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    Unexpected Furniture Deals: Sundance Catalog

    Thursday, January 28th, 2010

    As an interior designer I receive TONS of catalogs. Today I actually flipped through the new Sundance catalog and was pleasantly surprised with what I found. Vintage-inspired stools, reclaimed wood tables, industrial chic pendant lights…the list goes on. Here are my three favorite new products.

    Scrivener's Stool, $295. Iron & wood.

    Scrivener's Stool, $295. Iron & wood.

    Belden kitchen island, $895. Reclaimed Pine.

    Belden kitchen island, $895. Functional and made of reclaimed pine.

    Meridian pendant light, $175.

    Meridian pendant light, $175.

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    Holiday gift ideas under $20

    Wednesday, December 16th, 2009

    The best hostess gift: an Anthopologie initial mug filled with chocolates.

    Anthropologie Monogrammed mugs, $6 each

    Anthropologie Monogrammed mugs, $6 each

    Ridley's tabletop travel ping pong set

    Ridley’s tabletop travel ping pong set, $18 at Flight 001

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    LED booklight from MoMA Store, $20 each

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    CB2 Lumiere candleholders, $2.95 – $4.95

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    Holiday Decorating Ideas for City Dwellers!

    Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

    Crystal chandelier with vintage ornaments & metallic ribbon

    Crystal chandelier with vintage ornaments & metallic ribbon

    Many of us city dwellers aren’t blessed with family rooms or sitting rooms to display Christmas trees. This surely doesn’t mean we can’t get in the holiday spirit! One of my favorite ideas for the holidays is decorating your chandelier instead of a tree. It’s mess free, doesn’t require watering, and can look just as chic. To read the full article go to my Examiner page.

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    Leftovers consignment shop: New location!

    Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

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    If you haven’t heard of Leftovers yet, it’s an adorable new consignment shop in lower Nob Hill. They carry a range of items, from antiques to retro vintage pieces, and all at reasonable prices. Major bonus. Their new store just opened on Sutter Street and is MUCH bigger than their other location. Check it out!

    Leftovers

    1259 Polk street • Corner of Polk & Bush • 415-404-6540
    1243 Sutter street • Between Polk & Van Ness • 415-409-0088

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    Interior Designer San Francisco: Favorite Etsy shops!

    Monday, October 5th, 2009

    Etsy has become a household name, and with the holidays approaching this is a perfect time to share some of my favorite artists. While I have many favorite sellers, I’ll start by sharing a few from the top of my list. Happy shopping!

    One Girl One Boy. Wonderful block printed textiles, pillows, and clothing.

    Block printed linen "Typography" pillow cover, $38

    Block printed linen "Typography" pillow cover, $38

    Element Clay Studio. Lovely, handmade ceramics with interesting natural forms.

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    Small scallop bowl by Element Clay Studio, $89

    Sharon Montrose. Her delicate photographic prints of animals are inspiring.

    Owl fine art print, $25

    Owl fine art print, $25

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