Monthly Archives: June 2009

Get the Look: Bird Cages

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Montage: Bird Cages

I’ve been noticing a proliferation of bird cages lately. While bird motifs have been popular for a while, it seems that their cages have taken over in decor. Here’s a montage of rooms using cages as decorative elements. They’re great … Continue reading

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Get the Look: Frank Roop Style DIY

Loved the Nantucket house we toured this week? Designer Frank Roop reveals ten insider tips that you can pull off yourself, no matter what your budget. Cover cushions in contrasting fabrics. Instead of re-upholstering your whole piece, slipcover just the … Continue reading

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Shopping: 1st Dibs Saturday Sale

Here are the goodies I found at the 1st Dibs Saturday Sale this morning. Shopping Guide Mongolian Court Robe, 19th c. silk robe worn on special occasions, $2,200, Burke Antiques, Sarasota, FL Star-Shaped Mirror, c. 1950s mirror in brown leather … Continue reading

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Montage: The Barcelona Chair

I seem to have a thing for chairs, especially mid-century modern ones. I can’t stop collecting photographs of them. I’veĀ  already done a montage of the Bertoia diamond chair, and I’ve been hording images of the Eames lounge, the Saarinen … Continue reading

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