Author Archives: Krista Salmon

02.24.12

Fashion Friday: Colored Denim.

You have to be living under a rock if you haven’t noticed the insurgence of colored denim as of late.  I am a big proponent of this trend.  

I counted the pairs of colored denim in my closet last night and I am up to nine.  I have paid every price point, but nothing was a better deal than these from Old Navy.  The colors are great, the material is stretchy and the price can’t be beat.  My only advice:  order TWO sizes bigger than you usually wear and if you are over 5′ 7″, order a long.  

02.23.12

Home Goods Homerun.

I was feeling a little down on HomeGoods after the holidays as the place seemed cleaned out.  But I had a few projects which warranted a visit, and I am happy to report that they have restocked and my local store is chock full of great buys.
Beautiful Suzanis.
LOVE this purple rug.
 How great would this be in a little girl’s room?
I would love to paint this.
How great would these look reupholstered?
Moroccan tables galore.
This would look fabulous painted a bright color.
I am a sucker for apothecaries.
Gorg!
$500 is a little steep to pay for a chair that I’d turn around and reupholster, but I’ve got my eye on this baby for a markdown.
Great side table.
I am in love with these pink velvet benches.
Two of these in an office?  Yes, please.
Lotus flower chandy.  Looks a lot like this baby.
Pair of Ikat chairs.
Couldn’t resist this lamp at $18.00. This DEFINITELY needs a make-over, but it’s got good bones.
I came looking for two lamps that would be perfect candidates for our living room.  Tune in next week for their new look.
I bought this lamp because I loved it so, but it’s really, really tall.  I am desperately looking for a home for it, but it wasn’t cheap, so I may need to return it.  Sigh.

02.22.12

Shelter Envy: Brooke Shields.

I have always loved Brooke Shields.  I think she is so beautiful.  Did you know that at 14 she was the youngest Vogue covergirl?  I am still bummed that Lipstick Jungle got canceled…. Seriously, it was a great show!  She also wrote one of my favorite children’s books that I read to my girls every night for what seems like two years, Welcome to Your World, Baby.
Anywho, when I was browsing the magazine section at the grocery store, I came across a a stunning room on the cover of Architectural Digest (I always kick myself for not subscribing as the money I have wasted on buying single issues could pay for my kids’ college education… Note to self– subscribe today.)  As a self-professed Brooke lover, I am sure that you can imagine my excitement to see her posing next to the oh-so-perfect mantle.  Just look at these drool-worthy shots of her Upper East Side townhouse!

02.21.12

Bit By Bit…

Guess what we finally put together last weekend….

I will post a full tutorial next week.  And in other news, my turquoise linen fabric came, and I couldn’t be more disappointed.  I paid $200 to have it backed, and the manufacturer is insisting it has an acrylic backing… I sent it back last week to have knit backing added.   Learn from my mistake… Always go with a knit backing.
I’ll give you one guess who is going to be pissed when these are reupholstered…..