Savvy/Chic
Fit for a King
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If the word “royal” sounds old, stuffy, and way too traditional, think again. Unusual regal accessories are popping up in top home décor stores, and they’re just as chic...

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  • Posted by Leah Konen on August 31, 2009 at 11:48 AM
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Room-Reviving Pillows for $50 or Less
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Don’t be fooled by its simple name. PillowsandThrows.com cuts right to the chase with a spectacular selection of pillows, throws, and luxurious linens. Stocking names like Blissliving Home,...

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  • Posted by Leah Konen on August 31, 2009 at 9:45 AM
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Hand Mirrors as Wall Art
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When my grandmother passed away a few years ago, my aunt Chris decided to decorate a room in her honor. Perhaps the most touching design concept I can possibly think...

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Areaware’s ‘Design To Go’
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When New Yorkers think of Port Authority, “fun” and “design” probably aren’t the first things that come to mind. Areaware, a New York store specializing in decorative objects and distinctly...

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  • Posted by Rachel Lexier on August 28, 2009 at 2:01 PM
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You and Me Card
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It’s hard to find a good greeting card—especially when most of them seem to feature open-armed teddy bears or ribbon-tied bouquets. We’d almost given up entirely but we found a...

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  • Posted by Leah Konen on August 28, 2009 at 11:00 AM
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Glam Glitz Table
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Made from pressed vinyl, this table runner from Chilewich has the lightness and flexibility of fine linen, but is more durable and holds up to messes. Though we’ve seen their pressed...

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  • Posted by Leah Konen on August 28, 2009 at 8:00 AM
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