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1 Crave Worthy: Nika Zupanc Maid Chair
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2 Less or More: Acrylic Tables
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3 This Just In: Alexandra von Furstenberg Unveils Modern Furniture Collection
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4 Crave Worthy: Acrylic Lounge Chair
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5 Crave Worthy: Double Alexander Table
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6 Casa Shops: Spectrum West
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7 Steal of the Day: Lucite Fold-Away Chair
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8 Etsy Find: Lucite Knot Napkin Rings
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9 Casa Quickie: Easy Album Art
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10 Desire/Acquire: Kartell Stone Stool
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11 Roundup: Craveworthy Clear Objects of Affection
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12 Secret Sources: Where to Buy Lucite Furniture
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13 Guess Where Lucite Was Used During World War II?
Lucite celebrates its 75th birthday this year. The clear, durable material has been used since the 1930s for a variety of purposes, including as jewelry and furniture. But During World War II, it was used for several different purposes, including as windshields, on one piece of integral military equipment. Can you guess what this major piece of equipment was? (Hint: decades later the Beatles Read more
Julianne Moore is the face of Talbots, a brand that until now, we always associated as a favorite of great-aunt Mabel. Yet here is the new ad campaign, shot by Mert and Marcus, featuring Julianne Moore looking fresh, pretty, and, dare we say, totally chic in Talbots's Spring collection. The campaign inspired us to take a closer look at Talbots, and flipping through the Spring lookbook we are Read more
I'm excited to present a post from one of our favorite sites, Shelterpop! Next time you spy a must-have Lucite table in a magazine, you'll know where to find it: Here are three shops that specialize in all things Lucite.Acrylic furniture is an easy way to punch up a boring room. Not only does it bring a hint of modern to a staid space, it adds an artsy feel too. Whether it's called Perspex, Read more
Gaze at this Alexis Bittar single horn earring, posted by OnSugar blog eye4style. Alexis Bittar is a recurring theme in my week — and a welcome one to boot. On Saturday, I met the designer himself at an intimate Accessories Panel hosted at DVF's Meatpacking District HQ. Yesterday I rocked my favorite lucite Bittar cuff, and today, this crystal-encrusted lucite horn earring, available Read more
I've said it before and I'll say it again, any room with a Louis Ghost Chair gets bonus points in my book. The Lucite love I feel doesn't end with this dreamy tuffet, either. As the Lucite and acrylic trend keeps growing, so does my wish list for the simple items. From nesting tables and chairs to magazine organizers and ice buckets, I just can't get enough. The contemporary clear Read more
Designed by Marcel Wanders, the Kartell Stone Stool ($245) has a very precious appearance thanks to its geometrical facets, which reflect light like a Cartier engagement ring. I'm a fan of the stool's hourglass shape, and the range of colors offered allows you to cue the stool to your room's palette. But, like all of Kartell's products, it is made of plastic ("durable polycarbonate"), and at Read more
It's safe to say that most of you buy albums for the tunes, but cover art is a whole other beast in itself, and believe it or not, a lot of time and energy is spent to make it right. So, if there's an album cover that strikes your fancy, I give you permission to pull its spine out from the rows of records on your bookcase and let it shine. Album covers make easy art and look much more precious if Read more
If you want to do the earth a favor and use cloth napkins, you should do style a favor and get yourself a set of chic napkin rings. This set of eight Eddie Ross Lucite Napkin Rings ($75) passes the test in my book. Naturally, I adore everything Lucite, but I love that they go with any color palette. They're also transitional enough for any occasion, be it a formal dinner party or Sunday Read more
You know that anything Lucite catches my eye, so it should come as no surprise that I'm digging this Gracious Home Lucite Fold-Away Chair ($54.99, reduced from $129.99). It's ideal for those of you living in a small space, such as a studio, as it folds away for easy storage, and when it's in use, its visual footprint is light as well. For those of you who entertain often, it's always smart to Read more
I just got an email introducing me to a shop called Spectrum West that sells "post modern acrylic furniture and accessories for the modern home decor enthusiast." As you know, I'm an enthusiast of both acrylic furniture and modern décor, so it sounded right up my alley. Spectrum West is a new venture by Spectrum Limited, a company that's been manufacturing high quality acrylic furniture for 25 Read more
