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Before and After: KateDavis's Faux Bois Tray Makeover
Su Casa member KateDavis bought this white Melamine Serving Tray ($12.99) from Target, and decided it needed a bit of a modern makeover. She slapped on a piece of faux bois contact paper, instantly giving it depth and pattern. Want to see the finished product?
Casa Quickie: Instant Faux Bois Wrap
I love this idea for wrapping holiday presents, which I found on Craft. Just use faux bois contact paper over some plain brown wrapping paper. Finish it off with some leaf cutouts, and you have a well-presented gift worthy of any of your faux bois-loving design-maven friends.
Steal of the Day: Chilewich Woodgrain Floormat
If you still haven't gotten your fill of the faux bois trend, thanks to the Chilewich Woodgrain Floormat ($69.95), you can do so without breaking the bank. The faux bois mat is made of vinyl-coated polyester, so it's durable, stain resistant, and easy to clean. And its rubber back will keep you from slipping around.
DIY: Faux Bois Photo Board
I recently stumbled across this clever DIY that adds faux bois to a board reserved for treasured photos. It's a quick and simple project with lovely results.
What You'll Need
- Cardboard (any size)
- Faux bois contact paper (about 2 feet depending on the size of your frame)
- Picture frame
- Scissors or Xacto knife
Crave Worthy: Gold-Leafed Hand-Carved Mirror With Birds
I thought I was over faux bois mirrors, but then some sweet little birdies chirped when I came upon this beautiful Gold-Leafed Hand-Carved Mirror (inquire for price), making me fall for them all over again. This gilt wood mirror from the late 20th century was carved by the Carvers Guild of Massachusetts, a company run by a couple recognized for their old-world craftsmanship and exceptional design. The Carver's Guild began in 1970 but they could have fooled me: this hand-carved mirror looks like it dates back to Colonial Williamsburg.
Steal of the Day: West Elm Faux Bois Mirror
If you've yet to have your fill of faux bois, or my recent Less or More post on faux bois mirrors has added one to your wish list, check out the West Elm Faux Bois Mirror ($169, reduced from $249). The mirror, first made in white, is now available in black resin, and both are on sale! I've seen it used in an Upper West Side bedroom and find it sophisticated, despite its potentially fading trend appeal.
Less or More: Faux Bois Mirrors
For the next installment of this game, take a look at each of these faux bois mirrors and see if you can answer my questions about them.
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Love It or Hate It? Ferm Plywood Bedding
Usually, I'm of the opinion that everything Ferm touches is gold. But this time, I'm not quite sold. What do you think of this Ferm Plywood Bedding (no price available)?
Steal of the Day: Martha Stewart Faux Bois Towels
If you've yet to cash in on the faux bois trend, now's the time. A bona fide bargain shopper, I couldn't bring myself to pay full price for Martha Stewart's Faux Bois collection for Macy's, but now that some items are nearly 40 percent off, I'll gladly pony up. I'm loving the Martha Stewart Collection Faux Bois Towels ($5.99-$13.99), in particular.
Less or More: Faux Bois Rugs
For the next installment of this game, take a look at each of these faux bois rugs, and then see if you can answer my questions about them.
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