Category Archives: Shopping

September 18, 2009 · 9:00 am

Giveaway: Bark Bowls From Burke Decor

Got trees? To go along with my Globe article “Branching Out” and blog posts about tree décor, “Get the Look: Trees” and “Montage: Tree Trunks“, I have arranged a giveaway for you.

Burke Decor will bestow a free set of three Bark Bowls (retail value $110) upon one Style Carrot reader. Maybe you? Made from mango wood and acrylic, the bowls are purely decorative, so you won’t be able to eat from them. But I’m sure you will find plenty of other uses.

To enter the giveaway for the Bark Bowls and sign up for the Burke Decor newsletter, leave a comment on this blog post telling me how you incorporate nature into your decor. BE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS SO I CAN CONTACT YOU IF YOU WIN! By posting a comment, you will automatically be entered to win the set of three bowls and will be added to the Burke Decor newsletter mailing list. Burke Decor will only cover shipping to the 48 contiguous states, so if you live outside this area you’ll be responsible for shipping costs.

Burke Decor has lots of stylish stuff, from lounge wear and lamps to wallpaper and planters. It’s a great resource for a wide variety of brands like Graham + Brown, Denyse Schmidt, Thomas Paul, iBride, Offi, Chilewich, Barbara Cosgrove, and Koko Company.

Here’s a tip: Visit Store Adore for a coupon code to save 20% on all orders over $150. (I plan to use the discount to buy this wallpaper for my bedroom.

Enter now to win! Deadline is Wednesday, September 30th at 10PM EST.

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September 15, 2009 · 1:44 am

Get the Look: Trees

First it was silver candlesticks fashioned to look like tree branches. Then it was faux bois white resin furnishings that were all the rage. These days hunks of the real thing are showing up in the most stylish rooms. Logs as side tables are particularly popular, as are glass topped bases of gnarled branches. Have a look at my piece “Branching Out” in the Boston Globe Magazine for the best finds in Boston. Below are amazing pieces you can find online.

Desk Table by Jacob Kulin, $4,900 at D Scale.
Harry Allen Branch Table, on sale $319 at Design Public.
Driftwood Table, $1,295 at Pieces.
Driftwood Coffee Table, c.1950, $900 at Stellar Union on 1st Dibs.
Walnut Trestle Dining Table $4,800 at Spindler Antiques.
Old Vine Round Side Table, $$994 at Napa Style.
Entwined Root Coat Stand, $259 at Viva Terra.
Log Stool by Shimna, $550 at Burke Decor. (Use code “ADORE” for 20% off.)
Natural Tree-Stump Side Table, $229 at West Elm.
Enchanted Forest Modern Tree Trunk Stool, $360 at Nova68.
Gold Leaf Log Stool, $350 at Branca. (See “Fall Into The Season”.)
Driftwood Mirror, $1,942 at Pieces.
Tree Coat Stand by Michael Young, $895 at Nova68
Faux Bois Pillar Candle, $35 at Branca. (See “Fall Into The Season”.)
Stool Taqqiq at Bleu Nature.
Maple Stool, $1,900 at D Scale.
Faux Bois Glass Hurricane, $175 at Branca. (See “Items from $20-$400”.)
Nantucket Driftwood, $200 at Napa Home.
Gold Twig Grid Mirror at Christopher Guy.

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September 14, 2009 · 12:11 pm

ARTmonday: Mobiles

In the spirit of this beautiful, breezy day, I thought I’d go for something a little less serious – mobiles. These cute examples are taken right from Etsy, available for purchase at very reasonable prices. An easy way to infuse a little whimsy into a room.

Constellation Baby Mobile, $64 by thewonderlandstudi

Rainbow Colors Glass Dancer, $25 by LeahPellegrini

Marine Mobile, $93 by Pukapuka

Falling into… Cumulus Nimbus Three Cloud Mobile, $10 by hammypie

Mobile103, $27 by CharlestStudios

shineel’ilboaz, $55 by mobilosity

Strand- hanging sculpture, $27 by tinymishaps

Sewn paper party decorations, $4 by kategreiner

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September 10, 2009 · 8:50 pm

Shopping Trip: Brimfield, The September Show

I went to Brimfield today. It was a whirlwind adventure, accomplished between drop off and pick up (could NOT be late on the first day of school). I didn’t set out with a mission. Just to explore and take a lot of photos. Here’s what I turned up…

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September 8, 2009 · 9:27 pm

Get the Look: Chalkboard Chic

I don’t really need to give you sources for chalkboard paint; it’s readily available. You can get it in any color, for walls or metal, and you can even buy a magnetic version. I mean, why limit your kids to chalk when they could be using the wall for Playskool magnetic letters. Or perhaps you’d like to break out that magnetic poetry set that’s been relegated to the back of a drawer. If you don’t have the space (or desire) to dedicate an entire wall to your chalky whims, you can pick up a freestanding board anywhere. Vintage ones are readily available too. Or, you can get your chalkboard fix with one of these cute chalkboard accessories.