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Monday Musings
In an effort to add a little personality and whimsy to classic table and desk top displays, my eye keeps coming back to these little decorative creatures. Using these small animals, along with more traditional accessories like books, candles, trays and frames would add a lot of charm and interest to any room.
This great looking bronze elephant is only 4 inches high, but long on style. Traditionally, when the elephant's trunk is facing up, its a sign of good luck. This would make a great addition to my living room, perched atop a stack of coffee table art books. He can be found at Patch, NYC.com.
This next group of cast iron animals from Japan, can be found over at Designwithinreach.com. As a Capricorn, I am partial to the little Ram. He would look great on my desk on a silver tray, with a mint julep cup to hold my pens and a small candle by his side.
For a more traditional approach, Zgallerie.com has some great little birds, that are also actually little jewelry boxes. They would look lovely on a dressing table or a guest bathroom.
Finally, Merchant4.com has a little wooden black bird, that actually folds flat, and can be mailed as a postcard. Who wouldn't love receiving this in the mail?
This great looking bronze elephant is only 4 inches high, but long on style. Traditionally, when the elephant's trunk is facing up, its a sign of good luck. This would make a great addition to my living room, perched atop a stack of coffee table art books. He can be found at Patch, NYC.com.
This next group of cast iron animals from Japan, can be found over at Designwithinreach.com. As a Capricorn, I am partial to the little Ram. He would look great on my desk on a silver tray, with a mint julep cup to hold my pens and a small candle by his side.
If you are looking to really add something a little different, or want a great conversation piece, check out the offerings over at thefutureperfect.com. This little monkey (above) along with this darling dinosaur (below) both get the job done!
Finally, Merchant4.com has a little wooden black bird, that actually folds flat, and can be mailed as a postcard. Who wouldn't love receiving this in the mail?
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Zig Zag Zhush
Lately, I find myself drawn to all things zig zag. As I peruse shelter magazines and the web for inspiration for my home, I find myself continuously coming back to admire the photos that contain this bold pattern. Simple in its design, it appeals to my fondness for clean lines. The zig zag motif feels modern, traditional and classic all at once. It appears that it is also a great way to add pattern and color.
Haus Interiors
Apartment Therapy
The Lovelist
House Beautiful/Jonathan Adler
Neisha Crosland
Brownbutton
Canadian House and Garden
Neisha Crosland
Anh-Minh.com
Madeline Weinraub
Viewing all the different ways to utilize this great pattern in rooms and accessories inspires me to try to achieve this look in my own home.
But, its not only home decor that has caught my eye when it comes to zig zag. I find that I am drawn to all sorts of fashionable accessories and clothes that embrace this pattern as well.
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Shopbop
Neisha Crosland
Sunday Styles Obsessions: To Dye For
Photos courtesy of Net-a-porter, Saks and Neiman Marcus
Happy Belated Birthday Eva Zeisel
The famous Hungarian industrial designer, Eva Zeisel, turned 103 yesterday. Best known for her simple, organic shaped ceramics, she has designed everything from acrylic candelabras to furniture.
This multi talented and award winning designer has her work in the permanent collections of the Met, the MOMA and many other museums and galleries.
As a big fan of Eva Zeisel's work, I am the proud owner of one of her wonderful acrylic trees. Designed to hold jewelry, this whimsical piece is one of my prized possessions.
A true collector's item, this piece, like all of Ms. Zeisel's work, is signed by the designer and comes with a certificate of authenticity card.
At 103, Eva Zeisel continues to design and inspire to this day. To learn more about Eva Zeisel and her work, you can go to EvaZeiselOriginals.com.
Inspirational and Aspirational
Last week's New York Times, contained an article about the new Ebay online magazine, "The Inside Source." The sole purpose of this new venture is to highlight the trendy and chic items available for sale on Ebay. This marketing tool shows consumers where the hot items are, based on their interests. Experts in the fields of fashion, antiques and collectibles point the buyers to the items they think are hot right now. This seems like a great idea for both buyers and sellers alike.
Almost two years ago, I sold a lot of my belongings on Ebay (over 100 items). It was time consuming, but the payoff was terrific....literally and figuratively. Aside from the obvious, a big perk for me was the space this effort provided in my closets. I truly believe you can never be too organized. Determined to make the best use of this new space, I ordered these Joy Mangano hangers and got straight to work on my closets.
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I can't say enough about these hangers. The color options are endless. I chose the black with bronze hardware. And, the design of the hanger allows you to really recap space within your closets. It was a big project, but my closet has never looked better.
Now reading about Ebay again, I am reminded of my closet's former glory. I need to regain those organized and beautiful spaces. And, for further inspiration (aspiration) I came across several amazing closets and organized spaces online.
Making it lovely
Decorpad
Decorpad (Nate Berkus' closet!)
Decorpad (from "Somethings Gotta Give")
Don't you just love it when everything has its place, and there is a place for everything? I think its time for me to get busy again.
Ebay headquarters: Scrapetv.com
Almost two years ago, I sold a lot of my belongings on Ebay (over 100 items). It was time consuming, but the payoff was terrific....literally and figuratively. Aside from the obvious, a big perk for me was the space this effort provided in my closets. I truly believe you can never be too organized. Determined to make the best use of this new space, I ordered these Joy Mangano hangers and got straight to work on my closets.
HSN.com
I can't say enough about these hangers. The color options are endless. I chose the black with bronze hardware. And, the design of the hanger allows you to really recap space within your closets. It was a big project, but my closet has never looked better.
Now reading about Ebay again, I am reminded of my closet's former glory. I need to regain those organized and beautiful spaces. And, for further inspiration (aspiration) I came across several amazing closets and organized spaces online.
Decorpad
Making it lovely
Decorpad
Decorpad (Nate Berkus' closet!)
Decorpad (from "Somethings Gotta Give")Don't you just love it when everything has its place, and there is a place for everything? I think its time for me to get busy again.
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