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I don’t know about you, but I sure do miss watching Downton Abbey. I miss Mary’s icy stare, Carson’s firm commitment to protocol and Mr. Bate’s scandalous ex-wife situation. Mostly, I miss it as a visual feast of set and design. Bringing some of the Downton look into your home is easier than you might think, and needn’t require a handsome dowry to achieve. So, until Season Three comes on the horizon, we give you Get The Look: Downton Abbey.
It’s always teatime on this slate-colored Buffet Sofa from ABC Home. Snatch it on sale for $1199.
buffett slate sofa
This Teardrop Chandelier casts a soft glow and won’t require a household staff to keep clean. $129 from Pottery Barn Teen, which has a surprisingly vast lighting selection.
Teardrop Chandelier
One never knows when unexpected visitors may come calling! Make sure your coif is intact with this ornate gold-leaf mirror from Wayfair. $272.90.
Howard Elliott Wellington Wall Mirror
The Dowager Countess is right: Hand-written letters are best read under the discerning gaze of a magnifying glass, like this wire-wrapped number from Anthropologie. $16.
Wire-Wrapped Magnifying Glass
I’m on Team Mary, so I’d put her picture in this Mulberry Picture Frame. Those on Team Sybil may do as they wish. Is anyone on Team Edith?? $55.00 from Supermarket.
Mulberry Picture Frame
Hide ugly store-bought planters with this Carson-approved ceramic beauty. $122.50 from Wayfair.
Tall Parisian Planter
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Kelley and Ping in Soho is a feast for all senses. The Thai cuisine here is delicious, but more importantly, it’s surprisingly easy to get their Asia-Mod look! After lunch, stroll a couple of blocks South to Pearl River Mart on Broadway, your one stop shop for all things Asian.
Kelley and Ping, photo by New York Portraits
These large and whimsical papier-mache heads from Pearl River Mart come in various styles for variety.
Papier-Mache Head Mask - Grandpa, $29.50
Papier-Mache Head Mask - Boy, $29.50
Place them on a lone shelf like this Ikea Lack Wall shelf.
LACK Wall shelf, black or white, $6.99
Mexican Sugar Skull sells a variety of lovely oilcloths for your walls, by the foot or by the roll. Your choice.
Pears Oil Cloth, $5/foot, $15/yard
To complete the look, hang a few paper lanterns for good measure. Display is a cinch with the handy hook.
Chinese Red Satin Lantern, $8.50
05:
Air mattresses, though marginally practical, are inherently unsexy. The next time an overnight guest comes rolling through, show him or her that you’ve put some thought into stylish overnight accommodations with one of these creative alternatives. Easy to rig up and store again, they’ll keep you in the running for Hostess with the Mostess.
Town & Country Guest Bed
The Cardini Uno Sleeper ($479) from Fashion For Home is sleek seating by day, handy guest bed by night. Paired with a wool Pendleton Motor Robe Throw ($88, complete with leather rolling strap!) and Urban Outfitter’s Velvet Quilted Pillow ($24), it’s easily transformed into cosmopolitan-cozy guest accommodations.
Military Chic Guest Bed
If it’s good enough for recruits, it’s good enough for houseguests. This collapsible Heavy-Duty Army Cot ($69.99) from Cabela’s can be whipped out of a closet at moment’s notice. Throw on an Israeli Wool Army Blanket ($19.99) from Amazon.com, a decorative Benzy Land Map Pillow ($12.99) from IKEA and it’s countdown to lights out.
Boho Beach Bum
For a fun twist, string a Fringed Canvas Hammock ($38) from Amazon in an empty corner when visitors come to town. Add a colorful pillow or two, like this Collage Pillow ($68) from Anthropologie and a basic IKEA Gurli Throw ($12.99) for a lackadaisical beach hippie vibe.
03:
Resolving to be more productive this year? The perfect solution: create an office nook that’s fun, not drab. Find your favorite color and build around it. Here, we go with turquoise.
The go-cart desk from CB2 creates the base for this look.
go-cart blue desk, $149.00
Ay mami! The Mexicali Roses rug is bright and hot.
3x5 Mexicali Roses Rug, $39.00
Don’t forget a statement piece for the wall. The judging moose keeps you from slacking.
Moose Head, $49.95
Toss the generic office chair for this cute paisley number from Target.
Dahlia Chair, $99.99
Cushion your backside with a luxury faux fur throw.
Lazo Throw - Aquamarine, $49.99
These turquoise Pantone storage boxes from Dick Blick keep junk organized and off your desk.
Pantone Metal Storage Box, Turquoise, $19.99
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It’s no surprise that Elvira Hancock’s bedroom in Scarface is the ultimate lap of luxury. From satin sheets to fur and a sexy lowrider bed, we expect nothing less from the rich, beautiful, and bored in this 1983 classic.
Recreate the look for a handful of bills, no criminal relations required.
The IKEA Malm bed in birch veneer is a classic that never disappoints.
MALM Bed frame, birch veneer, $129.00
Matching nightstands for extra oomph optional.
MALM Nightstand, birch veneer $49.99
These satin “lingerie for your bed” sheets in gold create a rich look, and I bet they feel like a million bucks too.
Scent Sation Charmeuse Satin Full-size Sheet Set, $29.49
Add a mink faux fur throw for warmth and texture.
Mink Faux Fur Thermal Throw, Available in 58"X60", $58.39
I couldn’t resist this ultimate shag rug from Overstock. You could opt for a plain one, but this adds a touch of 70s flair if you’re into that sort of thing.
Hand-woven Ultimate Cream/ Smoke Shag Rug (5'3 x 7'6), $119
