Furniture and Phil

First, a quick notice, then cool design finds:

Happy Groundhog Day!

~PUNXSUTAWNEY PHIL PREDICTS 6 MORE WEEKS OF WINTER~

I guess if it's more of the winter we've had so far, that means it will be Spring-like one day and tornadic or sub-zero the next....

what a cutie : )

Ok, now to the Important stuff~

After checking on  e-mails and reading some awesome design blogs, I wondered if  could afford one or two pieces of the furniture and bedding... I hate cheap or knock-off-ish -looking stuff, but I do have a budget. I found the answer for me. Maybe for you, too.  I suggest that you give your attention to the Horchow's online catalogue. It's been years since I've really looked, and it seems so much better.  I am not a regular customer, and I am not getting paid to do this (sigh), but the newest pieces are affordable and gorgeous!  Take a look at just a few, and I think I'll go now and do a little online shopping...(my poor VISA).

Sleek, simple design, great shapes, and that mantle is interesting....

                                                              Annie Selke for Horchow

Rug, sofa, coffee table, mirror, side tabel -- all so chic.

I am so impressed with Barclay Butera's British Colonial look.

 (And his Plantation designs, and everything else he does!)

Sweet small crystal lamp

Unusual, striking Porcupine Quills Mirror. I wonder 

what a Porcupine Day might be for...oh, too random!

Peaceful, lovely abstract painting

Enjoy this Groundhog Day!

xo

Valerie

all images via http://www.horchow.com

Smart Pattern: Houndstooth

Houndstooth : I've always associated it with Winter and Winter fashions like scarves, jackets, a wool suit, etc. It is a "classy" pattern, and it has always sneaked in here and there to interior design via rugs, pillows, upholstery, etc...but I'm noticing it a lot more recently, in interiors and in fashion...and I love it, especially with all of the  innovations in color and application :

Lady gaga loves it 

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Bentley Greeley, Kathryn Greeley's Westie, 

looks very smart in houndstooth boots and jacket. 

That's one cute little dog!

Pillows may be as far as I go, but I am certainly headed back towards the Houndstooth pattern.


Have a classy day!
xo
Valerie










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