Restoration Hardware

Woven from Belgian flax and finished with a simple hemstitch, these Stone-Washed Belgian Linen Napkins ($36, originally $40) would be a great buy even if they weren't on sale.

The supersoft fabric also comes in a spectrum of moody pastel tones (20 to be exact), making them more versatile than you might think. Plus, the stone wash ensures that they get even softer over time. We're tempted to buy a set in lilac, mauve, and orchid for an ombré effect that works especially well with gray earthenware.

Tell us, which color would you be tempted to bring home?

The design of an heirloom wrought iron crib evokes nostalgia and is the preferred crib choice for parents that want to create a luxurious nursery — like Jennifer Lopez. These cribs are expertly crafted and can either feature very intricate details or be sleek and modern. An heirloom wrought iron crib with a simple yet versatile design can make a big statement in a nursery and can be used — and loved — for generations! We've found two such cribs at two very different prices. Take a look and tell us which you prefer.

• Simple: Bratt Decor's Joy Baby Crib ($495) is part of the brand's lower-priced collection, Stephen Bauer Baby.  Its geometrical circles and satin finish make this affordable alternative a fresh pick for either a traditional or modern nursery.
• Swank: RH Baby & Child's Milbrook Iron Crib ($849) has a nostalgic design inspired by an antique. The vintage white finish with distressed details gives the crib a timeworn look.

Recently, CasaSugar Community member Colbie wrote into the Assisted Living group looking for an affordable alternative to the Restoration Hardware Buckle Chair ($815). Having just moved into a new home, she's trying to budget for several pieces, and while she'd love to splurge on the chair, its price is nearly as much as the sofa she's had her eye on as well.

While I scoured my usual sources (and then some) for something similar, I had a hard time coming up with anything that's a near match to the Restoration Hardware chair (which is absolutely gorgeous). The Anthropologie Rhys Chair ($2,500) has a similar buckle detail, but it costs a lot more than the Restoration Hardware chair. I found an Arne Norell Safari Chair on 1stDibs that has buckles, but since a potential buyer needs to contact the dealer for pricing information, I'm not hopeful about the cost.

Here are two cheaper options: For a leather chair without buckles, consider the Urban Outfitters Leather Butterfly Chair ($250). It looks great in person and is getting good reviews online. Currently on eBay is this Danish Safari Chair. It's similar to the 1stDibs chair, but at a lower price point. You also have the option of buying it now for about $330 plus shipping. Good luck!

Anyone else have any comments or suggestions for Colbie? Please share them below.

I love books — reading them, perusing them, stacking them, and decorating with them. New ones that crack when you open them for the first time are like stepping into a new pair of Jimmy Choos. Finding an old one at a bookstore that has storytelling wear is like hopping into a pair of comfy old house slippers.

Both are equally as good. The latter are perhaps even better because they're usually a fraction of the cost, which is why I can't fathom paying a bundle for a bundle of used texts. I love the look of these Restoration Hardware Antique Coverless Book Bundles ($29), but I knew I could re-create the look for myself for less than $7.

Come check out my copycat look.