The People Under The Stairs

Creepy title right? Well, this musing is actually about storage under the stairs but that doesn't sound as intriguing but it is interesting.

I'm sure most home owners don't utilize the space under the stairs. It wasn't until I saw Sarah Richardson's cool wine storage, that I even pondered the thought.

Here are some interesting ideas:

Very interesting.. not the most stylish examples but definitely food for thought or design.

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My Big Amazing Renovation

Well not, mine, I wish... This show is quickly becoming one of my million and one favs. I'm quite smitten with anything home related and fabulous. Check out this stunning before and after. I'm seriously DYING over that split level floor plan.

Oh No They Didn't!

But I'm glad they did:

The fab folks they have brought us designer duds at a steal and "Jetsetter" vacays at a managable price are at it again with "Feather Your Nest", well for feathering our nests, in high style. I can't wait to see what's in store. I'm hoping one of the earlier offers are my much coveted Porter Chairs!

Photo courtesy of Harper's Bazaar

I NEED those chairs in my life, at a bargain price, of course.

Going For The Silver

I'm thinking of the overall color scheme for our house and I'm really drawn to grays, silvers, soft yellows, creamy whites and purples, oh and lots of sparkle.

Imagine my delight to stumble upon Ralph Lauren's Regent Metallic Paint. "A collection of luminous paint that adds a shimmering richness to classic colors inspired by military and heraldic trim."

photo courtesy of Apartment Therapy

Look at the fabulous shimmer!! This paint has my name all over it.

Swell Dwell

I just came across the prettiest duvet... the colors and the design is just so pretty. I would not consider myself an all over pattern gal as I get easily overwhelmed and bored but I think I could love this one:

It's the Peacock Dove duvet from Dwell. The colors are soooo soothing and the peacocks add an interesting whimsy. I adore it but wish it came in a comforter as duvets and I don't really get along. I find them to always look messy..no matter how much I straighten, stretch, fluff.. nothing makes them look pristine. But that won't stop me from buying it, crazy right? Maybe I can have someone make it into a comforter or just place it in a guestroom so I may admire it without having to fuss with it.

Hurts My Eyes

Hideous wallpaper!! Someone please tell me the BEST product to remove this and save my poor peepers.

The Exact Look For Less

Like this chair?

Cute right? Is the Philips High Back Chair from Home Decorators, priced at $449.00 each.

Now here's the Deco Bacall Velvet Side Chair from my beloved Overstock, priced at $289.00.

Hooray for Overstock. Booooo Home Decorators. "I'm MAD at you!" (in my best Tori Spelling talking to Dean, voice)