Before signing off for the weekend, I wanted to show you some fresh finds from Target. I spotted them yesterday in my local store, so I was able to touch them, look them over, and vote for my favorites. The Target Global Bazaar section is totally impressing me, great finds! Some of these are silk with feather filling, too. The Black and White Floral Pillow, shown top right, is a beautiful example. It’s 18×18″ and has little sequins sewn on the tips of the flowers. Best of all, it’s silk with goose down filling for only $24.99. Look at these prices gang – yowser! Very affordable. Here are my picks:
leaves sewn all over the front and look like pretty felt.
See you on Monday! Have a great weekend!
(PHOTOS: All photos from Target.)
Listen up. Pier 1 Imports wants a piece of the mid century modern action. Yup. They’re selling wicker orbit chairs (in Linden Green or Dream Blue) for $89, and I have to say, they’re most excellent. I always hated the feeling of sitting on wicker, but if the chair surface is smooth, I’d consider owning one since they’re so fresh and cute. I’ve included some other fresh finds that would blend in nicely with modern living. What do you think? Would you own wicker? Does anything here appeal to your taste?
Unique, affordable, and adds texture to your room.
On sale for only $55 with shade!
(All photos from Pier 1 Imports.)
Zurich. September ’05. Me, foggy streets, 6am, jet lagged, retaining water. Just stepped off a 9 hour flight. Slowly walked by a most impressive home decor store with swollen feet stuffed into very tight heels. Saw things that stopped me dead in my tracks. Me and my little rolling suitcase stood there unable to speak. The suitcase for obvious reasons, me because the store wasn’t open, and wouldn’t be for 3 more hours. Yawning, I peered in, hands pressed against glass, wondering why it was that one single window prevented me from retail paradise. I imagined getting cozy with all that Birch furniture. The fluffy beds. The lush rugs. I imagined having breakfast beneath that cute lamp. Ahhh, the lamp with the chandelier face. My little suitcase and I rolled on. I never saw that flickering lamp again.
Well, not really. I did see the lamp again, right in the hip South End. Designer Nicolette Brunklaus from Amsterdam has an entire collection of exquisitely unique lamps at Lekker. Sure, they’re around $400 so they’re not budget friendly, but they’re dreamy. Here are two of my favorites. Available online at Lekker or in thier retail location in the South End. If only I could justify the expense.
“I will love the light for it shows me the way, yet I will endure the darkness for it shows me the stars.” ~ Og Mandino
(Photos: TOP RIGHT: Chandelier ceiling lamp $450. BELOW: Shady Tree ceiling lamp $450 from Lekker.)
Koo de Kir. Wallpaper and Travel + Leisure voted them “World’s Best” for home accessories. “Improper Bostonian” honored them as “Boston’s Best” home boutique three years in row. Doug Wilson from Trading Spaces even shopped there for his $50,000 room. Now it’s your turn to check them out and cast your vote.
Koo de Kir is a stylish retail haven offering modern fresh homewares in chic Beacon Hill. For those of you that aren’t in Boston, you can visit their online store to shop their impressive selection (not as ahhh-inspiring as the real thing since their online selection is limited). This stylish retail environment also offers interior design services, and a gift registry. You’ll find merchandise that you’ve seen in Elle Decor, Shop etc., Breathe, Lucky, Domino, and all the other big glossies, so they’re right in step with the latest trends.
I like Koo de Kir because they carry items to suit every budget, the location is excellent, and you’ll always find something new to add to your favorites list. Plus, strolling along Charles Street with a latte in hand, stopping at The King + I for Thai, then hopping over to Koo de Kir for some retail therapy… it’s far too perfect of a day to pass by.
Koo de Kir (Coup de Coeur), “?a strike to the heart?”
(Photos: TOP LEFT: Midsummer Light $74, Koo de Kir. All photos below also from Koo de Kir.)
Flor carpet tiles always 10% off
Large Dot Lamps available in maple, cherry, or white. $400 
Curbed gave decor8 love!
Here’s what they mentioned today on thier site with my link:
Decor8, new design blog from design hotspot Boston [decor8.blogspot.com]
Thank you Curbed!
i’d like to thank the academy * i’d like to thank the academy * i’d like to thank the academy~holly
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