I scored these peonies at the Union Square Farmers Market on Sunday…for two dollars and fifty cents a bunch! Yup, you heard right! I got to the market at the very end of the day, just as all of the vendors were packing up and clamoring to get rid of their leftover product, hence the steep discount. They were going for $10 a bunch that morning! It’s true the early bird may catch the worm but it’s the patient shopper that scores the best deal! I bought four bunches and made 2 beautiful arrangements…this one and another smaller one for …
This is the first of a new series of monthly posts where I’ll be highlighting my top 10 picks for the home that I’m obsessed with right now! Hope you enjoy!
1. Pottery Barn Grand Embroidered Duvet Cover & Shams
Crisp white cotton percale with three-stripe embroidery detail make this bedding chic and timeless. I just ordered this duvet set for my bedroom with monogrammed shams and I LOVE it! The best part? The collection is on sale! $79.99 for a full/queen duvet and $19.00 for a standard sham.
2. Nate Berkus Dhurrie Rug with Fringe from HSN
Nate Berkus …
So I really need to get rid of the cookie cutter nipple-looking light fixtures that I inherited when I moved into my rental apartment. There are two in my living room that I need to replace and I’m starting with the fixture above my dining table. Below are the lighting options I’m currently considering. I’m leaning towards the Jonathan Adler Meurice pendant or the Thomas O’Brien Hicks pendant. Which do you like best? Thanks for your opinion! xo
Thomas O’Brien Large Hicks Pendant in antique brass from Circa Lighting
Pearson Pendant…
A reader recently emailed me to ask if I could identify the wallpaper in this Miles Redd designed room which I posted here on the blog several times in the past…it’s one of my favorites! You may already be familiar with its maker but if not, this isn’t just any wallpaper… it’s de Gournay, an exquisite hand painted wallcovering which at a cost of around $650 and up per panel, is truly a luxury. The brand specializes in reproductions of historic prints particularly 18th century Chinoiserie and 19th century French designs. Here are a few other example of genuine …
Hi everyone! I’m so excited that after several rounds of voting my apartment is just one step away from being a top 5 finalist in Apartment Therapy’s Small Cool Home Contest! Today’s vote will determine if my apartment makes it to the final round! I’m up against another great apartment so the competition is tough and I really need your support! Please help me go all the way by voting for me here. (Tell your Facebook and Twitter friends to vote for me too!) And a huge thank you to everyone who has voted for me so far …
Photo: eddieross.com via Martha Stewart Living
This room is absolutely beautiful but …
