March 16, 2013

Room Reveal Sneak Peak: Entry - Sources

I received some emails inquiring about where I found the furniture pictured in my sneak peak reveal of the catch-all room in my apartment.  

Here's another preview shot taken with my phone.


I furnished this room on a tiny budget, and tried to utilize things I already owned.  As a result, I don't feel some items are quite the right fit, but do serve their appropriate function and get the job done. 

Daybed/Textiles:
The daybed is the West Elm Overlapping Squares Daybed that I found on craigslist.  I wanted an upholstered daybed, but most I found came in one piece, and wouldn't fit through my front door because of my super narrow hallway.  The bolster pillows came with the daybed, and are by Ikea.  I picked up the throw pillows. inserts and wool Henny blanket at Ikea in Brooklyn.  

The black and white stripe rug is an Ikea Stockholm Rand rug that I already owned.  I found the cowhide rug on craigslist. 

Lighting: 
The antique brass wall lamp is a Chelsea Swing-Arm Sconce from Pottery Barn.  I already two of these sconces, I used them in my bedroom in my previous apartment.  

Mirrors:
The wood mirror hanging on the wall a Pieced Oval Mirror in Natural finish from Restoration Hardware, bought via craigslist.  The leaning floor mirror pictured in my original sneak peak post is an Ikea Hovet Mirror.  I searched high and low for a reasonably priced oversize floor mirror (you can check out my pinterest board of floor mirrors with prices here), but decided Hovet was the best budget option. 

Windows:
The matchstick bamboo roman shades are from Overstock.  This room faces south and east and gets tons of light, so I purchased these asap after moving in.

What does everyone think so far?  More coming soon!  

March 3, 2013

I Want: Mara Hoffman Printed Beach Bag

I want you, very expensive Mara Hoffman printed beach bag. 

The dets:

  • Top handles, 8" drop
  • Cotton
  • Allover print
  • 14"W X 16"H X 7"D
  • $330

UPDATE, March 4, 2013: Just saw this post on Mara Hoffman's Instagram.  "Hey friends.  We're having a site wide SALE today!  20% off everything in honor of #sxsw.  Use code "sxsw20" at checkout to get 20% off your purchase.  Today only!!!"

So, slightly less expensive beach bag.  Decisions, decisions.



February 28, 2013

Flower Arrangements

I must admit, flower arrangements are not one of my strong suits.  

Evidenced by the vase chock full of faux flowers (sorry flower enthusiasts, I should also mention my real plant care skills are nonexistent) on my cocktail table.


Does anyone have resource suggestions How to Arrange Flowers 101?  While Diane James silk flower arrangements are absolutely beautiful, they're out of my price range.