Top Ten Accessories

One of the questions I get frequently asked – how can I perk up a room without spending too much money?  My answer? Accessorize!  Find something you really love and see if you can work it into your room. 

Now, this doesn’t mean you should bring home that life-size taxidermy trophy of your favorite wild animal or the blinding multicolor needlepoint wall hanging that doesn’t go with anything.  You should take a snapshot of your room first with your digital camera before you head out to the stores and find that special accessory.  This will prevent any buyers’ remorse later on. 

Here’s my top 10 accessories – I picked a favorite in each category of accessories. 

1. Afghan Pillow from Wunderley - The pattern on the pillow is from an old Afghan pattern but it's been modernized with a bright pink pop of color - great for brightening up an old tired sofa or bed.

(Afghan Pillow from Wunderley)

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Missoni Madness at Target

What happens when you take an extremely high-end design house, pair it with a respected discount big box store, and spend thousands of dollars creating and promoting the result of that collaboration in the middle of a deepening recession?

Mayhem, apparently.

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Summer Color: DIY Style

From Left: 1) Chan Luu's leather + semi-precious bracelet, 2) Aurelie Bidermann's woven chain + shell bracelet, 3) Missoni's fabric + chain plait bracelet, 4) Marni's Wool woven chain necklace

Summer has burst open the seasonal door and out has sprung a melange of colorful accessories!  Heavy hitting jewelry designers from Aurelie Bidermann and Chan Luu to fashion powerhouses like Marni and Missoni are all on board with a mixed-media color infusion for this Summer's bijoux selection.  Take a look at some of the stand-outs and get inspired to make some of your own! 

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