I saw a chic looking ad the other day and low and behold it’s for a new furniture line at JC Penny’s – DESIGNS by CONRAN. I have to admit I was surprised when I saw the retailer, but JCP has been working for a while to revamp their image (with the help of the wonderful Ellen Degeneres of course). This line of furniture and accessories fits right in with their new image with clean lines and a simple, classic color pallete. Here are my favorite looks and pieces! – BETH
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The NOVOGRATZ’S are a funky, eclectic husband and wife design team I first discovered on the HGTV network show HOME by NOVOGRATZ. Their designs are so fun and unique, and I love their bold use of color and ability to bring a space to life. Now they are designing furniture, and everything that I love about them comes through in their designs (click images for more info). – BETH
I love outdoor furniture! Even though I don’t have much of an outdoor space, I still get excited flipping through all the spring catalogs featuring the latest and greatest ways to make your outdoor space amazing. Well CB2 never fails me, and with these great chairs (here and here) they could easily translate to your indoor space as well! – BETH
Want to give an easy facelift to your old IKEA furniture? You’re in luck. SUPERFRONT has come up with an idea we all wish we’d thought of first: fronts, pulls, and legs that allow anyone to update and upgrade existing IKEA pieces. Thanks to our friend Sofie, for sending this our way!
Canopy and four-poster beds add a decided drama and elegance to a bedroom. But it can be hard to find a good version of this bed style that is equal parts clean, modern and stylish. Here are our top picks. Click on an image for more info.
In hopes of being able to move to a new, larger space soon I am starting to figure out what furniture I will need. A new dresser will be my first piece, and below are some great, modern (and affordable!) options. Not only can these “dressers” be used in the conventional sense, but they can easily transition to a hallway credenza, a media cabinet, or whatever your heart desires (select image for more information)! – BETH
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Clear and sheer…using these elements in a space is a smart way to create an airy, fluid feel. You can install a glass wall, add sheer drapery…or simply replace your wooden end table with a lucite piece. Here, some of our favorite transparent interior applications to get you inspired (click on an image for more info):
Spring fashion is here and pastels are everywhere, particularly what they are calling PISTACHIO. Normally I have an aversion to pastels, and opt for bright or saturated colors but this fresh take on green has me hooked. As always what we see on the runway can be easily translated into design and decor. Incorporate a small pastel piece here or there to bring the freshness of spring into your space (click on images for more informaiton). – BETH
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Brass has been an over-looked metal since its glory days in the 1980’s. But it’s making a gorgeous comeback in both it’s brushed and polished form. Here are some of our favorite uses of this warm metal to inspire you to give it a second glance.
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The Elemental Life 