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.
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While Su Casa member Kimpossible tends to downplay the effect her new dining room rearrangement has on guests, I have to give her major props for her work. She even switched out the chandelier by herself. Nice work! Here's how the dining room looked beforehand.
Since I first posted this challenge, my love for the Charles Catteau Deer Vase ($3,900) has only grown. Created in 1925 in Belgium, its brilliant colors and crackled surface are decorated with four deer. Its unusual appearance is just begging for a room to be decorated around it, don't you think? For this last What You're Wanting, I wanted to know how you'd decorate a room to complement this vase.
Cocochic designed a chic, subdued bedroom for the vase. She writes, "The ivory color of the vase is echoed in the linens with blues on the bed and in the art work. A deep purple throw and deep woods add dimension to the room. With glass and metal side tables and metal lamps with black shade, the room has a bit of glamour. I would put the vase on the dresser with some white orchids in it."
Congrats to Cocochic, who wins the CasaSugar schwag of her choice for her cool look!
I love the look of '50s-era fridges, and appliance company Big Chill gives you the appearance of a 60-year-old fridge while updating its efficiency and function. To see how to integrate this fridge into a variety of kitchen decorating plans, check out the slideshow. Source
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?
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