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Charlotte & Ivy Sale!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuveXGMaC6fB4Y1m9NaARJBvTOqft2F3rj0n1NJRibNEdpJl26zet5aLZ-R68T0iy2hZdmgjQA3uYRCDmdsLJLyKTT-_H4f55qFUjTm1sFD6CeEsIwKtcVi6n90qQmvvFh2s9XER0uzKa6/s1600/Screen+Shot+2015-02-27+at+9.54.15+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuveXGMaC6fB4Y1m9NaARJBvTOqft2F3rj0n1NJRibNEdpJl26zet5aLZ-R68T0iy2hZdmgjQA3uYRCDmdsLJLyKTT-_H4f55qFUjTm1sFD6CeEsIwKtcVi6n90qQmvvFh2s9XER0uzKa6/s1600/Screen+Shot+2015-02-27+at+9.54.15+AM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'd like to welcome back <a href="http://www.charlotteandivy.com/">Charlotte & Ivy</a> as a sponsor of this blog and the timing couldn't be better.  They have expanded their line of Custom Furniture and some of the chairs you've seen me feature before are now on sale <a href="http://charlotteandivy.com/custom">here</a>.  If you're ready to spruce up your house for spring, this would be a great time!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRA1WYicuZXwBBXWQYBPOQwsvWlelt-d5mNob6FGKCBewKrrKzkqLfixRyB99U7lOy22rNeLymR4MPdF5Ace-_hL2DIPaPslxyBymVi1XOIlGYOAZzucRt0DASYp2b5I7iuNh_ZonogQvW/s1600/Screen+Shot+2015-02-27+at+9.56.40+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRA1WYicuZXwBBXWQYBPOQwsvWlelt-d5mNob6FGKCBewKrrKzkqLfixRyB99U7lOy22rNeLymR4MPdF5Ace-_hL2DIPaPslxyBymVi1XOIlGYOAZzucRt0DASYp2b5I7iuNh_ZonogQvW/s1600/Screen+Shot+2015-02-27+at+9.56.40+AM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's a versatile piece that caught me eye - it fits well with traditional decors but would be great contrast piece in a more contemporary room.  I love it with the gold detailing but it can be ordered without as well. <a href="http://charlotteandivy.com/custom/custom-mandarin-gold-coffee-table">Farmington Cocktail Table Custom Painted </a>(custom size and color)</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_Ys-SGTFH4uBsxS5EUtWizMY4x8SnNm_Nk363SX21w-0TkfNQ8uDisxUrdgFsfCPm48rbnvjq5Pt2HD2dJd9cRRqidenerVrV9G3VcrzQQjSTTGZIDWqgDySPx-ZxgtEHHoYbMv_Zf4IX/s1600/Screen+Shot+2015-02-27+at+9.57.03+AM.png" width="391" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8W7g4rwOzoUzIO_C9yR7fZuDh4AKpDPFSqX0dBnT2CrFdiBQNM67iFdvyUSfdKOXV9NK8TXIyLeb4-TthqffOvW64UejTPYYlPUyVK0SrgI1AGuiHebvGvEHefW33XBH1hD5fcgoFhONg/s1600/Screen+Shot+2015-02-27+at+10.13.32+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8W7g4rwOzoUzIO_C9yR7fZuDh4AKpDPFSqX0dBnT2CrFdiBQNM67iFdvyUSfdKOXV9NK8TXIyLeb4-TthqffOvW64UejTPYYlPUyVK0SrgI1AGuiHebvGvEHefW33XBH1hD5fcgoFhONg/s1600/Screen+Shot+2015-02-27+at+10.13.32+AM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The <a href="http://charlotteandivy.com/mirrors/migiana-star-mirror">Migiana Star Mirror</a> is a fabulous shape and is a great buy at $249.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiirwq3m9dFiQIAqZzf8r_wtk5KdlqUTZCnCd5kpIkP6wecQWkomsCAaO74qff9uvD-O4mY6r81FxnBvxtsKF2TWjWzsSj9NRh7fHKB5UZr8-y24tzY1IfBQVOM1oi9tG5geOK1BiKItkR3/s1600/Screen+Shot+2015-02-27+at+10.00.09+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiirwq3m9dFiQIAqZzf8r_wtk5KdlqUTZCnCd5kpIkP6wecQWkomsCAaO74qff9uvD-O4mY6r81FxnBvxtsKF2TWjWzsSj9NRh7fHKB5UZr8-y24tzY1IfBQVOM1oi9tG5geOK1BiKItkR3/s1600/Screen+Shot+2015-02-27+at+10.00.09+AM.png" /></a></div><br />Finally, it was great to see Charlotte & Ivy is now offering jewelry and gift pieces too. These  <a href="http://charlotteandivy.com/mother-of-pearl-necklace-blue-green-and-white-colors-and-sizes-1784">Mother of Pearl Necklaces</a> are fabulous, perfect for dressing up a simple sweater or shirt.  I think everybody looks great in these necklaces -  3 strands $89, 6 strands $118.<br /><br />Hope you have a great weekend!

Charlotte & Ivy Sale!

I'd like to welcome back Charlotte & Ivy as a sponsor of this blog and the timing couldn't be better. They have expanded their...

7:18 AM

When New, Cheap Furniture is Good

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When New, Cheap Furniture is Good

Saw this bench at TJ Max for $145 and it had me thinking that sometimes it's not a bad idea to buy an inexpensive piece of new furniture...

4:43 AM

Hate It When This Happens #2, HomeGoods

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg_MI01ka7LWM3P-09BxW5MYEJM6KAnSyOMrYDHwMJjh0Jixq5vKJbQHLAJF7VZVvvxXyDdJsMDayk2hqPMbg73XGoXRP27cuizh1i_TfJ-BNJOICqt5xPuTXiCTSNzMACg6t0C46wzk7G/s1600/DSCN5638.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg_MI01ka7LWM3P-09BxW5MYEJM6KAnSyOMrYDHwMJjh0Jixq5vKJbQHLAJF7VZVvvxXyDdJsMDayk2hqPMbg73XGoXRP27cuizh1i_TfJ-BNJOICqt5xPuTXiCTSNzMACg6t0C46wzk7G/s1600/DSCN5638.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Don't you hate it when you get all the way home, look a snapshots of what you saw, and seriously wonder either <u>How did I miss noticing that?</u> or <u>Why didn't I get that?</u>   Love these Klismos chairs, which I don't need, but what's up with the petrified wood stump?  Love it. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4AhETgk_2BwhMEaG-2nrBSuB7nJ17lD0Lp1dHXcyATRZdQHn4GG_7QVAi7eQFOT1eNRg9w99YDrilmEOw-iTblGs0mWtJ9eSoHULWxRPSQDR7vOKRTjDPN73tgo26HfynrTTa0Js-AMgS/s1600/DSCN5637.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4AhETgk_2BwhMEaG-2nrBSuB7nJ17lD0Lp1dHXcyATRZdQHn4GG_7QVAi7eQFOT1eNRg9w99YDrilmEOw-iTblGs0mWtJ9eSoHULWxRPSQDR7vOKRTjDPN73tgo26HfynrTTa0Js-AMgS/s1600/DSCN5637.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And for that matter, this pair of glossy gray lamps.  I always find one lamp I love when I need a pair.  Why didn't I ponder these more seriously when I was there - all -the-way-across town?  By the way, there were lots of pairs of lamps at the Columbia Pike HomeGoods.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5n0ifx86iFqjkjfdnQSPgo_OQu8ixyLfwSegQ6BFpOTUI-mEmIbjRLF-VKqFFfe83DHOTlpGUrz13JYk203PXqayoOMecarLyxI40_4fz9fAHsnyT8o0OnNoUy6wDDW6LFmpmtGOQhko6/s1600/DSCN5636.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5n0ifx86iFqjkjfdnQSPgo_OQu8ixyLfwSegQ6BFpOTUI-mEmIbjRLF-VKqFFfe83DHOTlpGUrz13JYk203PXqayoOMecarLyxI40_4fz9fAHsnyT8o0OnNoUy6wDDW6LFmpmtGOQhko6/s1600/DSCN5636.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9sJ49AVk3mPTA58aHnqIF2pIm8lC-D-zgaqBBs02mz0ALxkCG0rDnNjcRR0EJZM3Woqx0PiKe8aniUFmMPuV6Cc8T9_AJ-McIdSWc_U57p9C2MvmC7BbBtK2a_6g-a_6gPbGZTsWO0ro7/s1600/DSCN5639.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9sJ49AVk3mPTA58aHnqIF2pIm8lC-D-zgaqBBs02mz0ALxkCG0rDnNjcRR0EJZM3Woqx0PiKe8aniUFmMPuV6Cc8T9_AJ-McIdSWc_U57p9C2MvmC7BbBtK2a_6g-a_6gPbGZTsWO0ro7/s1600/DSCN5639.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br />This mirror could be great as is or rub n' buffed into something different with a leather belt replacing the rope.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvpOeWMG4aeXNMM1t2CECochCaOl2PbNXm8kJ9zyz208X-aT-WM2HTS4XrQKCZu_njkfQabkEj0-F1lXusmLL1g0XGOhWW0CBpRjfe1lKZbOuAbAjA9qV23F4CAWyYk50nM185o7e79PJk/s1600/DSCN5640.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvpOeWMG4aeXNMM1t2CECochCaOl2PbNXm8kJ9zyz208X-aT-WM2HTS4XrQKCZu_njkfQabkEj0-F1lXusmLL1g0XGOhWW0CBpRjfe1lKZbOuAbAjA9qV23F4CAWyYk50nM185o7e79PJk/s1600/DSCN5640.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAzM58lQKnw_2vBF93cL06PA4enShR-uzk04hCK8P5VeS_PD4HhyyWaxGDT8fDWxzNff5MQJVxOwbH_sbjHkU51p5L4mDqteRFN63QFpYMYCmUo7KvFzNPXx2MmASTR-k_Uf7Ml-jFnuxo/s1600/DSCN5641.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAzM58lQKnw_2vBF93cL06PA4enShR-uzk04hCK8P5VeS_PD4HhyyWaxGDT8fDWxzNff5MQJVxOwbH_sbjHkU51p5L4mDqteRFN63QFpYMYCmUo7KvFzNPXx2MmASTR-k_Uf7Ml-jFnuxo/s1600/DSCN5641.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br />No, I'm not wondering why I walked away from this…Just curious, how would you use a big clock on a tall pole?  Am I missing something?

Hate It When This Happens #2, HomeGoods

Don't you hate it when you get all the way home, look a snapshots of what you saw, and seriously wonder either How did I miss noticing t...

10:42 AM

Kelley Proxmire's Sample Sale 9/6 & staging projects

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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr0BV6gKTl3RZ-MJge3dHQ-MuFCPaAGkOXKycgIfobyGI7MWYsskZyxPDz9wwbThAab1PoEQPu7i20DjbnU-Ccu5Cn-Gtjk7lqSvEfz9Qc3sq0UH9nIjoGo2oJl8UM2C0zYpG06xCuFWt_/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-09-02+at+9.43.21+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="251" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr0BV6gKTl3RZ-MJge3dHQ-MuFCPaAGkOXKycgIfobyGI7MWYsskZyxPDz9wwbThAab1PoEQPu7i20DjbnU-Ccu5Cn-Gtjk7lqSvEfz9Qc3sq0UH9nIjoGo2oJl8UM2C0zYpG06xCuFWt_/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-09-02+at+9.43.21+PM.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />You may have already read about this in the Washington Post but just in case, interior designer <a href="http://kelleyinteriordesign.com/home">Kelley Proxmire</a> is having a sample sale Sat Sep 6th, 10 - 2 pm in a 3,000 square ft warehouse at 42229b Howard Avenue, Kensington MD.  Just to give an idea of what might be available, here's some of the staging projects Kelley has featured on her<a href="http://kelleyinteriordesign.com/home"> site</a>.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Kelley Proxmire's Sample Sale 9/6 & staging projects

You may have already read about this in the Washington Post but just in case, interior designer Kelley Proxmire is having a sample sale Sat...

4:50 AM

Sailor Beach Bar

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAuisgH_YpawSs6Vd3_wn1EJQdcCjsN_aGlQGW3BAprFddEjm6YsyMsk2-a-AdtOliBbOLUt4yZQb1VJFzxUQf7PYp8_w9kzcj1765V2-wsG3yNOd9xpxRjCLlJ6ffiNRAXNZdRrrg3G91/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-08-03+at+10.44.51+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAuisgH_YpawSs6Vd3_wn1EJQdcCjsN_aGlQGW3BAprFddEjm6YsyMsk2-a-AdtOliBbOLUt4yZQb1VJFzxUQf7PYp8_w9kzcj1765V2-wsG3yNOd9xpxRjCLlJ6ffiNRAXNZdRrrg3G91/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-08-03+at+10.44.51+AM.png" width="616" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div> I think if I was hanging out here, I'd order a Painkiller - extra nutmeg please.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlkALtjXSL67MEc8bQtaBrJYyDVgs7TYs7FHUMwy9_lgOO5i7fG3qNNCtiX_12ZcGpVkcBGiyOH7Ay-cQrYAslSD7hyMhwyFjDY9-wQpNbd6dIH3tJI22IXLHGhdvsEOmyFFwG_gTbusK6/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-08-03+at+11.17.31+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlkALtjXSL67MEc8bQtaBrJYyDVgs7TYs7FHUMwy9_lgOO5i7fG3qNNCtiX_12ZcGpVkcBGiyOH7Ay-cQrYAslSD7hyMhwyFjDY9-wQpNbd6dIH3tJI22IXLHGhdvsEOmyFFwG_gTbusK6/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-08-03+at+11.17.31+AM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(image and recipe <a href="http://mothermeetstheroad.com/2012/02/08/st-john-usvi-part-2-and-lagniappe-cocktail-recipe/">here</a>)  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwjx1N7KQATYsYTYLJcejmt_8CtwwEwNA6koGLbq1T0WGYCRO12QQ3-LqRf_ataKIaHxmrW4kEJnWEAWHCSa07LX_b9P3qegJZ4rY7hFxx6wDZiNiT10OaNvo1GxToz72pPF0yuU77Adhd/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-08-03+at+10.33.38+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwjx1N7KQATYsYTYLJcejmt_8CtwwEwNA6koGLbq1T0WGYCRO12QQ3-LqRf_ataKIaHxmrW4kEJnWEAWHCSa07LX_b9P3qegJZ4rY7hFxx6wDZiNiT10OaNvo1GxToz72pPF0yuU77Adhd/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-08-03+at+10.33.38+AM.png" width="630" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Isn't it  interesting how one change can create a different mood?  In this bar I'd order a</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.goslingsrum.com/details.asp?RecipeID=192">Dark 'n Stormy</a>, my new favorite summer </span>cocktail made with ginger beer, rum and lime.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit9OgLTzplP19jVx6jS9QbyN0xi2GAmJVWBDJFYOWSX8ddOt0oH_oaXWq-xNI8gOrUtqJeVHR7Vevcf6v0W0x8JVs398G5wOw5yko-4aJhcknxKYMg_wpww679GVtvHN62_tbrHosLYZyR/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-08-03+at+11.30.41+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit9OgLTzplP19jVx6jS9QbyN0xi2GAmJVWBDJFYOWSX8ddOt0oH_oaXWq-xNI8gOrUtqJeVHR7Vevcf6v0W0x8JVs398G5wOw5yko-4aJhcknxKYMg_wpww679GVtvHN62_tbrHosLYZyR/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-08-03+at+11.30.41+AM.png" width="183" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">BTW, what's your favorite summer cocktail?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>

Sailor Beach Bar

I think if I was hanging out here, I'd order a Painkiller - extra nutmeg please. (image and recipe here ) Isn't it interesting h...

9:37 AM

Chippendale at Great Prices!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1-XMOqHUkzbiiCREi5lu_oqMN8_iSuQZrbqYNHZCtUJuTQy6ZQhyMP2DZgPrzvlcQ8YX3yQmWN1_MMMb-kWf39SoZ-27gzYG7kENqVeIZNvNrzsXY4V03iWi6LN-y6UfKAU8Cs9h9qk5z/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-07-20+at+10.54.05+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="504" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1-XMOqHUkzbiiCREi5lu_oqMN8_iSuQZrbqYNHZCtUJuTQy6ZQhyMP2DZgPrzvlcQ8YX3yQmWN1_MMMb-kWf39SoZ-27gzYG7kENqVeIZNvNrzsXY4V03iWi6LN-y6UfKAU8Cs9h9qk5z/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-07-20+at+10.54.05+AM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You can't go wrong with classic pieces like these Chippendale chairs and Charlotte & Ivy has some of the best pricing I've seen.  For an interesting twist, check out these  <a href="http://charlotteandivy.com/swedish-gray-chippendale-side-chair">Gray Toned Swedish Chippendale Side Chair ($269) and Arm Chair ($289)</a> - with free shipping, as always.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1rp2krEVZ-pa1Gn0ksGFAm1cN9B7BnrZYYXbZp0kctX6I7X9imiyoEPQP9Ot6MlhBMN_we86zEnst9RKvADzodD2YEMzWJSJVVO3MCBlMxfT1uFpp5pGY_bxHS1wpYY37IOSh2hwwpFNy/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-07-20+at+10.34.26+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1rp2krEVZ-pa1Gn0ksGFAm1cN9B7BnrZYYXbZp0kctX6I7X9imiyoEPQP9Ot6MlhBMN_we86zEnst9RKvADzodD2YEMzWJSJVVO3MCBlMxfT1uFpp5pGY_bxHS1wpYY37IOSh2hwwpFNy/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-07-20+at+10.34.26+AM.png" width="348" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The <a href="http://charlotteandivy.com/furniture/charlotte-chippendale-dining-side-and-arm-chair-colors">Charlotte Chippendale Dining chair</a>  is currently on sale for $389, add $85 for the arm chair.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhjYaduLYdIxYtYBizaf3vln_ZlgxzgJvmElVN99eUB8vHB7AR9ygX32vhJs5pwx1sAXsnH_FNCYvYBA8O1yi2Xx5EwOwaL54zVxJgYMXUm_IpnUDH25Wi8jbVelU7A2wJR2_swMQdADnl/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-07-20+at+10.51.40+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhjYaduLYdIxYtYBizaf3vln_ZlgxzgJvmElVN99eUB8vHB7AR9ygX32vhJs5pwx1sAXsnH_FNCYvYBA8O1yi2Xx5EwOwaL54zVxJgYMXUm_IpnUDH25Wi8jbVelU7A2wJR2_swMQdADnl/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-07-20+at+10.51.40+AM.png" width="356" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />

Chippendale at Great Prices!

You can't go wrong with classic pieces like these Chippendale chairs and Charlotte & Ivy has some of the best pricing I've seen....

8:23 AM

Just When I Was Getting Bored...

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJchlMeovG_pYqx496aAFbSjg4YjjxYq8pBc8EUZN3JQsVdg3LMSER1FodOxaigXlCxdbcIOYqnIkAecWfjocYGJtjwRF8j2LvsdLfzLBXQcumRMU7zYqkSPnQiC95nw0cy7oI730VjCh6/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-06-03+at+3.22.25+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="492" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJchlMeovG_pYqx496aAFbSjg4YjjxYq8pBc8EUZN3JQsVdg3LMSER1FodOxaigXlCxdbcIOYqnIkAecWfjocYGJtjwRF8j2LvsdLfzLBXQcumRMU7zYqkSPnQiC95nw0cy7oI730VjCh6/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-06-03+at+3.22.25+PM.png" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Just when I was getting a little bored I come across something crazy fabulous like these green velvet chairs.   They're fluted too - like the zinc platters from Wednesday's post.  Via <span style="text-align: center;">The Scout Guide (</span><a href="http://charlotte.thescoutguide.com/affordable-style/" style="text-align: center;">here</a>) back in 2012 from designer Mary Miller's shop, <a href="http://abodehomedesign.com/our-location/">Abode</a>, in Charlotte NC.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEgzhQM9i4XTkaMvpoX-2fXuWR9rGTuKRc8uAToAQ0sKDShAbPREiNqSwJa6f2v80UrKXpix9NiurdzEIcHzxitSA_I-DE0wN3Lr2CzM6Iaw0_txy2or2VPlb0zgbbb4do7fwT4GdJmM00/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-06-03+at+3.22.40+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEgzhQM9i4XTkaMvpoX-2fXuWR9rGTuKRc8uAToAQ0sKDShAbPREiNqSwJa6f2v80UrKXpix9NiurdzEIcHzxitSA_I-DE0wN3Lr2CzM6Iaw0_txy2or2VPlb0zgbbb4do7fwT4GdJmM00/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-06-03+at+3.22.40+PM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hope you have a great weekend!</div>

Just When I Was Getting Bored...

Just when I was getting a little bored I come across something crazy fabulous like these green velvet chairs. They're fluted too - lik...

4:28 AM

Ikea TRYSIL Hack & Favorite Gold Spray Paint

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKVTr-H6AQAL7SFPnfznP2DUHAEEUWLu735TYZQxDqZhXy4KD1HRbkUA9sa55X5PvIaE_r-Yz2EMXsYmnQ0CquL1jcF3B6azDYHCWfRgw7pHJyFq1dS4K2XVk3U0L42TrxS8xBTbTlt2ej/s1600/DSCN4714.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKVTr-H6AQAL7SFPnfznP2DUHAEEUWLu735TYZQxDqZhXy4KD1HRbkUA9sa55X5PvIaE_r-Yz2EMXsYmnQ0CquL1jcF3B6azDYHCWfRgw7pHJyFq1dS4K2XVk3U0L42TrxS8xBTbTlt2ej/s1600/DSCN4714.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />This Ikea Trysil hack might be better termed a <u>mini-hack</u> but since the One Room Challenge I have received a few reader requests about the spray paint, so here goes.  I used my favorite gold spray paint - <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000Z8FGE2/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000Z8FGE2&linkCode=as2&tag=myno0ab-20&linkId=36XITCN33IZP3PTZ">Rust-Oleum 7710830 Bright Coat Metallic Color Spray, Gold, 11-Ounce</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=myno0ab-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B000Z8FGE2" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> to spray the legs, the top and bottom edges and the handles.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEOwseRCDkan3lsI10ozripYYllc2qKVAJF4HkRddwFOBJk_mCYhOB4puw8iEtWl98dr2Wt3Gv-8nNf8hbQ_f2ylPPRfUyZfqopW_xrtqxQRzhz4YUF1MlI5mfuV_zadpj8GcA1uMntvSS/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-05-22+at+9.39.56+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEOwseRCDkan3lsI10ozripYYllc2qKVAJF4HkRddwFOBJk_mCYhOB4puw8iEtWl98dr2Wt3Gv-8nNf8hbQ_f2ylPPRfUyZfqopW_xrtqxQRzhz4YUF1MlI5mfuV_zadpj8GcA1uMntvSS/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-05-22+at+9.39.56+AM.png" width="188" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihGfbsG6P-b3WGuiEB4Pq5FyrH9l652wzAnJOjVzPYTvxO3hEVtZxsvKivhrO7nGa8BHdrFcf9ozJkfTt4i6f33jQJCql_YgYN1aBd64owWmIuvPevK-lSQ2tQ2eNWdW_gXyiTeV9KRkRF/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-05-22+at+9.36.21+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicP45I7jjRIPgP0lUjx4OHTkPJDiM6QC-9IT6jhwNcweKnsmHxilMkqWigM4HKcZxl2UH-AfVYrroxybRkdjrkxhqmHAaHQCGB2GY1c0mYIPmgfB7kMDZyeNa1Gp5vJuDd_TDfXMuNlHm5/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-05-22+at+9.43.39+AM.png" width="187" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG6LKD7Bdczghs1BFgbTs7goJDGITHQiqtHiwWMNkRocerCIc3dYzZd01EbeF7LWO3BTXHYg1dGRdRozlgSISVscTt1jpFeLKbbM427iWJSacdeuURhKCZsTvPw0rEZlAh-ZbS4vSwI7Su/s1600/IMG_4735.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG6LKD7Bdczghs1BFgbTs7goJDGITHQiqtHiwWMNkRocerCIc3dYzZd01EbeF7LWO3BTXHYg1dGRdRozlgSISVscTt1jpFeLKbbM427iWJSacdeuURhKCZsTvPw0rEZlAh-ZbS4vSwI7Su/s1600/IMG_4735.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ikea Trysil hack</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Ending with this slightly hacked Trysil.  As you saw, it was super simple and the legs looks so much better gold than the original black.  I kept the original handles because there are pre-drilled holes in the wood for them.  If you're painting the whole dresser, it would be even easier to put putty in those holes and add custom handles.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Which brings me to this White version of the TRYSIL - currently not available in the US.   However, with a<b> can of glossy white</b> you could get this look - or better yet, go with glossy white and the gold for the legs and edges. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Ikea TRYSIL Hack & Favorite Gold Spray Paint

This Ikea Trysil hack might be better termed a mini-hack but since the One Room Challenge I have received a few reader requests about the s...

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Outdoor Furniture Picks

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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpiDd0I6Pg7Mya9qeyurtNC-0vHAFGm0AVUJjhvDVRO7V_wLmZ8ZMaOs9cPASdf08zCMonwq5CUchJnV0zpZWR-9LOCgHrmhWQDKaWroekXrx2kolkxgrI1hlOqVIy94A8YHZ6sqZ_sFR5/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-05-19+at+7.24.18+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpiDd0I6Pg7Mya9qeyurtNC-0vHAFGm0AVUJjhvDVRO7V_wLmZ8ZMaOs9cPASdf08zCMonwq5CUchJnV0zpZWR-9LOCgHrmhWQDKaWroekXrx2kolkxgrI1hlOqVIy94A8YHZ6sqZ_sFR5/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-05-19+at+7.24.18+AM.png" width="319" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkWYRFKA-stJSJMXTsKupwn3t5caYn8lCg_2HuNaKIMXnviqgKEogqObKrA3PMn1Z6uvQdIbsUsTikSKPF2lK_ODKeJQk2YSTqKYBumN0NLl-NaAdaRUi_QaC_BFmZ-SVDJA38z3NEv4Nn/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-05-19+at+7.37.38+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Outdoor Furniture Picks

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Tall, Skinny and Long

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg95t9tnsI7VGkF-LtZUSHG-IEUTYLuRvDX9fpG_Jcb4USG4y4xMzQxKkrpi5YeahBCuD19Luvt3iy0djU2ZRYpp4xBJGmo6gx3GkvyX81ggVQVr66ntnXRIYui2r81GZzXfv_n7hURzwyQ/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-03-06+at+8.08.54+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg95t9tnsI7VGkF-LtZUSHG-IEUTYLuRvDX9fpG_Jcb4USG4y4xMzQxKkrpi5YeahBCuD19Luvt3iy0djU2ZRYpp4xBJGmo6gx3GkvyX81ggVQVr66ntnXRIYui2r81GZzXfv_n7hURzwyQ/s400/Screen+Shot+2014-03-06+at+8.08.54+AM.png" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhomUvxZfmabICDigIh0-GGCvGh117VRLNqxtZKGDWNOghD8IwViQD1CiIpm07LtFlHsnknsR9cKCwQmBcXrltW27dLw1AHlXhvQGDVDsX7-mV1yCNiZnmakCOZ8Tjxl3dW_-6ORWZBifQH/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-03-06+at+8.07.45+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhomUvxZfmabICDigIh0-GGCvGh117VRLNqxtZKGDWNOghD8IwViQD1CiIpm07LtFlHsnknsR9cKCwQmBcXrltW27dLw1AHlXhvQGDVDsX7-mV1yCNiZnmakCOZ8Tjxl3dW_-6ORWZBifQH/s400/Screen+Shot+2014-03-06+at+8.07.45+AM.png" /></a> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Don't you find that sometimes a space in your home demands something that's a bit skinnier, taller or longer than the typical offerings out there?  What I love about these <a href="http://charlotteandivy.com/porcelain-daniel-genie-lamp-blue"><b>Porcelain Genie Lamps</b></a> from Charlotte & Ivy is that they're tall and skinny, 28" h and only 10" wide, with a  8.5"x9.5"x11" shade.  Perfect for a narrow console or buffet or in a place where you need a narrow lampshade so the lamp can be placed closer to the wall. Plus, they're currently on sale for $198, free shipping!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpETOfgOmS8niUjKbYagmogKVfhRDSfuhaBZA2vHLyLxKLDJ-KJolYk049gjI_McwF3q3HA8AVSRR1wM3JgLOVyNOp7_GDKbok-AeBbzaV7jZHmpu30tVN-HtqQeZm8DKu4N51-eomkrPE/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-03-06+at+9.09.40+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpETOfgOmS8niUjKbYagmogKVfhRDSfuhaBZA2vHLyLxKLDJ-KJolYk049gjI_McwF3q3HA8AVSRR1wM3JgLOVyNOp7_GDKbok-AeBbzaV7jZHmpu30tVN-HtqQeZm8DKu4N51-eomkrPE/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-03-06+at+9.09.40+AM.png" width="260" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7ePiRzgE299BlHkA-En4k7P-dnSZfBQzMgfUKmlgUsWWzr4hUeQqU3Oeb82Axg4ko1fOe1eR7Ri3xLyRc8HVf5vDPgKFOcTDClZuZfwmYZfA6kdx7iZRuisqWrrwd5h6tEgrbT2izB_pf/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-03-06+at+8.12.27+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="326" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7ePiRzgE299BlHkA-En4k7P-dnSZfBQzMgfUKmlgUsWWzr4hUeQqU3Oeb82Axg4ko1fOe1eR7Ri3xLyRc8HVf5vDPgKFOcTDClZuZfwmYZfA6kdx7iZRuisqWrrwd5h6tEgrbT2izB_pf/s400/Screen+Shot+2014-03-06+at+8.12.27+AM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Speaking of tables, this <a href="http://charlotteandivy.com/furniture/console-tables/asian-extra-long-console-table-804">French Country Gray Extra Long Console</a> table is 98"W x 33"H x 24"D </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNYpiHZFv3ZhCwqahgVmG63ySn4L8w9nJIOEQ6FLJlJc3CAw__vRqbwcTpltCiBC24R52xZrzascO6-oC-hVM4iVo-3y0DvfV7vH0nG3SvURbGZEv2_BycgaMnG4Kkv75jSDLgqvJkrUy_/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-03-06+at+8.13.43+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNYpiHZFv3ZhCwqahgVmG63ySn4L8w9nJIOEQ6FLJlJc3CAw__vRqbwcTpltCiBC24R52xZrzascO6-oC-hVM4iVo-3y0DvfV7vH0nG3SvURbGZEv2_BycgaMnG4Kkv75jSDLgqvJkrUy_/s400/Screen+Shot+2014-03-06+at+8.13.43+AM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The<a href="http://charlotteandivy.com/furniture/console-tables/gold-antique-marble-console-table"> Hammered Gold and Cream Marble Burlington Console</a> comes in 9" and 13" depth - perfect for a hallway or entry.  The 9" depth is currently on sale for $729, free shipping.  It's also available in <a href="http://charlotteandivy.com/furniture/console-tables/hammered-silver-gray-marble-burlington-console-sizes">silver</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifRmzIH3FgmXfTlesy7Wsd3LlxV_7i3bx_wxCDkpfaVA3YYLlDEnbo-pCXcO0zcjCGA7IFkl8f-WsIor1SEQMqmOkHq9FbjOPEXMeJ4eDZ7SCtuUtuQo-IANfR47NKkRF6CKwzVGELhXNz/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-03-06+at+8.13.54+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifRmzIH3FgmXfTlesy7Wsd3LlxV_7i3bx_wxCDkpfaVA3YYLlDEnbo-pCXcO0zcjCGA7IFkl8f-WsIor1SEQMqmOkHq9FbjOPEXMeJ4eDZ7SCtuUtuQo-IANfR47NKkRF6CKwzVGELhXNz/s400/Screen+Shot+2014-03-06+at+8.13.54+AM.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbeOxL_Z2jDH7dDbtMb0GTHlcKyusX9e3b2_trPdm0iyvap_mpkwEWUH9U-6HmTNOdQSDXlqVF7Y_Xeec5zN7mWZlzHS0X-oO6u_8-GVI7MHssSu9xC-lsZEbBD6qgWxO9BiZgWT-Zg-ft/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-03-06+at+8.14.20+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="395" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbeOxL_Z2jDH7dDbtMb0GTHlcKyusX9e3b2_trPdm0iyvap_mpkwEWUH9U-6HmTNOdQSDXlqVF7Y_Xeec5zN7mWZlzHS0X-oO6u_8-GVI7MHssSu9xC-lsZEbBD6qgWxO9BiZgWT-Zg-ft/s400/Screen+Shot+2014-03-06+at+8.14.20+AM.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Finally, the <a href="http://charlotteandivy.com/furniture/console-tables/elegant-woodard-gold-console">Woodward Skinny Glass Console Table (silver and gold)</a> comes in three depths - 8, 10 and 10" with heights of 30, 32, and 33".    Love that it also features a bottom glass shelf.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hope you're having a good Wednesday.  It's still cold with lot's of snow on the ground. Punxsutawney Phil I'd like to have a word with you…  OK, complaining aside - <b>I'm curious, are you looking for something tall, skinny or long for your house?</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>

Tall, Skinny and Long

Don't you find that sometimes a space in your home demands something that's a bit skinnier, taller or longer than the typical offer...

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