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“The One” Table Lamps

Okay, back to my search for beautiful, sometimes unattainable things!

This time it is table lamps.  There are so many beautiful choice from cheap to chic, with varying heights and finishes!  Which one is right for you?  Well, take a look at a few at the top of my list!

Atom Designs - Marais Lamp
Atom Designs - Marais Lamp

Atom Designs - Barocco Lamp
Atom Designs - Barocco Lamp

Shades of Light - Chrome & Lattice Ball Table Lamp
Shades of Light - Chrome & Lattice Ball Table Lamp

Shades of Light - Modern Spindle Table Lamp
Shades of Light - Modern Spindle Table Lamp

West Elm - Bronze Ceramic Table Lamp
West Elm - Bronze Ceramic Table Lamp

Neiman Marcus - Grand Crystal Table Lamp
Neiman Marcus - Grand Crystal Table Lamp

Neiman Marcus - Driftwood Table Lamp
Neiman Marcus - Driftwood Table Lamp

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“The One” Pillows

Another part of my elusive search for the perfect design item, the decorative accent pillow!

Here are a few great options at very reasonable prices!  Click on each image to visit the websites!

Goldfinch Pillow
Atom Designs - Goldfinch Pillow

Sunshine Ikat Outdoor Pillow
West Elm - Sunshine Ikat Outdoor Pillow

Coral Pillow
Pottery Barn - Coral Pillow
West Elm - Shells Pillow
West Elm - Shells Pillow

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“The One” Chandeliers

Okay, Part 2 of my quest for great design finds!
I think beautiful chandeliers are like jewelry for the home.  They make a statement and enhance a space effortlessly!

Unfortunately, they can be very expensive!

Recently, I completed a lounge for my friend Vivian.  Everyone loves the chandelier and wanted to know where it was purchased!

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Vivian actually found it at Z Gallerie, this is the closest one they sell now.

Z Gallerie - Venezia Chandelier

Here are a few more I love from Z Gallerie & Arteriors Home.

Arteriors Home is a trade-only vendor that is available in some local stores or through design professionals.

Arteriors Home - McKale Pendant
Arteriors Home - Versailles Chandelier Small
Z Gallerie - Calais Chandelier
Arteriors Home - Cherish Pendant
Arteriors Home - Georgetown Chandelier
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“The One” Area Rugs

Why is it that when you are looking for something, it mysteriously eludes you?

I thought it would be fun to start a recurring blog entry that involved the search for the elusive design element that will essentially pull a room together.  It seemed fitting to base it on our long-standing quest for a mate!

Here are some great links to fabulous, eye-catching rugs!

This one is from a wonderful store in downtown St. Louis, called Atom!

They have lots more floral inspired mod rugs to choose from online!

Here is a great choice from Pottery Barn.  Neutral, nice scale, would go with almost any style!

WS Home has the zebra rug market cornered!

This is available in both black & chocolate & would complete almost any room!

Keep checking back for more additions to “the one” series!

I’d love to hear what design pieces you are trying to locate!