Decor Du Jour

POD for Less

2011-07-06T23:57:00.000-07:00

Pod Table $110 @Urban OutfittersPod Side Table $188 @Chiasso

Avenue Six Slick Cube Occasional Table, White $99 @Walmart

These are undoubtedly the exact same items! Urban Outfitters POD comes in 3 colors and for less then Chiasso (which used to be called an ottoman on their site), while Walmart is the lowest price and comes in 4 colors.

Utada's "Easy Breezy" Studio

2011-07-06T23:42:00.000-07:00

If you haven't seen Utada's "Easy Breezy" music video you can check that out here. I decided to try and mimic her studio apartment with the below items I pulled together.

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Kmart: Springmaid Baxter Orange and Green Stripe Comforter Set $18-$27
YUBZ TALK: Retro Handset for iPhone - Green $45
Chiasso: tru side chairs - set of 2 $398
Chiasso: trig side table $298
Walmart: Wayborn Modern Circular Cut - Out Room Divider $524
Art.com: Train Station, Cologne, Germany $300
BookOfJoe.com: Barcode Wall Clock $532
Junkables: Mirror Bulb Lamp $200
IKEA: OPPDAL $279-$299 or MALM $129-$199
Target: Shag Rug Collection - Winter White $126-$280
IKEA: KARLSTAD Loveseat, Blekinge white $379 and the KARLSTAD Underframe for loveseat, chrome plated $100
Walmart: Mainstays Light Filtering Vertical Blinds, White $20

Gone Native at UO

2010-03-04T20:31:00.000-08:00

Shopping around Urban Outfitters recently and you'll see its gone a bit on the Native side! Helloooo spring 2010! Beautiful woodsy browns with watery aqua's and a geometrical basket woven flare.

Simple Wall Decor

2010-02-14T10:00:00.000-08:00

Hanging a graphic quilt or throw is an easy solution to the “big blank wall” issue. Complementary bed linens help to pull the decor together.

Create a Vanity Tray

2010-02-13T09:53:00.000-08:00

Repurpose an old picture frame for a vanity tray! You can place colored paper or fabric inside as a finishing touch.

HOURGLASS Table/Stool for Less

2009-12-06T03:00:00.000-08:00

HOURGLASS SIDE TABLE $78 @Urban OutfittersSALLY STOOL $58 @Chiasso

There is a slight difference between the two although Chiasso is cheaper and comes in 3 different colors.

Diana Dors 1950's Remake

2009-11-23T03:00:00.000-08:00

In this post I'm taking this Diana Dors 1950's classic bedroom (above) and recreating it with some new century pieces (below).

Urban Outfitters -Velvet Tufted Headboard - Wheat $300
Urban Outfitters -Solid Silk Quilt - Champagne $118.00-$128.00
Urban Outfitters - Tier Cascade Faux Chandelier $58
IKEA - IKEA PS JONSBERG Vase - (Pink & Gold) $39.99
IKEA - NORESUND Table $19.99
IKEA - BRYNE Net $19.99
IKEA -BLOMSTER Artificial flower - (Pink & White) $3.99
Target - Candice Crystal Table Lamp - White (17") $139.99
Target - Charmeuse Pillowcase Set of 2 - Leopard $44.99 - $49.99

BOHO Style

2009-11-22T03:00:00.000-08:00

BOHO also known as Bohemian and "BOHO Chic" to some can be better defined by several different influences...

-Gypsy
-Vintage
-French/Euro/Mexico/India/Ireland
-Unconventional
-Hippie

To further elaborate: often a mix of bold colors, flowing fabric, printed patterns, eclectic furniture and decor, vintage items often turned modern or vice versa, odd placement throughout the space, some items serving no true purpose except visual.

Carrie Bradshaw's Picture Wall

2009-11-21T03:00:00.000-08:00

Those of you that watched "Sex and the City" the movie may remember Carrie Bradshaw's grown-up bedroom. So here's a good way to replicate her picture frame wall!There are 29 visible picture frames in total (yes I counted them all) all of various sizes and colors (black, white, silver and wood). To replicate this look you can check out the RIBBA frames from IKEA. Below is a list of frame sizes that I believe she has (may not be 100% accurate) but I did my best and just purchase them in different colors.
4 x 6 = 2
5 x 7 = 3
8 x 10 = 13
8(3/4) x 11 = 8
11(3/4) x 15(3/4) = 2
15(3/4) x 19(3/4) = 1

Total Cost (for just the frames) = $160.71 (before tax)

Bachelorette Pad Bedroom

2009-11-20T03:00:00.000-08:00

I'm moving soon and although I have a few items I'll be taking with me their are plenty of new items I'd love to purchase!

IKEA - SMÄRT Table lamp in Snowflake Smoked Glass $19.99

IKEA - EFFEKTIV Storage combination on legs in Black Brown with High Gloss Black $300.00

Target - Shag Rug in Black $79.99 (I currently have this)

Target - Gray Sheets (I currently have this)

Target - Black Tab Curtains $29.99 (I currently have this although I like the grommet styles)

Target - Arc Lamp in Black $139

IKEA - Duvet Set in White $49.99 (I currently have this but unable to locate online)

Urban Outfitters - Heavenlike Wall Art by Chuck Anderson $64

IKEA - Jorun Cushion $7.99

PETCO - biOrb Life 45P Aquariums in Black $269.99 (I have a tank but this is cool looking)

Typeface Wall Art - Do it Yourself for Less

2009-11-19T02:00:00.000-08:00

Typeface Wall Art by Chiasso $268
What you'll need...
-Blank Stretched Canvas $37.90 (for a 30 x 40)

-8-10 inch Alphabet Stencil $10.99 (depending your canvas size)
-Black Acrylic Paint $0.84

-White Acrylic Paint $0.84 (optional)
-1 inch Sponge Brush Applicator $2.29

Four Post Canopy Bed for Less

2009-11-18T02:36:00.001-08:00

Pottery Barn Queen Farmhouse Canopy Bed: $1,149.00 IKEA EDLAND Queen Four-poster Bed $299.00

Use a can of brown paint and you've got a great alternative.