Posted on 01 July 2011. Tags: Ballard Designs, Bonluxat, PB Teen, Pottery Barn, Restoration Hardware, Room & Board, West Elm, World Market
By LIN ELLIS
DavidsonNews.net
Mirrors serve the obvious purpose in our homes ~ various times throughout the day, we need them to check out our reflection. But an over-sized framed mirror is also quite a magical design feature & makes a statement in any room. A large mirror is an excellent focal point, visually expands the space & makes it brighter as it bounces the light around. It can also add depth to a space.

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Posted on 28 June 2011. Tags: Anthropologie, bedding, Bliss Living, Bloomingdales, CB2, Crate & Barrel, Designers Guild, Dwell Studio, Lily Pulitzer, Pottery Barn, Restoration Hardware, West Elm, Williams Sonoma Home
By LIN ELLIS
DavidsonNews.net
In mid-June, I curated for Stylephile 10 amazing beds. Today I have rounded up for you a dozen great new bedding options ~ for every taste & color palette.
Pottery Barn ~

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Posted on 17 June 2011. Tags: Anthropologie, Charles P. Rogers, Crate & Barrel, DWR, Garnet Hill, Ikea, Pottery Barn, Restoration Hardware, Serena & Lily, West Elm
By LIN ELLIS
DavidsonNews.net
Nothing adds style to a bedroom like an amazing bed. The bed is usually the largest piece of furniture in a bedroom as well as being the room’s focal point. So, if you are in the market for a new bed, I have scoured the marketplace searching for the amazing!
A classic, the Paris Sleigh bed from Charles P. Rogers ~

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Posted on 03 June 2011. Tags: Ballard, capiz shell, chandeliers, Target, West Elm, Z Gallerie
By LIN ELLIS
DavidsonNews.net
Capiz shell chandeliers give off the most amazing translucent light. I have had a love affair with them for years; I especially like the way they sound if a light breeze catches the shells. Here is a picture of mine ~

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Posted on 24 May 2011. Tags: Anthropologie, knobs, lamp, lantern, mercury glass, Napa Style, Pottery Barn, tealight, vase, Velocity, votive, West Elm
By LIN ELLIS
DavidsonNews.net
Mercury glass actually has no mercury in it ~ but is rather a solution of silver nitrate sealed between sheets of glass ~ a process that creates a unique mirrored surface with a sleek silvery shine. First produced in the 19th century, mercury glass created a instant sensation & has stood the test of time. Mercury glass works in both traditional & modern rooms & adds a sophisticated bit of sparkle to any space. I’ve pulled together some pieces that may work in your home, porch or patio.
The Paros mercury glass lantern collection from Pottery Barn ~

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Posted on 17 May 2011. Tags: Etsy, Ikat & Batik, Kate Spade, Kreme, pillows, Utilitarian Franchise, West Elm
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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