Deal Alert: Juliska at Rue La La

Rue La La, a members only sale site like Gilt Group, mainly features amazing deals on cute clothes and accessories (think C&C California, Theory, J Brand), but once in a while they offer up home furnishings too. Today’s boutiques include tabletop line Juliska. Here’s a sampling of wares for sale. If you aren’t a member, email me (stylecarrot [at] gmail [dot] com) and I’ll send you an invite. The sale lasts two days, though a couple of items are already sold out. Happy shopping!

Picture 1Juliska Berry & Thread Scalloped Pitcher, $39

Picture 2Juliska Berry & Thread Vase Trio, $39

Picture 1-2Juliska Octavia Set of 4 Mugs, $49

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Juliska Petit Singe Set of 4 Leaf Dessert Plates, $49

Giveaway: Bark Bowls From Burke Decor

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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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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.

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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.

Flowers and Food: Truro Agricultural Fair

Last weekend, the last of summer 09, was also the first for the Truro Agricultural Fair. Truro is a tiny town on the Outer Cape. “Town” consists of a general market, a post office and a fish shop. Oh, and the Green, where there’s a bandstand for Thursday night concerts and a croquet set for spirited games between older folk. The town is full of artists, trees, and beaches. It’s quiet, needless to say, and pretty low key. I’ve never seen as many people in town as I did last Sunday, for the first Agricultural Fair. There weren’t all that many attractions, but the day was gorgeous and the small town feel-good feeling was out in full force. Along with locally grown flowers and vegetables, bunnies, and hens.

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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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