Chair source - Hi Jennifer. You've been peppered with questions bout this fabulous room. I hope you'll answer one more! Would you be willing to share your chair source? It has great lines and character—and looks comfortable. I would love to purchase one or two for our room.
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The Old Painted Cottage That's great info! I'll pass it along to my blog readers and design clients. So many people ask me about these chairs. I wonder if that company ships anywhere in the US?
Is this a new table at ZGallerie or did you need to go into the store to find this table? I looked online and wasn't able to find it. Do you know the name of the table? Please advise. Thanks. »
This Restoration Hardware-style of industrial-cart coffee table has been popular for a couple of years, with many knock-offs now found. The mechanics of the oversized casters are key to the design, recreating a rough factory look which is a cool juxtaposition to the refined interior.
1. Pick antique fixtures as conversation pieces. In this French-inspired living room, the industrial cart becomes a perfect place to showcase other collectibles. The rustic nature of the wood works beautifully with the neutral colors and textures in the rest of the room.
The smallest finds are the ones that can easily get lost in the shuffle or look junky. A traditional way to elevate these finds is to add a sense of wonder by exhibiting them behind the glass of a bell jar, otherwise known as a cloche.
An interesting arrangement in this bell jar showcases a delicate bird's nest sitting on small tower of books. The lone antler nearby adds a relaxed note to the study in nature.
3. The vignette. Just a few items displayed with thought and creativity. This works well if there is some common theme or color. This one has a rustic vintage thing going on.
1. Nature collections. Whether it's sand gathered at each beach you vacationed at as a child, or a bird's nest from the backyard of the first house you bought, many of us have items from nature that hold special meaning. Here are a few easy yet eye-catching ideas for displaying your nature collection:Place a bird's nest, hollowed out eggs or other delicate items under a glass cloche on the coffee table.Use antlers and seashells to hold down stacks of books or papers.Set jars of sand or seashells on a bookcase between stacks of books.Frame pressed flowers and leaves and hang them in a cluster on the wall.Line up rocks or crystals along a windowsill or gather them in a decorative bowl.
Cloches are spectacular, and they've had a huge resurgence these past four or so years. Traditionally used in gardens to protect seedlings in colder weather, they've been repurposed throughout the house. If you're lucky, you can unearth one at a treasure shop. I love the way this designer put books under the dome and created a weirdly whimsical vignette under there. It just goes to show, you can put anything under one — food included. (Mounds of grapes — red and green together —would look so decadent.) Which is why I think repurposing a cheese dome is perfectly OK. And those are easiest to come by. Find a taller one one with a marble or wood base — lovely!