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Steal of the Day: Nate Berkus Linen Chain Pillow
One look at this sophisticated linen hand-stitched chain pillow, and I bet you'd never guess it's from HSN. Well, it is. And better yet, this Nate Berkus Linen Chain Pillow ($14.95, reduced from $39.95) is unbelievably affordable.
Roundup: Chain Reaction
I just stumbled across this porcelain Jonathan Adler Chain Frame ($125) and was reminded of how much I cherish the equestrian-chic look of a classic chain link. As much as I love the frame (white porcelain, yum), I don't know if I'd throw down over 100 smackers for it, unless perhaps it displayed a photo of me and say . .
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Casa Quickie: A Softening Rain Chain
Danny Seo recently shared a wonderful tip on his blog to keep water from rushing out of your gutters too quickly, and I had to share. "Just connect a chain to the downspout of your gutters and let the rain slowly and gently trickle all the way down the chain," he says. The softening rain chain creates a beautiful sound when the rain dances down the chain, adding a sweet musical element to your home.
Your Favorite Home Décor Chain Store of 2008
As part of our Best of 2008 polls, you named Target as your favorite home décor chain store this year. It's no wonder: this year the Bullseye introduced some fabulous designer pieces by DwellStudio, Cynthia Rowley, Sami Hayek, Graham & Brown, and John Derian, and as always, charmed us with affordable prices. I must agree to disagree with you on this one, though.
What's Your Favorite Home Décor Chain Store of 2008?
As much as I love to fill my digs with antiques and unique treasures from far-off lands, it's hard not to shop at home décor chain stores. Their prices, sales, customer service, websites, and expansive inventory simply can't be beat. It's all a balancing act, and of course no one wants their home to look like a department store showroom.
Your Favorite Home Décor Chain Store
In our Best of 2007 polls, you chose Ikea as your favorite home décor chain store this year. I definitely agree that Ikea's showrooms and design ideas are inspiring, and their prices can't be beat. I have to go with Anthropologie as my favorite home décor chain store, though.
What's Your Favorite Home Décor Chain Store of 2007?
I don't want to imply that I don't love boutique shops, but there's something reassuring about knowing that you can always get the basics at home-décor chain stores, wherever you are. It's kind of like eating at fast-food restaurants. Yes, you may always crave the croque monsieur at the French café on your corner, but a Double Whopper is a tried-and-true solution if you're far from home.
Sale Alert: Midsummer Markdowns at Jonathan Adler
Everybody loves a good scandal. Especially when it's the "scandalously priced markdowns" at Jonathan Adler. The always happy-chic shop has reduced a selection of accessories including dinnerware, bathware, porcelain frames, table linens, and rugs by 20 to 50 percent.
Design Ideas From My Tour of the Ace Hotel New York! Part II: The Lobby
If you saw Part I of this slideshow (The Loft Suite), you know I was recently invited to tour the new Ace Hotel in New York. I've always been a fan of the boutique hotel chain's vintage industrial aesthetic, but I particularly loved the prep school/university library feel of Ace NY's lobby. Tall ceilings, original floor tiling, old wooden tables, giant columns, cozy, quiet seating, and a well-bound collection of dusty books made me feel like I'd stepped into a scene from School Ties — although Matt Damon was nowhere to be found.
Cool Idea: Isabel Quiroga's StoryTeller Book Rack
I imagine some furniture lovers might find Isabel Quiroga's Storyteller Book Rack to be sacrilegious. Considering how many tables and desks sit abandoned on sidewalks and in thrift stores, many with dated or worn finishes, I think it's brilliant. Not only is this book rack made of old tables a great way to repurpose something that's no longer needed, but it proves that there's strength in numbers.
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