Do You Love The Look Of Fine Vintage Rattan??

You will have to hunt no longer. It is here again. Finally.
I think this chair is stunning.

Do You ?????

How about these ?

They swivel !!! (counter & bar ht)

I just placed these in a waterfront home in Boca Raton, Florida.
The thing that I like about these chairs is that their backs are low. Very Classy.

And the finishes on everything in this collection are just right. A warm honey, with just the natural darkness in the crevasses where it would have happened naturally with age.
And these are on casters. Chairs on casters are very big with the ' Grandma' or 'Bubby' Set in Florida.

This would make a lovely desk chair. But the arm height needs to be checked of you wish it to tuck under the desk. Although in this pic they look as though the arms are the perfect height.

This bed is very beautiful. *double click on pic to enlarge

I once imported an antique bed, floor mirror, and an armoir from Paris that was very costly. The mirror alone was 4,000.00 EUROS.

I do not have a super picture of this bed....but trust me. It Is Just Divine.

The night table in this shot is perfect. And what I mean by perfect is this.....

( you can't tell it is from Lexington, or is part of Tommy Bahama)

All the pieces I am showing in this post are actually made by Lexington, and part of a new Tommy Bahama Collection called Island Estate.

I can't help it, as a designer I do not like the palm tree logos, or any other tell tale sign that the furniture in a room was purchased as a package deal.

You know... like living in a hotel. YUCK.

Buying and filling a room full of one collection is called LAZY DESIGN.

It requires zero talent, and clients who insist on doing a room or house in this way really should use a personal shopper, not a designer. The client ends up paying us good money for very little work. No?

Look at the top part of this piece of furniture, the hutch it is sold separately.

Think of a problem you might solve with this, or any other great hutch that is sold separately.

See the pic below ? This is one of the signatures of T.B. collections. It is on everything except for the pieces I have shown you, above and before this example of the criss cross leather.The pieces below this close-up do have this criss cross leather on the tops of posts and on legs.
I think these media consoles are a fresh break from all the glass doors they slap on cabinets.

I really like them and plan on using them in my work.
Great bench.
Now this sofa & chair do not have the leather criss cross.

The tables are available, and are old time classics.

Let me know what you think??

xx RF

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My favorite decorating style - and wow was it hard to narrow it down!

The very awesome Amber over at Maven Mama presented a little challenge for me to pick one image that best represents my personal style for interiors. I'll have you know it took me long enough - as she presented me with the question April 1st! It's so hard though, and for me my personal style sometimes depends on what day it is! But today, I'd have to say that I always come back to what I call mid-century modern vintage.

Here is the picture that inspired my decision:
via Sweet Fine Day on Flickr

I still don't feel like this image quite sums it up - and there are things that I would do differently of course. I love the neutrals and wood tones, but I'd have to have some aqua blue in there somewhere. Also some fluffy seating - a shabby chic couch or something....and some more organic forms. I guess I just haven't really found the "just right image" yet, but I love this little glimpse of the room. I also love this style because you can use items you already have - I don't believe in tossing something just cause it doesn't match. Also, items that you use and live with are special - and make a home really yours.

While we're on the topic, here's some more mid-century modern interiors.








9 above images from Desire to Inspire
via Design Shrine


via Hidden in France

via House of Onika

via Curbly

This one was a close contender... I just love spaces that are really lived in and loved.
via Apartment Therapy

Creative, stylish bedrooms

I did a little revamping of my bedroom this weekend, so I thought I'd share some of my inspiration! Each of these bedrooms I find a little out of the ordinary for one reason or another - and the twist really gives them a fresh look that isn't too "straight out of a magazine." Which is your favorite?

A. Retro
via House Beautiful

B. Lots of Texture

C. New and neutral

D. Traditional

E. Clean lines with lime accent
via Better Homes and Gardens


F. Traditional with bright accents

G. Exotic Traditional

H. Elegant floral

I. Classic Modern

J. Vintage

K. Contemporary
via House Beautiful

Check out my guest post over at the City Sage about retro decor!

Ashley from Decorology here! I think I love retro and vintage so much because it enables me to create an environment reminiscent of times when people couldn't talk on the phone while shopping for groceries, didn't eat dinner in front of the TV, and put a little more effort in personal presentation (i.e. - a time where Uggs would not be considered acceptable in the workplace - or in public for that matter) Not that I'm not guilty of weary sneakers to work from time to time....I think part of it is that we are so rushed the idea of living this way seems completely out of one's grasp. Maybe - with a little effort - if you decorate for a life where one can stop to smell the roses, one day you can!

I love this mix of modern an vintage - the classic white and black palette holds it all together (via Country Living).

Retro or vintage can be so many things - glamorous luxury, cozy and artsy, or clean and refined (via House Beautiful).


For those of us who don't have the budget - retro and "vintage" reproductions are pretty easy to find...(via Ideal Home).

country-style vintage...(via Poetic Home).

(via CasaSugar).


See the post and more at The City Sage

Some home decor favorites

Crate and Barrel is a great furniture manufacturer, and I've heard from a lot of people (even carpenters), that if you can't afford to go custom, than go Crate and Barrel. The quality is consistently great, and the price is what you'd pay for some not-so-great quality furniture from similar companies. They also have clean design - which is a major plus!--okay, a major necessity!

I *love* the Windham writing desk in white! It's so clean and pretty!

A Crate & Barrel classic - the very cool Ona pitcher

I really really want these cushions in white! I want to put two side by side and use them as a headboard. Anyone know where I can find them in white?

A retro cool toaster from Bodum. Bodum is in my building and they had a sample sale last week, but sadly - and as usual, I had no cash

Bamboo dish racks are the best by far. I love mine cause I just fold it up flat and put it in a cupboard when I'm done. Unfortunately it's falling apart - but this would make a lovely replacement!


This pretty Optic sea glass lamp is only $89, and comes in three colors! This would be great for anyone with a coastal theme going on.