I love one-of-a-kind looking furniture, particularly pieces that look like they’ve had a custom paint job. Unfortunately, pieces that HAVE had a custom paint job are pretty pricey. However, with some planning, sketching, tracing and patience – it’s totally doable to achieve some similar looks yourself with the help of some paint. Above is a photo [...]

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Kind of want this thing pictured above and I’m not even entirely sure what it is. Although officially billed as the  Sunny Chinoiserie Styled Small Shelf, it looks more like the top of a carousel to me – which is off course modeled off a big top circus tent. In anycase, this antique find is [...]

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Today’ Furniture Friday feature is on Barreveld, a wholesale supplier of furniture and home and garden accessories that are modeled after antique patterns in the Romantic style. Unfortunately, being a wholesaler, there is no easy way to get a hold of this furniture unless your a licensed business or reseller, however there are a few [...]

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When I came across a furniture store earlier this week called Fabulous and Baroque, I could hardly wait to feature it on the next Furniture Friday post. As the name partially indicates, this store carries furniture that blends modern appeal with inspiration from Baroque and Rococo era furniture. Some of the pieces can get pretty [...]

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Every period movie I’ve ever watched as a kid featured a rich older gentleman with a dedicated room in their house for a library. To this day, a personal library seems so opulent so it’s no surprise that the library chic look is so attractive to so many. Barring space in your house, apartment or [...]

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England has a stylish looking flag and the union jack has been popular not only in fashion but interior design as well. In Lolita fashion, there’s no doubt that crowns are an especially  loved motif. Combine the two and you have a dream design combo popular with anglophiles everywhere. Hit the jump for more examples.

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This week we’re taking a look at a design theme – scroll work. Something about scrolling designs is innately elegant and adds a sophisticated, whimsical kick to even the most modernly designed rooms.      

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Something about an excessive amount of mirrors on the wall reminds me of the scene in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland when she falls down the rabbit hole. You’ll notice everything in this bathroom is white, but the different types and frames give the room a lot of dimension.  

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Earlier today, I stopped by an Anthropologie store just to look around and noticed an awful lot of folks browsing and buying home goods, which got me thinking about what new furniture and home decor items since we last profiled Anthropologie on Furniture Friday. Hit the jump to see more.

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Quick post, since I’m currently traveling. The Lolita clothing brands and other companies that glom onto the fashion, market furniture and other home decor to Lolita fashion enthusiasts in Japan. While the furniture itself can sometimes be of questionable quality, you can’t help but admire the design aesthetic. See below for photos of Lolita furniture [...]

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