Showing posts with label Catalog Finds. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Catalog Finds. Show all posts

Sunday, July 17, 2011

A Great Reason To Thrift...{Catalog Finds}

Howdy, friends! I'm thoroughly enjoying time with family and friends in West Texas.  My camera is working overtime, so I'll hopefully have some wonderful pics to share when I get back... nothing like wide open spaces and friendly faces with a little Texas twang thrown in!

During my travels I've been catching up on catalog perusing and magazine reading {the beauty of having teens that can help with the driving!}.  In the last Pottery Barn Bed and Bath catalog I got hung up on this shabby summery vignette.

Vintage Blue Ledge

Do you love it??  Me, too.

What I don't love?  Sticker shock.  I seriously had to pick my jaw up off the floorboard of my Expedition.  The ledge alone is a whopping $449.  Yikes!  Granted, it's solid mahogany but gee whiz!
Throw in those fabulous chippy frames for $129 and you're suddenly in the poor house. 

Just me, or is that a great reason to go thrifting?

Happy Decorating... and hopefully Thrifting, too!

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Nautical Touches I'm Loving {Catalog Finds}

Warmer weather has me thinking "beach"!  I grew up in land-locked West Texas, but once I experienced the sand between my toes on the beach, I was hooked.  I'm now a bona fide beach lover and we trek to the white sands of the Gulf Coast a few times a year to get our fix. :)

Though my personal decor style isn't your typical nautical or beach cottage style, I love to introduce touches into my late spring and summer decorating that reflect our love for the coast.  Imagine my surprise when I found several such pieces in -- of all things -- the PB Teen catalog!  Have you ever shopped for decor from Pottery Barn's Teen lines? 

Take a look at what tickled my fancy...

Icon Toss Octopus Pillow

Sweet little octopus toss pillow-- only $35!  How cute for a porch!

Driftwood Mini Mirrors

Loving these Driftwood Mini Mirrors-- set of 5 for only $59.



Adorable starfish hooks for $15 each.  Awesome for a mudroom or coastal themed bathroom.

Know Your Ropes Wall Mirror

Very cool Know Your Ropes Mirror... great size (25" x 16")!

Big Wave Rug
The Big Wave Rug... love the graphic design!  A little pricey (starting at $129) but the Pottery Barn quality might make it worth the while.  This would be great in a playroom, teen bedroom, or coastal casual family room.

I especially like their price points, since I don't showcase coastal decor year round.  PB Teen makes adding those little nautical touches doable and affordable.  So now that I've got you thinking "beach," can you picture yourself here?

Our favorite slice of coastal heaven: Destin, FL.
Happy Decorating {and Happy Shopping}!

Friday, April 15, 2011

Catalog Finds: Pottery Barn

Hi, everyone... another busy week come and gone!  Last weekend, I helped my mom choose bedding for one of the guest rooms in their new house {thank you Pottery Barn, Belk Home Store, and Home Goods}!  It's always fun to shop for other people's homes. :) My world also included a basement flood this week so I'm a little behind, but I'm pressing on with few more home projects this weekend, including my Easter tablescape that I'll share next week.  In the meantime, I thought I'd bring you a Catalog Finds post and remind you to check out my guest post on Fancy Little Things if you haven't already.  I'd love your feedback!

This Catalog Finds brings back an old favorite inspiration source.  Once again, I'm enamoured with the fabulous Pottery Barn catalog!  When the new April issue hit my mailbox, I found myself reaching for my little Post-It flags. :)  Here are my favorites this time around.

Galvanized Metal 3-Tier Stand
Love the Galvanized collection for outdoor and casual entertaining!

Coral Rug

Their new Coral Rug is so subtle yet gorgeous.

Beachcomber Flatware Caddies

The Beachcomber Serve collection adds perfect texture and interest to your dining display.

Framed Vintage Chair Prints, Set of 2

I think every decor-lover and designer should have these precious Vintage Chair prints! {These are a steal at $34 for the set!}
Sea-Life Soap Dishes

Adorable Shell and Starfish Soapdishes... only $10!

Camille Mirror

Beautiful and rustic Camille Framework Mirror... a statement piece, I think.

Much of this catalog had nautical flair and I loved every page.  Had to snag my mom her own copy at Pottery Barn so I could hang onto my own. :) 

Which is your favorite?

Happy Shopping and Happy Decorating!



Monday, March 7, 2011

Catalog Finds: Ballard Designs

When a new catalog arrives in my mailbox during the week, it usually goes into a substantial TBR {To Be Read} pile on the ottoman in my home office. But when my Ballards catalog showed up on Friday afternoon, all my other to-dos were done, so I immediately hunkered down with a cup of tea and dove in.


Did you know they recently teamed up with Traditional Home to do a living room makeover for one lucky family? And did you know they’ve also partnered with Southern Living for Idea House décor? I’m fortunate enough to have a Ballards Backroom outlet less than ten miles away from me, so I’m a regular prowler there, but their catalog is sometimes too yummy to resist.
Here’s my favorite finds from this latest issue:



Olivia Mirrored-Top Side Table {available in two finishes}… perfect in scale and style for my home office makeover!





Pair of Clay Doves… because it’s all about the birds this spring! But I like the finish on these, as if they’d been outside for a while. [the little potted orchids are sweet, too!]



Lime Garden Seat… been around a while but still the perfect punch of color. {Actually there’s a less expensive version at World Market—shhh}



Pair of Chocolaterie Boxes… love these for unusual storage or display—or both! They’d look great in traditional, shabby chic, or contemporary décor.



Bee stool… I can think of 20 different spots to use this little charmer in my home—any place you need a little elevation. Fabulous finish.



Allie pendant light fixture… love, love, love. Available in four different tints, these beauties mimic my beloved demijohn bottles.

Which one is your favorite??

Last chance to enter my giveaway! Click HERE to join the fun…winners will be posted after 9pm tonight.


Happy Decorating!

Monday, February 21, 2011

Catalog Finds: Grandin Road

This catalog gets better every season, and their Spring Revival catalog is chock full of great finds at great prices. Here's a few of my favorites that I'm mulling over...


This whole vignette is striking. I love the Alanna club chair, perfectly scaled for smaller spaces. The Dimensional petal pillows are to die for. I can picture these on a crisp white bed, too. And the Bird Barrel table is substantial without being too heavy, courtesy of the beautiful open iron work as the base.


This Chandelier wall art is stunning. The colors are so fresh.


Love this Anatolian copper tray, perfect for serving with style or on display.


Fabulous modern take on a simple coat rack.


This Belmont Table comes in two finishes, pewter or antique brass, and with a 17 inch diameter can dress up a tight space beautifully.


A lovely way to welcome spring to your decor: the Birch Twig Nest and Glass Eggs. I especially like the combinations of texture here.

Head over to Grandin Road and check out their entire collection-- this is the tip of the iceberg!

Which one is your favorite?