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Steal of the Day: Americana Cube
I love stars and stripes just as much as the next Yankee, especially around the Fourth of July. But, if I'm going to invest in patriotic furnishings to use year-round, I'd prefer to make a more subtle tribute.
The Pottery Barn Americana Cube ($499, reduced from $699) has all the right ingredients.
Less or More: Trunk Coffee Tables
For the next installment of this game, take a look at each of these trunk coffee tables and see if you can answer my questions about them.
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How Would You . . .
This set of four, brass-studded, Leather Bound Trunks ($15,000) likely once served as travel storage for a sophisticated lady on a worldly voyage like Angelina Jolie in Changeling. But, as these How Would Yous tend to go, I'm not interested in offering up suitcases to you. I want to know how you'd use these elegant antique suitcases in your home as décor.
Nice and New: Crate and Barrel Taka Trunk
I've always loved the look of an antique trunk used as a coffee table, and the fact that they can double as storage for your odds and ends. But, when you're entertaining and your coffee table is spotted with wine glasses and hors d'oeuvre trays, it's a hassle to have to sacrifice your tabletop space if you want access to anything that lies in the storage trunk. So, when I came across the Taka Trunk ($499) at Crate and Barrel, I was delighted to learn that I could have it both ways.
If Money Weren't an Issue . . .
Luxury publisher Assouline has teamed up with French trunkmaker Goyard to release a trunk custom-made to store 100 of Assouline's chic photo-biographies on art, fashion, design, and architecture. You can get your Goyard Trunk for the measly price of $20,000. Gotham magazine says, "You're guaranteed a great read as well as a chic tote."
Nice and New: Picnic Trunk with Table
One of my favorite ways to enjoy the Summer weather is picnic-ing with friends and good grub. But, sometimes picnics can be so orchestrated — "Meet at the north west corner of the park. Bring X,Y, and Z drinks.
Nice and New: Williams-Sonoma Home Williams Trunk
The antique trunk used as a side table in my childhood home must have its grips on me because once again, a crave worthy coffee table trunk has caught my eye. This time, the new Williams-Sonoma Home Williams Trunk ($2,950) is on my mind. I love how its classic shape is balanced by updated nickel-plated hardware.
Before and After: A Trunk Transformation
This trunk, called the Casulo, which means cocoon in Portuguese, opens to reveal something pretty, well, brilliant. Can you guess what it is? I'll give you a hint: it's perfect for people who are always on the go.
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Crave Worthy: Sundance Steamer Trunk Coffee Table
The Sundance Steamer Trunk Coffee Table ($1895) is inspired by turn of the century steamer trunks from a more romantic era. It features riveted oak banding, leather reinforced seams, sturdy leather handles, and canvas-lined three drawers for ample storage. You can choose from top grain leather or stainless steel, but the industrial glow of the stainless steel is certainly hard to resist.
Love It or Hate It? Four-Trunk Faux Bois Planter
This Ballard Designs Four-Trunk Planter ($30) has four planting spaces with drain holes in the base, but can also be used to hold pencils or craft supplies. It is crafted of resin with a hand-applied, mossy-cement finish. Personally, I think it's a bit over the top.
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