By LIN ELLIS
DavidsonNews.net

Valentine’s day is just around the corner. Would you like to give your sweetie something besides flowers & candy? I have curated a few budget-friendly, yet unique suggestions from Etsy for you.

Cupids mini pastel arrows ~

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By LIN ELLIS
DavidsonNews.net

Of late, in my spare time I have immersed myself in researching stylish jewelry storage & display options for two organizing clients I have been working with this summer. Both have beautiful collections & want to display some of their non-precious & non-tarnishing pieces & store the balance in their dressing rooms. Here are a few of the options I have found, believe to be style-worthy & wanted to share with my fellow Stylephiles.

For the serious jewelry collector, the mirrored Hayworth Jewelry Armoire from Pier 1 is currently on sale ~

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By LIN ELLIS
DavidsonNews.net

pouffe (n.) a tuffet, pouffe or hassock are all terms for for a piece of furniture that is used as footstool or low seat. It is distinguished from a stool by being completely covered in fabric so that no legs are visible.

pouffes ~ or pouf ottomans as they are more commonly called ~ are a very versatile addition to any space. Easily movable, they can become an extra seat, an ottoman or even a side table & can add a little whimsy or ethnic flair into a space.

this handmade moroccan leather pouf ottoman is available on google ($199-)

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By LIN ELLIS
DavidsonNews.net

Last Friday, I wrote about how much you can refresh the look of a room by just changing your throw pillows. Designers & stylists are creating very unique spaces by mixing color, pattern & texture in their pillow selections.

This daybed is dressed with solids & one pattern & mixes square, rectangular & round shapes ~ the solid white pillow balances out the pattern while the rest of the colors are similar in tone.

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By LIN ELLIS
DavidsonNews.net

Etsy is arguably my favorite site on the web ~ it is a virtual craft fair with “shops” comprised of indie artists & purveyors of vintage & handmade items.  Etsy got its name when one its founders was watching a Fellini movie & heard the Italian word ‘etsi’ which translates into ‘oh, yes’.

I am a huge fan of typography & have curated for you today some Etsy shops who specialize in customized typography prints.  All of these are very affordable, make fantastic gifts & can commemorate a special day or moment for a couple or a family.

from zavalick designs ~

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