</span> <span style="font-family: verdana;">BED</span> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368185374908058834" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqmaR4-kA_JQOMb_JZ_4p98WLD4hYUAMI3s6IU3zhXMwVVHlbaZU-q4Nkgs5hmFLO0LWzDxlyMYzGE3Qp2pDTT8rxpZhMI_XC_UbaID8vwjp3QLcWapf5Io2PtxbNqrgEADIv_UcpGJDw/s400/curve-peroba-dresser.jpg" style="display: block; height: 199px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /> <br />
<div align="center"><span style="font-family: verdana;">CURVE PEROBA DRESSER</span></div><div align="center"></div><span style="color: #006600;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368183194683164690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVmHf4XFSiP2-lvLu5zPDWUmfrl73gW7G34omgmttjEa3nRWXhs6azZg6NXPSGVfm2SIr0RQchQtuS04xdGQE_bK2WcwX2-gYCYyLsRS5G6GcCXXc369gXkBIMKpjAPgD13_ayvBDTNK0/s400/parati-mirror.jpg" style="display: block; height: 269px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /> </span><br />
<div align="center"></div><span style="color: #006600;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: verdana;">PARATI MIRROR</span><br />
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<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368184621620820082" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1MWDW5JgIFR1SJm1fOzZyGknYaOmKoknJQtV5D5rJu_FFjfhlfJHUHJl6kXAATr9kZcmVsk_S7iILR5f4K4MTzXlT1KymMaki-tXga4HJJ5qy7WaPWVLttHoBtSsMydVCYdZcO3QhrfM/s400/cina-sofa.jpg" style="display: block; height: 123px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /> <br />
<div align="center"><span style="font-family: verdana;">CINA SOFA</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"></span></div>Sarah Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04973800967622004200noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8564427111343441476.post-24448333207411664992009-08-01T14:40:00.000-07:002009-08-30T18:59:09.544-07:00Wallpapers Galore<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Wallpaper is back and the assortment of seriously fabulous options is mouthwatering. Whether your style is retro cool, seventies funk or deco sheik there is the perfect wallpaper out there to compliment your style.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: red;">Graham and Brown</span></b> carry a tremendous variety and even have a beautiful Eco line. The assortment of styles is fantastic.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.grahambrown.com/">http://www.grahambrown.com</a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG35zXnfH_VvIcANcvFlabm48INsnLRPJJo_QLWlhsprADZhCQ2t836aRimgKSLojr8PpQpj4kIxthKLb5Ji3iElVUG_PaX0etFCdKF3UXbY-nRZUp8QTMUGTyFWI92bskEctdBVF6wnA/s1600-h/Graham+and+Brown+Hemingway+Design+Wallpaper+-+Matchsticks+Circles+pattern.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365132162253403282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG35zXnfH_VvIcANcvFlabm48INsnLRPJJo_QLWlhsprADZhCQ2t836aRimgKSLojr8PpQpj4kIxthKLb5Ji3iElVUG_PaX0etFCdKF3UXbY-nRZUp8QTMUGTyFWI92bskEctdBVF6wnA/s400/Graham+and+Brown+Hemingway+Design+Wallpaper+-+Matchsticks+Circles+pattern.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 327px;" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">(matchsticks circle patterns)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHrv9aEa5xYZPJlmtEtvJ0JaWGKUrqeebrqd1jYmD86KUARrScBv55cv3X1gm2PGvtWJfDc6Y7asbfEGzTiXlCo1L86o6gp_RA28K2WMqp-l2LXvgR5O7ymq5n2kI_3uEhu8JHXhsFTKQ/s1600-h/Grahamandbrown_birdcages_1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365132594871313842" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHrv9aEa5xYZPJlmtEtvJ0JaWGKUrqeebrqd1jYmD86KUARrScBv55cv3X1gm2PGvtWJfDc6Y7asbfEGzTiXlCo1L86o6gp_RA28K2WMqp-l2LXvgR5O7ymq5n2kI_3uEhu8JHXhsFTKQ/s400/Grahamandbrown_birdcages_1.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 363px;" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">(birdcages)</span><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwg1DNK0t7faxepAa-V3Rg1z0D1Y1hSh_TVp1QVIX1wt9hd4i9fPVl1jgyEZBGhi0I0ld1xg4YPLX3ioJ2SeUPmEYi8Pbx6s_2UgEtPc-zFujrTObwQjMFqxRcznZTBTVj8Aqna7ml7mc/s1600-h/Grahamandbrownprintables.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365132265764207170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwg1DNK0t7faxepAa-V3Rg1z0D1Y1hSh_TVp1QVIX1wt9hd4i9fPVl1jgyEZBGhi0I0ld1xg4YPLX3ioJ2SeUPmEYi8Pbx6s_2UgEtPc-zFujrTObwQjMFqxRcznZTBTVj8Aqna7ml7mc/s400/Grahamandbrownprintables.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">(printables)</span><span style="color: red;"><br />
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<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><b><span style="color: red;">Ferm Living</span> </b>has wonderful modern wallpapers that would add a burst of interest to any room.</div></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.ferm-living.com/">http://www.ferm-living.com/</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaUBoBceO05x742QJp-2KjNW47KbGeV2XmUW7A2Je4f0hubiCR5umd9PRr9T5c090k1LuaylnGuaa__ZR8ONjoetkZkr_dm0WrvqUGwCIo3Th5zCLjC-37DWojwUxEsmPb46PmWIwRS2M/s1600-h/Ferm_feather.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365137054033608210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaUBoBceO05x742QJp-2KjNW47KbGeV2XmUW7A2Je4f0hubiCR5umd9PRr9T5c090k1LuaylnGuaa__ZR8ONjoetkZkr_dm0WrvqUGwCIo3Th5zCLjC-37DWojwUxEsmPb46PmWIwRS2M/s400/Ferm_feather.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 299px;" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">(feather)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq93VwZ6__BVgIlq_wnhMXLodkoix-SduqpQTet57Sq9ztf_GtDtdgQOlnZBkRtLWWCFY2OhQeYzHoNyvbBrgzzDgCvTXGB0py9LYs7ZbrDBPuW_S3z9cwMCLAv_b5179M1NMiJMgxzrk/s1600-h/tree-bomb-by-ferm-living.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365140674631025826" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq93VwZ6__BVgIlq_wnhMXLodkoix-SduqpQTet57Sq9ztf_GtDtdgQOlnZBkRtLWWCFY2OhQeYzHoNyvbBrgzzDgCvTXGB0py9LYs7ZbrDBPuW_S3z9cwMCLAv_b5179M1NMiJMgxzrk/s400/tree-bomb-by-ferm-living.png" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">(tree bomb)</span><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYh67NaKp3epMxJxat6XgaP10oVjWrxjJ5P3FpOBiHo2Q08DKvPw83gL2WmL3bpxAEIiEgtF19JdyI04P5WDdwRV3ih0mBXeophL4GHAvSi6y16p7xEK_SV53XHVoNZvtDQz628dMyB00/s1600-h/ferm_walldot.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365140902611323010" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYh67NaKp3epMxJxat6XgaP10oVjWrxjJ5P3FpOBiHo2Q08DKvPw83gL2WmL3bpxAEIiEgtF19JdyI04P5WDdwRV3ih0mBXeophL4GHAvSi6y16p7xEK_SV53XHVoNZvtDQz628dMyB00/s400/ferm_walldot.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 285px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 285px;" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">(walldot)</span><br />
<div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: red;">Trove Wallpaper</span></b> has delicate and flowing prints that add a serene and gracefulness to any room.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.troveline.com/">http://www.troveline.com</a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7axmodq4N-BLhIR7TH0rTh6mT2budiCkXqH36Q0X4_uxmNj5BtKPYVD9RWIwxWu6KXOT59LpN62M4CwiX6te25fBp5t1hXjnWPcr_cCMSnp8UKXuJybjANfq-5vXamu-WzePIqv2W_Lc/s1600-h/Trove_Askella.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365142732150893266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7axmodq4N-BLhIR7TH0rTh6mT2budiCkXqH36Q0X4_uxmNj5BtKPYVD9RWIwxWu6KXOT59LpN62M4CwiX6te25fBp5t1hXjnWPcr_cCMSnp8UKXuJybjANfq-5vXamu-WzePIqv2W_Lc/s400/Trove_Askella.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 220px;" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">(askella)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUP4mWUw0-PDqXx7PAi0hCA2ZIFyBZtNXLSVUItb8ZiNIDMf5N5hxg2SIgzj1VzD-3NYtc9n2sSo0riEW44zbb3oJ-1zFv6Z3yhMyMYOUCub_TFk3gStvpJtjmgBNRdAOoZcUOhg9Wq7E/s1600-h/Trove_Alula.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365142910871831442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUP4mWUw0-PDqXx7PAi0hCA2ZIFyBZtNXLSVUItb8ZiNIDMf5N5hxg2SIgzj1VzD-3NYtc9n2sSo0riEW44zbb3oJ-1zFv6Z3yhMyMYOUCub_TFk3gStvpJtjmgBNRdAOoZcUOhg9Wq7E/s400/Trove_Alula.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 214px;" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">(alula)</span><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC7ZcMQCJlX_-eFqCUSxbgtwBPROglGwOM5a7d_-HIoUPmFAr3CUDAiUFXtJmpZh9hzHnL76PtLXQ6Bv5ne4mTwA9ipVTz2ZklVTqD-PgCCjMCQJhu1tSYmj2kbcBc5IGpNhyGERtWrRw/s1600-h/Trove_errai.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365143890338329058" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC7ZcMQCJlX_-eFqCUSxbgtwBPROglGwOM5a7d_-HIoUPmFAr3CUDAiUFXtJmpZh9hzHnL76PtLXQ6Bv5ne4mTwA9ipVTz2ZklVTqD-PgCCjMCQJhu1tSYmj2kbcBc5IGpNhyGERtWrRw/s400/Trove_errai.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 362px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 195px;" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">(errai)</span></div>Sarah Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04973800967622004200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8564427111343441476.post-37805827461360129422009-07-10T09:41:00.001-07:002009-08-30T19:00:08.252-07:00Ikea New Arrivals<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Before I get into it I want to give a good excuse for my absence. I recently moved from New York to California and have been extremely distracted by the relocation. But, I am back and will be posting about all the goodies I find here in beautiful northern California. </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Ikea</span>: </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">I have to say that although <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Ikea</span> has some lovely accessories and some decent furniture I have never been a total fan. But, this new Egan line is beautiful but, also a bit more expensive then there other pieces. Is <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Ikea</span> getting pricier or am I just getting cheaper? Here are some of the pieces from the Egan line. They are in a rich walnut finish which is a refreshing change from the blond woods or painted black furniture. I have seen an industry shift toward natural colored walnuts and other medium- darker colored woods and I couldn't be happier about this. </div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFAA3If8D7Km6hzhGQrmByrarHOL-YwC_rKGlQGMpvxhN0NOlCUzf9ewVgJsDXvxmKJyMlABmZKpX2mldYpOHQ6XBrIjhwtTSDtebPLPAwyQGwKALZJEGT6rRKAa4thUxLOFTCSEMeLQA/s1600-h/Engan+Chest+of+Drawers+%24149.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356876115998404946" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFAA3If8D7Km6hzhGQrmByrarHOL-YwC_rKGlQGMpvxhN0NOlCUzf9ewVgJsDXvxmKJyMlABmZKpX2mldYpOHQ6XBrIjhwtTSDtebPLPAwyQGwKALZJEGT6rRKAa4thUxLOFTCSEMeLQA/s400/Engan+Chest+of+Drawers+%24149.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 250px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 250px;" /></a><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6QI2U5c84ZnfhhbbVQcDX6qOZZulK_wA-gKE7NaYOLsy7e6nvEDtF69zYhp66UENXMUUc8L-UYZv6F1EKcTwF0YuhNmyo7aX7d1mq-giRQPGI3NOGJOzJ04zXHIRQU18-d0pg4J7Jdp0/s1600-h/Engan+Dresser+%24149.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6QI2U5c84ZnfhhbbVQcDX6qOZZulK_wA-gKE7NaYOLsy7e6nvEDtF69zYhp66UENXMUUc8L-UYZv6F1EKcTwF0YuhNmyo7aX7d1mq-giRQPGI3NOGJOzJ04zXHIRQU18-d0pg4J7Jdp0/s1600-h/Engan+Dresser+%24149.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6QI2U5c84ZnfhhbbVQcDX6qOZZulK_wA-gKE7NaYOLsy7e6nvEDtF69zYhp66UENXMUUc8L-UYZv6F1EKcTwF0YuhNmyo7aX7d1mq-giRQPGI3NOGJOzJ04zXHIRQU18-d0pg4J7Jdp0/s1600-h/Engan+Dresser+%24149.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="text-decoration: none;"><br />
<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356875999873227426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6QI2U5c84ZnfhhbbVQcDX6qOZZulK_wA-gKE7NaYOLsy7e6nvEDtF69zYhp66UENXMUUc8L-UYZv6F1EKcTwF0YuhNmyo7aX7d1mq-giRQPGI3NOGJOzJ04zXHIRQU18-d0pg4J7Jdp0/s400/Engan+Dresser+%24149.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 250px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; text-decoration: underline; width: 250px;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0000ee; text-decoration: underline;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0000ee; text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq5hNZxGvO3hRYkTt-LJa3XcPujx-vxwR0AT5z5669-gNdAjH52NStuh1KYeSu0-6hwU54oMVff2ApHNsPZ3YWKIeVpvssXmHggEPXXuEE-6kBoqMZ12Yvt0sjNdLBEejpjr1ebKJWlNE/s1600-h/Engan+Bedframe+%24149.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356876377217809154" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq5hNZxGvO3hRYkTt-LJa3XcPujx-vxwR0AT5z5669-gNdAjH52NStuh1KYeSu0-6hwU54oMVff2ApHNsPZ3YWKIeVpvssXmHggEPXXuEE-6kBoqMZ12Yvt0sjNdLBEejpjr1ebKJWlNE/s400/Engan+Bedframe+%24149.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 250px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 250px;" /></a></span></span></div></div>Sarah Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04973800967622004200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8564427111343441476.post-36902819822339740042009-05-13T11:51:00.000-07:002009-08-30T19:03:55.664-07:00Shop Locally<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">By now must of us are aware that shopping locally is good for both the environment and helps to support our local entrepreneurs. the great thing for me is that I live in NY which means shopping locally is shopping at many of the best furniture and accessory stores in the country. this is especially true for those of us that live in Brooklyn where entrepreneurship and originality are a driving force for this borough. additionally, many of the local business have a tremendous assortment of vintages and antiques that have been scouted out from around the country. i am starting of with Williamsburg because sadly in the last few months i have seen some of my favorite stores shut down due to the economy and i want to give a thumbs up to the strong that are thriving (or surviving).</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">williamsburg</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">A and G Merch</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">111 North 6th Street</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Brooklyn NY 11211</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://aandgmerch.com/">aandgmerch.com</a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">This boutique furniture and home store has a rustic quirky barnyard theme going on with exampled by the availability of various fabricated moose heads and farm animal statues. these fun home decorating items are situated amongst more serious modern and contemporary furniture pieces that are very reasonably priced. additionally, the staff is very friendly and laid back.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhBDWia1rqp55KXO-x4yNd_0scoNRe_QZAboxZ6DSZk18z904MXtQWIHC6Y94jqO2ZYyLdPyESv4J1a0Yr3B1_7m7ekxA7UZJJa4oHMlJOEBYMTpimRsoLT-_jmc_mUEH9SXQmtoWWuTc/s1600-h/quadrant++home+copy.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335803445125163586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhBDWia1rqp55KXO-x4yNd_0scoNRe_QZAboxZ6DSZk18z904MXtQWIHC6Y94jqO2ZYyLdPyESv4J1a0Yr3B1_7m7ekxA7UZJJa4oHMlJOEBYMTpimRsoLT-_jmc_mUEH9SXQmtoWWuTc/s320/quadrant++home+copy.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 313px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">these are just a few of the fantastic and quirky home products available at A and G Merch</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFBT6a6v6v0-3aUo7K6JmkIlMX95M3gVUdIv-j8WqgOK0e6BbCgY5NFCc6P7oM4D6_5q0OQEq-brUAqMq-VOsPtbesbWXwA-atjmDux9xMo4F2nkFWcc6XA3RTO8ezbiZl729fOyJ06NQ/s1600-h/Chairs++copy.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335804836617921394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFBT6a6v6v0-3aUo7K6JmkIlMX95M3gVUdIv-j8WqgOK0e6BbCgY5NFCc6P7oM4D6_5q0OQEq-brUAqMq-VOsPtbesbWXwA-atjmDux9xMo4F2nkFWcc6XA3RTO8ezbiZl729fOyJ06NQ/s320/Chairs++copy.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 191px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">the "do everything swivel chair" $299 is available and black or white leather and makes a perfect office chair or would even work well in a living room as a stylish yet petite side chair.<br />
the "caleb chair and ottoman" $708 for both is a sleek but very comfortable lounge.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoG3lXHts_QSFBaZwLOppokC7ozDkeck9uSFzXVtENm1LScMI-Soj5UbCiiakETyq0frtsiacVvTFln5z6YdtU6o0syee3cpw7Y5DQa6E78tyEVd6puKIAohIa6eS7FthBI7dzXKdwzjw/s1600-h/group+birds.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335807775975449266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoG3lXHts_QSFBaZwLOppokC7ozDkeck9uSFzXVtENm1LScMI-Soj5UbCiiakETyq0frtsiacVvTFln5z6YdtU6o0syee3cpw7Y5DQa6E78tyEVd6puKIAohIa6eS7FthBI7dzXKdwzjw/s320/group+birds.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 135px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyD1BF9uUwyOJOz9NVD2l79PTFhUOEaQj5Yd-vt2rI5baBXO-ysFO4fHKMHQjXJ7kvPuijGCMr4ehW0QeTzv3d2DpBx9DeQwNQucDi0D4Ph5eY2a99s3Uy1eJbTQDr3tJJaN0iUogDNMo/s1600-h/animals.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335809334091926834" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyD1BF9uUwyOJOz9NVD2l79PTFhUOEaQj5Yd-vt2rI5baBXO-ysFO4fHKMHQjXJ7kvPuijGCMr4ehW0QeTzv3d2DpBx9DeQwNQucDi0D4Ph5eY2a99s3Uy1eJbTQDr3tJJaN0iUogDNMo/s320/animals.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 113px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">if you are decorating a child's room or just have a sweet side to your personal decorating style this store has endless chances to cuttify a room such as these gorgeously carved birds that can hang on your wall or even from your ceiling. the paper mache animal statues are endless and could add a much needed touch of fun and nature to our city spaces.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4AMUSFpVzUNHEnOODGJWhtF0LBbgFeYCTdnWCpihdTksL8e4tp2OUEFgPiNPN3oTWx416hV2Y2E0gQ8sEesM0Mo_B4uHYWCy4dg1J_yufolMYEg2Cyd5Z8AgIRIKIyBkWrqxduQ392Yk/s1600-h/Mushroom+Lamp.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335811339562228578" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4AMUSFpVzUNHEnOODGJWhtF0LBbgFeYCTdnWCpihdTksL8e4tp2OUEFgPiNPN3oTWx416hV2Y2E0gQ8sEesM0Mo_B4uHYWCy4dg1J_yufolMYEg2Cyd5Z8AgIRIKIyBkWrqxduQ392Yk/s320/Mushroom+Lamp.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 309px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMz8TCBTTmx_xSqfP740qHNyhSthn6bW-IUDDG7LzSzCAP3ieZYGavigLXpr0H1UUW3bEa2uKndGmbZyx1THxmOTVfEOVDGqRSVBDBie0PlQkL_tXNV6ZXoMLHBZFtndCPzE4wyvP4ilc/s1600-h/Picture1+323.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335815395415818914" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMz8TCBTTmx_xSqfP740qHNyhSthn6bW-IUDDG7LzSzCAP3ieZYGavigLXpr0H1UUW3bEa2uKndGmbZyx1THxmOTVfEOVDGqRSVBDBie0PlQkL_tXNV6ZXoMLHBZFtndCPzE4wyvP4ilc/s320/Picture1+323.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 240px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtB11_XzghEWPRy5H7y-dr06wGmccon4i2MYpXyJPs-6dRr0465NDIH3rIAqrOc0vHdrOpISIXnrINf2JbcG-7iGzHzodtwTNcOEKV2gNWnTtEvFC7eIWfjSxOGJVng73HbSxUiqLo0YY/s1600-h/Picture1+309.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335811714682387170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtB11_XzghEWPRy5H7y-dr06wGmccon4i2MYpXyJPs-6dRr0465NDIH3rIAqrOc0vHdrOpISIXnrINf2JbcG-7iGzHzodtwTNcOEKV2gNWnTtEvFC7eIWfjSxOGJVng73HbSxUiqLo0YY/s320/Picture1+309.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 191px;" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">in addition to the stores furniture and home products they also have lighting. the adorable mushroom side tables sell for $189. the wooden side table lamps that remind me of wood paneled seventies style homes has pictures of forests lining the inside of the shades and adds a fun and surprising detail. the pendants come in two sizes and have a warm somewhat opaque glass that's similar to paper mache. they are extremely well priced and would work well in a stair hall or in the smaller size as a set of three over a dining table or a counter.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm7Tr-zzPFfMDYbaHv0Zjx-v4_9Az5HOMOAeIvwX1Os_3Zbqg2vU6vwzZa7W5lQ6zUT8MxGqqyZ73dVXKVlzjA648DJP7cQpXQsteLyQ_qlDp4hY8BgdLp7bsHLK_vtF8UMx4aT7pwoK8/s1600-h/rhinos.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335813801865683154" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm7Tr-zzPFfMDYbaHv0Zjx-v4_9Az5HOMOAeIvwX1Os_3Zbqg2vU6vwzZa7W5lQ6zUT8MxGqqyZ73dVXKVlzjA648DJP7cQpXQsteLyQ_qlDp4hY8BgdLp7bsHLK_vtF8UMx4aT7pwoK8/s320/rhinos.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 178px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">i will sum up A&G Merch with these irrresistable "hippo" statues available in gold or black $59 that would be a great addition to anyone needing a little bit sweetness added to their room.<br />
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The Future Perfect<br />
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Located next door to A and G Merch is this great boutique full of home products and furniture from local artist's. They have some very high end items that are a bit costly such as their beautiful coral vases for $1200 but also have some super stylish pendant lights for a very reasonable price.<br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixct0UUxG1o9FwpQhOOBtzOYw3EgdhxmPECyq7Y8aP-EC_ZYyQ_nSroR2i-KGFp4t0LQ2ixFGiyYKd7AAr-STHPMilyb6TsAaFujC9prwe03Lq3lZAz4vhCvfSc9PWQHPfncpW0NzqX5w/s1600-h/Coral+Vessel.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337195131641900258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixct0UUxG1o9FwpQhOOBtzOYw3EgdhxmPECyq7Y8aP-EC_ZYyQ_nSroR2i-KGFp4t0LQ2ixFGiyYKd7AAr-STHPMilyb6TsAaFujC9prwe03Lq3lZAz4vhCvfSc9PWQHPfncpW0NzqX5w/s320/Coral+Vessel.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 276px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a>although the "coral vessel" is pricey i had to include it because it is so beautifully crafted and would make a stunning statement to any home.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq4663OhpO8zNiydrtywhuI3D8qdBsM_c92uX1sZbmMK6y3I7MQQV6C7noMIPQk2ilsIl7rB8DTqC_u8uUefAd-R0dboplCUyKZTiKAT4KTGdq_zYVg1KdA5cdNyPyxxf5avSM2g_jLXY/s1600-h/Standly+Sheep.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337196825843660354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq4663OhpO8zNiydrtywhuI3D8qdBsM_c92uX1sZbmMK6y3I7MQQV6C7noMIPQk2ilsIl7rB8DTqC_u8uUefAd-R0dboplCUyKZTiKAT4KTGdq_zYVg1KdA5cdNyPyxxf5avSM2g_jLXY/s320/Standly+Sheep.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 222px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a>the "standly sheep" $900 is a large scale resin sheep that doubles as a light fixture. this would be a beautiful addition to a child's room or to a living room. because it lights up it would also add soft ambient lighting.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxbeh_TX-G8hX66DenEmQPWADT4CMk1t84JApqQJxvIWPgfWYGSDs1SiMJKi-FNL0e5JufzUOIga4GSYZquGw0Sez6DzfPutrc4z9LQZ0t_6gLyQrbU11h3Q3V4qbiE_ypAHPe2k9qOgw/s1600-h/Sideboard.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337210070036327394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxbeh_TX-G8hX66DenEmQPWADT4CMk1t84JApqQJxvIWPgfWYGSDs1SiMJKi-FNL0e5JufzUOIga4GSYZquGw0Sez6DzfPutrc4z9LQZ0t_6gLyQrbU11h3Q3V4qbiE_ypAHPe2k9qOgw/s320/Sideboard.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 223px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a>this stunning side board is one of my favorite items from The Future Perfect. it is simple yet well crafted and elegant. i am partial to medium colored woods as they are natural and earthy but have a rich feel to them.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQUwkK9yPM-zufWD65lPfcdwlF8HORLbpuCBk0dC7jtxVkoyQVCJv9bBHob5rW6vmboTf8BHJpiqujstTs1kPVblRd6ZUmf5-AGvVAWGWKLKSWEOaVuDghbpNl4yTc3lJAh_9k0zPPFs4/s1600-h/scrapile+Side+Table++copy.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337213021494682610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQUwkK9yPM-zufWD65lPfcdwlF8HORLbpuCBk0dC7jtxVkoyQVCJv9bBHob5rW6vmboTf8BHJpiqujstTs1kPVblRd6ZUmf5-AGvVAWGWKLKSWEOaVuDghbpNl4yTc3lJAh_9k0zPPFs4/s320/scrapile+Side+Table++copy.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 127px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 380px;" /></a><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">these "scrap pile" tables and benches are not only gorgeous but also good for the environment because they are made from unused wood pieces. these would work well as a centerpiece surrounded by more monochromatic furniture.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtmEp65efb7lg821uoTN92ufeDW72tR9fb-4MiSsuM6A2qfIxSs5-K_wOMKLjF8r_X7wZ0Yd-o3E9em8qyVK71YOyVSITZzdbs32FNU2vpKVf7ApzREfaWilZabtIdSjf5zhTiv1LfuGg/s1600-h/Pendant+Lamps.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337214868987997938" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtmEp65efb7lg821uoTN92ufeDW72tR9fb-4MiSsuM6A2qfIxSs5-K_wOMKLjF8r_X7wZ0Yd-o3E9em8qyVK71YOyVSITZzdbs32FNU2vpKVf7ApzREfaWilZabtIdSjf5zhTiv1LfuGg/s320/Pendant+Lamps.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 118px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a>i absolutely love these "pendant lamps" $400. they are available with a variety of rustic and vintage prints on the inner rim.<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqZjyHdhgGavsrfFvbIxg6J3S9DZbPel-xS1jx8jko7EL0vagpVoEJM66iI3ppuDFNuOJw-3TMmXrSBmCzgXc-1FTTvZyHV6XNXx3309nU-oc82QRnAlgT17ZMFFsxpSTmJTfamumQsD4/s1600-h/superordinateantlerchandelier.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337220892436928850" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqZjyHdhgGavsrfFvbIxg6J3S9DZbPel-xS1jx8jko7EL0vagpVoEJM66iI3ppuDFNuOJw-3TMmXrSBmCzgXc-1FTTvZyHV6XNXx3309nU-oc82QRnAlgT17ZMFFsxpSTmJTfamumQsD4/s320/superordinateantlerchandelier.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 271px;" /></a>i previously mentioned the "superordinate antler chandelier" by Jason Miller before under my favorite things entry. they come in a variety of sizes and are just amazing so believe they need a second entry. if you would like to see more of this artists work then go to his website at<a href="http://millerstudio.us/"> http://www.millerstudio.us/</a><br />
</div>Sarah Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04973800967622004200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8564427111343441476.post-51589613658554146262009-04-26T10:08:00.000-07:002009-08-30T19:24:33.789-07:00Area Rugs #1<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">A great place to find contemporary and affordable rugs is overstock. we had a short lead time and a small budget and wool rugs can get very pricey so i crossed my fingers and purchased all the rugs for the living room and bedrooms from overstock. i was very happy with the way they all came out, the colors where fairly true to what i saw on my computer screen and the quality was great. although it takes time to scour through the not so great rugs it is definitely worth it because there are truly some gems. i almost always prefer natural fibers especially wool since it just feels below are a few of my favorites.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicjgMP-3M7S4NxCymSD0N_6wQO4kiKHS4_z7w4MZXXDu01cSSP54qAPdn6YbeLbUDIY4rDtVdKwf5h5rGaxxxYInQ-a7HzwAXOcylvSPIBO7tzo_PKEdwKYar88YdILDi2D6cCc9SnpE0/s1600-h/Contemporary+Dublin+Rub_O.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329051744898891874" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicjgMP-3M7S4NxCymSD0N_6wQO4kiKHS4_z7w4MZXXDu01cSSP54qAPdn6YbeLbUDIY4rDtVdKwf5h5rGaxxxYInQ-a7HzwAXOcylvSPIBO7tzo_PKEdwKYar88YdILDi2D6cCc9SnpE0/s320/Contemporary+Dublin+Rub_O.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 221px;" /> </a>(contemporary dublin)<span style="font-weight: bold;"> <br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjye7ANWg0geodPbDFzZb4fFRcnOx45eylt-fltfkn1UzOaLAtHr-_RAB6FiwDEkJEhL7EjbataTMFViSYm9fCyXJ_r7hKVJ16Ld3POjwsRtwknZrP4EkzOqdhrqCRqQlfnnX3GMqaK5Qw/s1600-h/Hand-Tufted+Contemporary+Abella+Rug_O.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329051968391168034" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjye7ANWg0geodPbDFzZb4fFRcnOx45eylt-fltfkn1UzOaLAtHr-_RAB6FiwDEkJEhL7EjbataTMFViSYm9fCyXJ_r7hKVJ16Ld3POjwsRtwknZrP4EkzOqdhrqCRqQlfnnX3GMqaK5Qw/s320/Hand-Tufted+Contemporary+Abella+Rug_O.jpg" style="display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 206px;" /></a> </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;">(hand-tufted contemporary abella) <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3SdUk-XbzhasQCJ0exL5BUl26HjIYWI6FN-ViQPSPG-1QJQCqE0J65rbBXRQe0VjHdgs__i2bMqYP7f6byGWLvEULws-5FZKUil9isAx5UaZQFaUa-QVP4m9Q5bT8eMdgCy3DsWuiuT0/s1600-h/Hand-Tufted+Adara+Rug.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329051354594508706" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3SdUk-XbzhasQCJ0exL5BUl26HjIYWI6FN-ViQPSPG-1QJQCqE0J65rbBXRQe0VjHdgs__i2bMqYP7f6byGWLvEULws-5FZKUil9isAx5UaZQFaUa-QVP4m9Q5bT8eMdgCy3DsWuiuT0/s320/Hand-Tufted+Adara+Rug.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 202px;" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;">(hand tufted adara)</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheihn7Y-ix6I9W8QaR0lRoavsHuuF9n9N2x8sGxSbZidIY9I2t5ET6sA1NUjn_himeFAdVP9NKYwbr781_pTwLzgWooCsnItP6zL5Cd6UT1AdfZxV9cXOHL8VoPapUBJWk1klD9umIOxk/s1600-h/Light+Green+New+Zealand+Wool+Rug-+overstock.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329052687366768098" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheihn7Y-ix6I9W8QaR0lRoavsHuuF9n9N2x8sGxSbZidIY9I2t5ET6sA1NUjn_himeFAdVP9NKYwbr781_pTwLzgWooCsnItP6zL5Cd6UT1AdfZxV9cXOHL8VoPapUBJWk1klD9umIOxk/s320/Light+Green+New+Zealand+Wool+Rug-+overstock.jpg" style="display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 257px;" /></a>(light green new zealand wool rug) <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=8564427111343441476&postID=5158961365855414626" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=8564427111343441476&postID=5158961365855414626" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329055189462715826" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl51k8_h8UHcuyCDCrZZP16PdnEkwYYIM8FOjnGHrr2_n3nc_LGxEhMphFxUFXok4TnO7T2lCE1YvnJzp8SfO1HnexJaGqN2ZEaFUYIOJ0i2B23vmD4iljS3hOhiNv_wC4_sv_v4s-WRk/s320/Hand-Tufted+Black+Wool+Rug.jpg" style="display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 216px;" /> <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">(hand-tufted black wool rug)</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></div>Sarah Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04973800967622004200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8564427111343441476.post-81951967690833686912009-04-25T08:27:00.000-07:002009-08-30T19:15:38.496-07:00Favorite Flowers<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">walking around the city and seeing all the trees and gardens blooming has inspired me to put up pics of some of my favorite flowers. Below are inspirational blossoms to welcome in the spring weather. </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><b><br />
</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdT2hCacfIZqNBo4G47l5zwTdEbBl1KbxEX1-_b7RxGAhkuRsU1gb_ZIVEOCZ2va1IG8Ez9zrRtMtBMWK10yKiVbLM_PWYew4vDO0GJWSM58nUtbF34X3o3tcw3QBom8pFJBEHqIHD2A4/s1600-h/allium-purple-sensation.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328651375457029298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdT2hCacfIZqNBo4G47l5zwTdEbBl1KbxEX1-_b7RxGAhkuRsU1gb_ZIVEOCZ2va1IG8Ez9zrRtMtBMWK10yKiVbLM_PWYew4vDO0GJWSM58nUtbF34X3o3tcw3QBom8pFJBEHqIHD2A4/s320/allium-purple-sensation.jpg" style="height: 320px; width: 230px;" /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">(allium)</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwYEGAVyeI6Z-QXkbBLBEsyiRNuw1apCPYmV4bTKQP20h400bueym6np60KNgd_vbOJl43leqr5ujWR66tAG5nAmxMsvaXZANLWPb9XpDkBT4Hyw8qtcBJDZgOXIkMzBJcRzD99yo52W0/s1600-h/CentaureaMontana040512flw.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328654192122983986" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwYEGAVyeI6Z-QXkbBLBEsyiRNuw1apCPYmV4bTKQP20h400bueym6np60KNgd_vbOJl43leqr5ujWR66tAG5nAmxMsvaXZANLWPb9XpDkBT4Hyw8qtcBJDZgOXIkMzBJcRzD99yo52W0/s320/CentaureaMontana040512flw.jpg" style="height: 210px; width: 320px;" /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">(Centauria Montana) <b><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivb1GbWnNPJ-hXJUfQ57qsiyej2UUgiju3b9P4l_HLKDeI5wFhypO4v5yQDVMGEH9EiFscQnLYbNBAPmB5D16JEHSF_-myWG-N0YifPMRApLpvwHR_20V4XMmVZrW3wJs6kSPLbcJgaBk/s1600-h/Candytuft+Flower.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328654686458440594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivb1GbWnNPJ-hXJUfQ57qsiyej2UUgiju3b9P4l_HLKDeI5wFhypO4v5yQDVMGEH9EiFscQnLYbNBAPmB5D16JEHSF_-myWG-N0YifPMRApLpvwHR_20V4XMmVZrW3wJs6kSPLbcJgaBk/s320/Candytuft+Flower.jpg" style="height: 240px; width: 320px;" /></a></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">(candy tuft) <b><br />
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</b></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Lately I have been falling back in love with gold. this beautiful screen would accent any room and bring a bit of style to a minimalist setting.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAzOC6Yh8VIfshUMF5JwlHSWtqSf5fPywijZP-yG0iL9fYwoni8wqZxWm40ngvHSGtwVq7x_XrSG8Kh8qnV4_9s86xypPgk4UNm6rI3MnNskXQLI_BTYrdED-IgnWZeOaTZmm07WarKAI/s1600-h/champs08102005056.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325704162541377170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAzOC6Yh8VIfshUMF5JwlHSWtqSf5fPywijZP-yG0iL9fYwoni8wqZxWm40ngvHSGtwVq7x_XrSG8Kh8qnV4_9s86xypPgk4UNm6rI3MnNskXQLI_BTYrdED-IgnWZeOaTZmm07WarKAI/s320/champs08102005056.jpg" style="height: 320px; width: 202px;" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"></div><div style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><b>Antler Chandelier</b></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">This antler chandelier combines a sleek modern feel with rustic antlers. It would make a great piece to add to either a bohemian, modern or rustic living room. It is available at a fantastic store in Williamsburg called Future Perfect.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSpYDYlpPPPUHgCMWg6gk0heLO4IIiTaOKAf1KlbAUHjj42lnzWpQ3t_5rPzLY0u2oVOcS05hjmHpt0N8VZaMFDW3ZIH-xLa-60nNmU19yNDfcCmC7pgFsCWQ8WnE4rGTPJU3ViB1HpHQ/s1600-h/Antler+Chandelier.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323090024342142386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSpYDYlpPPPUHgCMWg6gk0heLO4IIiTaOKAf1KlbAUHjj42lnzWpQ3t_5rPzLY0u2oVOcS05hjmHpt0N8VZaMFDW3ZIH-xLa-60nNmU19yNDfcCmC7pgFsCWQ8WnE4rGTPJU3ViB1HpHQ/s320/Antler+Chandelier.jpg" style="height: 200px; width: 320px;" /></a></div>Sarah Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04973800967622004200noreply@blogger.com0