Pillow Love: Get the Look for Less

I've admired the beautiful Sheesha pillows ever since I first saw 'em in the living room below. Unfortunately though the price tag on these babies is a bit more than I am able and willing to shell out for a pillow. John Robshaw sells a 20x20 version (pictured below right) for $200 (each!) and Jayson Home and Garden sells 'em for $250 for the 20x20 version and $345 for the 26x26 version (yikes!).

L: Karin Kohlberg via Page Six Magazine; R: John Robshaw Sheesha pillow $200

home of Karen of the blog The Art of Doing Stuff

Recently I was excited to find a few pillows that have a similar look for much much less. West Elm sells the Bijoux Dots Pillow (below left) for $34.00, and Etsy seller The Home Centric sells the White Mirrors Throw Pillow (below right) for $33.20 as well as the Light Beige Reflections Throw Pillow for $33.20 to $39.90 (price depending on size).

L: Bijoux-Dots Pillow Cover $34.00; R: White Mirrors Throw Pillow $33.20

P.S. I'm loving the large selection at The Home Centric! Check out her shop for more fabulous pillows!

Get the Look {for Less}: Olivia Palermo's Living Room Tray

I can only imagine how much a vintage Hermes tray found in the Hamptons runs, but I'm willing to bet it's nowhere near the $35 price tag of this lovely orange lacquered one.

L: Karin Kohlberg via Page Six Magazine ; R: Liba Style Round Laquered Tray

A chic little affordable option for bringing in a pop of color don't you think?

Get the Look {on a Budget}: Blue Chandeliers

I love blue chandeliers -they make gorgeous stand-out pieces...

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...they can be pretty expensive though. Those made of murano glass, for example, can set you back a couple of thousands. Luckily there are more affordable options for getting the look.

This Crystal Drop Chandelier from Anthropologie is moderately priced at $998.00

This Hampton Bay Routtura 3-light chandelier in blue/chrome from Home Depot is a lovely little bargain at $106.00

This Blue Beaded Chandelier from Statements by J is a steal at $80.00 -it's on sale right now {through Tuesday} over at HauteLook, reduced 55% from $179.00.

Beautiful, no? They're the kind of pieces you could design a room around.

Hope you're enjoying your weekend!

Nate Berkus for HSN on Clearance!

HSN is having a year-end sale which, fortunately for us design lovers, includes items from Nate Berkus' line! You may have caught Glamour Magazine's October 2009 "How to Do Anything Better Guide" which featured an apartment transformation styled by the fabulous Mr. Berkus. Well several of the items he used for the makeover were from his HSN line...and the ones below are currently on clearance!

Nate Berkus™ Harbour 5-piece Mantlescape $39.95 reduced from $69.95


Nate Berkus™ Astor 3-piece Tablescape $9.95 reduced from $79.95


L: Nate Berkus™ Ahmad 3-piece Tablescape $19.95 reduced from $49.95
R: Nate Berkus™ Set of 3 Ikat Photo Frames $14.95 reduced from $29.95


Nate Berkus™ Marble Table Lamp $83.97 reduced from $139.95


Nate Berkus™ Woven Knit Throw $69.95 reduced from $79.95

A few other stylish items also on clearance....

L: Nate Berkus™ Kilim Stripe Rug $23.90 - $59.97 reduced from $29.90 - $199.90
R: Nate Berkus™ Tambourine Decorative Pillow Set of 2 $19.00 reduced from $59.95


L: Nate Berkus™ Bali 4-piece Tablescape $29.95 reduced from $59.95
R: Nate Berkus™ 18" Brass Greek Key Tray $49.95 reduced from $69.95


L: Nate Berkus™ Athens 4-piece Tablescape $9.95 reduced from $79.95
R: Nate Berkus™ Knitted Thin Stripe Square Pillow $7.95 reduced from $29.95

To see everything that's on clearance go here. To view his entire collection go here where although unfortunately not on sale, you'll find several other items used in the makeover like the Glass Top Tree Table, the Moroccan Mirror , the Handcrafted Moroccan Table, and the Studio Sofa.

Happy shopping and budget decorating!

DIY: Deck Your Heels

Guilia heels $325

Although these kate spade heels are absolutely stunning, they sadly don't fit within my budget right now. Fortunately, there's great DIY potential. Maybe I'll try decking out heels I already own by using an inexpensive brooch like these from Forever21.

Left: Rhinestone Shell Brooch $5.80; Right: Floral Rhinestone Brooch $5.80

Love the Look: White Coat + Mauve Handbag

I love white coats in general, but I particularly love how this one is styled in the photograph below. This woman is looking ultra chic with a mauve colored handbag, a lovely pair of heels, and fresh flowers in hand.

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I'd love to find that exact coat (loove the cut!) and handbag, however the print on the image is so tiny I can barely read it, not to mention it was featured in Greek Vogue which means even if I found out where the pieces are from, I'd probably have to empty out my entire savings to be able to add them to my wardrobe :-/

Luckily, there are a few equally stylish alternatives for getting the look:

French Connection Double-Breasted Wool Coat 298.00 ; Chloé Ribbed Ottoman Coat 459.00


How great are these from Old Navy?!? Thanks Patricia for the tip! :)
Wool Blend Bell Sleeve Coat 99.50; Wool Blend Tab Waist Coat 89.50

Other great options not pictured: Victoria's Secret Classic Wool Coat 109.00; bebe Funnel Neck Wool Coat 198.00; Charolette Russe Wool Trench 34.99
*There was also a pretty nice one I saw at Forever 21 that was no more than $50 but I couldn't seem to find it online to link to this post :-/

Coach Parker Slim Tote 358.00 ; Marc Jacobs Classic Q Baby Groovee Satchel 348.00;

B.Makowsky Jakarta Tote 208.11; Old Navy Tote 24.50

Not pictured: axcess Coco Satchel 24.00

I'm having a hard time picking my favorites! Either way, I'm making additions to my wish list!

Have a beautiful weekend!

xo,

Arianna

Office Inspiration: Get the Look

I did a little searching and found several items that help get the look of a few of Tuesday's and Wednesday's inspiration offices. Hope you enjoy!

1. Cube stacked lamp from Circa Lighting $336.00
2. Scoop-back chair from West Elm $99.00
3. Fashion sketch by Marcel Fromenti $14.40 for a 8 x 10 print


1. Hermes gift box from GoodDealBeauty $3.99 for a 5"x5"
I found a 16" x 15" x 7.5" one here -Anyone else know where to get just the boxes?
2. Orange lacquered boxes from Plantation $295.00 for a set of 3
3. Zebra print accent chair from Zgallerie $749.00

Pink lamp from Neiman Marcus $240.00


Magazine files from Ikea $2.99 for 5
I've bought several packs already to organize all my favorite magazines.
For less than $0.60 each, these are seriously awesome!


1. Mirrored Tissue Box from eCrater $70.00
2. Diptyque Mousses Candle from Barneys New York $60.00
3. High lacquered red box from Plantation $125.00


1. Twig lamp from Zgallerie $89.00
2. Jonathan Adler Meurice Table Lamp $259.91


1. The classic No. 2 pencils $7.99 for a 12 pack
2. See Jane Work Basics Pencils $7.00 for set of 12


1. Robert Abbey Light Blue Table Lamp $239.91
2. Parsons desk with drawers from West Elm $299.00
3. Jonathan Adler Capri Tall Blue Glass Table Lamp $239.91


1. Keep Calm and Carry On poster from sfgirlbybay's Etsy shop $23.00
2. Love poster by MadebyGirl $25.00
3. T desk chair in white from West Elm $249.00


Letterboxes from See Jane Work $40.00 for set of 3


Expedit bookcase from Ikea $159.00 for the one that's 58 5/8 " x 15 3/8 " x 58 5/8 "

Which is your favorite?