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Sale Alert: 15 Percent Off at Ballard Designs

CasaSugar — Sun, 17 May 2009 08:30:04 -0700

Ballard Designs is having the kind of sale that I love. 15 percent off your next order through May 19. No strings attached. Naturally, I'd prefer a 90 percent sale, but a girl can't have everything she wants. I've given Ballard Designs a hard time in the past for being the queen of fake French home accents, but the store does have some chic home furnishings (albeit traditional) that I wouldn't mind owning myself. Here's a few of them.

Primvere Cake Stand - $29.00	Nantucket Jute Rug - $19.00
Blaisedale Queen Canopy Bed - $799.00	Grecian Round Mirror - $149.00
Margaux Side Table - $229.00	Balerma Rug - $119.00
Parke Black Crystal Accent Lamp - $399.00	Beaded Finial Rod Set - $45.00

Nice and New: Ballard Designs Lily Tray Table

CasaSugar — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 13:00:44 -0800

Ballard Designs is hit or miss, but the new Lily Tray Table ($159) is a winner. The tray table folds up, so you can hang it when it's not in use, making it ideal for small studios. But it's no TV-dinner tray. I adore its cheerful garden-bloom accents surrounding the rim of the tray and, of course, it's mirrored tray. Isn't it charming? I mean . . . check out those dainty tripod legs. Of course, you don't have to use it for serving; you can also try one of my eight alternative uses for serving trays.

Do You Have a Mirror in Your Entry?

CasaSugar — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 07:00:35 -0800

The entry is a perfect spot for a wall mirror, such as this Ballard Designs Beaded Mirror. It's essential for one last look-see before you run out the door, to make sure your lipstick's perfect and your hair is well coiffed.

Nice and New: Ballard Designs Elina Dhurrie Rug

CasaSugar — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 05:30:19 -0800

Dhurrie rugs are flat, woven cotton rugs that originated in Pakistan, India, Afghanistan, and Tibet, a cousin of the Kilim rug, which is oh-so-popular these days. But the great thing about them is that they're reversible, so you can flip 'em before they need to be cleaned. Since they tend to have soft, pastel colors, this new Ballard Designs Elina Dhurrie Rug ($69-$699) with its black geometric pattern is a departure from the norm, but I love it all the same.
Its knotted crochet fringe is my favorite element: so chic. It would make a great kitchen rug, as it's so durable. What do you think?

Sale Alert: Ballard Designs Annual Rug Event

CasaSugar — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:00:03 -0800

Ballard Designs is kicking off the new year with its Annual Rug Event, offering discounts of up to 15 percent off select rugs through March 2. Whether you're looking for something neutral, natural fiber, traditional, Persian, floral, indoor, or outdoor, Ballard Designs has you covered. Choose from a range of colors including black, blue, gold, red, green, and more. I'm particularly loving the Balerma Rug with its quatrefoil pattern. Here are a few more of my faves from the sale:

Balerma Rug - $119.00	Sisal Rug - $39.00
Uffizi Rug - $39.00	Vincent Rug - $259.95
Ferrata Zebra Striped Rug - $179.00	Caprese Indoor/Outdoor Rug - $149.95
Pinstripe Indoor/Outdoor Rug - $99.00	Stella Shag Rug - $59.00
Metropolitan Rug - $599.00

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Do You Have a Dress Form?

CasaSugar — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 07:15:57 -0800

A dress form can be a quirky design accessory, and if you're crafty, it's helpful too. I just bought this 1920s-era dress form from a friend, and I am absolutely in love with it. If you don't have room for an actual dress form, you can get the next best thing with Ballard Designs Laundry Room Prints ($49-89). Whether it's for sewing or just for show, do you own a dress form?

Good, Better, Best: Chic Backgammon Sets

CasaSugar — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 09:00:49 -0800

Even if you haven't a clue how to play backgammon, these chic boards will put you on top of your design game. Laid out on a coffee table, backgammon sets are like the leisure-time equivalent of a pretty art book or an elegant bowl. Here are three to suit your budget, whatever it may be.

The Ballard Designs Backgammon Set ($70) looks like it could have been designed by Kate Spade. It's perfect for whiling away the days at a Summer retreat, or just making your living room feel like one.

For the even better backgammon boards, read more.

I can't get enough of the Barneys Handmade Psychedelic Lacquered Wood Backgammon ($795). Something about combination of hoity-toity and hippie-dippy puts me perfectly in the mood to roll some dice.

This luxurious Ralph Lauren Dawson Backgammon Set ($1,299) could easily be a set piece in a Gossip Girl Upper East Side living room. It's masculine and just a tad sinister.

Sale Alert: Ballard Designs Site Wide Sale

CasaSugar — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 10:52:04 -0800

Today is the last day of Ballard Designs' Buy More Save More Sale. As the name suggests, the more you spend, the more you save; spend $50-199, save 10 percent, spend $200-299, save 15 percent, etc. This discount applies to all inventory in the shop, including furniture, accessories, textiles, rugs, lighting, wall décor, tableware, custom, office, holiday, and gift items. To see a few things I wouldn't mind saving on, read more.

Bellesol Mirror - $199.00	Faux Bois Etagere French White - $349.00
Evans Armchairs - $499.99	Belmont Bed - $429.00
Moroccan Bath Mat - $65.95	Philippe with Dot Band Round Tablecloth - $219.00
Coventry Jute Rug - $29.00	Marrakesh Round Cocktail Table - $499.00
Argyle Tole Shade - $34.00

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Sale Alert: Ballard Designs Halloween Sale

CasaSugar — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 05:30:40 -0700

It's still September, but Halloween is just around the corner. Perhaps your costume for the evening will come together at the last minute (as mine always do), but it's never too soon to start planning the décor for your Halloween bash. Lucky for you, Ballard Designs is currently offering 20 percent off all of its Halloween accessories, lighting, party décor, and novelty pumpkins now through Sept. 29. Personally, I favor good old-fashioned hand-picked pumpkins, and DIY decorations, but there are actually a few items in the store's selection that I find quite festive. Here are a few things I wouldn't mind taking home from the sale:

Set of 100 Personalized Cocktail Napkins - $35.00	Witch Weathervane - $69.00
Halloween Plaque - $39.00	Set of 4 Skeleton Placecard Holders - $25.00
Ballard Check Ribbon - $15.00	Pumpkin Lanterns - $22.00
Set of 4 Reversible Halloween Napkins - $24.00

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Steal of the Day: MacMillan Side Table

CasaSugar — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 11:00:22 -0700

I've been looking for a hall table for a while, and I wish that the MacMillan Side Table (originally $299.99, on sale for $119.99) was the right size for my hall. Alas, it's not, which means I'm offering it up to you. I love its wishbone pedestal design and light finish color. It's made of solid pine, and requires some assembly, but with such a cheap price point for such a pretty design, I think this is a table worth getting your tools out for.