Less may be more but I think in the case of this “chandelier” it’s a step too far, at least for my tastes. Made of brass, iron and steel, the chandelier is 10″ high and 15″ wide….You can find it at Clayton Gray Home; price is $842. What do you think? A step too far [...]
House Things
A blog about filling your house with the right things
Archive for April, 2011
Rock On
Yes, it’s on the pricey side — okay, the wildly pricey side — but isn’t this Federica Stingray wood rocker by Thomas Pedersen a showstopper? The shape of the rocker, which is available at Huset, is inspired by a stingray moving across a seabed. It is available in oak, walnut and makassar, an African wood. [...]
Dotted Lines
So is this a yea or nay as a side table? It obviously wouldn’t work in every room, but certainly would be a conversation piece no matter where it is. This dot art piece is available at All Modern, which is part of the CSN Stores family. Happy news? It’s on sale, now $220, marked [...]
Top Three Thursdays
Up first today on Etsy Top Three Thursdays is a particular favorite of mine: felted stones. Felted pebbles may seem weird but all I can tell you, as the owner of some, is that they are a wonderful decor accent and that you can never have enough…..hint, hint to any family member reading this. (Mother’s [...]
Getting Unhinged
Details can make all the difference in a renovation or updating, making a room go from wow to pow! We can often overlook things like drawer pulls, switchplates and door hinges and other door hardware. That’s a mistake. If you’re in the market for unusual hardware, check out this House of Antiques Hardware. This site [...]
Restoration Hardware Sale
In 1958 Danish designer Arne Jacobsen designed the iconic “egg” chair that was meant to embrace its sitter. Restoration Hardware has created its own contemporary riff on this fabulous chair, using leather and hair-on-hide combinations. I think these would be terrific in a study or den. Just love the metal version below, although you’d really [...]
