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west elm wish list entry

ashleycakes — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 07:14:27 -0700

My West Elm Wish List!

Lattice print rug

McPanda — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:01:01 -0800

I am pining over a rug I never knew existed until this week and is exactly what I am looking for. Problem is, it was sold in 2008! I love the West Elm Taksim rug in the grey color, and am having trouble finding a good look a like that is affordable! I'm looking for under $500 for a 5x8. I wish West Elm would produce this again! Can you help me find a similar rug?

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Lindsb — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 07:16:46 -0700

This is an amazing giveaway.. pick me and you can have my first born. Wanna see what $5,000.00 worth of heaven looks like:

west elm wish list entry

mellie_608 — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 11:19:28 -0700

What I would love to win! $4999!

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sexyeyes — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 09:43:31 -0700

Hi, :wave: I would love to win because my b/f an I haven't been able to decorate our new apartment the way we wanted it therefore I really really want to win this! Thanks all and I hope I win it ;-) xoxo

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JustMe21 — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 05:41:21 -0700

west elm style

west elm style — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 16:22:31 -0800

Here is a small sampling of my current favorite west elm products!

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Telephone Pillow: Love It or Leave It?

GeekSugar — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:45:46 -0700

Big ups to the vintage telephone revival! Typewriters and Polaroids are hot, and now so are corded telephones, too. Case in point: the Telephone Pillow ($34) from Urban Outfitters.

West Elm had a similarly geek-inspired telephone pillow last year - it's like as everyone ditches their landlines left and square, the old-school rotary gains in popularity. But are we far enough away from the home phone to be nostalgic about it? Would you toss this on your chair?

three easy ways to go glam for the holidays - and year round

west elm style — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 11:31:41 -0800

One of the fabulous things about my job is being surrounded by great design minds. With the seasonal whirlwind of decorating and entertaining swiftly upon us, I tapped west elm’s creative director of design – who is also an exceptional entertainer - Alex Bates to share her expertise and show us how to create a modern and chic mood flawlessly and easily without breaking the bank! I hope you love these as much as I do. ~@

three easy ways to go glam for the holidays - and year round

- Alex Bates, Creative Director west elm design

There are lots of ways to make your home festive and fabulous for the holidays, and reflect your personal style. This season is all about glam and metallic accents. Just like your favorite patent wedge makes every outfit feel chic, there are a few little things that will make a big difference in your home this holiday season. You don’t have to be overwhelmed and you don’t have to spend a fortune. These simple ideas will help set the stage for a stylish holiday and create a look with staying power that will last into the New Year.

Mix up glam and nature

You and your home should shine this holiday season. A small detail can make a big impression with minimal effort. Gold or silver banded glasses are an easy way to add drama when setting the table or when setting the mood for a chic cocktail party. Simple lines can mix and match with holiday patterns or you can create a whole metallic table for a more dramatic statement. In the living room, add a mirrored coffee table. It will soften the room and the table adds a sophisticated decorator touch, especially when mixed with a natural sheep skin area rug. Mix the earthy and the elegant. A large vase filled with natural Manzanita branches and hung with crystal strand ornaments makes quite the statement in a hall or on a table, and reflects candle light beautifully. Carry the festive sparkle through your home when decorating your tree and mantle. Create an all silver Christmas tree with silver and crystal garland, adding a mix of silver and white ornaments. Collect vintage ornaments and mix them in to create your own style.

**Get the look at west elm: metallic double-banded barware & dinnerware, mirror coffee table, convex drum table. Add: chandelier strands/cut chandelier ornaments, silver garlands/ornaments and a sheepskin rug.

Mix the primitive and polished

Animal prints have gotten a great makeover in recent seasons and this year, they are popping up in new styles and patterns everywhere. A little animal goes a long way, try the patterns as an accent piece in the home. Combine timeless and chic animal prints with gold metallic holiday decorations for a fun twist. A zebra stocking pairs perfectly hanging on the mantle next to a tree decorated with gold or vintage ornaments. Or toss a throw pillow on your sofa and get a whole new look anytime you feel like it.

**Get the look at west elm: zebra & leopard stockings, tree skirt and pillow covers, gold vases, tortoise shell bowls and vases.

Light up the season and your home

Last, but not least, don’t forget the lighting. Remember, lighting sets the mood of any holiday party or room so get creative and replace harsh bulbs with soft candlelight. Combine different sizes and shapes of glass lanterns in monochromatic groupings for dramatic effect over a table. Carry the look through the room with complimentary votives and candles sticks on the table or mantle. The room and your guests will enjoy a flattering glow.

**Get the look at west elm: art glass lanterns, vases and votives.

animal print stockings

double banded metallic glassware

art glass lanterns

white & silver ornaments

DIY jewelry tree branch

ckim8120 — Sat, 09 May 2009 10:47:19 -0700

A lot of my design inspiration comes from nature, and tree branches are the easiest way to bring earthy elements to your home. West elm has jumped on this bandwagon, along with a hand full of other retailers. (click to enlarge my inspiration board below)

I am a HUGE accessories freak. I have collected quite a large jewelry collection over the years but always have a problem storing them. A while back I bought a jewelry stand on ebay but was too small and failed to keep any of my jewelry organized. Ideally, I wanted a stand that could store all my necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and rings at once- not just a stand dedicated solely to earrings. Therefore I decided to take matters into my own hands and create my very own. Instead of storing your jewelry in your vanity/desk, like most people do, show it off! Make your jewelry part of your bedroom design- it will add a personal touch. This is probably one of the easier sweet concoction recipe! Enjoy

.: Ingredients :.
- one large tree branch
- white spray paint, newspaper

.: Direction :.
1) Find a large tree branch outside that has lots of offshoots.
2) Clean the branch to get rid of any dirt.
3) Decide where you will be putting your branch. If the branch is going to be laying down on a piece of furniture, you will have to break off some of the smaller branches so that the branch has stability.
4) Spray paint *I used 2 coats*
5) After letting the branch dry, start hanging your jewelry!

Below are some pictures of the final product. Hopefully, they will provide you with some inspiration.

I hope you enjoyed the images!

I took this project and decided to make picture frames. Here are some of my creations that I am currently selling through my etsy store! http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7315463