Venfield Furniture

I would not mind having any one of the following custom pieces of furniture from the fabulous NYC store Venfield. Check out the website to see more amazing custom pieces. Be warned that no prices are listed, which normally means the item is very, very expensive!!

Pair of custom zebra cubes.


Pair of custom ostrich benches.


Framed zebra hide mirror.


Custom mirrored center hall table.


Custom grey leather bench with nickel nailheads.


And my favorite - Custom blue velvet console with black granite top. AMAZING!!!

Fun & Fabulous TV Stand

I recently got a fabulous new flat screen TV and I have been searching for the perfect place to perch it on. Nothing really struck my eye until I saw the chic new black Trollsta sideboard from Ikea. Although I am trying to get away from using Ikea furniture, I don't think I will be able to find something else I like at such a reasonable price point. I can't wait until it comes to stores in April!

Striking Chest

I originally saw this striking Paul Marra black & white lacquered bone chest on Casa Sugar and I fell in love. It is beyond FABULOUS! It can be yours for a cool $5200 on 1st Dibs.

Future Heirlooms?

In the January issue of Real Simple magazine there is an interesting article discussing what items will be collectible in the future. A panel of experts were asked to name the 10 accessories that will be the "heirlooms of the future" and listed below are their selections. Do you agree?


The experts first chose the Louis Ghost Chair from Philippe Starck as a future heirloom. I would have to say I agree with this choice. I can definitely see these chairs becoming collector's items in the future. I am not sure how comfortable they are though :)


Above is a tight back sofa from Baker. Baker is a well known furniture company that has been around for ages. The company makes classic furniture that is built to last. Although I think the classic lines of this sofa will always be in style, I think that several companies make sofas that are similar in quality and style and for far less money.


The above handwoven cotton rug from Madeline Weinrib is sure to be a future heirloom. In fact, I believe ALL of Madeline Weinrib's rugs will become prized heirlooms. Her textiles are so classic and beautiful and anyone would be lucky to own one of her creations!


I have several silver-coated seashells that I absolutely love. I have them all over my house - on top of books, on my desk, resting on shelves. I just love them! I gotta say that I never thought of them as future heirlooms though. The above seashells are from Ruzzetti & Gow, who gather seashells in the Phillipines and have them sent to Rome where they are coated in sterling silver. I guess I will hang on to mine in case they are worth something in the future!


The above T-table is by Patricia Urquiola and is made of shatterproof injection-molded plastic. One expert noted that "in 30 years, the table will look just as fresh." I think the table is pretty but I am not sure I would go so far as to call it a future heirloom.


Above is a Garland Shade of Light by Tord Boontje. I have to admit that I had not seen this pretty light fixture before. I like it but am not sure whether it will be in style 30 years from now. You can see more of Boontje's creations at the Museum of Modern Art's online store.


Here is an "O" stemless wineglass from Riedel. According to the article, Maximillian Riedel, the CEO of Riedel, was frustrated that his stemmed glasses would not fit in his cupboard and introduced the design for the stemless glasses in 2004. I have a set of Riedel tumblers that I picked up at Target on sale and I do like them. For some reason though, I still prefer stemmed wineglasses. It just seems more elegant. I think it would be worth it to pick up a few pairs though. They are fairly inexpensive and would work well in a less formal setting.


I have already discussed my love/obsession with the Balcon du Guadalquivir patterned Hermès china. I received the above dessert plate as a Christmas gift and I plan on slowly collecting the entire collection over the next several years. You have to start somewhere right? I absolutely believe that this stunning collection from Hermès is timeless.


I was sort of surprised by the experts' choice of the candlesticks shown above. These oxidized-bronze candlesticks are by Ted Muehling and just one of these 5 inch candlesticks will set you back more than $500! Apparently Muehling was inspired by the shape of a Biedermeier candlestick he found at a flea market and used modern technology to create his own version of the classic candlestick. I suppose I just don't appreciate candlesticks enough to care whether or not these are future heirlooms. I'm sure they'll be worth loads of money in the future.


Here are some familiar throw pillows from the fabulous Jonathan Adler. I think these handmade Bargello pillows are so bright and festive and will probably be collectible one day.

Some Unbelievable Deals

Would you believe that this zebra print chair costs only $149? You can get it at Walmart. Walmart!!!!



This green ming style cabinet from Red River Trading Company will only set you back $225.

This set of five chinoise mini vases only costs $25. You can get them here.



These lacquer trays are on sale for only $24.99 at West Elm. Plus you get free shipping!!!

Circa Who

If there was ever a store where I wanted every single thing inside, I think Circa Who would qualify as one of them. Circa Who is a resale shop in West Palm Beach, Florida that sells everything from Mid Century Modern to Hollywood Regency style furniture. Why can't I live in Florida????

My Very Own Kelly Wearstler Imperial Trellis

I AM SO EXCITED!!! I just bought this gunmetal grey trellis pillow from fabulous Etsy shop Decorative Instinctsand I cannot wait to get it! It looks exactly like Kelly Wearstler's imperial trellis fabric that I have been wanting forever! In fact, it might even be Kelly Wearstler - I am not exactly sure. And guess what - it was only $50!!! Can you believe it?



Here is the real Kelly Wearstler Imperial Trellis from the blog Absolutely Beautiful Things. They look the same to me!



Here is a bed upholstered in the same fabric from Plantation LA.

(image via StyleCourt)

Here is a fabulous chair covered in Imperial Trellis.

Vinyl Wall Decor

I think this is such a cool idea! Blik is a company that makes these amazing self-adhesive wall decals. What I think is so great about them is that they are an easy and affordable way to add an element of design to your room and if you get sick of it - you can just remove them. It's that easy!

I especially love the black chandelier above. I imagine buying two of them and placing them next to each other on the wall right above a buffet table that is filled with amazing drinks and hors d'oeurves for the fabulous holiday cocktail party you will be throwing this year.