Thursday, May 23, 2013

Bargain Hunting: Memorial Day Sale at Furbish

I love a sale!   Furbish Studio, an eclectic boutique and online store is offering 15% off everything in their online shop this holiday weekend.  This charming shop located in Raleigh, North Carolina is curated by blogger Jamie Meares.  Here are some items that may end up in my basket:


You know I love animal prints of any sort.  This scarf reminds me of the iconic Scalamandre wallpaper, also available at Furbish!




At $395 a double roll, it's way out of my price range even with the discount.  The scarf, however, is a mere $18 before the sale!
And how pretty is this pink link necklace at only$24?
Or maybe this light jade bib necklace for $26?   (I could stop borrowing Ashley's Anthropologie necklace!)



I am a big fan of Charley Harper's work, however I prefer to give kids open ended art materials as opposed to coloring books, but maybe?  Or maybe for me!

I am sure Hunky Handy Man would get a kick out of this book!  Father's Day?


I don't need another coffee table, (I have a spare I picked up at Scotland  Yard Antiques in my garage!)  but this Geo Coffee Table is a beauty!

Again, I have a bar cart, but $115 for this antique tortoise tray table?  With the 15% off, it is a steal!

Happy Memorial Day!  We will be celebrating my youngest son's engagement with friends and family!  Let the wedding festivities begin!

Wendy





Sunday, May 5, 2013

I Love Display Ledges

Ledges are a versatile tool in decorating your home.  They can be adapted for any design style and the possibilities of where to use them and what to display are endless.


Mixing accessories with artwork on these wide ledges
 from Pottery Barn adds dimension to this gallery wall. 
 Track lighting is the perfect addition to highlight both.
 



Narrow ledges with black and white photos 
make a statement in this modern office!  
Varying the width and color of the mats 
adds visual interest to the wall.

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 White ledges against the dark wall add architectural interest!



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Artfully arranged displays on small 
ledges fill an unused corner.


 A gallery wall does not have to be composed of
 pictures. This collection of mirrors is stunning! 


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Artwork of varying sizes suits this country home.  
Ledges allow you expand or edit your collection 
without adding additional holes to the wall.
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Rustic ledges with a chalkboard backdrop allow this 
collector to label his vintage cameras.  Notice the 
outline and label of the camera that is either being  
used or has not yet been added to the collection.
 

 
Using ledges in the bath makes the most
 of narrow spaces. 

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Ledges can be made from all sorts of materials 


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Great storage for craft supplies.
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 In a nursery or young child's room ledges allow book covers to face outward, allowing easy selection by little hands.

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The possibilities are endless:
Spices or cookbooks in the kitchen
Collections of all types
Children's artwork
Bar accessories

What would you like to display on a ledge?

Wendy