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20x200 on OKL

I am such a huge fan of <a href="http://www.20x200.com/">20x200</a>, a really great and affordable online art gallery. <a href="http://www.onekingslane.com/invite/JennicaKomenda">One Kings Lane</a> is having a <a href="http://www.onekingslane.com/Product.aspx?l=00010920065500000000&p=2X201230">sale on gift cards</a> to the site right now. $59 for a $100 gift card. I know I would be thrilled to get one or two of these for Christmas! I might just pick up a couple for myself before the sale ends on December 2. (And if you need a One Kings Lane account, <a href="http://www.onekingslane.com/invite/JennicaKomenda">click here</a> to hook a sister up.)<br /><br />Here are some of my favorites on <a href="http://www.20x200.com/">20x200</a> right now. I like to <a href="http://www.20x200.com/browse/artist/">search by artist</a>. It gives you little thumbnails of all the prints available on the site.<br /><br />Very pretty day on <a href="http://www.20x200.com/art/2010/05/kite-hill.html">Kite Hill</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/2417_artworkimage.jpg" /><br /></div><br /><a href="http://www.20x200.com/art/2010/05/jump.html">Perfect</a> for that teenaged boy in your life! Love that inky blue.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/2397_artworkimage.jpg" /><br /></div><br />I love cheeky art. This one is called <a href="http://www.20x200.com/art/2010/04/untitled-sad-vader.html">Sad Vader</a>.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/2305_artworkimage.jpg" /><br /></div><br />The best art sucks you in and tells a story. Love this one called <a href="http://www.20x200.com/art/2010/06/ringside.html">Ringside</a>.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/2432_artworkimage.jpg" /><br /></div><br /><a href="http://www.20x200.com/art/2008/07/recollection-of-the-battles-fought-maintaining-the-home-front.html">Cool</a>? Or maybe a little creepy? Like, I'm thinking that looks a little too LOST smoke monster at first glance.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/452_artworkimage.jpg" /><br /></div><br />I really love <a href="http://www.20x200.com/art/2010/08/rift-26-heimaey-houses.html">this one</a><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span>of a volcanic land fissure in Iceland.  The natural disaster swallowed up 360 houses in the 70's. Can you imagine living in that house on the end there? I think they probably felt pretty lucky.<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/2585_artworkimage.jpg" /><br /><br /></div>Subtle <a href="http://www.20x200.com/art/2007/10/untitled-geese-london.html">nature shot</a>. Love the color here.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/48_artworkimage.jpg" /><br /></div><br />And of course the <a href="http://www.20x200.com/art/2009/12/praia-piquinia-270809-15h17.html">Christian Chaize</a> that I've been eying for a while now...<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/1909_artworkimage-1.jpg" /><br /></div>

20x200 on OKL

I am such a huge fan of 20x200, a really great and affordable online art gallery. One Kings Lane is having a sale on gift cards to the site right now. $59 for a $100 gift card. I know I would be thrilled to get one or two of these for Christmas! I might just pick up a couple for myself before the sa…

30Nov2010

From the Inspiration Folder again...

From the Inspiration Folder again...

Looking into my not so distant future is see wallpapered rooms with doors and trim painted to match.This is so lovely.image via Chris Court, found on Desire to Inspire. …

29Nov2010

Minimalist House Design For Young Couples

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZFNgV8VZ67eW7kT3D0PswF9pOYUENiqcOhSHFovBCtYe_fSd5uOGAWZVN-cERPFr63zszSDi7Bxri12s1n4kkYfxG9NUlniIVYH4sXwgKgWDxw8O9I_OGiz2Edjv6J7bwcldd5p6IYZW8/s1600/plant+design+in+the+house.jpg"><br /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAaJif51csyxZybe5HBYLXpGY8EdIUEqeLb0mwNyAk1a2CozrxbfJA_g68zN9XC-31K3RH2NRQ72SIU_l27dUxszJZ8kM7O83TKkmMszXxzfE4iZ3irRpkC3zmwD4If8_t_gWSb9Dbm-Ez/s1600/Minimalist+House+Design+For+Young+Couples.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543508590033130002" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAaJif51csyxZybe5HBYLXpGY8EdIUEqeLb0mwNyAk1a2CozrxbfJA_g68zN9XC-31K3RH2NRQ72SIU_l27dUxszJZ8kM7O83TKkmMszXxzfE4iZ3irRpkC3zmwD4If8_t_gWSb9Dbm-Ez/s400/Minimalist+House+Design+For+Young+Couples.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 440px; height: 472px;" /></a><a href="http://minimalist-home-designs.blogspot.com/2010/11/classic-minimalist-house-design-by.html">Minimalist Home Design</a>s<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">This is a minimalist <a href="http://minimalist-home-designs.blogspot.com/">home design</a> choice for newly married young couples, because it does not require a large space for both. Minimalist is a pattern of thinking, working, and way of life. This is a new perspective in viewing design as a reflection of urban life is simple really practical, lightweight, efficient, and management. I thought it would seem useful to you young couples who want to create family harmony.<br /><br />But keep in mind because it is too minimalist would be boring. For that we need a few tricks to design a minimalist home to keep your room look warm. Furniture selection model should also be considered, you must be able to choose the right furniture and of course accessories for your minimalist house with elements of practical and functional which is the basic key in designing a minimalist home.<br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZFNgV8VZ67eW7kT3D0PswF9pOYUENiqcOhSHFovBCtYe_fSd5uOGAWZVN-cERPFr63zszSDi7Bxri12s1n4kkYfxG9NUlniIVYH4sXwgKgWDxw8O9I_OGiz2Edjv6J7bwcldd5p6IYZW8/s1600/plant+design+in+the+house.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543509522192821362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZFNgV8VZ67eW7kT3D0PswF9pOYUENiqcOhSHFovBCtYe_fSd5uOGAWZVN-cERPFr63zszSDi7Bxri12s1n4kkYfxG9NUlniIVYH4sXwgKgWDxw8O9I_OGiz2Edjv6J7bwcldd5p6IYZW8/s400/plant+design+in+the+house.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 440px; height: 448px;" /></a>plant design in the house<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJcVTWb3X3skHD8HQGo2QwyI38UWEYhOhjFUCRIRq_w_r3F5BnTxWGGHrlsqhzmuIzodIU7roqjvP56AXI6r1QXiZGmJO-diFPu8hfCakAaukg0r_Y173ei5iANIpp16izVLDeiwcpLTML/s1600/entrance+to+the+garage+minimalist+home.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543508595564872530" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJcVTWb3X3skHD8HQGo2QwyI38UWEYhOhjFUCRIRq_w_r3F5BnTxWGGHrlsqhzmuIzodIU7roqjvP56AXI6r1QXiZGmJO-diFPu8hfCakAaukg0r_Y173ei5iANIpp16izVLDeiwcpLTML/s400/entrance+to+the+garage+minimalist+home.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 440px; height: 254px;" /></a>Entrance to the garage minimalist home<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIIk4OQ_l32-5__6ot5HURyq0TuYaOKGmuQZ2qIUbx4_iOuiJhleXqcZIAyNJv7MZSaXoXFeQ1Egb9-yHZEVlgiQKAb5pRH6liq6AxqkE2NmfSz_R2g7Qh5QjX8nCJb4rNT5JrT71Lkh_o/s1600/multifunctional+space+design.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543508625592291010" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIIk4OQ_l32-5__6ot5HURyq0TuYaOKGmuQZ2qIUbx4_iOuiJhleXqcZIAyNJv7MZSaXoXFeQ1Egb9-yHZEVlgiQKAb5pRH6liq6AxqkE2NmfSz_R2g7Qh5QjX8nCJb4rNT5JrT71Lkh_o/s400/multifunctional+space+design.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 440px; height: 253px;" /></a>Multifunctional space design-Living room<br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Some tips for designing a minimalist home is not easily bored:<br /></div><ol style="text-align: justify;"><li>Selecting the right material to thicken the minimalist concept will be presented. For example, glass furniture combined with aluminum or wrought iron can you attach it in the room. This is a simple form and can make your room look chic.</li><li>The selection of minimalist furniture curtain capable of supporting the impression you want to display in your room. You can try to choose a light novel blind and able to give the impression of dynamic in a minimalist room.</li><li>Furniture design company with a precision which is also characteristic of minimalist architecture and furnishings. Therefore, select a table or chair is simple and without ornament. With minimal ornament, we can simplify maintenance and the room will feel more spacious.</li><li>Color Selection of minimalist design and stylish furniture should be cautious, the pattern of flowers or colors that are too crowded or less suitable when combined in a minimalist home. Keep the color tone each time to add or replace furniture and furniture accessories in one room.</li><li>Whether all the accessories and furniture carefully, but make sure that the room did not impress too full because it can confirm the impression of a minimalist who wants to create. For example you can set the photo frame is bigger, but in small amounts to accent the room.<br /></li></ol><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxuefQAB6SqTfDOlPss5Nuncw2FCdLUP6ObhS6wx2gK9PvFTmmJsBGnZrj28mBSQ05cI52qBr5FHvFWZlx67HB18NssOSOB4swM8ZiVobkq7EBKSvntWziCUQ4KFpZtnYRxezmSQSUzsWz/s1600/kitchen+design+minimalist+home.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543508620478744258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxuefQAB6SqTfDOlPss5Nuncw2FCdLUP6ObhS6wx2gK9PvFTmmJsBGnZrj28mBSQ05cI52qBr5FHvFWZlx67HB18NssOSOB4swM8ZiVobkq7EBKSvntWziCUQ4KFpZtnYRxezmSQSUzsWz/s400/kitchen+design+minimalist+home.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 440px; height: 331px;" /></a>Kitchen design minimalist home<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVW50POkB-Qkug6WprP5uc4S29rr7JJ5JYHzTgkfykhCcAI7OQEhW7sRwN7E3cwhKaUXCgI2YnP4vg9v6-BwnqZ8-PiALn4m37JEPSyrh7YBq7AQZghXxa6GpVDNFrC4jNATX00rB3URid/s1600/staircase+design+minimalist+home.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543508599052897922" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVW50POkB-Qkug6WprP5uc4S29rr7JJ5JYHzTgkfykhCcAI7OQEhW7sRwN7E3cwhKaUXCgI2YnP4vg9v6-BwnqZ8-PiALn4m37JEPSyrh7YBq7AQZghXxa6GpVDNFrC4jNATX00rB3URid/s400/staircase+design+minimalist+home.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 440px; height: 420px;" /></a>Staircase design minimalist home<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii75Po8DHzzKOpLMNc6joQOp-WO4OFP9RPi9NFO5HpDj1C0lTW2GD5jk31ons3NrimeqcaZmgPFkkTmojOlq7jZj86q0r71QUvgm41ABU9pCRI2kPWlQmeTNAquPannHw2jIFrpzNRmjA6/s1600/living+room+design.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543509516836820402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii75Po8DHzzKOpLMNc6joQOp-WO4OFP9RPi9NFO5HpDj1C0lTW2GD5jk31ons3NrimeqcaZmgPFkkTmojOlq7jZj86q0r71QUvgm41ABU9pCRI2kPWlQmeTNAquPannHw2jIFrpzNRmjA6/s400/living+room+design.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 440px; height: 494px;" /></a>Living room design<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAaJif51csyxZybe5HBYLXpGY8EdIUEqeLb0mwNyAk1a2CozrxbfJA_g68zN9XC-31K3RH2NRQ72SIU_l27dUxszJZ8kM7O83TKkmMszXxzfE4iZ3irRpkC3zmwD4If8_t_gWSb9Dbm-Ez/s1600/Minimalist+House+Design+For+Young+Couples.jpg"><br /></a><div style="text-align: justify;">Minimalist can also be combined with colored wood furnishings such as furniture dark brown or reddish brown.<br /></div>

Minimalist House Design For Young Couples

Minimalist Home DesignsThis is a minimalist home design choice for newly married young couples, because it does not require a large space for both. Minimalist is a pattern of thinking, working, and way of life. This is a new perspective in viewing design as a reflection of urban life is simple reall…

25Nov2010

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23Nov2010

Home Goods Rescues Me Again...

It's probably been a week or so since I've sung my praises of Home Goods. High time for another post, I say!<br /><br />Remember this pretty console/bar that made the blog rounds? I couldn't remember all the places that sell it, but <a href="http://www.maisonluxe.net/">Maison Luxe</a> used to (<a href="http://cocokelley.blogspot.com/2009/07/since-you-asked.html">says Cassandra</a>). Price is $775. Sort of expensive, but a total show-stopper, I think.<br /><br /><div align="center"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/3741365040_91afc85887_o.jpg" /></div><br /><br />Guess what I picked up for a client this week at Home Goods? $149, baby!<br /><br /><div align="center"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/console2.jpg" /></div><br /><br />Just a little white paint and a steady hand (or some painters tape), and I think we just saved $700. I have plans to mirror the shelves too.<br /><br /><div align="center"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/console.jpg" /></div>

Home Goods Rescues Me Again...

It's probably been a week or so since I've sung my praises of Home Goods. High time for another post, I say!Remember this pretty console/bar that made the blog rounds? I couldn't remember all the places that sell it, but Maison Luxe used to (says Cassandra). Price is $775. Sort of expensive, but a t…

23Nov2010

Trim at Joanns

I recently worked with my sister to redecorate her office/guest room on a budget. We did lots of shopping at thrift stores, IKEA and craft stores. We got all the fabrics for the room at Joanns!<br /><br />Check out some of the amazing trims available at Joanns right now! I was seriously impressed - a major improvement from the last time I shopped their trims section.<br /><br />Evelyn likes the zebra trim as much as I do!<br /><br /><div align="center"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/zebra.jpg" /></div><br /><br />Pink box pleats would be so cute on a glider slipcover for a little girls nursery.<br /><br /><div align="center"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/boxpleats.jpg" /></div><br /><br />Faux croc - maybe a little mini rug binding project?<br /><br /><div align="center"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/Croc.jpg" /></div><br /><br />Black and white stripes make almost anything a little better in my book<br /><br /><div align="center"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/bandwstripe.jpg" /></div><br /><br />Gold!<br /><br /><div align="center"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/Gold.jpg" /></div><br /><br />Classic Greek key<br /><br /><div align="center"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/greekkey.jpg" /></div><br /><br />I bought the entire spool of this leopard trim. It was on mega clearance.<br /><br /><div align="center"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/Leopard.jpg" /></div><br /><br />Two different python patterns:<br /><br /><div align="center"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/Python.jpg" /></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/Python2.jpg" /></div><br /><br />I ended up buying several yards of this rainbow ribbon. It's sort of like an abstract painting of polkadots and I love it! (sorry that the photo is out of focus)<br /><br /><div align="center"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/Rainbow.jpg" /></div><br /><br />How pretty would this folksy (almost suzani?) trim be on simple white linen curtains from IKEA...<br /><br /><div align="center"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/Suzani.jpg" /></div><br /><br />I bought some of this sort of tribal-like trim too. Love the colors:<br /><br /><div align="center"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/Tribal.jpg" /></div><br /><br />Do you have any fun trim in your house? Send me a photo!<br /><br />**PS Some of you asked about my nail polish. Sorry you have to look at my chipped nails in almost every picture! The polish is actually a really inexpensive one - Revlon's Orange Flip. I've had it for a while, but I use it all the time. It's a really wearable but fun orangey red. <br /><br />If you can't find the Revlon shade, Essie's Clam Bake is another orangey red. Also, I think either Madewell or JCrew sells a great shade in-stores.<br /><br />xx

Trim at Joanns

22Nov2010

Dining Chair SOS

A friend just emailed me with an urgent request. They recently moved to a new apartment and sold their old dining set. Here's what their new place looks like:<br /><br /><div align="center"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/new_apartment_1_001.jpg" /></div><div align="left"><br /><br />They purchased their new table from Housing Works (a really great thrift store here in NYC). It is round and has cute spindle legs and will either get painted or refinished.</div><div align="center"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/photo34.jpg" /></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/photo33.jpg" /></div><br /><br />Here's where the urgent request comes in. My friend is hosting Thanksgiving dinner and needs a set of dining chairs ASAP and doesn't want to get something off Craigslist (which can be expensive and a pain without a car here).<br /><br />I thought you guys would be interested in my suggestions for relatively inexpensive and readily available dining chairs that swing a little modern to go with a vintage table. So here's the list, from most to least expensive. Nothing is over $200 per chair:<br /><br />These <a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/products/tolix-cafe-chair/?pkey=cchairs">Tolix chairs</a> from Pottery Barn (available in gunmetal gray, red or white) come out to $179 each when you buy a set of four. Or they are $199 when purchased seperately.<br /><br /><div align="center"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/PBTolix1.jpg" /></div><br /><br />Talk about a classic--and the <em>ultimate</em> in kid-proof!<br /><br /><div align="center"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/PBTolix-1.jpg" /></div><br /><br />This great <a href="http://www.pier1.com/Catalog/Furniture/Furniture/tabid/519/CategoryID/155/List/0/catpagesize/25/Level/a/ProductID/6573/ProductName/Bradburn-Dining-Chair--Rust/Default.aspx">orange velvet chair</a> from Pier 1 is a great price at $170. I love that it's modern but also pretty formal.<br /><br /><div align="center"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/Pier1Orange.jpg" /></div><br /><br /><a href="http://www.ballarddesigns.com/parsons-chair---frame-only/chairs/dining-chairs/148408">Ballard Parsons chair</a> in off-white duck for $129. There are other less expensive Parsons-style chairs out there, but none have the traditional upholstered legs that I love.<br /><br /><div align="center"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/SC268_main-1.jpg" /></div><br /><br />Kmart is absolutely teaming with great chair knockoffs right now! At just over $95 per chair, this set of <a href="http://www.kmart.com/shc/s/p_10151_10104_00896099000P?mv=rr">Eames syle</a> chairs looks like a great deal!<br /><br /><div align="center"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/KmartEames.jpg" /></div><br /><br />There's a similar set that comes in <a href="http://www.kmart.com/shc/s/p_10151_10104_00809430000P?mv=rr">acrylic</a> too! $145 each.<br /><br /><div align="center"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/KMARTAcrylic.jpg" /></div><br /><br /><a href="http://www.kmart.com/shc/s/p_10151_10104_00895826000P?mv=rr">Bertoia</a>!<br /><br /><div align="center"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/KmartBertoia.jpg" /></div><br /><br />I absolutely LOVE this <a href="http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Hutchinson-Upholstered-Creme-Chair-Set-of-2/4233148/product.html?rcmndsrc=2">pair of chairs</a> from Overstock ($265 for two). Doesn't the brown and cream fabric look suzani-inspired?<br /><br /><div align="center"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/OverstockSuzani.jpg" /></div><br /><br />World Market just came out with these awesome <a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4230744">French bistro chairs</a> ($260 for a set of two). I think these would be amazing painted a bright color or white or black. Really any version of these chairs is going to be great (other than the unfortunately current state).<br /><br /><div align="center"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/WorldMarketFrenchBistro.jpg" /></div><br /><br />As a side note, <a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4338861">this $199 bench</a> looks so cool. It's upholstery in a woven kilim-like zebra pattern:<br /><br /><div align="center"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/WorldMarketZebrabench.jpg" /></div><br /><br />$100 at IKEA buys you a really cool <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20115038">chrome and acrylic chair</a>.<br /><br /><div align="center"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/IKEAacrylic.jpg" /></div><br /><br />I have an obssession with klismos chairs and I think<a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/wrap-dining-chair-g042/?pkey=cdining-chairs-seating"> these from West Elm </a>are a really cool, modern spin on the classic style.<br /><br /><div align="center"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/WestElmKlismos.jpg" /></div><br /><br />Just $79 per chair, available in many colors. I'm partial to the yellow and the red.<br /><br /><div align="center"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/WestElmKlismos2.jpg" /></div><br /><br /><a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/60155857">This $60 chair</a> from IKEA is a great, basic buy, especially if your dining table is going to be colorful. Or if you use a colorful dining room rug.<br /><br /><div align="center"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/IKEAwhite.jpg" /></div><br /><br />If it's blue and lacquered, what's not to love? <a href="http://www.target.com/Modern-Stacking-Chairs-Blue/dp/B0029NF6CS/ref=sc_pd_gwb_2_title">These chairs</a> from Target are just $40 each!!<br /><br /><div align="center"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/Targetblue.jpg" /></div><br /><br />Do you have any favorites to share?

Dining Chair SOS

A friend just emailed me with an urgent request. They recently moved to a new apartment and sold their old dining set. Here's what their new place looks like:They purchased their new table from Housing Works (a really great thrift store here in NYC). It is round and has cute spindle legs and will ei…

16Nov2010

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