Posted on 01 June 2012. Tags: beds, built-ins, stylephile
By LIN ELLIS
DavidsonNews.net
A custom designed built-in bed can be the perfect solution for an architecturally awkward bedroom or to gain additional storage or extra floor space in a small kids or guest room. Not to mention, who would not love curling up in a cozy nook?
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Posted in decor, design, furniture, home
Posted on 04 May 2012. Tags: furniture, hanging chair, style
By LIN ELLIS
DavidsonNews.net
The other day I posted this image to Pinterest:
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Posted in decor, furniture, home, style
Posted on 09 March 2012. Tags: balloon chairs, furniture
By LIN ELLIS
DavidsonNews.net
Did you know that prior to the 17th century, only the most powerful & wealthy Englishmen & women sat in chairs? Stools or benches are what the masses used & it wasn’t until the 18th century that seating was designed for comfort & relaxation. But, some chairs transcend their practical intention ~ the balloon, or dome, chair is a case in point.
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Posted in furniture, style
Posted on 24 February 2012. Tags: furniture
By LIN ELLIS
DavidsonNews.net
I am a HUGE proponent of reinventing & repurposing older pieces of furniture ~ in fact, I have a Craigslist score getting a makeover as we speak. Taking an older piece, especially if it has some family or sentimental value, & breathing new life into it, makes sense on so many levels.
To inspire your own inner DIY creativity, first up is a desk that got a kelly green update ~
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Posted in furniture, home
Posted on 23 August 2011.
By LIN ELLIS
DavidsonNews.net
Bar carts offer up great functionality with a little bit of styling heaven. Big in the 1900s, the bar cart virtually disappeared, but has been enjoying a bit of a comeback as of late. Beverage carts are not only practical, with most being able to wheel from room-to-room or even outside, but also sends a signal of hospitality to your family & friends. They offer up an opportunity to unleash your inner interior stylist; a place to show off your beautiful decanters & glasses & other dining accessories.
Today, I have curated for you some really special bar carts ~
The Tipple trolley from Society Social ~
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Posted in decor, furniture
Posted on 22 July 2011. Tags: Bebe Gallini's, before & after, furniture, Happy Chair
By LIN ELLIS
DavidsonNews.net
I am a huge fan of reworking older pieces of furniture & giving them a new & funkier life (in fact, I have 2 chairs I scored on Craigslist about to be transformed). So is former Nascar racing trailblazer & Charlotte resident, Shawna Robinson (read a nice profile of her here). Shawna’s second passion, her love of design, has evolved into her post-racing career & new business, Happy Chair. Also, read more about Happy Chair on DavidsonNews.net here.

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Posted in design, furniture