Monthly Archives: May 2009

Alfresco Chic

If you are lucky enough to have outdoor space, make the most of it during these warmer months. In expansive yards, carve out a little corner for a cozy European-style bistro. Even on a small back patio or deck some … Continue reading

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For Shore!

My mom and dad are flying in to New York for a week-long visit in honor of my mom’s birthday today (HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!!!!), so I thought I’d surprise them with a celebratory trip to The Hamptons. As I write … Continue reading

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Tuft Love

I love tufted furniture—it adds such a nice, soft vibe to otherwise harsh lines. So that’s one reason why these slipper chairs caught my eye; the other reason being their fabulous schizophrenic quilted pattern. At first glance, these chairs may … Continue reading

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Hide ‘n’ Sleek

Isn’t this nifty: A modern table that opens up for hidden storage. Nice that it’s not too bulky, but there’s still plenty of space to stash clutter when you’ve got a surprise guest on the way. (-Moe)  Functional Coffee Table … Continue reading

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ICFF Roundup, Part One

I’m a bit behind schedule on my ICFF coverage, but when you have a 3-foot-tall pile of catalogs and more than 150 photos of AWESOME new modern furnishings, it’s tough to narrow it down. (For those unfamiliar, ICFF–International Contemporary Furniture … Continue reading

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Recycled Chic

The saying is true: One person’s garbage is another person’s Moroccan-inspired tealight lanterns. (Or something like that.) Either way, when a large pile of misprinted can labels found their way to the cutting room floor, VivaTerra’s designers found an  ingeniously … Continue reading

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Hello, summer!

Yup, it’s official. Memorial Day weekend is over and my favorite season has begun! Which is why I love this pillow. It reminds me of August at the family farm Kansas – hot as heck, filthy feet, and nothing but … Continue reading

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Light Up Your Life

I love the flower-child era vibe of this lamp. And the paint pattern creates this awesome faux-bois look. It would make such a pretty statement piece on a living room side table or on the entry console. (-Allie) Anabelle Lamp, … Continue reading

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This rocks.

If your plans this holiday consist of relaxing at home, why not take on a DIY project to liven up your garden just in time for summer? My very crafty mom has completed some easy projects that give the yard … Continue reading

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Off for the weekends…

As much as we’ve loved bringing you Daily Obsessions seven days a week for the past couple months, Moe and I have decided that we’d like a weekend too. So henceforth (yeah, I’m bringing that word back) we’ll be posting … Continue reading

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