When Danny Seo gave us a peek into his new home, I was taken with this flea market art find. Who doesn't love elephants? As you can see, Danny hadn't gotten around to hanging this print. So, for this week's What You're Wanting, I want to know how you'd decorate a room to complement this elephant art. First, what room would you put it in? A child's nursery? A retro kitchen? Maybe a lighthearted library? Next, pick furniture and other art and accessories that will complement this art piece. Will you add other elephant art? Maybe a circus theme? Add all the finds to your ShopStyle Living stylebook, and create a look tagged with the phrase elephant art room. Private message me if you have any questions. Oh, and as extra incentive, I'll give some Sugar schwag away to my favorite look! Source
As many of you know, I got married in August, and took it upon myself to throw a wedding that was as DIY and green as possible. To see some of my tips for throwing your own green or DIY wedding (or big party, for that matter), check out the slideshow.
The celeb-ridden Polaroid Beach House, an infamous party spot frequented by scenesters like Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan in Malibu, has just been put on the market for the whopping price of $32 million. The house was basically one big product placement, used by the owners, the Polaroid company, to throw parties for young Hollywood that'd be snapped by paparazzi, discreetly landing their products all over the tabloids. But apparently, that promotional scheme was nixed by "local (rich) neighbors who objected to the around-the-clock revelry in the summer of 2007." To see more photos and hear more about the property, read more
Ordering online is so effortless these days, it's practically the only way I shop. And, although I like to steer clear of malls and boutiques for fear of temptation, there is value in shopping locally. Obviously, it cuts out shipping costs. But you also know what you're in for when you shop in-store. Luckily, I haven't had too many experiences with orders arriving broken when I shop online, but this is not true for all. A good friend of mine just purchased a television stand which not only arrived broken but completely missing several pieces. What a headache! She now says she's sworn off online shopping for good. What's your experience? Source
Whether you live in a small studio or a house with an occasional surplus of dinner guests, folding dining chairs are a smart thing to have around. Just tuck them in the back of a closet, or send them to your attic or basement, and you'll have spare seating ready and waiting — not clogging up your floor plan. Don't get me wrong: I don't advocate picking up a set of those beige metal folding chairs you see at P.T.A. meetings across the country. There are plenty of handsome options for you, at varying price points. Here are three to get you folding.
Good: The Crate & Barrel Set of Four Folding Chairs ($89) has a basic yet elegant form with its slatted, solid wood seat and rich espresso stain. It may not be the most comfortable chair, but it's certainly handsome and practical. If you need to, you can toss on a cushion to make it easier on your seat. Oh, and did I mention you get four for 90 bucks?! Pretty rad.
There are two more folding chairs to strike your fancy, so read more
Littlewoods
Miu Miu
Miu Miu