Nathan Turner and One Kings Lane

Are you familiar with One Kings Lane?

It is a members only online site that offers discounted top-brand designer furniture, decor, gifts, and lifestyle products.  Many sales offer hand picked items by top designers.

Designer Nathan Turner, star of Million Dollar Decorators, has paired up with One Kings Lane to offer a selection of designer home decor picks with global flair.



If you watch the show, the last episode highlighted Nathan as he traveled to India with One Kings Lane's co-founder Susan Feldman to hand pick items for the sale.

Look at these beautiful pieces...An instant way to add instant sparkle to any room.



Iron Folding Tray Table $69





Set of 2 Silver Design Glass Votives $29





Set of 4 Pearl Beaded Placemats $89





Large Six-Sided Lantern $89





Set of 2 Gold Glasses $49



Nathan Turner's sale ends 7/2. 

 To view the rest of Nathan's picks visit One Kings Lane.

New Couch Search Update

The new couch search is not going as easily as planned.  In my original post I found several nice options for sectionals with chaises for my living room redesign.  I considered style, size, durability, comfort and price.  Unfortunately, each couch option is missing one or more of those key components. 

Much to my husbands dismay, I've already sold the old sectional.  For the time being we are using an old fouton.  Not the most attractive or comfortable of options.

So, the search continues in the hopes that the perfect couch will appear...

Here is the newest contender from Restoration Hardware.



English Roll Arm Sectional from Restoration Hardware

 

 

I love the classic style, the size, the durable and scotchguarded fabric options, and with the down filled pillows it appears to be extremely comfortable!  Sounds great right?  The only problem?  Price.  Yikes!  Of course it is also the most expensive of all of the couches I've considered.

What would you do?  Would you compromise on style, size, durability, comfort or price?  Which are most the important factors to consider and why?

{Retail Therapy} William Sonoma Home Sale

Who doesn't love a SALE?

William Sonoma Home offers endless design inspiration.  They are my go to source for classic pieces and little bits of luxury.  Here's what I'm loving on sale right now.

Lotus Hammered Silver Platter and Bowls on Sale $58 - $78

Paris Flea Market Candle Sconce on Sale $148

Sunray Mirror on Sale $295

Presidio Sofa on Sale $1549.99

Dylan Block Lamp on Sale $399.99

Million Dollar Decorators



I will admit...I am a reality TV junky.  Bravo's Real Housewives series and Flipping Out have been long time favorites, but Million Dollar Decorators has quickly taken the lead.  It follows five top LA designers and incorporates all of the things that I love...stylish characters, drama, and interior design.

The show gives a behind the scenes look into the lives of Martyn Lawrence Bullard,  Kathryn Ireland, Jeffrey Alan Marks, Mary McDonald, and Nathan Turner.  I'm loving everything from the design process to client relationships to huge budgets...and egos.  I still haven't decided which cast member is my favorite.  It's a tough decision, but I'll leave it at this...they are incredibly talented designers with incredibly large personalities.  I will continue to tune in each week.

Who's your favorite designer from Million Dollar Decorators? 

Million Dollar Decorators airs Tuesdays at 10/9 C.

{Paint} Boys Room Paint Choice

We've recently transitioned from our LITTLE sweet nursery to our BIG boy room.  My little boy is growing up...and fast...sniff sniff.

Ever since the big transition, I've been on the hunt for a rich dark wall color that would provide a nice backdrop for art and would be in contrast to the white of the trim and wainscoating.

A big change from the pale yellow walls of his nursery.

This picture was the inspiration for the paint color choice in my son's big boy room redesign.

Pottery Barn

The color is Benjamin Moore Newburyport Blue HC-155.

A new look definitely suited to a BIG boy.

Kitchen Update and a Plan

Ever get the itch? 

It starts as a casual thought about a new accessory you see in the latest catalogue, which leads to the search for a beautiful new fabric for a window treatment, and then a new paint color...

You know how the rest goes...before long you're in an all out redesign.

Here are my current kitchen redesign ideas...

  I'm so excited to get started!  The update will include painting the cabinets, window treatments, hardware, lighting, and accessories.

This design board will act as my inspiration for my latest redesign...at least until the latest catalogue comes in the mail.  :)

{Inspiration} Dreamy Dressing Rooms

Dressing rooms must be the ultimate luxury.  Take a look at these gorgeous spaces...

I'm loving the handpainted wallpaper in this dressing room.

Aerin Lauder's Dressing Romm via Elle Decor

Center island, chandelier, and carrara marble...Yes, please!

Rabaut Design Associates

Ditto...

House and Home

These built-ins and tufted bench are beautiful.

Decorpad

Aren't these dressing rooms the most dreamy?