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Tuesday, February 7, 2012

It Pays To Shop Around

Do you ever find something that you really, really want and it doesn't matter how much it costs? You are determined to have it. You muuust have it. How can you possibly live without it?

I'm with you. That happened to me today.

And yesterday. And the day before.

In fact it happens to me so frequently that if I actually purchased every "must have", I'd be flat out broke!

I've learned that it pays to shop around.

Case in point. Check these out. Great decor items...and their less expensive counter parts. See if you can tell the difference!

The Eero Saarinen Table $1500-2000

The Ikea Docksta $179

Lilly Pulitzer Heiress Stool $850

White Elephant Garden Seat $199
Horchow

West Elm Zig Zag Floor Pouf $249

Chevron Floor Pouf $110
Aletafae on etsy.com

Jonathan Adler Alphabet Pillow $110

Etsy $50

Anitanirma $29.50
Etsy

Barbara Cosgrove Jack Lamp $458

Cyan Design Chess Knight Lamp $200

Now, take all of that money you've saved and

Go buy yourself something fabulous!

Thursday, February 2, 2012

Foo Dog Fervor

You know if Foo Dogs are showing up on the isles of Target that the world has developed a "fervor for foo"!

These little 'ugly guys' have long been a design accessory of our most beloved designers. From Mary McDonald to Jonathan Adler, foo dogs add a touch of Asian charm to a modern design and I think they're super fun.

Barbara Cosgrove Foo Lamps provide the perfect balance to a whimsical office space.

Barbara Cosgrove

Mary McDonald

Once you keep your eyes open for the foo, you'll notice them popping up everywhere. And who knew these puppies could have such a varying price tag. I've seen them on One King's Lane for over $1,000 but found a few more affordable solutions below.