Stella Dining Chairs

My Stella Armchairs just arrived. I can’t wait to set the table!

Modern Downton Abbey

I’m sure everyone has heard of Downton Abbey by now.  I just finished watching the first season and am definitely hooked! The costumes, the language, and especially the home decor.  I love how fancy it is with rich draperies and chandeliers.  I was pondering what would a modern era abbey-esq home would look like and this space seems to be the perfect combo of glamour and modern.  This is exactly what I want my first home to look like!  All white walls with splashes of color and chandelier glamour.  On another note, I’m off to Puerto Rico!  I’m hoping to take a few snaps of interiors from the island and will share it with you next week.  Have a great weekend. xo -ijin

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Stella vs. Brissa Armchair

Last week I discovered that the Brissa Armchair (which I had been saving up for) is NOT only sold at Neimans & Horchow! I found the SAME EXACT chair at highfashionhome.com.

Two chairs at High Fashion home = $898 including shipping vs. 2 chairs @ Neimans = over $1500! I will finally be able to seat 6 at my dining room table!

Modern Decor in a Vintage Flat

Some fabulous decor inspiration via Nuevo Estilo today. The dining & living rooms are my favorite. Especially that antique magenta love seat and dining room chandelier. I also love that they’ve accessorized with bright PURPLE tulips.

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Colorful Dining Room Chairs

The bright upholstery on these dining room chairs caught my attention! What do you think? Would you try something like this in your dining room? I love how she matched them perfectly to the art work.

& I love the chandelier in her kitchen. (I have the same Jupiter Chandelier in my dining room. (more…)

Apartment Staging

Staging has become such an important part of selling a home. I guess most people cannot see through crap & clutter, & they don’t want to have to visualize what “could be!” Here is a beautiful (& SMALL) NYC apartment that has been staged so beautifully! Seriously gorgeous. I love that they used a HUGE dining room table- room to seat 10! It really shows the length of the room. & those caribbean blue chairs in the living room are just stunning! To view the entire property visit petercoopernyc.com.

Sideboard Makeover

Speaking of sideboards for my dining room …

I finally decided on something! Autumn Rollick is making over this fantastic piece for me. It has the square lines that I wanted, interesting lattice like detail which gives it a bit of “sweetness!”…and it is being painted in high gloss Benjamin Moore white to give it a bit more of a modern feel!

Here is a sneak peak:

(I cannot wait to show it off and fill it with pretty dinnerware when finished!)

My new piece kind of reminds me of this console: (isn’t this room corner fantastic?)

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Gold Beaded Charger Plates

I just found these on Joss & Main. I purchased 2 sets of 4. I’m hoping they help dress up my IKEA dishes. FUN!