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Practical Poufs

ESD — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:45:51 +0000

The July/August issue of House Beautiful has a small blurb on poufs, “one of the most practical accessories around: a place to rest your feet, an impromptu side table, an extra seat.”

We chose poufs made from vintage French fabrics.

Design Tip: Furniture Rehab

ESD — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:56:51 +0000

Q: How do I update my grandmother’s heirlooms that were passed down to me?

A: Keeping heirlooms in the family is always important, but a simple update will help it fit within your current look. A good shape never goes out of style. A fresh coat of paint, reupholstering or even a slipcover will do the trick!

Mirror, Mirror

ESD — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 20:11:22 +0000

There are many benefits to decorating with mirrors. They reflect light, can be the focal point in the room and can even make a room appear larger. Mirrors can also make a statement about your personal style. Below are some of the mirrors available at ESD.

Design on the Inside

ESD — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 18:08:10 +0000

House Beautiful’s THE BEST section features designer drawer liners this month. My favorite is the blue and white chevron stripe. Below are others available through Hammocks and High Tea. ”You will want to leave your drawers open- and maybe empty- at least for a while.”

Design Tip: Shower the People

ESD — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 21:06:14 +0000

Everyone loves an outdoor shower. ELLE DECOR’s go above and beyond. Let them inspire you and your outdoor retreat.

Design Tip-Staying Cool

ESD — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 08:29:06 +0000

We always want the cool breeze of a ceiling fan but we don’t necesarilly want the look of one. House Beautiful has come to our rescue with a wide selection of fans; from updated traditional to the super modern. Our favorite is the lucite and metal one.

Design Tip-Magnetic Wallpaper

ESD — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 14:42:47 +0000

Why didn’t we think of this??? Lori Weitzner’s Magnetism has a linen surface and a backing that attracts magnets. What a wonderful upgrade of the standard cork board!

Outdoor retreats

ESD — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 20:40:51 +0000

Fabulous outdoor retreats from the July/August 2010 ELLE DECOR.

Turkish Pots at ESD

ESD — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 12:17:37 +0000

These 40-60 year Turkish olive jars are great alone or in a grouping. We have ours placed on a console but you can put them almost anywhere. Don’t you just love the green!

Design Tip-Transitioning from Summer to Fall

ESD — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 07:56:42 +0000

What is a good fabric to use that will transition from Summer to Fall?

Villa Romo has some great new fabrics out right now. I really like the Moso collection. Their fabrics are modern cut-velvets with a luxuriously dense pile and beautiful sheen.