This master bedroom features a papa bear chair, which sits in a Frank Lloyd Wright house on the Potomac River. Can you tell me the name of the designer of the papa bear chair?
I'm always looking for creative ways to re-use objects, and I recently stumbled upon crafty lady Emily's reuse of her brother's toolbox, which she posted about on her blog Summer Crafting. She writes, "My dad bought a fancy new toolbox recently and gave his older one to my brother, who thus passed down to me an even older one that had originally been my dad's."
At long last, we're down to the final three contestants on Top Design: Ondine, Nathan, and Preston. I actually really like each of these contestants, and would be happy to see any of them win the grand prize of $100,000 to expand their design business, as well as a feature in Elle Decor. (Though of course I have my favorite, as I'm sure you do.) For the second half of the finale, the three contestants must finish decorating the rest of their townhouses, which they started decorating in Episode Nine.
The contestants start off the finale on a shopping spree sure to make any Casa reader green with envy, hopping from wallpaper shops to antique stores to warehouses stocked with gorgeous furniture. When the contestants meet up with India, they get a surprise: Natalie, Eddie, and Andrea are back to help the designers on their homes. Uh-oh: Eddie's matched up with Preston, and we all know from previous episodes that Eddie completely hates Preston. Poor Preston.
Ondine's concept for her home is retro glam, while Preston's back with his concept of traditional modern (which Eddie seems to hate, incidentally). Nathan's concept is a little more conceptual (at one point he describes his hall wallpaper as "Golden Girls disco"). Eddie's still up to his douchey antics; he shirks his duties and, at one point, leaves his phone on the stairs when Preston is trying to give him instructions. The designers all seem really stressed out by the time line, and the many projects which seem to be nowhere near completed.
While I do applaud the Wallflower Wallrack (inquire for price) for doing without the use of screws, dowels, or tools (it stays stable thanks to four elastic buffers and a steel leg), its stainless steel leg is a space hog. And, at seven in the morning, when you're half-awake entering the bathroom to wash your face, the chance of tripping on that protruding leg is a real possibility. But . . . at least it looks cool.
November is an ideal month for lighting a fire in your fireplace. A crackling fire adds a cozy ambiance to a dinner party, and it's also a perfect way to kick back and enjoy a romantic evening with your honey. Nobody likes to fuss with getting a fire started, though, especially when you're entertaining guests.
To find out how to make your own firestarter from recycled materials, read more
I've shown you how to get the look of Gossip Girl interiors before, but as with the killer fashions and scandalous plot lines, there's always more to come. So, I'm back with more products that will help you to get the look of Gossip Girl. Check out this slideshow to see how you can "live" on the Upper East Side, wherever you are.
Photo courtesy of The CW
A little birdie sent the West Elm Friends and Family discount my way and I thought I'd be a darling and share it with all of you. We're friends, right? The 15 percent coupon is valid Nov. 6 through Nov. 11, and can be used online, in-store, or by catalog. To enjoy the savings online, click here and the discount will be applied at checkout. To receive the discount in-store, print this page out, and present it at checkout. For catalog orders, just mention the discount by phone. Happy shopping! Source
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