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Friday Finds

FRIDAY FINDS

by Dolly • June 3, 2011 • 0 Comments

Happy Friday. This week’s finds, $50 or less.

These wall decals take you from zero to mid-century with minimal effort.

Mid-Century Stars Wall Decal, $42

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Darling vases from ZGallerie have that 50’s appeal to complement your new decals. Very Jonathan Adler.

Jacquard Vases, $49.95

Make your own art with a diy Pinhole Camera Kit! FM recommended summer activity.

STD35e Pinhole Camera Kit, $24.95

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Something about this Key Holder speaks to me.

Wrought Iron Western Star Key Holder, $20.99

I first discovered this clock hanging over the doorway at a friend’s apartment and have been coveting it ever since. Now on sale from ThinkGeek. We recommend the silver.

TIX Led clock, $32.99 on sale

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Shopping Guide

THE CONSOLE TABLE, A DESK IN DISGUISE

by Dolly • June 2, 2011 • 271 Comments

Live in a small space and looking for a desk? Consider the console! Below, photos of the console in action. Add a stylish chair or bench (avoid The Office Chair) and you’re in business.

from Decorpad

These beauties are substantial enough to get your work done, yet slim enough to fit in hallways, nooks, or any unused space. All under $550…

Get the rustic industrial look with this sturdy looking console.

Brick Layers Console Table, $299

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Mid-century style never fails. Try this one, the rounded legs tapered in the 50s style and beveled table top add mcm charm.

laird desk-console, $299 on sale

This mirrored console brings extreme glam to any household. One of the pricier models, but it will surely get you that expensive look.

Parsons Mirror Console, $549

Blu Dot, a trusted brand of well made, well designed furniture. Their line isn’t cheap, but will last forever. This sleek and unique console doesn’t cost a fortune and comes in several colors.

Blu Dot Strut Console Table , $449

Or, get this no-nonsense version from Target.

Chrome and Glass Sofa Table, $280

Looking for something quick and easy? The Atrium Console from Urban Outfitters is fairly priced and good for those who need a quick work table on occasion.

Atrium Console Table, $129

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Accessorizing, Shopping Guide

Itâ€™s that time of year folks: hot enough to necessitate the opening of windows, but not yet dire enough to compel a person to drag that cumbersome AC unit out of storage. Yes, itâ€™s fan season. Much like exercise equipment, fans can be a real eyesore if not carefully selected and placed. Avoid eyerot with one of these breeze-worthy options:

The frameless Propello table fan from Unica is trÃ¨s chic, while the soft rubber blades make it safe for even the most accident prone among us. $140.

propello desk/table fan

The Ecco desk fan in orange is a modern twist on a classic design. $85.10 from Walmart.

Ecco Orange Desk Fan

Itâ€™s OK to put this baby in the cornerâ€”the Living Accents retro metal pedestal fan. $58.17.

Living Accents Retro Metal Pedestal Fan 16" 3 Speed

For the less frugal, more fashion-forward among us, we suggest the Ã¼ber sleek Dyson bladeless fan. $299 from Conran Shop.

SILVER DYSON AIR MULTIPLIER 10" DESK FAN

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Events

JOHN ROBSHAW SPECIAL EVENT TOMORROW!

by Meghan • May 25, 2011 • 314 Comments

You may recall our Get The Look Post on John Robshaw bedding a few months back. Now, meet the man himself at an event hosted in his honor at Gracious Home tomorrow. His bedding will be on display and we hear there are free totes for purchases over $50 as well as a raffle for a $100 YogaWorks gift certificate.

Date: Thursday, May 26th
Place: Gracious Home (1201 3rd Avenue)
Time: 5PM-7PM

Shopping Guide

TINY APARTMENT DWELLERS: CONSIDER THE DAYBED

by Dolly • May 18, 2011 • 0 Comments

Suffering from tiny apartment syndrome? Consider the daybed! There’s nothing more pathetic than having a giant unmade bed sitting in the middle of your studio rental.

Taking inspiration from the rooms above, we found two models that are particularly modern and attractive.

Window Daybed, $449

Vista Daybed with Mattress, $432

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Overstock Picks

OVERSTOCK PICKS

by Dolly • May 16, 2011 • 2 Comments

It’s been a while since we covered our favorite buys from Overstock. Right now anything costs just a dollar to ship.

Wowowow! A faithful replica of the famous Hans Wegner Wishbone chair, a mid-century classic that sells for about $750. This one, however, $164.99.

Wood Chair with Temp Seat, $164.99

This modern rustic side table is constructed of solid wood and metal. $92.99.

Elements Angle Grey End Table, $92.99

Richly detailed poufs like this one are usually expensive for some reason. Now you can get two for less than the price of one at some other store. Use them as a coffee table, footrest, rest a stack of books or a place to seat guests.